Robin Chlad Art and clay designs. Color, Nature, Spirit, Joy The handmade life. July is almost upon us. Monsoons come! From me to you, I hope you have a joyous Independence Day. We are wrapping up June Mosaic Classes. Everything is going smoothly and we have some pretty talented ladies creating wonderful pieces that will be featured in next months Newsletter. For July, I will be offering a Mosaic class again. Create tiles that have dimension and pop with color. The class starts Wednesday, July 8- 29th, from 5-7 for 4 weeks. Choose from a Welcome Rock or a 10″ Square…
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Mosaic Clay Classes begin June 1st.
The June Mosaic Clay Class is filled. I am adding another Mosaic class on Mondays during the month of June. Join us, June 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd. Small classes packed with a lot of fun! 6-8 p.m. Cost is $125.00 per person, includes clay, instruction, tools and 2 firings. (Other supplies< if you need them like frames, glue, wire are extra.) You have a choice to make either wall piece and or a Welcome Rock. Classes are held at my studio, 556 E Calle Arizona, near the Tucson Mall. Gather your besties, create and make memories. I also have…
It’s Still A New Year and Do I have ADD?
Almost 3 months into 2015, spring is just about here, with tax season looming. But it’s still a new year. Being a one woman show it’s difficult to get to all aspects of running a business, especially being an artist, where I have to not only run the business but make the product too. I am not complaining. I would rather be doing this than working for some one else. Always have. I love being busy and somewhat under pressure because I actually do my best work when I have a deadline. It’s usually at my busiest times where my…
June is Wedding Month. Give something unique.
June is the month for weddings. Do you know anyone who is getting married this summer? I do. My nephew is getting married. I am excited for him and his future wife. His mom and dad are so proud. And I know what I am going to give them. One of my botanical pottery pieces. I have recently designed some fun, whimsical serving dishes, spoon rests, dipping bowls, candle holders, change catchers. I also have keepsakes for weddings and anniversaries. It’s a tradition to give a pomegranate to a Jewish wedding couple. Why…
New Botanical Pottery, Agave Cactus
Agave Serving Dish set. One of my favorite plants of the Sonoran Desert is the Agave Cactus. There are many different agaves but all of them hold inspiring beauty. What attracts me to them is their elegant long leaves, their texture and their spikey sillouette against the landscapes. And so I have created these whimsical serving plates or spoon rests. It makes a great table decor or give as a wedding gift. Each one is handmade from highfire clay and glazes with food safe glazes. These are available through my website at http://www.robinchladdesigns.artspan.com
Sincerest Form of Flattery
There have been times in my career that I have been very protective of my designs. I have had experience designing very marketable products that made my small art business grow and the work I designed was sought after. At the time, it was exciting, exilerating and a feather in my cap. But I remember being overly concerned about someone or some company coming along and knocking off the designs I created. That was 25 years ago, so I was still learning and still maturing. Now, yes, it is business smart to protect and copyright…
Planning Your Summer Staycations
Another couple weeks and school will be let out for the summer. The weather is heating up (in Tucson) and ya’ll are preparing to make a list of places you want to go and things you want to do for fun. Yes, fun! It’s supposed to be fun in the summer. May I make a suggestion? How about take an art class. Get the family together and have a family art reunion, where everyone gets to make something. If you have never done such a thing, you could call it the 1st Annual Family Art Reunion! Do you have…
Murals, Paintings on Tile
Lately I have had requests to teach tile painting. It’s been 5 years since I have done that technique. Mural painting is a commitment. It takes a bit of knowledge of how certain techniques work on a tile canvas. There are many ways to paint a mural. Glaze and wax resist is one way. This is where you use a low fire glaze and outline a design with wax so the glazes do not touch or mix when firing. This style you would see on tile trivets at souvenir shops or at Carly Quinn’s Shop in downtown Tucson. Majolica is…
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Rodeo Days
Thursday starts the Rodeo Days weekend. I love Rodeo Days because it’s Arizona’s very own holiday. Honoring cowboys and horses, everyone gets to dress in their western wear. Kids are off from school for 2 days. Years ago it was voted that Arizonans would trade presidents day for rodeo days. (Sorry about that, Presidents Washington and Lincoln) It don’t know who’s idea it was but it was a good one. And we can’t forget about Tucson’s very own longest running, non-mechanical, horse driven parade in the country. Or maybe the world. Now there’s some bragin’ rights. When my…
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