2013 Ornament

 

This years stocking ornament from the ornament making class.
You can purchase them at Last Minute Market this Saturday.
https://www.facebook.com/events/640115666041259/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
OR, at Gestures Sunday and up to Christmas Eve.
http://gesturesshop.com/
We had great fun making ornaments in this years ornament making class.  I am looking forward to turning this into a yearly tradition.

 
Concept to Creation, Theresa Yondo

Open Studio Today

December 14^th, my studio in Novelty will be open from 1-4.  Since I was busy else ware on small business day, I will be open on December 14^th instead.  Anyone wishing to stop by to share some holiday cheer or shop small business is welcome.  There will also be some of prosperity glass earrings for purchase and a few students finishing work!!!   Very informal today but there will be some cheer and snacks to share at 13796 Chillicothe Rd. Novelty Ohio 44072   

“December 21^st is the Last Minute Market. 10:00am until 6:00pm

Screw Factory/Lake Erie Building 13000 Athens Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 

The Last Minute Market is a wonderfully unique, one-day shopping destination with more than 100 jury-selected artists and craftspeople from Cleveland and the rust belt region. In addition, artists whose studios are in the building will open their doors to offer a peek at their workspace and an opportunity to purchase their work. Don’t miss this Market!
More info: http://HandmadeFeelsGood.com/”

 

Helping to get the word out! Kirk Mangus - Memorial

Kirk Mangus Mug

FYI
KIRK MANGUS - Memorial 

"KIRK MANGUS, 1952 – 2013 Prof. Kirk Mangus, an extraordinary artist and head of our ceramics program, died suddenly last weekend after a short illness. Kirk was a beloved teacher and friend throughout his 28 years at Kent State University, and was immensely proud of his students. A prolific and inimitable artist, his work was shown and praised all over the country and all over the world. Please join us in extending our heartfelt condolences to Kirk’s wife Eva, his daughter Una, his son Jasper, his family and his many friends on this loss. There will be a reception and memorial service to celebrate Kirk’s life on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the School of Art Gallery and adjacent auditorium. The reception, running from noon to 2 p.m., will include the sharing of poems and artwork; the memorial service will begin at 2. For more information, please call 330-672-2192 or email haturner@kent.edu

https://www.facebook.com/events/372623012883415/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&source=1  

DONATIONS:  "
"(Eva is working on a memorial scholarship fund in memory of Kirk if you would like to wait to offer your donations)" OR
We've been receiving queries about where contributions in Kirk's memory may be directed. We've consulted with Eva, and decided that donations in memory of Kirk Mangus may be made to the
"Ceramics Graduate Student Fellowship Fund," in care of the School of Art. 
co/
Kent State University
School of Art
211 Art Building, Kent, OH 44242 
For people who cannot attend the memorial-please feel free to write something about Kirk, on Kirk, for Kirk and e-mail it to:
3mangos3@gmail.com
We will print them out and put them up on the wall of the KSU Art gallery for the memorial. Thank you. Eva"

UPCOMING SHOWS / November and December 2013

This is a copy and paste email I just sent out to patrons on my email list.

Hello Clay Enthusiast,

There are a few shows I will be participating in over the next few weeks which you can read about below.

This Saturday be sure to stop by “a Y S ART Fair” at Mills Lawn School Gym, 200 S. Walnut St. Yellow Springs Ohio.  Saturday, Nov, 16, 10am – 5pm, $3.00 admission at the door.  The admission goes to various costs and donations to things like coats for kids.  www.ysarts.org/artSoul.html and www.facebook.com/ArtAndSoulYS

 

And once again, April Firstencel will open her home to “Charm the Heart” artists.  This year the show dates are Saturday, November 23, 1-8 pm and Sunday, November 24, Noon – 4 pm at 3124 Cordon Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio.  The 2013 artists include; April Firstencel (fabric creations), Maryann Posch / John Gulyas (silver jewelry), Catherine Butler (jewelry curiosities), Theresa Yondo (ceramics), Kris Barnes (felted dolls), Marianne Hite (fused glass), Wendy Mahon (batik), Taryn Zwolinski (whimsical drawings and cards), Kathleen Harrington (paintings), Barbara Claas (recycled flowers).

