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…

February Fabs

I am loving this time of year….Spring!  And this week we are having the best weather in the country! I have been playing around with functional wares the past several weeks.  Experimenting with styles and glazes. My latest designs are influenced by East Indian textiles and designs.  I love the vibrant colors and stamped designs they have in thier saris and bed coverings.  The exotic images of tassles, slipppers and billowy folds of drapery, piles of satan pillows.  Those are the images I love of the Indian culture. I thought I would let you see the beginnings of design.  I…

2013 Spring Art Show Schedules

Here is a schedule of shows I will be participating in this spring season. Rodeo Days Arts Celebration Downtown Saturday, February 23rd from 11-8 at the Historic Steinfeld Building 101 W. 6th street, Tucson, Az Tucson Museum of Art Spring Show 3 day show, March 15, 16, 17, 9-5 each day. Downtown Tucson, 140 N. Main St. Tucson City Wide Open Studio Tour Saturday and Sunday April 13 & 14 11-5 each day 556 E. Calle Arizona

Classes, Clay Parties and Art shows.

Did you know I will be teaching a mosaic tile class at the Tucson Clay Co-op beginning January 10 from 6-8 p.m. for 8 weeks?  I think the class is filled already but if anyone is interested you may be put on a waiting list.  You can go to http://www.tucsonclaycoop.com  for more information.   And did you also know that I am the instructor for the Mobil Clay Parties offered by Tucson Clay Co-op.  We offer the clay classes and pottery decorating at your home, senior living facilities, or corporate parties.  We make it very convenient for those who can’t…