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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Beer Steins and Wine Goblets Invitational\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShop the exhibition here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaise a glass and celebrate the art of the pour at Baltimore Clayworks’ annual Oktoberfest 2026! This exhibition brings together a curated selection of ceramic artists from across the country\, each contributing their unique take on the traditional beer stein and wine goblet. From classic to contemporary\, each piece is a testament to the craftsmanship and creativity that defines ceramic art. Whether you’re a beer lover\, a wine enthusiast\, or simply appreciate fine artistry\, this invitational offers a delightful blend of function and form\, perfect for toasting the season in style. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Artists\n\n\n\nNormandy Alden\, Cami Ascher\, Sara Ballek\, Jamie Bates\, Andy Bissonnette\, Tony Bochardt\, Andy Boswell\, Neil Celani\, Connie Christensen\, Andrew Clark\, Ed Colahan\, Dana Lehrer Danze\, Dehmie Dehmlow\, Yoshi Fujii\, Madeline Gage\, Casey Hanrahan\, PJ Hargraves\, Andrew Herstram\, Matt Hiller\, Cat Holt\, Ellen Horowitz\, Matt Hyleck\, Walter Hyleck\, Hannah Kautto\, Darby Lewis\, Colin Martin\, Colleen McCall\, Sam McCall\, William McKinney\, Reiko Miyagi\, Brian Morgenlander\, Eric Ordway\, Ian Petrie\, Lori Sabina Piecyk\, Hannah Pierce\, Kathryn Powell\, Connie Rankin\, Anitha Rathinam\, Taylor Robenalt\, George Rodriguez\, Ali Saunders\, Loren Scherbak\, Steve Sitrin\, Meghan Sullivan\, Olivia Tani\, Zach Tate\, Chance Taylor\, Mat Wheeler \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso on Exhibition\n\n\n\nShino Odyssey\n\n\n\nA juried exhibition celebrating the depth and diversity of Shino glazes. \n\n\n\nShared Offerings\n\n\n\nA solo exhibition by Ali Saunders\, 2024-27 Long-term Resident Artist\, about the parallels in relationships between objects and people. The show will feature objects exhibited in sets\, pairs\, and groupings that suggest connection and invite the viewer to observe familial links. \n\n\n\nNew Kids On The Block 2026\n\n\n\nIncoming Fellowship Artists Show \n\n\n\nCommunity Arts Fall Showcase\n\n\n\nCelebrate the creativity of our community at the Community Arts Fall Showcase
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/oktoberfest-2026/
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SUMMARY:New Kids On The Block
DESCRIPTION:Incoming Fellowship Artists Show\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nBaltimore Clayworks is proud to welcome a new generation of talent in New Kids On The Block\, an exhibition showcasing the work of our incoming Fellowship Artists. This dynamic show offers a first look at the voices and visions shaping the future of ceramic art. \n\n\n\nFeaturing a range of styles\, techniques\, and conceptual approaches\, each artist brings a fresh perspective to clay exploring form\, function\, identity\, and materiality. New Kids On The Block not only introduces their individual practices but also celebrates the collective energy and innovation they bring to our creative community. \n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating these rising artists as they begin their residency and make their mark at Baltimore Clayworks. \n\n\n\nParticipating Artists\n\n\n\nJacob Estevez\, 2026-27 Lormina Salter Fellow \n\n\n\nAsma Waheed\, 2026-27 EMBARC Fellow \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso on Exhibition\n\n\n\nShino Odyssey\n\n\n\nA juried exhibition celebrating the depth and diversity of Shino glazes. \n\n\n\nShared Offerings\n\n\n\nA solo exhibition by Ali Saunders\, 2024-27 Long-term Resident Artist\, about the parallels in relationships between objects and people. The show will feature objects exhibited in sets\, pairs\, and groupings that suggest connection and invite the viewer to observe familial links. \n\n\n\nOktoberfest\n\n\n\nBeer Stein and Wine Goblet Invitational \n\n\n\nCommunity Arts Fall Showcase\n\n\n\nCelebrate the creativity of our community at the Community Arts Fall Showcase
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/new-kids-on-the-block-3/
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SUMMARY:Shared Offerings
