Upcoming Art Festivals

                                                                     Raku Conch Shell

They are made and ready for you!  If  you love walks along the beach and the beauty of natures designs, then these are for you.  Each shell is hand thrown, cut and sculpted into this form, inspired from a natural shell.  The raku process creates all of the rich colors of copper when each shell is fired.  

Art Festivals:

 June 4, 5.............Sidewalk Art Show.........Downtown, Roanoke, Va

August 13............Art in the Part..................Blowing Rock, NC

Hope to see you at one of theses summer festivals.

My work is also in:  Southwinds Gallery, Kernersville, NC and Round About Way, Reidsville, NC

email:  jettclaly@aol.com

Website:  charlottemunningraku.com

Spring Schedule 2

                                                                     Puzzled?
 Puzzled is now on exhibit at the Cameron Art Gallery in Wilmington, NC thru Sept.  State of the Art, Art of the State.  I am proud to be part of this exhibit.  Puzzled symbolizes order and connection.  

April Schedule:

Art on the Green......Davidson, NC..... Village Green,  April 23-24

Sidewalk Art Art Show........ Roanoke, VA........Market Square.......June 4-5.

Email....jettclay@aol.com

Website.....charlottemunningraku.com

 

November Arts and Craft Shows

                                                  The magic of the fire, the Raku process

                                                      The results of the magic of the fire.

                                                     It brings out all of the colors of copper  

November Schedule :

Nov. 5,6,7............Craftsmen Classic, Richmond, Va

Nov. 12,13,14......Craftsmen Classic, Columbia, SC 

 Nov. 26.27,28.....Craftsmen Classic, Greensboro, NC

I hope that you will come to these Arts and Crafts Shows and support the artist and craftsmen and their beautiful, hand made work.  Make this holiday season about the joy of sharing their creativity with your family and friends.

Round About Way, Reidsville, NC   always has a wide variety of hand made things.

email...jettclay@aol.com

charlottemunningraku. com

                                           

 

March 2020

March 2020

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                                   White Bamboo with Apopholite  Crystals

This spring, my inspiration will be the beauty of nature.  I went to a gem and mineral show and got some beautiful new crystals which will inspire new forms.  I love the combination of the raku with crystals.  It is the combination of the earth, wind and fire.

January 11 - 12..........Clay workshop.  I will be teaching a clay workshop with Kathy Whitley at the Art Center in Virginia Beach, Va.  My part of the workshop will be to have students build a square box.  I really look forward to showing others my techniques and inspirations.

web site: charlottemunningraku.com
email:  jettclay@aol.com

March 2020:

March 6,7,8...…...Craftsmen Classic....Fairgrounds, Columbia, SC

March 13,14,15....Craftsmen Classic....Richmond Raceway, Richmond, VA

The Arts and Crafts business is at a standstill with all shows cancelled for March, April and into May.  I will post updates when shows will resume.  I hope each of you take care and stay healthy, that is all that is important at this moment in time.  Charlotte Munning

 

Fall Schedule

Fall Schedule 2019

Black, White and a touch of Copper

I am still enthralled with the concept of Black, White and Copper.  I also am still working on Horse Hair Raku.  There again. the concept of Black and White.  Many of my new pieces are still finished with my traditional Copper Raku.  The fire is the magic with these pieces.  I hope that you will stop by one of these festivals and see my new work!

Fall Schedule:

September 27,28,29...……..Mountain Heritage Festival...…….Jefferson County WV Fairgrounds,
                                              Kearneyville, WV                             

October 5,6...……………...Occasion of the Arts...…….Williamsburg, VA

October 12.13...…………...Festival of Arts and Crafts...…...Crozet, VA

October 25,26,27...………..Christmas Made In The South...…..Concord, NC

email:  jettclay@aol.com

website:  charlottemunningraku.com

Gallery:  Seagrove Potters of the Sandhills, Aberdeen, NC

April and May Schedule

April and May Schedule 2019

                         Burnished Black with Apophyllite

I found these beautiful apophyllite crystals at a gem and mineral show and they have inspired a new limited series of Black and White.  I love the combination of the soft, smoked blackness of the naked raku and the beauty of the natural crystal.  It is all from the earth!

April:

April 13:  East Carolina  Pottery Festival...…..History Center, New Bern, NC

April 27-28:  The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn....Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head, NC

May:

May 4-5:  Art in the Park...….Byrd Park...…..Richmond, VA

May 11-12:  Bethesda Fine Art Festival...….Bethesda, MD

May 18-19:  Stockley Gardens Art Festival...….Norfolk, VA

May 25-26:  Art in the Park...…..Staunton, Va

Galleries that have some new pieces at this moment are:  The Red Dog Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC and Seagrove Pottery of the Sandhills, Aberdeen, NC

email:  jettclay@aol.com
Website:charlottemunningraku.com

March Schedule: 2019

March Schedule:  2019

 

A Wise Old Owl

A wise old owl lived in an oak:

The more he saw, the less he spoke:

The less he spoke, the more he heard:

Why can't we all be like that bird?