Cat and Laura will be celebrating Prosperity’s 25^th Annual Holiday Party / Sale.  Can you believe it! It was just yesterday we were all in those old CSU studios making art.  Stop by and help to make this another memorable event on Sunday, December 1, 1-6p.m., 1814 East 40^th St, #5E, Cleveland, Ohio.  

The Last Minute Market is on Saturday, December 21^st this year 10am-6pm.  More information to follow.

And, with harvesting the garden, teaching, studio work.  shows and living life as we know it,  I still have not organized a studio party/sale.  Any thoughts?  Let me know….

LOCAL GALLERIES…  Please remember and support local galleries which sell my work.  For a list of these galleries visit my blog at http://theresayondo.blogspot.com scroll down and view the right column for WHERE TO FIND MY WORK.  Some galleries have more work than others.  Phone the galleries to check on stock.

Continually grateful for all your interest and support in CLAYWORK,

Theresa Yondo

The Skull and Skeleton in Art show reception October 24th 7-9 p.m.

This Thursday, October 24th from 7 - 9 p.m., is the reception for the Skull and Skeleton in Art:  Folk Art to Pop Culture show at the Gallery at Lakeland.

This year I combined the skull and heart object in a few of the sculptures at the show.  A topic I am sure to revisit.

How lovely it is to have your heart and mind on the same page!

Please stop on by the reception, say hello, check out some fabulous art work and please do come in costume.  Need more information to find your way to this event?  https://www.facebook.com/events/218327864997964/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

And on another note,

Clay Class begins soon, October 23^rd,  and will run for 6 weeks.  5 weeks on Wednesday evenings and one week on a Tuesday evening.

October 23^th, 30^th, November 6^th, 13, 20^th, and Tuesday the 26^th  if possible.  (please note the 27^th is the day before Thanksgiving!  It would be good to meet on Tuesday the 26^th if possible or you can sign up for 5 weeks).

The time is 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m..  If anyone needs to come a bit after 6:00 and leave at 8:30 they can make arrangements ahead of time.

Fee is $150.00 for 6 weeks. 

Where, in Novelty?  Interested?  Email me at this Gmail account for more information... 
theresayondo@gmail.com

Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo

Phone carrier dilemma!

This post is the other stuff involved in my journey with clay.

O.K., so let me see if I have it!  The sound of a computer generated voice now fills my thoughts as though I have a new best friend to converse with.  Yikes!  Battlestar Gallactica here we come (and if you notice they are back to using land lines on the star ships).  In the future we may have another word for land line on a space ship.

I remember a time when phone numbers use to start with evergreen or garfield, then the numbers would follow.  Aunt Valia and Uncle Emedio’s number was evergreen 24082.  I also remember when the land line phone companies were tweaking there phone networks and you would often get what was called party lines.  This meant that somehow a line would cross and a complete stranger would be on your phone line or, you could hear in the phone line a distant conversation others were having.  Proper phone etiquette back then was to pretend you did not hear someone else’s conversation as you stayed glued to the phone eating popcorn like it was Saturday night at the movies.  Come on, like phone tapping is a new thing.  Back then it was the norm.

Now, flash to today…  And, as a small business owner I thought it would be great to get a smart phone in order to accept credit card payment with the help of the square.  But, access to a data phone plan which would allow me to accept square payment does not fit in my monthly budget.  Yes, I (we, my husband and I) have a budget.  I would not have survived this long in the arts if I did not have a budget.  My best friend in high school convinced me to take an accounting and typing class and it ended up being one of the best things I ever did to keep me out of debt.  Oh yeah, it really is in the numbers.  This is one of the reasons I stopped selling at the “big” shows and even some “smaller” ones.  What, $1200.00 for a booth fee and you can’t pull up to your booth; and, oh sorry about the post in the middle of your booth; and the elevator is out so you need to carry your booth to the second floor; and, and, and……  O.K., so that is another story that I may never visit. 