DESCRIPTION:View the Exhibition Publication here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShared Offerings\, a solo exhibition by Ali Saunders\, 2024-27 Long-Term Resident Artist\, is about the parallels in relationships between objects and people. The show will feature objects exhibited in sets\, pairs\, and groupings that suggest connection and invite the viewer to observe familial links.  The patterns on the vessels are representations of the exchange between mother and child and the ways images can be holders of emotion\, conversation\, and legacy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Artist\n\n\n\n\nAli Saunders is a ceramic artist from Boerne\, Texas who makes functional pottery using pattern and color. She received her Bachelors of Arts from the University of St. Thomas and her Master of Fine Arts from Louisiana State University. After graduating from the University of St. Thomas she was a resident at Flower City Arts Center in Rochester\, New York. Most recently\, she has been the Salad Days Resident at Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts where she made 450 plates to be a part of the Salad Days event in July 2023. Saunders is inspired by the growth and abundance in nature and makes work that connects to legacy of female makers in her family. \n\n\n\n\nArtists Statement\n\n\n\nI make ceramic vessels that are functional and visually appealing. I enjoy the idea of crafting an object that has the potential to be equally pleasant in use or viewed sitting on a shelf. This duality\, of function and appearance\, is highly intriguing to me. The objects I produce function well\, but my commitment to the surface makes these objects more compelling. It is in the surface that a part of me is revealed and it is in the surface I hope the user finds solace and comfort.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Ali Saunder’s website here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso on Exhibition\n\n\n\nShino Odyssey\n\n\n\nA juried exhibition celebrating the depth and diversity of Shino glazes. \n\n\n\nNew Kids On The Block 2026\n\n\n\nIncoming Fellowship Artists Show \n\n\n\nOktoberfest\n\n\n\nBeer Stein and Wine Goblet Invitational \n\n\n\nCommunity Arts Fall Showcase\n\n\n\nCelebrate the creativity of our community at the Community Arts Fall Showcase
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/solo-exhibition-by-ali-saunders/
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SUMMARY:Community Arts Fall Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the creativity of our community at the Community Arts Fall Showcase! This seasonal exhibition highlights work created by participants across Baltimore Clayworks’ community arts programs\, featuring pieces that reflect personal expression\, skill-building\, and the power of making together. Join us in honoring the voices\, stories\, and artistic growth of our community artists this fall. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso on Exhibition\n\n\n\nShino Odyssey\n\n\n\nA juried exhibition celebrating the depth and diversity of Shino glazes. \n\n\n\nShared Offerings\n\n\n\nA solo exhibition by Ali Saunders\, 2024-27 Long-term Resident Artist\, about the parallels in relationships between objects and people. The show will feature objects exhibited in sets\, pairs\, and groupings that suggest connection and invite the viewer to observe familial links. \n\n\n\nNew Kids On The Block 2026\n\n\n\nIncoming Fellowship Artists Show \n\n\n\nOktoberfest\n\n\n\nBeer Stein and Wine Goblet Invitational
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/community-arts-fall-showcase-2/
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SUMMARY:Shino Odyssey
DESCRIPTION:Juried by Matthew Hyleck\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShop the exhibition here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the Exhibition Publication here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the “Shino Odyssey” Glaze Recipe Cards here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBaltimore Clayworks is pleased to present Shino Odyssey\, a juried exhibition celebrating the depth and diversity of Shino glazes. This exhibition explores and showcases the vast possibilities of this glaze family known for its remarkable sensitivity to clay body\, application\, kiln atmosphere\, and firing duration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Artists\n\n\n\nJune Ambro\, Chris Archer\, Alexandra Bellay\, Shannon Blakey\, Doug Blechner\, Michael Bridges\, Kai Brisk\, Jo Brown\, Ray Brown\, Shannon Brownlee\, Ben Burris\, Dodie Campbell\, Connie Christensen\, Bede Clarke\, Susan Cohen\, Tom Coleman\, Jim Connell\, Guillermo Cuellar\, Lewis Denver\, Mark Derby\, Edward Dyke\, Emma Eckert\, Jason Edmonds\, Janling Fu\, Yuri Gershtein\, Chris Gustin\, PJ Hargraves\, Candice Hensley\, Andrew Herstam\, Joe Hicks\, Steve Hilton\, Erica Hood\, Samantha Hostert\, Janelle