NOVEMBER 3-4, 2018 | Weaverville Art Safari Fall Studio Tour

FOR MORE INFORMATIONS VISIT: https://www.weavervilleartsafari.com/

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Raku Vessels

My raku vessels were created with colors in mind.  Using my own glazes and underglazed I can fire a raku pottery piece over and over again to achieve the colors I am looking for.  These pieces beautifully reflect the intricate details of my firing process. 

Raku Sculpture

With a unique mix of subtle designs and beautiful colors I am able to add my personal approach to home decor with my raku sculpture pieces.  To find the colors you are looking for with raku pottery please contact me regarding commissioned pieces.  

Raku Wall Pieces

These intricate raku wall pieces highlight the beauty and textures created when experimenting with my different raku pottery glazes.. Their earthly and natural formations, designs and vibrant colors will turn your wall into a source of inspiration.

Raku Ikebana

I have fired these raku ikebana pieces using special glazes that coordinate well with the natural vibrancy of various flowers. These special raku pottery pieces embody this wonderful art form and are sure to give an extra bit of life to any floral arrangement.  

MARCH 20, 2019 |Naples Florida Ikebana Chapter- Guest Potter

The Naples Ikebana Chapter is one of the larger chapters in the U.S. with about 70+ members.

4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL  34112 | https://www.ikebananaples.com/ 

Raku Ikebana

I have fired these raku ikebana pieces using special glazes that coordinate well with the natural vibrancy of various flowers. These special raku pottery pieces embody this wonderful art form and are sure to give an extra bit of life to any floral arrangement.  

JULY 20-22, 2018 | Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

Finishing up pieces for the Craft Fair of Southern Highland Craft Guild coming up this weekend at the U.S. Cellular Centerr in downtown Asheville. Here's one with my Space Rock glaze from a recent raku firing..

See more info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/145386082928094/

71st Anniversary | Summer Edition, July 20-22
Friday - Saturday, 10:00 to 6:00 pm
Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00pm

Tickets: Please call 828-298-7928 if you would like to purchase in advance.
General Admission, $8.00
Weekend Pass, $12.00
Children under 12 free

In its 71st year, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville’s U.S. Cellular Center. Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, makers exhibit a variety of craft ranging from contemporary to traditional in works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media, and jewelry.

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands | July 20-22, 2018

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

71th A N N I V E R S A R Y   |  J U L Y   20 – 22  &  O C T O B E R   19 – 21,  2018

Friday through Saturday, 10:00 to 6:00 pm + Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00pm
US Cellular Center, 87 Haywood Street | Downtown Asheville, NC
General Admission, $8.00 and Children under 12 free

In its 71st year, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville’s U.S. Cellular Center. Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, makers exhibit a variety of craft ranging from contemporary to traditional in works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media, and jewelry.

MORE INFO: https://www.southernhighlandguild.org/shops-and-fairs/craft-fair-of-the-southern-highlands/

Raku Pottery Workshop | Cowee Pottery School June 16, 2018

Raku Workshop at Cowee Pottery School in Franklin, NC

June 16, 2018 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | COST: $50

REGISTER AT: https://www.coweepotteryschool.org/simpl-e-schedule

Learn raku glazing strategies with award winning Steven Forbes-deSoule Students interested in this workshop will need one or two bisque pieces to raku glaze. If you are not a student currently with the Cowee Pottery School you can buy a piece to glaze for the class ($10-15.00 pieces are available)

Create with Clay

Cowee Pottery School is a nonprofit organization located in the historic Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center in the mountains of beautiful Franklin, North Carolina. We are run by a group of dedicated volunteers who specialize in teaching people of all ages the enriching art of pottery.

We offer affordable month long classes, perfect for the beginner or the pro. To see our current class list, click the button below. We keep the pottery studio open frequently throughout the week. Anyone enrolled in one of our classes can join us to practice and perfect their pottery skills during open studio at no extra charge. Day and times of open studio are listed. 

OUR CLASSES

Cowee Pottery School is here to serve those who have always wanted to get their hands muddy and create pottery, to play in clay. Which is why we're excited to host a range of pottery classes for the community. Difficulty level ranges from introductory to experienced, however most all classes will have a beginner aspect to them. And of course, all classes cater to the curious.

CLAY FEST | June 9th, 2018 at the Folk Art Center

Raku Pottery Firing at the Folk Art Center

June 9 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | FREE EVENT

https://www.southernhighlandguild.org/event/clay-fest/

For six hours on Saturday, June 9, the hill behind the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway will be filled with twenty potters selling ceramic wares for both décor and function. Clay Fest is an annual Southern Highland Craft Guild event that celebrates the varied craft processes and techniques used with clay. The Guild’s makers are continuing the new elements of a festival to enhance the twenty-plus-year-old event. Alongside the Guild’s potters will be a handful of invited guest potters from across the country.

Raku potters Judi Harwood, Steven Forbes-deSoule and John Turner will be assisting attendees wanting to make their own raku pot. This ceramic firing process uses flames and smoke to create unique patterns and designs. Pots will be available for purchase for $10 and participants can glaze and then watch it be fired.

Organizer

Southern Highland Craft Guild

Email: info@www.southernhighlandguild.org

Website: https://www.southernhighlandguild.org

Details

Date: June 9

Time:10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost:Free

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/158853188042285/

WEAVERVILLE ART SAFARI | NOVEMBER 4-5, 2017

From the Weaverville Art Safari's website: 

"The Weaverville Art Safari is one of the original studio tours in the Asheville Area. It is a self guided free event that offers a unique look at the artist’s work in their working environment, featuring artists who specialize in handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, furniture, painting, drawing, fiber art, wood art and more."

"Steven Forbes-deSoule is a veteran of all of the Weaverville Art Safari's. He has been a successful, studio artist for over 37 years and has been firing using the raku process exclusively for all of that time. His work has been featured in books and magazines, and his work is part of museum, corporate and private collections nationally and internationally. Visit his studio and home in beautiful Ox Creek Valley."

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands: 70th A N N I V E R S A R Y July 21 – 23 & October 20 – 22, 2017

Friday through Saturday, 10:00 to 6:00 pm + Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00pm
US Cellular Center, 87 Haywood Street | Downtown Asheville, NC
General Admission, $8.00 and Children under 12 free

Please note that our Fairs are moving from 4 days to 3 days, and we look forward to welcoming you on Friday.

WORKSHOP: Fire and Smoke, the Art of Raku: June 26-30, 2017

I will be hosting a Raku Workshop in Highlands, NC at The Bascom's Dave Drake Studio Barn entitled "Fire and Smoke, the Art of Raku" from June 26-30, 2017.  

If you are interested, please contact The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts at: 

828-526-4949
323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741

info@thebascom.org