Join me under the dappled shade of picturesque olive groves on the hilltop grounds surrounding the historic Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont, CA. Enjoy browsing the work of local artists, check out art & craft demonstrations, snack on some festive foods, & sip some locally crafted Claremont Craft Ales as live music floats through the air. This show gets pretty hoppin’, so there will be a free shuttle to the theatre from Padua Park.

When: Sunday, November 2nd from 11 am - 4 pm

Entry Fee: $5 for adults, FREE for folks 18 & under

More info at >> clmoa.org

What could be better than a bouquet of flowers? A custom vase to put them in!

In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn how to create a tapered ceramic vase out of clay slabs. Using a unique stamping and masking process, participants will then transform the surface of their creations into a landscape of texture and contrast.

No clay experience? No problem! This project is perfect for beginners!

Date: October 12th

Time: 12pm - 4pm

Cost: $100 ($10 off for registering 2 people!)

To register, click this link: WildClayLA.com

Would you like to make your own one-of-a-kind textured handmade mug? If your answer is yes, then this is the workshop for you!

During this 3-hour workshop at Wild Clay Ceramics Studio in Claremont, students will learn the handbuilding skills it takes to make a ceramic mug out of custom textured clay slabs. Participants will then choose what color their creation gets glazed in, and we will take care of the rest.

No clay experience? No problem! This project is perfect for beginners!

Date: October 5th

Time: 9am - noon

Cost: $90 ($10 off if you register 2 people!)

To register, click this link: WildClayLA.com

I look forward to hearing my work come to life in the hands of the musicians who will be sharing their talents at Sound Formation LIVE! Please join me for a night of live musical performances that will incorporate various art instruments from the exhibition, Sound Formations: Artist, Musician, Instrument Maker.

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“Introducing ‘Sound Formations: Artist, Musician, Instrument Maker,’ guest curated by Michael Kotzen and Martin Maudal… The instrument is a bridge between the hand of the maker and the hand of the musician, where the harmony of the material, body, and acoustics form stunning visual designs.

The exhibition will include the works of Henry Barnes, Richard Barnes, Charles, Chase, Otto D’Ambrosio, David Dart, Kirk Delman, Kris Erickson, Pete Escovedo, Steve Goode, Mike Kotzen, Martin Maudal, Father Bill Moore, Brian Ransom, Elizabeth Redd, Jom Rivers, Victoria Rosas, Warren Shingleton, Dave Tourje, and Larry White.”

When + Where: May 31st from 4pm to 9pm at Claremont Lewis Museum of Art

More info at clmoa.org

Let's make Ceramic Shakers! In this workshop, participants will learn how to create a shaker instrument out of regional clay with a unique handbuilding technique using wooden dowels and paddles.

After the shakers are fired to completion in the kiln, participants will again gather to pick up and play their shakers together.

No clay experience? No problem! This workshop is great for both beginners and advanced potters looking to explore unconventional clay-forming techniques.

When + Where: April 17th at Claremont Lewis Museum of Art

Cost: $30 for CLMA members / $45 for non-members

You can register for this workshop via eventbrite

Please join me in celebrating art, music, & community at the opening reception for Sound Formations: Artist, Musician, Instrument Maker. There will be live music, drinks, and snacks. I’m looking forward to hanging out and talking to folks about my contribution of ceramic percussion shakers titled 9 Sisters.

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“Introducing ‘Sound Formations: Artist, Musician, Instrument Maker,’ guest curated by Michael Kotzen and Martin Maudal… The instrument is a bridge between the hand of the maker and the hand of the musician, where the harmony of the material, body, and acoustics form stunning visual designs.

The exhibition will include the works of Henry Barnes, Richard Barnes, Charles, Chase, Otto D’Ambrosio, David Dart, Kirk Delman, Kris Erickson, Pete Escovedo, Steve Goode, Mike Kotzen, Martin Maudal, Father Bill Moore, Brian Ransom, Elizabeth Redd, Jom Rivers, Victoria Rosas, Warren Shingleton, Dave Tourje, and Larry White.”

When + Where: April 5th at 6pm at Claremont Lewis Museum of Art

More info at clmoa.org

Join me under the dappled shade of picturesque olive groves on the hilltop grounds surrounding the historic Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont, CA. Enjoy browsing the work of local artists, check out art & craft demonstrations, snack on some festive foods, & sip refreshments as live music floats through the air. This show gets pretty hoppin’, so there will be a free shuttle to the theatre from Padua Park.

When: Sunday, November 3rd from 11 am - 4 pm

Entry Fee: $5 for adults, FREE for folks 18 & under

More info at >> clmoa.org

I am thrilled to be selling my work at the Japanese American National Museum for Kokoro 2024! This craft show includes over 50 other craftspeople from throughout southern CA, live music performances, and tasty Japanese food from nearby restaurants.