Jacobson\, Jan McKeachie Johnston\, Randy Johnston\, Mayumi Kiefer\, Lucien Koonce\, Jill Fishon-Kovachick\, Rebekah Krieger\, Nisha Kurani\, Ester Kwon\, James Lee\, Dick Lehman\, Lee Love\, Daryn Lowman\, Joseph Lyon\, Keegan Madigan\, Anna Maraj\, Sam McCall\, \, Heidi Meissner\, Dan Molyneux\, Sam Momeyer\, Kimberly Morey\, Eric Ordway\, Lucas Pacuraru\, Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman\, Doug Peltzman\, Alan Perillo\, Olivier Peter-Contesse\, C. Luc Phinney\, Roni Polisar\, Carlos Prado\, John Reinking\, Rebecca Savuto\, Loren Scherbak\, Amy Schnitzer\, Ellen Schön\, Luke Sheets\, Hitomi Shibata\, Takuro Shibata\, Michael Simmons\, Chris Singewald\, Joe Singewald\, Christopher St. John\, Kiichi Takeuchi\, Amelia Taylor\, Jack Troy\, Salvatore Vascellaro\, Sharon Warrington\, Hong-Ling Wee\, Leathia West\, Mat Wheeler\, Regina Wickham\, Cheston Youngberg\, Noelle Zambrano\, Nancy Zimler  \n\n\n\nAbout the Juror\n\n\n\n\nMatt Hyleck is a studio potter and educator whose work centers on functional ceramics and the quiet rituals of daily use. He earned his BFA from Xavier University\, where he developed the foundation of his material practice and his interest in utilitarian form. \n\n\n\nHe has been part of Baltimore Clayworks for more than two decades\, contributing as an instructor\, mentor\, and community builder. His teaching emphasizes strong foundational skills\, material curiosity\, and the value of repetition in developing an authentic personal voice. \n\n\n\nMatt maintains an active studio practice alongside his leadership role at Baltimore Clayworks\, supporting artists\, students\, and community partners through thoughtful stewardship and mission‑driven collaboration. Outside the studio\, he enjoys hiking Maryland’s trails and reading. \n\n\n\n\nJuror’s Statement\n\n\n\nI am honored to support Baltimore Clayworks in the presentation of Shino Odyssey\, a juried exhibition celebrating the depth and diversity of Shino glazes. As I approached this exhibition\, my goal was to showcase the breadth of American Shino glaze family known for its remarkable sensitivity to clay body\, application\, kiln atmosphere\, and firing duration. This exhibition provides a glimpse into the nuance that reflects contemporary American Shino glaze. \n\n\n\nTraditional Japanese Shino is thought to have originated 400-500 years ago as a glaze composed almost entirely of pure local feldspar with the addition of small amounts of silica rich ash\, clay and salt – the resulting glaze characteristics provide a thick white sheen. \n\n\n\nAmerican Shino was developed in the 1970’s by Virginia Wirt\, a student working with Warren MacKenzie. The glaze evolved through the years to include Carbon Trap recipes ubiquitous to every ceramic studio – notably Malcolm Davis Shino. Carbon Trapping glazes contain a quantity of soda ash. This soluble material melts early in the firing (800 C / 1470 F). During the drying phase of the glaze application\, sodium crystals may develop on the glaze skin resulting in extraordinary patterns. Resist methods\, such as wax or tape masking\, may be employed to control these crystal growths. \n\n\n\nUltimately the humidity and drying time of the glaze\, placement of pots in the kiln and cycle of reduction serve key roles determining the range of carbon spotting\, haloing and lining which can appear. The orange to white complexion\, red and pink colorations of the main body of the glaze also responds to the iron content of the clay and glaze. The clay body on which the glazes are applied greatly effects the glaze finish. This is a glaze of subtle beauty and striking one-of-one results. This exhibition stands as a testament to all past and present masters who shared glaze recipes which have help to shape each and every one of us. \n\n\n\nMatt Hyleck \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso on Exhibition\n\n\n\nShared Offerings\n\n\n\nA solo exhibition by Ali Saunders\, 2024-27 Long-term Resident Artist\, about the parallels in relationships between objects and people. The show will feature objects exhibited in sets\, pairs\, and groupings that suggest connection and invite the viewer to observe familial links. \n\n\n\nNew Kids On The Block 2026\n\n\n\nIncoming Fellowship Artists Show \n\n\n\nOktoberfest\n\n\n\nBeer Stein and Wine Goblet Invitational \n\n\n\nCommunity Arts Fall Showcase\n\n\n\nCelebrate the creativity of our community at the Community Arts Fall Showcase
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/shino-odyssey/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Artist Talk with Jacob Estevez