Author Unknown

I am always inspired by nature.  For spring, maybe wisdom of the wise old owl should be added.

My raku pottery can be seen at the following Arts Festivals and also in The Red Dog Gallery in Winston-Salem, NC and also in the Pottery of the Sandhills in Aberdeen, NC and in Southwinds Gallery in Kernersville, NC.

email:  jettclay@aol.com

website:  charlottemunningraku.com

March Schedule:

March 1,2,3...………..Craftsmen Classic...……...Columbia, SC

March 8,9,10...………Craftsmen Classic...……...Richmond, VA

March 22,23...……….Catawba Valley Pottery Festival...….Hickory, NC

October Schedule 2018

                                   October Schedule 2018

The weather is changing and the colors of copper will change with it.  So many things affect the Raku firing  process.  When the temperature cools down and the humidity level lowers, the glaze reacts differently thus creating new patterns of color.  Raku is a bit of chemistry and a bit of art.  I think that is why I love Raku so much.

October:

Oct 6 - 7...………….Occasion for the Arts...…………...Williamsburg, Va

Oct 12,13.14...…… .Craftsmen Classic...………………..Roanoke, Va

Oct 19,20,21...……..Christmas Made in the South...…….Concord, NC 

Galleries:  Red Dog Gallery in Winston-Salem, NC and Seagrove Potters of the Sandhills, Southern Pines, NC

website:  charlottemunningraku.com

email:  jettclay@aol.com

August and September Schedule: 2018

While visiting Thailand, I was inspired by the culture, temples, landscape and the people. This piece signifies the sense of openness, complexity and colors of this beautiful country.  Inspiration is all around us, we just have to be open to it.

August Schedule:

August 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Art in the Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blowing Rock, NC

August 25 - 26 . . . . . . . . . .Lazy Dazy Art Festival. . . . . . .Cary, NC

September Schedule:

September 1 -3. . . . . . . . . . Art in the Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marietta, GA

September 28 - 30. . . . . . . . Mountain Heritage Festival. . . .Harper's Ferry, WVA

Galleries:  Seagrove Pottery of the Sandhills, Southern Pines, NC and Red Dog Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC

website:  charlottemunningraku.com

email:  jettclay@aol.com

Schedule: April and May, 2018

Raku Lantern

Sometimes the fire is the magic and in this case it is true.  You can see how the fire flamed up this piece, bringing out all of the colors of copper.  I love it when the blues and coppers merge.  Nature is my inspiration in its color, texture and form.  Raku combines the earth, wind and fire, connecting my work back to nature.  This lantern stands 18" with cut work.

Gallery: Seagrove Pottery of the Sand Hills:  Pinehurst, NC

web site:  charlottemunningraku.com

April and May Schedule, 2018

April

April 14:  East Carolina Pottery Festival, New Bern, NC

April 28:  Pinehurst Arts Festival, Pinehurst, NC

May

May 5 - 6:  Arts in the Park, Richmond, VA

May 12 - 13: Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, Bethesda, MD

May 19 - 20: Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, Norfolk, VA

November Schedule 2017

November Schedule 2017:

It has been a busy year and is winding down, but there are still November Art and Craft shows.  I have been developing new work with the contrast of the soft smoked blackness and the shine of the copper raku.  I love flowers and gardening and they definitely  are influencing my designs. Come visit me when I am in your area.  My raku is also in the Red Dog Gallery in Winston-Salem, NC and Seagrove Pottery Gallery in Pinehurst, NC.

November:

November 3,4,5...........Craftsmen's Classic.....Columbia, SC

November 18,19...........Seagrove Pottery Festival......Seagrove

                               Elementary School.........Seagrove, NC

November 24,25,26 .....Craftsmen's Classic.....Greensboro, NC

website:  charlottemunningraku.com

email:  jettclay@aol.com

                                     

November 2016 Schedule

COPPER WAVES

It has been a busy year and this is the last months for art festivals.  It has been a really good year with many new ideas and creations in raku.   I hope that you will join me at one of the final festivals of the year. This months photo is an example of the colors of copper, enhanced by a beautiful crystal formation, and is one of my latest pieces.  It has captured the fire, with blues, raspberry, and copper. This piece is hand carved and truly shows the magic of the fire.

NOVEMBER 2016:

Nov. 4-6...........................................................Craftsmen Classic, Richmond, VA

Nov. 11-13.......................................................Craftsmen Classic, Columbia, SC

Nov. 19-20......................................................NC Pottery Festival, Seagrove, NC

Nov.25-27.......................................................Craftsmen Classic, Greensboro, NC

www.charlottemunningraku.com

email:  jettclay@aol.com

Spring Schedule - 2016

SPRING SCHEDULE  2016

I would love to see you at my spring shows.  

