CLAY and SPRINGTIME

''Cowardly Dogs Bark Loudest''   ....John Webster

 If this is the case, then Brandon, my poodle  buddy, and I,  are right up there with Spiderman and Superman, because we rarely bark....what's there to bark at, here in beautiful Spanish Village?

We get plenty of belly rubs, tasty food, fresh water, and compliments aplenty. Lately, we've been watching Shirley and Elizabeth scampering between studio and the Potter's Guild...It must be time for the twice yearly Potters' Guild Show in the patio.

 We are looking forward to seeing you at the POTTERS' GUILD SPRING SALE which takes place on JUNE 14th & 15th, SATURDAY and SUNDAY, from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Come peruse the assortment of handmade clay items, both utilitarian and decorative.  Enjoy the clay artwork that is fired sagger, raku, salt, and more!  Every item is handmade albeit on a potter's wheel or hand sculpted...all original art.

The whole patio is covered with booths of clay work, manned by the clay artists whose creations are being displayed....they welcome any questions you might have of their work.
Come see the inside of the Potter's Guild in studio #29, listen to the live music and nosh on the goodies provided by the food booths....and remember to toss some tidbits to me and Brandon.  
It's lovely in Spanish Village, free to enter, has 37 working art studios, open to the public on  weekdays from 11-4, and on weekends from 11-5.

We are Dog and Family Friendly.

Matilda, the canyon coyote, Margaret & Franklin, the village rats, Erika, the village cat, all send their greetings to you!

Love is good,
BELLA
Http://SpanishVillageArt.com
 

TRANSPARENCY and MOTHER'S DAY

Some things are easy to see through, and some things are not....

 

One of my favorite things to see through is the many varieties of glass....some are rather opaque, some with colorful swirls, some crystal clear, but all hard, solid....all one of a kind, some works of art, some utilitarian, and all derived from common sand....provided by Mother Earth.

 

 This Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11,  from 10 AM to 5 PM, THE GLASS GUILD in Spanish Village, is celebrating its twice yearly glass show.

Booths spread throughout our courtyard, will display and sell glassware of all kinds, from utilitarian, to works of art, to colorful jewelry.....and more....all hand made.

Come talk to the glass artists, watch glass demonstrations, listen to live music, and enjoy all that the Glass Guild Show and the artists of Spanish Village have to show you.

 

 

Still haven't chosen anything for Mother on Mother's Day???!!##???

Then come find something unique for Mom at the Glass Show.....or better yet, invite her to come, spend time with her kids, enjoying the art, for show and sale, at the Glass Guild Show and Spanish Village.

 

 

As usual, we are FREE TO THE PUBLIC and FAMILY AND PET friendly.

 

Brandon, my poodle buddy, and I, will be looking forward to seeing you!

....maybe bring some milkbones for us.

 

 

Until this Saturday and Sunday,

 

Much Love,

 

Bella

 

BLOWN GLASS and IGUANA SKIN

The Glory Hole at Studio 19 Spanish Village Art Center - Balboa Park

Andy, in studio 19, has a working art studio at the back of the village in an alcove. In her studio, you can see the results of her glass blowing, purchase them, if you like, or stand outside and watch her demonstrate the art of blowing glass or teaching a student the steps to blowing glass. Because of the nature of her equipment, the high temperature from the glory hole, and molten glass, safety is equally important as the actual learning of glass blowing....and having the skin of an iguana, because of the need for high tolerances of heat....

Rolling, Rolling, Rolling

 

It is amazing how small grains of sand-like material melts with high heat, and allows itself to be blown, with human breath, into different shapes and sizes.

Andy brings to life, an old, respected, craft, and shares the skill to her students.

 

                                                     Andy and Kevin - Studio 19

 

On weekends, and some weekdays, you can drop by and watch her demonstrate.

As for me, heats makes my fur frizzy, so I prefer to keep a distance, preferably near someone eating....who likes to share.

Until Later My Loves,

Bella