DESCRIPTION:Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Virtual Artist Talk here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCeramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are at the center of the mission of Baltimore Clayworks\, and provide the organization with talent and innovation to inspire our community and to enliven the artistic impact of ceramics in our region. Their professional and personal networks provide a kaleidoscope of interactions with peers\, galleries\, and academic institutions\, which keep the organization at the forefront of contemporary ceramic art. \n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation. \n\n\n\nArtist’s Bio \n\n\n\nJacob Estevez is a New England based artist. He received a BFA from the New Hampshire Institute of Art in 2017 and is currently completing his MFA at Penn West Edinboro University. He is a ceramic sculptor with a diverse blue-collar background. His previous trade experience includes carpentry\, masonry\, bronze foundry technician\, and scenic art for the Boston film industry. The culmination of these different skill sets results in an unconventional approach to clay work as well as the inclusion of mixed media components. Ultimately Jacob’s goal is to own a small business focused on integrating art into living spaces\, to revitalize the fantasy within building a “dream home.”
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/virtual-artist-talk-with-jacob-estevez/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Artist Talk with Clarissa Pezone
DESCRIPTION:Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Virtual Artist Talk here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCeramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are at the center of the mission of Baltimore Clayworks\, and provide the organization with talent and innovation to inspire our community and to enliven the artistic impact of ceramics in our region. Their professional and personal networks provide a kaleidoscope of interactions with peers\, galleries\, and academic institutions\, which keep the organization at the forefront of contemporary ceramic art. \n\n\n\nArtist Bio \n\n\n\nClarissa Pezone\, 2026 TNNUA Artist Exchange\, is a sculptor living and working in Baltimore\, Maryland. Her studio work encompasses figurative sculpture and installation using clay\, textiles\, paint and mixed media. Influenced by mythology\, the uncanny and lore\, Pezone explores themes that exist between reality and the unknown in her sculptures. Born in Sacramento\, CA. She received her BA from Humboldt State University in 2013 and an MFA from Indiana University Bloomington in 2021. Her work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions nationally and internationally\, including the Indianapolis Art Center (Indianapolis\, IN)\, C.R.E.T.A Rome (Rome\, Italy)\, and the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Arlington (Arlington\, VA). \n\n\n\n\nHeadshot photo credit: Wassaic Projects \n\n\n\n\n\n“A Room of My Own” photo credit: Wassaic Projects and Adam Pass \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/virtual-artist-talk-with-clarissa-pezone/
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Workshop: "Form\, Line\, Transpire\, Refine" with Noel Bailey
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Visiting Artist Workshop here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModest thrown forms make an excellent foundation for a variety of hand building methods. Coil-and-pinch additions\, carving and darting subtractions\, ovaling\, ribbing\, scraping\, handle making – all are techniques we’ll use to make pots that transcend the symmetrical limitations of the wheel in this 2-day\, hands-on workshop. With these methods\, we’ll explore how foot and lip alterations define and elevate the character of basic forms. Further investigations of rhythm\, movement\, and composition will be made through the use of line – from subtle surface cuts\, to form altering molded impression stamps. As we guide design decisions through a framework of function\, we will employ personal aesthetics and discover spontaneity and ideas through making. \n\n\n\nTools to bring: \n\n\n\n\nYour standard handbuilding kit with your name on every tool.\n\n\n\nGood quality knife with a thin\, narrow blade\, shorter than 3″\, that comes to a point and is fairly sharp. (Exacto\, Dolan\, a kitchen paring knife)\n\n\n\nFlexible metal rib(s)\n\n\n\nSureform/shredder\n\n\n\nOptional: Hax tool from Sherrill Mud Tools\n\n\n\nOptional: 4 cylindrical pieces\, about mug size\, (thrown with 1 to 1.5 lbs of clay) at the leather soft (nearly ready to trim stage).