In the Midst of Monsoons

Well, we are finally having gorgeous down pours on a daily basis here in Tucson.  I’m loving it.  But man, did we suffer through some hell -type temps to get to this point. My tomatoes are loving the rain too.  However, the cantaloupe is a wash.  Not one fruit.  And I have decided it’s not the heat that affected them.  Melons love heat!  I believe it’s the lack of bees for pollination.  The past three years I have noticed less and less bees.  And I am sad about that.  So I got to thinking about raising bees in my back…

Outdoor Art

The past several weeks I have produced larger work for indoors or outdoors.  This bench is titled: AGAVE BENCH WITH FLOWER STALKS Handmade tile on a concrete bench 38″ long by 14″ wide by 15″ high with a 3 ” thick top reinforced with rebar Currently at Harlow Gardens, Tucson, AZ  I will be at the Moonlight Art Market at Harlow Gardens this Saturday, April 22 from 6:00 to 8:30. This invitational event will have several other artists, live music and refreshments Come join the fun. Click any photo to enlarge. QUAIL TREE OF LIFE MOSAIC Handmade tile placed in…

Tile Garden Bench, Welcome and Install

Tiled garden bench awaits you.

The Gathering Season

The gathering season is upon us. What better way to usher the fall season in by attending the Patagonia Fall Festival this weekend.  October 7-9. That’s right. The beautiful and quaint western town of Patagonia is practically right in our back yards…only 1 hour away, One of my favorite places to visit and I will be participating in the Art show in the park. There will be music and food and amazing art!  So hunt for those unique art pieces and gather your gifts for the up coming season. http://patagoniafallfestival.com I hope you can make it. More Tucson shows coming…

Pre Mothers Day Open Studio Sale

Robin Chlad Designs      Hi Folks, I am holding a end of season Open Studio Sale.  April 23  from 9-1.  This is a private sale so you will have to contact me and  I can give you directions to my studio. robin.chlad@gmail.com  Or 5208828099 .  txt me. I will also be collecting art supplies or money for the Gospel Rescue Mission Women and Children’s Center.  I volunteer/teach art classes once a month and we are always needing supplies.  The ladies really appreciate anything you can do.  You may remember last year we made Card books for Mother’s day.  It…

Lead by the Spirit

Many things inspire me, all day long. Here are a few Shadow Box  sculptures that were inspired by gardening, bird watching and nature with a bit of  whimsy. Hummer with Wild Flower Ceramic Shadow Box                          

A Month of Hearts

Ahhhh, February 14.  A day for love.  A day for sweetness.  A day for affection. Are you at a loss of what to get for your lovely love?  I have some ideas. I love hearts.  I make them all year long.  Hearts with wings, flaming hearts, hearts with leaping rabbits, hearts with birds, hearts with pockets for cats to hide in, American Flag hearts… So many to choose from: These are available at my Etsy shop:   https://www.etsy.com/shop/RobinChladDesigns?section_id=6939494&ref=shopsection_leftnav_4     As I announced in my blog back in January, I am enamored with Essential Oils and not just any essential oils. I…

Clay classes for 2016 Jan-Mar.

For inspiration, keeping things fresh and interesting, try taking a class! Robin Chlad Designs Happy New Year! I am always excited to begin a new year. I have a long list of things I want to accomplish.  I personally will be taking other types of art related classes this year myself. And I am going to make more time to volunteer, dance and go to bed earlier! Thank you all for your patronage and support throughout the year.  It was a good year, full of blessings.  My family is healthy and my pets are happy! I hope this new year…

Ceramic Heart Holiday Ornament workshop

Why hearts this time of year?  I love making hearts that are different and thoughtful.  Hearts never go out of style in my world.  So I am offering a 1st time ever Heart Ornament class.  This is a great time to get started on those homemade gifts for the holidays. The class runs 2 Mondays, Sept 14 & 21 from 6-8.  Includes instruction, clay, tools, glaze and firing. The cost is a sliding scale sort of.  If there is only 2 people  that show up the cost is $75.00 per person includes up to 5 ornaments.  If 3 people show…

Your Heart is My Garden

I like gardening but not when I have to fight off mosquitos.  I like potting plants but not when it’s 90 degrees by 8:00 a.m.  I like doing yard work but only when I have the energy.  And this is why my back yard is a mess. I did kind of tidy it up this morning at 6:30 only to realize I have a lot of neglected over grown plants that are in desperate need of TLC. Tending to a garden is like tending to a relationship be it a marriage, son, daughter,mom or dad and even God. We have…