February:

19 - 21  Springtime Made in the South, Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, Savannah, Ga

March:

4 - 6 Craftsmen Classic, South Carolina Fairgrounds, Columbia, SC

11-13 Craftsmen Classic, Richmond Raceway, Richmond, Va

April:

1 - 3 Craftsmen Classic, Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, Va

30 - 1 Sanford arts and Vine Festival, Dennis A Wicker kCivic Center, Sanford, NC

May:

6 - 8  Tennessee Craft Fair, Nashville, Tenn

14 - 15 Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, Bethesda, MD

my website is:  charlottemunningraku.com

If you want to get in touch with me about my work:  1-336-854-9754

email: jettclay@aol.com

2016 Ceremonial Gowns

                                                                 Ceremonial Gowns
                                                                         Japan

Art museums often have on display ceremonial gowns from past celebrations thru the centuries.  Often these gowns were of the finest materials with special attention to detail and design.  I had this idea that maybe I could construct similar gowns out of clay.  I had learned to sew many years ago and make many of my clothes.  Using these skill, I set out to construct gowns from clay that were worthy of the most important celebrations.  After construction, I embellished them with carving, giving them depth and the feeling of fine brocades.  Each piece was raku fired and the colors of copper sweep up each gown. 

                                                              Ceremonial Gown
                                                                 United States

                                                                  Ceremonial Gown
                                                                           France

These gowns will be part of an exhibit at the Milton Roades Center for the Arts in Winston- Salem, NC.  This Artist Spotlight is presented by Associated Artists of Winston-Salem. The dates for this exhibit are January 8 thru February 2.  

My spring schedule will follow in the next month.  There are many new ideas in the works.  Stay tuned.  Let me know what you think of this new idea!

www. charlottemunningraku.com

email: jettclay@aol.com

Schedule for October and November 2015

                    Schedule: October and November

                                           2015

      Friends with hats.  These girls are all about their hats.  Women in the 1900's always had beautiful hats to go with their dresses and gowns.  I love hats and this was my inspiration to create these girls.  Their hats are special with feathers and roses and glamour!
       This summer I have worked hard to complete my orders, including one for the Chamber of Commerce in Winston-Salem, NC.  I won an award of excellence in Blowing Rock, Art in the Park this summer.  Now I am focusing on fall.  My first show in October was cancelled in Williamsburg, Va. as were most shows on the east coast due to weather.  Now the sun will come out and a beautiful fall is in store for us all.  I hope that you will come visit me at an art show near you.

 website:  charlottemunningraku.com
email:  jettclay@aol.com

October:

Oct. 10 - 11..........Crozet Fall Arts & Crafts Festival....Claudius Crozet  Park, Crozet, Va

 Oct. 16 - 18..........Sugarloaf Crafts Festival......Montgomery County Fairgrounds.....Gaithersburg, MD

Oct 24 - 26.............Open house with painting by Connie Logan and raku pottery by Charlotte Munning, Greensboro, NC

Oct. 30 - Nov 1........Craftsmen Classic......Richmond, Va

November:

Nov 6 - 8...................Craftsmen Classic.......Columbia, SC

Nov20 - 22.................Piedmont Craftsmen....Winston-Salem, NC

Nov 27 - 29.................Craftsmen Classic, Greensboro, NC

Fall Schedule, 2015

Fall Schedule, 2015

                                                                    Pumpkin Patch

       It has been a busy summer with lots of work and new ideas!  I have been working on a commission for the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce plus several other private commissions.  I have participated in 2 of the Blowing Rock, Arts in the Park.  In July, I won and award in Blowing Rock, Award of Excellence.  My work can be found in an exhibit at the Keener Gallery in Winston-Salem, NC and also in the Southern Lights in Greensboro, NC.  The heat of summer will moderate and we will have a beautiful fall.  I love the colors of fall and they will inspire all of us.

charlottemunningraku.com  ....visit my website
jettclay@aol.com  . . . . email address

September

Sept. 5 - 7 . . . . . . . Marietta, Ga. . . . . . . .Art in the Park

Sept 26 - 27. . . . . .. Leesburg ,Va . . . . . . . . Leesburg Fine Art Festival

October 

Oct 3 - 4 . . . . . . . . . Williamsburg, Va . . . . . .Occasion for the Arts

Oct 10 - 11 . . . . . . . Crozet, Va . . . . . . . . . . Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival

Oct 16 - 18 . . . . . . . Gaithersburg, Va . . .. . .Sugarloaf Arts and Craft Festival

Oct 24 - 25 . . . . . . . Greensboro, NC . . . . . . Home show with Connie Logan 

more to come for November . . . . . . . .