\n\n\n\n\nThere will be a break for lunch both days. Feel free to bring your own lunch or visit one of the many restaurants within walking distance. \n\n\n\nIf you are curious about Noel Bailey’s workshop but haven’t decided whether or not to sign up you may consider attending his Virtual Artist Talk on Tuesday\, October 6\, from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\nNoel Bailey is a potter\, teacher\, and student – raising\, working\, practicing\, and playing in Vermont’s Mad River Valley.   \n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Southwest Colorado\, Noel is enchanted by vibrant landscapes through the continual pursuit of gorgeous lines and hydrologic idiosyncrasies. He has a M.F.A. from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a B.A. in Art Education from the University of Northern Colorado. He spent 4 summers with renowned makers and workshop presenters at Laloba Ranch Clay Center in Steamboat Springs\, Colorado. A hometown apprenticeship with Potter Bill Wilson and a rad high school clay program fostered an indelible love of the pursuit of ceramics.   
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/visiting-artist-workshop-form-line-transpire-refine-with-noel-bailey/
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SUMMARY:Winter 2027 Class Registration Opens for Members
DESCRIPTION:Did you know Baltimore Clayworks Members get an early preview of upcoming classes\, early registration access\, and a discount on course costs? Become a member today to unlock these benefits and more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass and Scholarship Schedule\n\n\n\nWinter 2027 \n\n\n\nWinter 2027 Classes go live for Members on November 10\, 2026 at 10:00 am. \n\n\n\nClasses will go live to the general public on November 12\, 2026 at 10:00 am. \n\n\n\nThe Winter Scholarship deadline is November 23\, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/winter-2027-class-registration-opens-for-members/
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SUMMARY:Winterfest Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:Opening Night • Early Access • Community Celebration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Winterfest Preview Party on November 12 is your festive\, ticketed kickoff to the season — and your only chance to experience Winterfest before anyone else. You’ll enjoy first access to the Winterfest 2026 Exhibition\, our nationally curated invitational featuring leading contemporary ceramic artists\, as well as early entry to the Winterfest Holiday Market\, where local and associated artists offer a wide range of work.  \n\n\n\nDuring the Preview Party\, you can explore the galleries at your own pace\, connect with fellow supporters and ceramics lovers\, and purchase work from both the exhibition and the market before Winterfest opens to the public. Every piece is available for same‑day purchase and pickup\, giving you the rare opportunity to secure your favorite works — from high‑caliber exhibition pieces to locally made treasures — all in one evening.  \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n$50 non‑members | $45 members \n\n\n\nFree for Exhibition Patron Members \n\n\n\nAll items are available for immediate purchase and can be taken home the same day. \n\n\n\nSpecial Musical Guest – Chloe Clarke Smith\n\n\n\n\nChloe Clarke Smith is an independent artist based in Baltimore who uses her music as a vehicle for activism in order to inspire\, educate\, and empower young composers of color to find their own unique voice. Currently pursuing her Masters of Music at Peabody\, she invites her audiences to sit with her at the intersection of classical and jazz traditions to create a whole new world.   \n\n\n\n\nBaltimore’s Premier Holiday Ceramics Experience \n\n\n\nNovember 13 – December 23\, 2026  \n\n\n\nWinterfest Preview Party: November 12\, 2026\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm \n\n\n\nA Season of Contemporary Ceramics \n\n\n\nEach winter\, Baltimore Clayworks transforms into a vibrant destination for collectors\, ceramic enthusiasts\, and holiday shoppers seeking handmade pottery. Winterfest is our signature six‑week celebration of ceramic excellence — a unified experience that brings together a nationally recognized invitational exhibition\, a bustling local ceramics market\, and a festive opening night celebration.  \n\n\n\nFrom November 13 through December 23\, our galleries and studios come alive with wheel‑thrown vessels\, functional ware\, and one‑of‑a‑kind ceramic gifts. Winterfest is where Baltimore’s deep love of pottery meets the national field’s most exciting voices.