 The past weak has been full of lots of new information.  Like which phone companies will take a current phone you are using if you switch companies and what phone unlocking means and oh, that company is a subsidiary so the mother company cannot help you and you are on your own.   Phone unlocking, is it legal or not?  Phone companies want you to think it is illegal but it is legal as long as you are not under contract (I think?).  But try getting the unlock number.  If you don’t survive doing this on your own, there are companies like Phone Ambulance on Mayfield Rd. in Mayfield Heights (Ohio of course) that can help you.  A great service if you need phone help.  The staff was amazing, friendly, knowledgeable and honest. 

 Anyway, I am going to try another carrier next week and see how that works out.  Wish me luck.

Concept to Creation,

Theresa Yondo

Getting the ducks in line!!!

O.K., so I just sent out this email to patrons as a heads up for upcoming events.  It made me think of ducks staying in line and marching or flying along to get to their destination.  It is so good to be busy and involved with so many wonderful events.  The  email read like this.....

Just a reminder!!!

Tonight is the last Third Thursday“s” in the summertime before fall returns.
So you are invited to stop by tonight September 19, 2013, between 6-8 p.m. for a visit.
The studio is open to the public for this last third Thursday event.
Thanks to all of you who have visited over the summer and for your interest in clay work.

FYI… 

The next 6 week studio class begins October 23.  No classes in December.

AND,

So, far I will be participating in these upcoming shows;

Heights Arts, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, currently showing…….. All-Ohio Ceramics Invitational .

The Gallery at Lakeland, building "D", first floor, The Skull and Skeleton in Art III:
Folk Art - Pop Culture... Curated by Mary Urbas
September 23 - November 8, 2013
Artist Reception: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 7-9 PM
Regular Gallery Hours: M-F 9-9, S-S 9-5.
Gifts of the Craftsmen exhibition & sale of fine craft, November 10 through December 23, 2013,
Ohio Craft Museum/ Gifts of the Craftsmen 1665 W. Fifth Avenue Columbus, OH 43212.
Art and Soul A YS Art Fair,  A juried fine arts and crafts show for artists who "put their souls into making art,"
Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 10 am-5 pm at the Mills Lawn School Gymnasium,
200 S. Walnut St. in Yellow Springs, Ohio, $4 admission at the door.
Charm the Heart, Cleveland Heights Ohio (always the weekend before Thanksgiving).
Prosperity Annual Sale Cleveland Ohio, (always the Sunday after Thanksgiving).
Last Minute Market, Lakewood, Ohio, Sat. Dec. 21, 2013 10am-6pm.

Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo

Work by Theresa Yondo

It has been a while since the last blog.  As an introvert, it is easy for me to get lost in projects and let a few things drop like blogging.  The summer has been full of work of course which included facilitating art therapy projects at the retirement community and studio work.  And other things such as vegetable gardening so we have food to eat throughout the year, house projects like cleaning and organizing and barn projects which include replacing the roof so the barn does not fall down.  You need to work hard to get what you have and then work harder to keep it!

As the fall gets a bit closer,  I am gearing up for a few things which you can read about below. 

Hello clay enthusiast!

Clay Class begins soon and will be 6 weeks long on Wednesday evening.
September 11^th, 18^th, 25^th, August 2^nd, 9^th, and 16^th.
The time is the same 6:30-9:00.  If anyone needs to come a bit after 6:00 and leave at 8:30 they can make arrangements ahead of time.
The cost is $150.00. 
Where?  See address at the end of this message.
There is one space open for throwing and three spaces open for handbuilding.
I will need to know if you will be
working on the wheel,
handbuilding or both.  Email me at the gmail account!

 Other news!!!

