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What do you think?
Give us a piece of your mind
 No, seriously, we'd like to get your opinions about Yourist Studio Gallery and its services and products. As we mark the 10th anniversary at our Broadway Street location, we thought it would be a good time to take stock and plan for our next 10 years.
So we've created two quick surveys to find out what you think about us. One is for our gallery customers and the other for our students and studio users. If you are both, please respond to both surveys.
Here are the survey links:
Each of our surveys is short and takes about 2-3 minutes to complete, although we've provided you with the opportunity to tell us more if you wish. Your responses are completely anonymous. The deadline to respond to the surveys is March 15, 2014.
We encourage you to take part in our surveys and help us set the future direction of Yourist Studio Gallery. Thank you for your time and interest.
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Creativity in clay
Take the next step to develop your skills
Our Spring/Summer Advanced and Intermediate Clay class is now open for registration. This class, taught by Shannon Nelson, will run on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:00 pm from May 7 to July 9.  | Student Mary Callum
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Working in clay is both about building skills and developing your style and voice, whether you consider yourself a potter, a hobbyist, an artist, a maker, or some combination of all! Through demonstrations by Shannon and fun creative exercises, students in this class will be encouraged to experiment and try new techniques while identifying sources of inspiration. Shannon will cover a number of wheel throwing and altering techniques, along with various surface design techniques including the use of slip, carving, glaze, and wax resist. Shannon will also cover basic glaze mixing and give an overview of kiln loading and firing. With individual attention and a supportive group environment, this class is intended to be an enjoyable excursion into the creative process. instructor Shannon Nelson here.
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Potter's quick tip
Making a good impression with roller stamps
Q. I recently saw someone at the studio using a clever handmade clay roller stamp to make scalloped lines in clay. I want one, too. Can you tell me how to make it? A. Ceramic Arts Daily has got you covered. Take a look at this excellent short video of potter Amy Sanders showing how to make and use her versatile clay roller stamps. Opportunities abound for texturing clay. To learn more about textures and the tools for making marks in clay, don't miss Kay's Tool Talk on Sunday, March 16, at 4:30 p.m. Readers, if you have a pottery question for Kay, ask away. And if you want to revisit a past tip, you'll find earlier issues in our studio news letter archive on the News and Events page of Yourist Studio Gallery web site. |
Seen on the Web
The hottest food trend of 2013
Know what the hottest food trend of 2013 was? Gluten-free? Paleo? Foraging? Actually, it was fermenting, an age-old food preparation technique enjoying a revival that shows no sign of slowing down. So, why the interest in foods trends and fermenting? Well, besides the health benefits of fermented foods, fermenting is done in ceramic crock pots. (Glass is OK, too, but ceramic pots are cooler.) In our first brief video, fermenting guru Sandor Katz explains why fermented foods are so good for us and shows how easy it is to do our own fermenting: |
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If this has whetted your appetite for making some fermenting crocks yourself, check out the next short video of studio potter Jeremy Ogusky demonstrating how to throw a fermenting crock: |
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Spring is coming so better get busy making your fermenting crocks now. Although it may be hard to believe when you look out the window today, gardens and farmers' markets will soon be brimming with fresh vegetables for you to ferment.
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Studio calendar
First Sunday Video
Sunday, April 6, 2014, at 4:00 pm. Toshiko Takaezu: Portrait of an Artist. This video follows the evolution of the work of potter and teacher Toshiko Takaezu (1922-2011) over 40 years and explores the life experiences that influenced her vision. Takaezu was known for her "visually beautiful, emotionally powerful" pieces.
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March tool time
The Wonderful World of Texture. The next tool time with Kay is set for Sunday, March 16, at 4:30 pm. Kay will talk about the wide variety of texture stamps and rollers available at the studio and show you how to get the best results from them.
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Next Cone 10 firing
The next gas kiln firing is tentatively set for Thursday, March 20, with kiln loading on Wednesday, March 19. Firing depends on having enough wares to fill the kiln, so get your work ready now.
To volunteer to help with the firing, call Kay at 734-662-4914. You're sure to win the favor of the kiln gods.
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Early spring classes!
Classes are starting now. Sign up without delay.
Beginning/Cont. Wheel Throwing
Mar 10-Apr 14
Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Instructor: Kevan O. Wilson
Mar 13-Apr 17
Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 pm. Instructor: Nancy Bulkley
Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Instructor: Centurium Frost
Mar 30-May 4 Sundays, 1:00 -3:00 pm. Instructor: Shannon Nelson
Mar 1-Apr 5
Saturdays, 9:30 to 11:30 am. Instructor: Nancy Bulkley
Mar 5-Apr 9
Wednesdays, 9:45 to 11:45 am. Instructor: Nancy Bulkley
Beads, Buttons, and PendantsMar 30-May 4
Sundays, 11:00 am-
1: 00 pm. Instructor: Jeanine Center
Kids Clay ClassMar 3-Mar 31Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm. Instructor: Shannon Nelson
Advanced and Intermediate Spring/Summer Clay
May 7-Jul 9Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Instructor: Shannon Nelson Visit our class schedule to enroll.
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Yourist Studio Gallery
Inspiring classes and workshops for new and experienced students
Bright, modern, fully equipped community studio workspace Comprehensive selection of pottery tools for sale Gallery exhibiting the works of celebrated artists
1133 Broadway Ann Arbor, MI 734.662.4914
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