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/winterfest-2026-and-annual-holiday-sale-preview-party/
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SUMMARY:Winterfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:National Invitational • Curated Excellence • Contemporary Voices \n\n\n\nWinterfest Preview Party: November 12\, 2026\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm \n\n\n\nThe Winterfest 2026 Exhibition \n\n\n\nAt the heart of Winterfest is our invitational exhibition\, which highlights the breadth\, innovation\, and craftsmanship shaping ceramics today. This year’s exhibition features work by 17 nationally recognized artists\, representing a wide range of perspectives\, regions\, and approaches to functional ceramics.  \n\n\n\nAll items are available for immediate purchase and can be taken home the same day. \n\n\n\nParticipating Artists\n\n\n\nSara Ballek (IL)\, Milo Berezin (PA)\, Ray Brown (MS)\, Marissa Childers (OK)\, Mike Gesiakowski (MO)\, Seth Green (IL)\, Tom Jaszczak (MN)\, Peter Kramer (VA)\, Margaret Kinkeade (MO)\, Adam Lefebvre (WI)\, Anika Major (WA)\, Polina Miller (VA)\, Ali Schorman (AZ)\, Brad Schwieger (OH)\, Sam Scott (WA)\, Kate Waltman (NC)
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/winterfest-2026/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Winterfest Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Local Artists • Hand‑Crafted Gifts • Community Tradition \n\n\n\nComplementing the invitational exhibition is the Winterfest Holiday Market\, a warm and lively showcase of work by Baltimore Clayworks’ resident\, teaching\, and associated artists. Enjoy this curated marketplace of functional ware\, decorative pieces\, ornaments\, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts created by the artists who shape our studios and community.  \n\n\n\nAll items are available for immediate purchase and can be taken home the same day. \n\n\n\nBaltimore’s Premier Holiday Ceramics Experience \n\n\n\nNovember 13 – December 23\, 2026  \n\n\n\nWinterfest Preview Party: November 12\, 2026\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm \n\n\n\nA Season of Contemporary Ceramics \n\n\n\nEach winter\, Baltimore Clayworks transforms into a vibrant destination for collectors\, ceramic enthusiasts\, and holiday shoppers seeking handmade pottery. Winterfest is our signature six‑week celebration of ceramic excellence — a unified experience that brings together a nationally recognized invitational exhibition\, a bustling local ceramics market\, and a festive opening night celebration.  \n\n\n\nFrom November 13 through December 23\, our galleries and studios come alive with wheel‑thrown vessels\, functional ware\, and one‑of‑a‑kind ceramic gifts. Winterfest is where Baltimore’s deep love of pottery meets the national field’s most exciting voices.
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/annual-holiday-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Virtual Artist Talk with Asma Waheed
DESCRIPTION:Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Virtual Artist Talk here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCeramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are at the center of the mission of Baltimore Clayworks\, and provide the organization with talent and innovation to inspire our community and to enliven the artistic impact of ceramics in our region. Their professional and personal networks provide a kaleidoscope of interactions with peers\, galleries\, and academic institutions\, which keep the organization at the forefront of contemporary ceramic art. \n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation. \n\n\n\nArtist’s Bio \n\n\n\nAsma Waheed\, a multidisciplinary artist with Pakistani roots\, resides in Ellicott City\, Maryland\, where she balances her roles as an artist and a mother to four children. Her work delves into themes of identity\, heritage\, and the ongoing journey of self-expression\, informed by the complexities of her background and the experiences of motherhood. She holds a Bachelor’s in Education from West Virginia University and later pursued her passion for ceramics with a Master’s degree from Hood College in Maryland. Asma is earning her MFA in Studio Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Her talent and commitment to her art have earned her several awards\, including the prestigious Leslie King Hammond Graduate Fellowship from MICA\, the Windgate University Fellowship from Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts\, and the NCECA Graduate Fellowship Award. As an NCECA\, she showcases her work prominently across the nation. Currently\, she is serving as student director at large at NCECA.