Heights Arts
All-Ohio Ceramics Invitational 
Curated by Tom Huck

Opening 6-9, Friday Sept 6, runs thru Oct 10.

This is a time to see some really great clay work by some really dedicated clay artists.  2175 Lee Road beside the Cedar-Lee Theatre

This work just delivered to Heights Arts! 

Teapot $150.00 Jar $45.00 Pitcher $45.00  Phone Heights Arts to purchase 216-371-3457

AND……

I have been opening my studio on the third Thursdays in the summertime and The next and last Third Thursday open studio in the summertime is on September 19^th from 6-8, 13796 Chillicothe Rd in Novelty.

FINALLY……

The SKELE shows are coming to Lakeland Community College and Loren Naji Studio Gallery (West 25th)!!!  More information to follow.

A few thoughts for today while drinking my morning coffee.

Sabbatical

I need one.
I so want to conceptualize in my studio with no distractions and create. 
Except for the garden,
A distraction I can live with.
Growing and storing food to feed us through the year.
I am taking the month of August off from teaching privately.
My studio is going to become a jungle.
I clean my studio once a week so students have space to come on in and work.
Very excited!
I still will be working in an art therapy capacity with the residents at the retirement community.

Summer

Can I bottle the essence, for winter relief, like you bottle jam preserves?

Clay

Manipulating and molding the clay to spring forward with substance from your hands.
How far can you push the clay before everything crumbles?

Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo

July announcements 2013

Happy Day After the 4^th.  Enjoy the holiday weekend!

From current teapot series.  Theresa Yondo / 2013

 LARCHMERE FESTIVAL

This Saturday I will be at the Larchmere Festival outside Fiddlehead Gallery.  Stop by if you can.  13002 Larchmere Blvd Cleveland, OH 44120 / 216-231-9400.  http://www.larchmere.com/LarchFest2013.html

 CLASS INFORMATION

4 week clay class begins next week.
The schedule for Tuesday evenings is as follows:
July 9^th-30^th 6:30-9:00. 
The 4 week session will cost $100.00 ($25.00 a session).  Signing up for the 4 weeks will help to maintain equipment and material usage even if you miss a class. 
After summer session, classes will resume to 6 week sessions in September.
Materials and activities include white stoneware clay and several glazes.  Handbuilding and wheel throwing with the clay.  And, various tools to work with.  Basic skills are learned in order for you to independently grow into your own ideas.
Anyone wishing to mop floors, recycle clay and clean tools wheels etc… for additional studio time is encouraged to email theresayondo@gmail.com to request more information .  As always, thank you for your continued support in keeping clay work alive.

Anyone wishing to purchase work is always welcome to arrange a studio visit.  Check out my blog for information on galleries.  http://theresayondo.blogspot.com/

THIRD THURSDAY’S

My studio will be open on the third Thursday evenings of the summer months from 6-8.  So stop on by any of the following dates in the summertime to purchase work for your collection or for a gift.  Or, stop by for a visit and check out what is going on in the studio.  It also may be a nice time to sit and hang out on the back porch a bit!  Email theresayondo@gmail.com for directions. 

Third Thursday Dates Are;
July 18th
August 15th
and September 19th

Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo


 

Teapot and cup/mug!

Teapot and cup by Theresa Yondo
Teapot size about (H) 6.5 x 8.5 x 3.75 in.

Yesterday I unloaded some very nice work from the kiln.  It is nice to shed a tear of joy from success instead of sadness. Clay work is so very challenging with all the elements that control the medium.  You need to be a conductor guiding the wind, water, fire and air.  My studio will be open this Thursday from 6-8 for anyone wanting to stop by for a visit.

Yes, I am still working with clay!

Hello out there!

I am still diligently working with clay. 

I have recently received several emails and phone calls from patrons wondering where I am these days.  So, as you will not find me at the wonderful outdoor street fairs this summer;  you will find me diligently working in the studio getting ready for a few events.  I am mostly wholesaling to galleries these days or selling out of the studio.  You will find me next month at the Larchmere Sidewalk Sale outside Fiddlehead Gallery (more information to follow in another post).

