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NATALIE WARRENS
These are wild times! We are all riding the waves of ever-changing unknowns. I have faith that art, beauty and collective compassion will see us through. At the same time, the venues that we gather to share and sell art have been riding their own waves of Pivot and Adjust. Our creativity needs to channel into the venues that ARE open and into new outlets emerging. I'm still making pots, and will continue to, because it is what I love to do. My love of clay and desire to celebrate the beauty of this great art form fuels my creative energy! Clay has been a major part of my life for forty-eight years. Since 1973, I have utilized a broad array of ceramic processes, including functional, sculptural, low-fire, mid-range Cone 6, high-fire reduction and woodfire to explore the amazing nature of clay in regard to form and surface decoration. After all these years, I still love and am passionate about what I do! I began selling my work in the Chicago area while also teaching ceramics part-time at both the university level and in Chicago's public schools as a visiting artist. Much of my inspirations came from these early teaching experiences, especially while working with children. Their spontaneity and daring use of color continue to influence my work! Please see recent work on my Etsy Page and/or contact me directly. |
UPCOMING EVENTS • 2022
Upcoming Shows These shows are on track to happen and I will be there! I'll keep you posted of any changes. Artists' Greenhouse Sale 2022 Saturday, April 9th, 9-5pm Sunday, April 10th, 11-5pm 1335 S Woodbine Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 (map) Ceramic Showcase @ The Oregon Convention Center May 6 - 8, 2022 Friday, 10-7 Saturday, 10-6 and Sunday, 10-4 Booth #12 The Oregon Potters' Association's Ceramic Showcase, features over 150 members who make sculptures, wall art, and functional pottery for the home, garden, and work. You can find excellent gift ideas for Mother's Day, birthdays, weddings, graduation, Father's Day, and don't forget yourself! Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts: Art in the Park Saturday, June 25, 8am-6pm Sunday, June 26, 8am-6pm George Rogers Park, Lake Oswego OR (Map) Anacortes Arts Festival August 5 - 7, 2022 Friday and Saturday, 10am-6pm Sunday, 10am-5pm Anacortes, WA (Map) Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival August 13 & 14, 2022 Coupeville, WA (Map) Teaching and Workshops Ceramics: I, II, III @ Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR. Winter term, M/W, 6-9pm, beginning January 3, 2022. Spring Term, M/W, 6-9pm & T/Th, 6-9pm. Begins March 28, 2022. Ceramics: I, II, III @ Clackamas Community College, Oregon City. Winter term, T/Th, 1-4pm, beginning January 4, 2022. GO TO CONE 6 PORCELAIN WOODFIRE CONTACT |