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/virtual-artist-talk-with-asma-waheed/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Artist Talk with Vicente Garcia
DESCRIPTION:Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Virtual Artist Talk here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCeramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are at the center of the mission of Baltimore Clayworks\, and provide the organization with talent and innovation to inspire our community and to enliven the artistic impact of ceramics in our region. Their professional and personal networks provide a kaleidoscope of interactions with peers\, galleries\, and academic institutions\, which keep the organization at the forefront of contemporary ceramic art. \n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation. \n\n\n\nArtist’s Statement \n\n\n\n“The essence of my art deals with the use of clay and steel to create sculptural forms and vessels. I am attracted to the precision of man and machine made steel objects and the manner in which clay can be manipulated to simulate such forms. The simulation of such forms with clay\, the experimentation of various finishes\, and steel and clay combinations are factors that I investigate. I have been creating with clay and steel for the past forty years. The inherent qualities of both media fascinate me. In clay\, it’s the plastic quality that allows it to be modeled into a wide range of forms. I take advantage of its plasticity and its ability to be transformed into whatever form I want. I model some pieces to simulate steel while I manipulate others to show its fragility. In steel\, it’s the strength\, the immediacy\, and the process that captivates me.” – Vicente Garcia
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/virtual-artist-talk-with-vicente-garcia/
CATEGORIES:HomePage Event List
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Workshop: The Alternative Firing Experience With Vicente Garcia
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register for the Visiting Artist Workshop here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will work with basic and advanced techniques designed to help develop skills in the application and alternative firing processes Vicente Garcia uses. Thorough and detailed instruction will be provided. Materials\, applications\, and firing techniques will be covered\, and all necessary materials will be provided by Baltimore Clayworks. \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\n\nVicente Garcia is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in primitive and alternative firing methods\, including smoke\, saggar-fire\, and raku. A retired university Professor of Art with 31 years of teaching experience\, he is now dedicated to his full-time studio practice and sharing his love of alternative firing processes with others.
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/visiting-artist-workshop-the-alternative-firing-experience-with-vicente-garcia/
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SUMMARY:NCECA’s 61st conference\, "Charm"
DESCRIPTION:NCECA’s 61st conference\, Charm\, takes place in Baltimore\, Maryland\, March 10 – 13\, 2027Baltimore Convention Center1 W Pratt St\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21201 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit the NCECA website for the latest updates\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to download the 2027 Opportunities Deadlines PDF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for the 2027 Charm Conference opens in Fall 2026. \n\n\n\nCharm\, the 61st annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) takes place from March 10–13\, 2027. Your research\, creativity\, and knowledge can be shared with thousands of clay enthusiasts from throughout the U.S. and worldwide to learn from one another\, investigate\, and grow. The diverse qualities of Baltimore’s historic neighborhoods\, the energy of its enterprising harbor\, varied natural features\, and the warmth of its people give rise to the identity of The Charm City. \n\n\n\nThe etymological roots of charm are connected to the Latin word carmen\, meaning song or incantation. In modern usage\, charm can be a quality\, object\, or action\, and can function as an embellishment or a spell of transformation. Charm occupies a liminal space that resonates within the tactile materiality and elemental energy essential to ceramic art. Chance and intention\, mysticism and meaning are the call and response in ceramic art’s ancient and ever-evolving song of alchemical invention.  \n\n\n\nAcross cultures and centuries\, people have shaped earth and fire into forms of utility\, beauty\, and expression. Ceramic art has the power to make everyday life extraordinary. As we gather in Baltimore\, a city of resilience and creative spirit\, we invite you to consider how your work in clay enchants the world around you. Share your voice and vision in this celebration of ceramic arts – where tradition meets transformation\, and material becomes meaning.
URL:https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/ncecas-61st-conference-charm/
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