Meanwhile, a little preview of some teapots, mugs, colanders, plates and a few other things I am making.

Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo


Theresa Yondo / Work in Progress 2013

Theresa Yondo / Work in Progress 2013

Happy Saga Dawa Duchen Day 2013

To all my patient teachers.
Working in the studio today.
Making teapots and berry bowls.
Taking a break to make dinner.
Thank you for keeping the Dharma Alive.
xo-
Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo

Spring activities!

The studio has been tugging on my mind lately.  As a creator of objects, I have been seeing a new direction to explore but need to cleanse the studio of clutter to continue.  I want to return to making more intricate objects like teapots and spice holder sets (salt and pepper sets).  So, I have been busy organizing and cleaning the studio along with all the other daily things that fill my life such as teaching and filling orders, visiting with Bruce and taking care of our property and traveling when I can.

I teach at a retirement community,  watercolors and ceramics.  The dear residents enjoy our weekly visits and activities.  The senior population have such amazing stories to tell.  I also teach privately out of my studio one evening a week to a group of amazing individuals who come and go throughout the year and love having access to the clay.    Then there is the steady filling of wholesale orders from American Crafts and Jewels.  I have waited 30 years for this gig.  And of course the few consignment shops I work with.  Thank you Val and Chris for your amazing dedication to Gestures and Liz at Ginko Gallery.  Ginko Gallery in Oberlin has been a steady consignment outlet for many artists work over the years.

With spring here, there are many additional activities to fit into a daily schedule.  Bruce and I have been starting seeds for our garden, getting the garden ready for planting, trimming trees, mowing the grass and keeping the ant population under control.

And, the traveling.  Last weekend I drove to Minnesota to finally attend the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour.  That is one long drive from the Cleveland, Ohio area.   Seven host potters invited forty three potters for a total of fifty potters selling their wares.  What an amazing place to converse about clay and see pots, kilns, studios and life steeped in clay.  Thank you Minnesota potters for all your hard work.  You put on an amazing show.

Looking forward to filling up the kilns with new work.
Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo

Cylinder Clay Seals

http://82nd-and-fifth.metmuseum.org/sealed
This is a link to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.  The link will take you to a video showing cylinder clay seals from 4th Millennium BC Mesopotamia.  A good watch if you love clay!
Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo

Fountains of Youth - Small Porcelain Sculptures

Porcelain "Fountains of Youth" by Theresa Yondo
Small enough to hold in your hand

These are some of the New Work's I had on view at the Woman VI 2013 Show at Lakeland Community College.  To my surprise two of the three objects sold.  Usually collectors need to warm up to new ideas that I am working with.  I must say that I did feel as though these small sculptures which can be held in the palm of your hand encompassed a complete aesthetic idea.  I will see if I can transfer this idea to a larger scale at some point.

New Wax Resist Pattern

 

I love designing new patterns of wax resist.
Creating symmetrical pattern which radiates out from the center of a bowl has always grounded my inner spirit.  I just get lost in the moment and time seems to stand still when I develop a pattern that works for me in this tiny world of the universe where I live.

I often forget how difficult it is to work with wax resist but was reminded earlier this week when talking to a very accomplished ceramic artist who was having some difficulty with the technique so I decided to share a few tips.

First, I would suggest using Axner Wax Resist.  I find this resist to be the best on the market.  I use a less expensive wax directly on the clay body for waxing the foot.
Second, after waxing the foot I dip the bowl in a bucket of glaze to apply the first layer of glaze.  I may dip two or three bowls at a time and then wait only a few minutes before handling them again in preparation for the application of wax resist.  This is very important to only work with a few objects at each time as you need moisture present in the first layer of glaze so the wax does not peel off the surface. 

 I gently use a soft ebony pencil to sketch out the pattern I will be working with since once the wax is applied there is no turning back unless you wash everything off and start over.  Using a bamboo brush, I apply the wax. 