Summer Schedule

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

     I am thinking of summer and warm sand beaches.  This conch shell started with a hand full of clay and was transformed into a conch shell with all of the beautiful colors of copper.  The magic of the fire in raku brings out all of these amazing colors.  Spring has been a very busy time, now that the weather is warmer.  I have been able to make some new and interesting pieces and raku them.  I hope that you will come and visit me at one of my summer art festivals and see my work.
     My work   was on the cover of Sunshine Artist Magazine in Oct 2014.  If you would like to see a copy of the article, I will be glad to send you one.

    Summer Schedule

May 1,2,3 . . . . TACA. . . .Tennessee Craft Fair . . . .Centennial Park, Nashville

May 9,10 . . .  Bethesda Fine Arts Festival. . . . . Bethesda, MD

May 15,16,17. . . . .Artsplosure. . . . . .Raleigh, NC

June 10,11,12,13,14. . . . .3 Rivers Art Festival . . . . Pittsburgh, PA

July 18. . . . . .Art in the Park. . . . Blowing Rock, NC

August 15. . . . .Art in the Park. . . . .Blowing Rock, NC

August 22. . . . . Lazy Dazy. . . . . . Cary, NC

www.charlottemunningraku.com
check out my website.  It has many photographs of my work and also includes photographs of the raku process.  This shows what each piece must go through to enable it to shine with all of the beautiful colors of copper.

Spring Schedule 2015

                                                           Raku: The Magic of the Fire
                                                               charlottemunningraku.com

     It is time to start thinking about the spring Arts and Crafts Shows.  I have been working on new ideas to introduce in the spring.  It has been really cold so I have not been able to raku fire out side.  I have focused on making new pieces and will be ready to fire when a good weather day comes along.  I will post pictures of some of my new ideas when I get them fired.
     The  Sunshine Artist Magazine cover and article was really good and I am very proud to be on the Oct. 2014 cover.  If you would like to see the article, you can email me for a copy.  jettclay@aol.com
     The Clay workshop that Kathy Whitley and I did in January was a success.  All of the participates really seemed to enjoy the demonstration and hands on clay.  They all did a great job on their projects.  We will have a follow up workshop next Jan.

Spring Schedule 2015

February  13 - 15  Springtime Made in the South  Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
                          Savannah, Georgia

March 6 - 8  Craftsmen Classics  South Carolina Fairgrounds
                     Columbia, South Carolina

March 13 - 15  Craftsmen Classics  Richmond Va Raceway Complex
                        Richmond, Virginia

March 20 - 22  Craftsmen Classics  Dulles Expo Center
                         Chantilly, Virginia

April 10 - 12   4 Bridges Arts Festival  First Tennessee Pavilion
                        Chattanooga, Tennessee

April 17 - 19  Sugarloaf Arts and Crafts Show  Gaithersburg Fair Grounds
                      Gaithersburg, Maryland
                      

Fall Schedule - 2014

 

Exciting News! My raku work will be featured on the cover of Sunshine Artist Magazine for the month of October.  There will be a feature article about my work also.  I am very proud for this honor.  I will post the picture of the cover when I get the final proof. Now for the schedule.

Fall Schedule  2014

Sept. 6 - 7 Brandywine Festival of the Arts:  Wilmington, DE 

Sept. 13 - 14 Alexander Festival of the Arts, Alexandria, Va

Sept 26 - 28  Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival:  Harpers Ferry, WVa

Oct 4 - 5 Occasion for the Arts:  Williamsburg, Va

Oct 11 - 12  Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival:  Crozet, Va

Oct 18 - 19  Stockley Gardens Arts and Crafts Festival:  Norfolk, Va

Nov.  7 - 9 Virginia Tech Arts and Crafts Show:  Blacksburg, Va

Nov. 14 - 16 Craftsmen Classic:  Columbia, SC

Nov. 22 - 23 Seagrove Pottery Festival:  Seagrove, NC

Nov. 28 - 30  Craftsmen Classic:  Greensboro, NC

My raku will be included in Associated Artists of Winston-Salem exhitit at the Womble Carlyle Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC   Sept. 11 - Oct 13

www.charlottemunningraku.com

email:  jettclay@aol.com

Srping Schedule

Spring Schedule:  Feb, March, April
This is the time of year that I spend creating new idea in clay.  I hope that you can visit an upcoming show or gallery exhibit and see my new work for 2014.

February 7, 8, 9 - Springtime Made in the South - 
Savannah International Trade and Convention Center

February 14 - March 15 All Member Show

Winston Salem, NC  Womble Carlyle Gallery
Milton Roades Center for the Arts

March 14, 15, 16 - Richmond, Va
Richmond Raceway Comples

March 28,29,30 - Chantilly, Va 
Dulles Expo Center

April 4,5,6 - Greensboro, NC
Greensboro Coliseum
charlottemunningraku.com