January
Demo Night
     Members demonstrating on wheel, hand-building, and sharing the
creation of their art.
A small table of clay for playing and getting your hands dirty will be available.  

February
"Red-Handed"
Red in Ceramics
      All Member Winter Exhibit
Opening Reception: ArtHop! February 1st nd 5-8:00pm
          All Resident, Associate, and Friends will be exhibiting in the gallery.

March
Vartui Diarian
Harmony with Nature
Opening Reception: ArtHop! March 7th  5-8:00 pm
A solo exhibit of beloved artist, Vartui Diarian

April
Autism Awareness: Voices in Clay
Opening Reception: ArtHop! April 4th 5-8:00 pm
An Exhibition for Autistic Programs in our 
Central San Joaquin Valley

May and June
Flora and Fauna Invitational
Opening Reception: ArtHop! May 2nd  5-8:00pm
Resident Members and invited San Joaquin Valley Clay Community Participants

July
Fire Works!
Opening Reception: ArtHop!  July 4th  5-8:00pm 
An exhibition featuring all kinds of alternative ceramic/pottery firings to include
Raku, Saggar Fire, Pit Fire, Atmospheric Kiln.  It is one of our Community Outreach exhibitions.

August
"Come Together"
Opening Reception: ArtHop!  August 1st  5-8:00pm 
 Our annual All Member gathering and exhibition celebrating works in clay. 

September
Breast Cancer and Cancer Awareness
Opening Receptions: ArtHop! September 5th  5-8pm
An Awareness Exhibition Benefitting and Acknowledging those effected by Cancer

October

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ABOVE BOARD

CREATING THE ARTFUL DINING EXPERIENCE 

 

A juried exhibition of artful handmade ceramic and glass wares 

including functional table top settings and serve wares

and works pertaining to decorative dining experience. 

October 3 – November 2, 2024 

Opening Reception: ArtHop! October 3rd  5-8:00pm
Participants from:
Association of Clay & Glass Artists of California
San Joaquin Clay and Glass Association
Clay Hand Studios
Juror: Michele Ellis Pracy

November
Lamps, Lanterns and Lights
Lighting up the Winter Gallery
Opening Reception: ArtHop! November 7th 5-8:00 pm
Clay Hand Studios Members

December
Gifted: Annual Art Exhibition and Sale
Opening Reception: ArtHop!  December 5th  5-8:00pm
The Clay Hand Studios annual holiday shopping opportunity