Next and this is really important!  Leave your work to sit for several hours before applying the second layer of glaze to allow the wax to dry thoroughly.  I would say anywhere between
4-8 hours.  You can wait until the next day by laying a light plastic covering over the work which will keep some moisture in the first layer of glaze.

Do not let the wax dry out too much on your brush.  Wash your brush with some soap and water every once in a while and make sure your wax does not dry out while you are working.  Just add a drop or two of water every now and then.

Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo

from WOMAN VI 2013 and a few other things

Greetings!

March is winding down but there are still some amazing art shows to see like the
from WOMAN VI... Celebrate Women's History Month.. Created by women, of women and about women.
March 3 - 29, 2013
Artist Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 3-5 PM.
Women of Achievement Awards: Sunday, March 24, 2 PM at
Lakeland Community College 7700 Clocktower Drive Kirtland, Ohio 44094
I WILL HAVE AN INSTALATION OF SMALL SCULPTURAL PORCELAIN ORGANIC SHAPES ON VIEW.  THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER AMAZING ARTISTS PARTICIPATING AS WELL AS A TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF MARILYN SZALAY.  Please join us if you can.

 Also, I will be a guest artist at Bay Arts in Bay Village on (Thursday) March 21 and 28 from 7-9 and on (Saturday) March 23 and 30 from 1-3.  Afterwards Moira Beale will return to teach the remaining sessions.  If you are interested you can sign up for the whole session at http://www.bayarts.net/ or 440-871-6543.  The Thursday night class is for advanced students only.

 And, my Wednesday night clay class is filling up nicely these days.  And, thanks to all of you who have been forwarding my emails it helps bring in new students.  You are the best and you know who you are!!!  The next 6 week session will begin April 10^th (at my studio in Novelty). 

April 1^st – May 22^nd (no class May 8^th) / The class is a 2.5 hour class.
FLEXABLE ½ HOUR ADDITIONAL TIME BUILT IN FOR THE 2.5 HOUR CLASS so student can come early or later depending on schedule.
So, the studio is open from 6-9 AT YONDO STUDIO ON WEDNESDAYS (please do not come before 6:00 as I may not be home yet).
13796 Chillicothe Rd. (State Route 306)
Novelty (Russell Township) in Geauga County
Ohio of course! theresayondo@gmail.com

Fiddlehead Gallery in the Larchmere neighborhood, Cleveland Ohio

Susan Rozman
Fiddlehead Gallery
is now located at
12736 Larchmere Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44120
216-231-9400

Yesterday, I delivered some of the black and white functional porcelain clay work I make to Fiddlehead Gallery.  So you can now find mugs, bowls, vases and a few other works at this culturally rich gallery/boutique.  The proprietor of Fiddlehead, Susan Rozman has brought her years of working at the Cleveland Natural History Museum and her belief in fair trade with her to this Gallery.  So, you will find culturally rich objects from around the world to stimulate your senses.  Please stop by the gallery and support the cause.

Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo

 

MARCH FORTH

One of the best parts about teaching is the personal stories that students tell a teacher.  Studio art classes tend to be very interactive between teacher and students and many stories are shared.  One student, named Linda, created the holiday March Forth on March 4^th.  With the end of winter near and daylight still short, I found this thought to be a brilliant light for these early days of March.  So, keep putting one foot in front of the other, meditate on loving kindness and MARCH FORTH.

Concept to Creation,

Theresa Yondo

Upcoming Show at Lakeland Community College 2013

                                                                         Last night, I delivered work to Lakeland Community College in Kirtland OH. for the "from Woman VI Show".  These organic porcelain shapes are hand built and bisque fired to ^ 05 then glazed with many layers and fired to ^10.  The current clay I am using is Jack Troy Porcelain from Standard Ceramics in Pittsburgh PA.  I make most of the glazes I use.  There may be one or two underglazes that I purchase and use from time to time.  I am grateful for the opportunity to make work for this current exhibition. 