Proceeds will benefit JANM’s cultural, educational, and volunteer programs.

When: Sunday, October 20th / 10am - 4pm

Entry Fee: FREE!

More info at >> kokorocraftshow.com <<

Known as "The Glaze of a Thousand Faces," Shino is a unique type of glaze that is loved and used in ceramics studios around the world. In this one-day-only workshop, students will learn about the CAG studio's own Gold Shino and the many different ways that it can be used to decorate a ceramic surface.

One hand-thrown bisqued vase is included in this workshop, but students are welcome to bring a piece of their own cone 10 bisque ware to glaze. 

No clay experience? No Problem! This is a great workshop for beginners as well as experienced ceramic artists who are looking to expand their glazing knowledge.

• $104 for Members of the Creative Arts Group

• $114 for non-members

You can register for this workshop at CreativeArtsGroup.org

Join me under the dappled shade of picturesque olive groves on the hilltop grounds surrounding the historic Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont, CA. Enjoy browsing the work of local artists, check out art & craft demonstrations, snack on some festive foods, & sip refreshments as live music floats through the air. This show gets pretty hoppin’, so there will be a free shuttle to the theatre from Padua Park.

When: Sunday, November 5th from 11 am - 4 pm

Entry Fee: $5 for adults, FREE for folks 18 & under

More info at >> clmoa.org <<

Come and enjoy some coffee and tea outside The Shop at the beautiful Descanso Gardens while chatting with me and other local makers. I will be sharing how I create my work and what drives me to keep on making and evolving it.

When: Thursday, August 17th from 4pm until 7pm

Entry Fee: FREE! (Does not include garden admission)

More info: >> descansogardens.org <<

I am really excited to participate in this creative festival put together by the fine folks over at Art Share L.A!

This is a FREE community event in the Arts District with 40 different makers offering up their work, two stages featuring all kinds of different performances, live painting, Art Share LA Open Studios, and more.

Hope to see you there!

More info at ArtShareLA.org

Are you looking for an evening of merrymaking, crafting, & shopping local crafts while enjoying a cocktail or two? Well then, this sweet little sale is for you! Located in Silver Lake, my old stomping grounds of yore, Akbar is a truly magical LGBTQIA+ watering hole where magical things happen. Come on by to hang with rad folx, shop local, make something at the craft table, and have TONS OF FUN!

More info coming soon…

You are invited to beautiful Pomona, CA to visit my studio and sip hot apple cider while you peruse my collection of seconds, one-offs, and old-stock ceramic work.

I’m going to be pulling my wheel out for some throwing demos under the trees, so you get to see a bit of how the sausage is made over here. There will be lots of free agave and spider baby pups (plants not dogs) and free handmade ceramic beads looking for a good forever home too. There may even be some free lemons off of the tree if Momma Nature wills it so.

What is a second? A second is a piece of pottery that has a minor defect that doesn’t affect its functionality or overall appearance. Most of my seconds have tiny s-cracks on the bottom, a little warping, or some sort of a small glaze inconsistency that just doesn’t jive well with my usual work. I am a perfectionist (to a fault I will admit,) and need to make room for new work.

When you visit, be sure to set some time aside to stroll about my incredibly pedestrian-friendly historic neighborhood in search of one of our resident peacocks or enjoy a picnic under the trees in our nearby park!

For the studio address, send me a message through my contact page or Instagram.

Join me in picturesque Pasadena, CA for this community artisan market. I will have a fresh crop of hot-out-of-the-kiln cratered, crawling, contrasting, and colorful ceramics for your holiday shopping perusal.

10% of all sales go to support the community efforts of the wonderful PJTC Sisterhood.

Entry is FREEEEEEE!

Join me under the dappled shade of picturesque olive groves on the hilltop grounds surrounding the historic Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont, CA. Enjoy browsing the work of local artists, check out art & craft demonstrations, snack on some festive foods, & sip refreshments as live music floats through the air. This show gets pretty hoppin’, so there will be a free shuttle to the theatre from Padua Park.

Check out the pic below of some of the work I’ll be bringing along!

When: Sunday, November 6th from 11 am - 4 pm

Entry Fee: $5 for adults, FREE for folks 18 & under

More info at >> clmoa.org <<

Join me in beautiful Sierra Madre, CA in the outdoor studio at the Creative Arts Group for this 3-hour workshop.

Students will create their own decals by bringing in black + white pictures, drawing, and/or selecting from a collection of fun vintage designs. These decals will then be used to customize a handmade stoneware mug made for the students by myself. After the workshop, the mugs will be fired, turning the decals into permanent sepia tone imagery. Participants will be able to pick up their personalized mugs the following week.

No pottery skills? No problem; the handmade mugs are included!

$118 for non-members of CAG / $108 for members of CAG

Register for this workshop >> here <<