Pottery
New pottery studio coming to the west side
by (Justin Mills)
Submitted 10-01-2024 under NEWS
The west side of Grand Rapids has a brand new pottery studio taking residence in a longtime vacant space at 750 Fulton St., next to The Bitter End Coffee House. The Clayground is aimed at novice and experienced potters alike, providing guided...
Local Artist Highlight: Robyn Smith
by (Avenueforthearts)
Submitted 06-18-2024 under NONPROFITS
Robyn Smith jumped off the corporate ladder and into the art world when she left a successful career in the corporate graphic design world to launch her own creative studio—where she produces handbuilt ceramics for local shops and fine art...
Local Artist Highlight: Jeff Ham Ceramics
by (Avenueforthearts)
Submitted 10-13-2023 under NONPROFITS
Living every artist’s dream in a bright spacious studio set into a gorgeous farm landscape, Jeff Ham devotes all of his working hours to creating stunning ceramic art. He fashions custom pottery in small order batches for Stoffer Home, a local...
Heartside features clay studio artist market for July's First Friday event
by (Heartside Ministry)
Submitted 06-19-2018 under NONPROFITS
Through the Heartside Clay Studio, Heartside artists create pieces while learning various clay techniques such as hand building, potter’s wheel, applying glazes and stains. Heartside clay studio volunteers enjoy showing Heartside artists'...
Staycation: Kendall College, Cook Arts Center partner for Spring Break Art Camp
by (Cook Library Center)
Submitted 04-18-2017 under NONPROFITS
Over the first week of April, a group of Cook Arts Center students enjoyed their spring break by attending a four-day art camp. The camp was held in partnership with Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD). From origami to ceramic animal...
Local potters to showcase art in Grand Rapids
by (rpontius)
Submitted 11-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
On November 8 and 9, the West Michigan Potter's Guild (WMPG) will showcase their work at the Cultural Center of St. Nicholas Church in their 30th annual show and sale (2250 East Paris Ave SE). “This show is comprised of potters who hand...
Large body of work by two artists charts visual journey
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 03-08-2013 under NONPROFITS
Dominican Center at Marywood Art Gallery is displaying the works of Sister Paula Mierle, SJ, and Sister Francetta McCann, OP, from March 1 - April 29, 2013.They have a grand total of about 50 works of art on exhibit; most are...
Glance at the Past - Pottery Works
by (WYCE)
Submitted 09-26-2011 under NONPROFITS
John Lipzinski made a lot of pots in his facility which stood at the city limits of Michigan and Eastern in 1876. He used an old fashioned hand press for flower pots and a more modern press for molding pots. The hand made pots were used...