Hosta leaf plates. White earthenware with a clear matt glaze, food safe. I made the first group of plates for a plate show at the Penland Gallery. They were such fun to make, I have been making a few every year for myself and make them on commission. Each is different, approximately 11 x 10 x 2 inches, $75 plus shipping.
Detail - perfect for salads and deserts...
One of the few ceramic pieces I make that is functional and food safe...
I use mine all the time!
artist - Lily Munn, almost 6 years old!
Thank you to my 5th grade students for these gorgeous images.
This morning was like a spring day but cold weather is headed our way! It is a good thing daffodils are a hardy lot...
Faye Jones took this great picture recently when Carolina Clay Artists came to visit my studio.
Alice Ballard's studio, Greenville, SC
Thank you for coming to visit me today! It was a great pleasure meeting each and every one of you. I loved your enthusiasm and your wonderful, informed questions. Best of all, I could just feel the creative energy churning! Do keep in touch and I hope to see you in the spring for my 1st annual spring studio sale. Thanks for the encouragement and your thoughtful gift!
Alice Ballard, Leaf and Pod, white earthenware and terra sigillata
Dear Alice Ballard,
It is winter in the Smokies, but here at Arrowmont we are already anticipating spring and the coming workshop season. Talented and experienced instructors have designed exciting workshops, housing and studios are ready, and meals are being planned. The missing ingredient is you.
We are eagerly awaiting the 2015 workshop season and the return of students-experienced and newcomers. The campus comes alive as we greet old friends and make new ones.
Only 10 days before Early Registration ends February 1, 2015!
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Workshops are filling fast and some are already close to full. Make sure you get the workshop and instructor you want by registering now. Call 865.436.5860 or go online to www.arrowmont.org. Course descriptions, registration forms and the catalog are online.
While my son Ryan was in Istanbul on business for a week, I thought I might try to help my daughter-in-law Jen with the Lily, Charlie and 2 four legged kids, Oden and Lexi. I don't know how much help I was but I sure had the time of my life!
Jen - thanks for letting me join in the fun, noise, energy, and excitement!
The highlights follow....
A special surprise for Daddy!
Guess who can ride her bike without the training wheels?
Guess who else wanted to show off? Notice the bare feet...it was in the 30's.....Hope they let me come back to babysit.
Meeting the school bus with Lily on it was a huge deal and such fun! I loved every single minute of my time in Lake Wylie!
Welcome home Ryan! love, Mom
The newest member of the family, Lexi!
Just a few "Visual Jazz" collages inspired by Henri Matisse and created by my CCES 5th graders.
Alice Ballard's 5th graders and their work. Fantastic!
"Drawing with Scissors" Alice Ballard's 5th graders. Awesome!
Work by Alice Ballard's 5th graders - Wow!
Work by Alice Ballard's 5th graders! Love it!
My 5th graders at CCES will be putting the final touches on their "Visual Jazz" collages inspired by Henri Matisse and his technique "drawing with scissors". They are fabulous so far! I will be sure and share a few. Wait until you see their spirals!
Improvisation at its best!
