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First Fridays and New Classes

I plan on opening my studio the first Friday of each month from 1-4 for shoppers. This will be by appointment only. More info to come. I hope to start this in April. In addition check my class link for a variety of offerings.

The Poppies

Labels: ceramics, gina desantis, handmade award event, poppie, poppytalk, pottery

In the Studio...

...Recovering from holiday shows. Promise to be back soon. In the meantime I will be spending a lot of time teaching. Check out my class section. A new online shop is coming in the next few months. Visit my blog for frequent photos of work in progress. Happy New Year!

Gina DeSantis Ceramics at the Murray Hill Schoolhouse

Find me and my work this Friday evening, December 18th from 6-9pm. I will be showcasing my work at the Murray Hill Schoolhouse in Little Italy. The following day I will be at the Last Minute Market in the Lake Erie Buildling. These are my last 2 shows of 2009!

Labels: art show, craft, little italy, murray hill schoolhouse, sale

Holiday Shopping Procrastination at its Best!

I will be part of 2 Cleveland Handmade Last Minute Markets! The first is Sat, Dec 5th at the Wooltex Gallery on Superior Ave in Cleveland. The second is Sat, Dec 19th at the Lake Erie Building. I will be in my studio on the third floor. Joining me are Bridget Ginley and Ruth Sholtis-Furyes.
Bridget will have her funky Christmas cards, prints and ceramics. Ruth will have her stained glass and ceramic jewelry.

Labels: cleveland handmade last minute market, lake erie building, open studio, wooltex gallery

Bazaar Bizarre Cleveland

Find me at both the eastside and westside shows! Bazaar Bizarre is not to be missed.

Labels: bazaar bizarre cleveland, eastside, westside

Lake Erie Building in the Best of Scene Issue for "Best Re-Use of an Industrial Building".

Here is the write up..."The former home of the Lake Erie Screw Corporation in Lakewood's Bird Town was left empty when the company moved to Indiana. But building manager Ralph Lukich wasn't going to let the concrete behemoth just sit there. Starting with printmaker Phyllis Fannin and a few other noted Cleveland artists, Lukich constructed artisan studios in the building and, in the process, built an active community of more than 20 people creating everything from custom cabinetry to messenger bags. The artists not only work there, they also invite visitors to frequent open houses, so you can see them in action. (The next one takes place from 3-9 p.m. on November 7.) (13000 Athens Ave., Lakewood, 216.521.0088, screwfactoryartists.com) "— Gill

And my studio neighbors Arabella Proffer and Shannon Okey got a nod for Best Dynamic Duo. They left out delightful, hilarious, and loud. Congrats ladies!

Labels: 7, 7th, best of scene issue, lake erie building, lakewood, nov, november, open studio, templar industrial park

Ceramics Love in the Cleveland Scene

My new studio class got some love in the Cleveland Scene! Check it out here.

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Wheel Throwing Demonstrations

Join me for a demo at Ohio City Open Air Market
June 13, 2009
Time: 10am -4pm

Art House presents wheel throwing demonstrations by Gina DeSantis at Ohio City Market. Watch as Gina makes bowls, mugs, and other functional items out of clay right in the middle of the bustling Ohio City Open Air Market.

Ohio City Market, Cleveland's only urban outdoor market, features an eclectic variety of vendors as well as weekly live music and performers. It is located in Market Square Park at the corner of West 25th Street and Lorain Avenue, just across the street from the West Side Market.

For more information about classes and events visit Art House www.arthouseinc.org or call 216 398 8556.

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Two New Places to Find My Work

La Lanterna Gallery: Little Italy
12404 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106

Heritage Gallery:
2381 Locust Street Unit 3
Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614
http://www.heritagestudioandgallery.com

Labels: canal fulton, cleveland, heritage gallery, la lanterna, little italy, ohio