Many thanks to the gallery director Mary Urbas and the College for the continued support given to the ARTS.  As a graduate of Lakeland Community College and previous member of the Adjunct Faculty I am very much in debt to the worldly knowledge gained at this institution.  Thank you George Somogyi, my first educator in the ARTS.  You hooked me!  I wish you were still around to enjoy the growth of your students.

Concept to Creation

Theresa Yondo

 

 

Kiln opening for upcoming show!

Kiln opening of new Porcelain Organic Shapes by Theresa Yondo February 2013

Opening the kiln is always an event.  Each one of these larger organic shapes averaged a four hour glaze session.  Many layers of glaze and brush work.  I have been making  several  various organic shapes for an installation which will be on view next month at Lakeland Community College.  Information about the show is as follows;

from WOMAN VI... Celebrate Women's History Month: Created by women, of women and about women
Curated by Mary Urbas
March 3 - 29, 2013
Artist Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2013 3-5 pm.
Women of Achievement Awards: Sunday, March 24, 2 PM [Sponsored by Lakeland's Women's Center]

Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo

Assembling Clay Shapes

I really do make other things besides hearts.  These two images show the concept stage of an organic flower shape.  I have been making many smaller clay shapes in order to assemble them  into larger shapes like this organic flower.  The flower made it through the bisque firing and is waiting to be glazed.  I am getting ready for a show at Lakeland Community College next month.  The work needs to be delivered in a few weeks.  Off to the studio to glaze for a few hours tonight while listening to the Grammy Awards.

Concept to Creation,

Theresa Yondo

More Hearts

More hearts for American Crafts and Jewels in Carmel!  Never in my wildest dreams would I have suspected that I would be so crazy about making hearts.  The glaze color and pattern have been so experimental.  I just reorganized my chemical area and am wondering what other glazes I can come up with.  YUM!!!  Hey Iva, the hearts are getting plump again.  I only see two hearts on a diet!

Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo

Happy Valentine's Day 2013

FEBRUARY the month of  LOVE.                                  Chocolates, flowers and jewelry usually win out for VD Day, but if you would like to pick up one of my lovely porcelain hearts for your loved one(s) stop by any of these gallery/boutique's for a heart as I will not be standing on a street corner waving my hearts for sale.  I will leave that for the sale of flowers.              

 

 

 

 

 

Gestures in Rocky River http://www.gesturesshop.com/

Finestra in Willoughby http://www.finestragallery.com/

Ginko in Oberlin http://www.ginkogallery.net/

and Jeff at Sylvia Ullman American Crafts Gallery has a few of my hearts 12712 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120 (upstairs/dancing sheep is downstairs).

If you are in Carmel CA., you can also visit American Crafts and Jewels to purchase some of my lovely porcelain hearts.  http://www.americancraftsandjewels.com/ 

 

Concept to Creation,

Theresa Yondo

 

 

Classes Resume for January 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR! MAY WONDEROUS JOYS GROW IN YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS. CLASS RESUMES WEDNESSDAY JANUARY 9TH 6-9 AT YONDO STUDIO. JANUARY 9TH – FEBRUARY 13TH ON WEDNESDAYS. FLEXABLE ½ HOUR ADDITIONAL TIME BUILT IN FOR THE 2.5 HOUR CLASS. CLASS FEE IS $150.00 FOR A 2.5 HOUR CLASS FOR 6 WEEKS. WHEEL WORK OR HANDBUILDING OFFERED. ENJOY A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO ATOMOSPHERE, COMRADERY AND THE JOY OF WORKING WITH CLAY AND GLAZES.

Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo

First heart shipment for 2013

Porcelain Hearts about 4"tall x 3.25"wide with various glazes Cone 10 electric.

These lovely hearts are on their way to American Crafts and Jewels in Carmel California.
Next time you are in Carmel, check out this lovely Gallery.  http://www.americancraftsandjewels.com/
Thank you Iva Jean!
Concept to Creation,
Theresa Yondo