This Saturday, November 6th from 11am-3pm, TEN Westwood Artists will be selling their artwork at Westwood Senior Center, 60 Nahatan Street in Westwood, MA. Rain (or snow!) or Shine, the following artists will be outdoors on the lawn in front of the Council on Aging:
In the summertime, I’m finishing up some orders and experimenting with glazes for my fall collection. So many lovely pieces came out of my last kiln run, that I’m happy to share them with you. All have been listed on my flickr account with pricing and options to purchase. Enjoy!
As I watch the cities and towns turn from green to yellow, I’m reminded that patience is important. I miss being in the classroom; I miss the closeness that comes from sitting opposite a student and pulling a pot up together; I miss the close interaction with a child who is frustrated and needs a helping hand; I miss so much that this pandemic has forced us to press pause on.
Teaching Pottery to Adultspre-COVID
The upside of pressing pause and rethinking how to teach has provided new opportunities for personal growth and adding technical tools to my teaching regime. This can only be a good thing. Here are some of the teaching opportunities available to students of all ages.
Drawing lessons on zoom – one to one, or groups. Single classes or multiple. All ages welcome. Email me to set something up.
6 and 8 week hand building classes at Mother Brook Arts on zoom starting in September. A monthly Q & A on Monday mornings and Thursday evenings. Sign up today!
Outdoor Art 4 Sunday mornings starting September 12 at the Westwood Recreation Department. Registration is open!
Try out “Pottery from home”, a virtual class held on Zoom on Friday afternoons this fall through the Westwood Recreation Department. Registration is open!
Newton Community Education Pottery classes will be virtual for grades 1-5 this fall. “Pottery at Home” will be offered Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays for 14 week sessions Sept-December. Sign up here!
Keep Art in your life. Clay is any form is clay!
Clay and Chardonnay PRE COVID – Here’sto getting back to that as soon as it’s safe!
“The sales tax holiday for 2020 will occur on August 29 and 30. Retail items of up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal use on these two days, will be exempt from sales tax.” YES! That means …. shop and support your local businesses.
Legislation was signed into law in 2018 that established an annual sales tax holiday for one weekend each year. This year, the sales tax holiday will occur on August 29 and August 30, 2020. On the sales tax holiday weekend, purchases by individuals of most retail items are not subject to the state sales tax.
Who qualifies for the sales tax holiday? The sales tax holiday applies to individuals purchasing retail items for personal use only.
What about internet sales? Do those sales qualify for the sales tax holiday exemption? Yes. If you order and pay for an eligible item over the internet on the sales tax holiday, Eastern Daylight Time, that item will qualify for the sales tax holiday exemption. No sales tax is due on that purchase, even if delivery of the item occurs after the sales tax holiday weekend.
Do all retailers have to participate in the sales tax holiday? Yes. All businesses normally making taxable sales of tangible property in Massachusetts or to purchasers in Massachusetts that are open for business on August 29 and 30 must participate in the sales tax holiday, including internet vendors.
Contactless sales with an option to pick up, deliver or ship. Contact me directly at lisawbwalker@gmail.com
Please support local businesses and take advantage of this tax free holiday in Massachusetts #ShopLocalMA.
Enjoy a visit and talk about my summer collection and Barbados inspired pottery.
When you can’t host a sale for customers, the next best thing is a private video tour of new work. I set up a sale on my back porch and using my phone, give a talk (make sure the volume is on and up!) about my new summer collection and spring Barbados Collection. As all the sales I planned for were canceled, it has been since February when I have had the opportunity to share my vision for the work that I am creating. All pieces are for sale and can be purchased directly from me. I provide contactless buying options, curbside pick up, delivery and shipping. Please email me at lisawbwalker@gmail.com to discuss any of the work.
Below are pictures of my pottery next to the source of inspiration.
Lisa WB Walker Middlebury Collection
upholstered chair at The Swift House, VT
Lisa WB Walker Ithaca Collection
Butterfield Pottery , American Crafts, Ithaca, NY
Lisa WB Walker Greenwich Collection
Denby Mug in Greenwich, CT
Lisa WB Walker two-piece stained glass inspired lantern
Frank Lloyd Wright designed stained glass at PEM, Salem, MA
Lisa WB Walker Frida Kahlo dishes
Ceramics, Frida Diego exhibit, Boston MFA
If you are interested in purchasing pottery from me and are unable to visit me at the Potters Place show and sale over the weekend of May 3rd – 5th, please email me to discuss additional options for purchase.
The Dedham Square Artist Guild will be featuring work by member artists at the Boston State House. Thanks to Dedham local, Representative Paul McMurtry the exhibit will be on display through the end of the year. A reception on Wednesday, November 18th from 3:30pm until 5pm will showcase paintings, photography, mixed media, glass and ceramics. Click over to the Guild facebook page for more details.
The leaves are turning; the days are shorter; Fall is in full force. It is a time when we turn our thoughts to making soups and squash pies and slow roasts. We will gather as families and friends for fall events indoors and celebrate Thanksgiving.
Powisset farm has completed it’s summer season and moved onto winter shares. This weekend marks the first winter distribution. What’s in the share: lettuce, lettuce mix, spinach, broccoli/cauliflower, carrots, beets, onions, leeks, garlic, winter squash, gourds, celery, fresh herbs, potatoes, sweet potatoes, hot pepper/tomatillos, radishes & more!
handmade mugs in pretty colors
In the barn alongside the newly picked veggies, Lisa WB Walker and Hog Wild Pottery will sell their collection of handmade functional pottery from 10am until 2pm on Saturday, November 7th. You don’t have to be a member to visit the farm stand and purchase veggies, milk, cheese, eggs and so much more. The tri-town hike is on Saturday and includes Powisset Farm. It’s always a great day at Powisset – come join us at the farm located at 37 Powissett Road in Dover, MA.
On Saturday, October 10th, I will host a pottery trunk show at the Dedham Square Artist Guild from 1pm – 5pm. Please stop in at 553 High Street where I will be selling my Prelude collections in green and dark blue in addition to “the basics” – mugs, bowls, spoon rests and more. Click on over to facebook for event updates.
“the basics” ~ 13.75 cup bright blue bowl
More about my guild: Founded in October 2011, the Dedham Guild is Dedham’s first artist cooperative, owned and operated by its members. It is a cooperative home for member art and an opportunity to connect with the community, while striving to enrich the cultural life of all residents, through classes, workshops, art openings and more. The collection of work at the Guild encompasses a diverse style of art, including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, monotype, wood, glass, textile and much more.
“Prelude” Collection ~ Lt Green serving bowl
Hours for the guild are Wednesday to Saturday 12-6, Sunday 11-2. Recently, we have added an online shop for our customers. Check out our blog at http://www.dsagart.com
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