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

                                           

 

May and June Festivals

May and June Festivals

I was very proud and honored to receive an Award of Excellence at the Sanford Art and Vine Festival in Sanford, NC.  It inspires me to strive for creativity and make the very best work that I can.  I hope to see you at upcoming art and crafts festivals.  I also have 2 pieces on exhibit thru June at the Red Dog Gallery in Winston-Salem, NC

email:  jettclay@aol.com

charlottemunningraku.com

May

May 13 - 14:  Bethesda Fine Arts Festival...............Bethesda, MD

May 20 - 21: Gibbs Gardens, Arts on the Lawn......................Ball Ground, GA

June

June 3 - 4:  Sidewalk Art Show..................Roanoke, VA

June 10 - 11, Three Rivers Arts Festival..................................Pittsburgh, PA

June24 - 25, Boston Mills Artfest................Ohio

                                                          July         

                                                                            

July  1 - 2,  Asheville Fine Arts Festival.........................Asheville, NC

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

Summer Schedule

Raku Blooms is a new piece that was hand carved with blooms and is sitting on a lily pad.  I love flowers and am always inspired this time of year.  I have opened areas so that a candle may be placed within. When lighted, the light will shine thru.  Let me know what you think!

I am going to participate in a Pop Up Gallery on South Elm Street in Greensboro, NC over the 4th of July.  It will be located across from the Mellow Mushroom.   Connie Logan and I will set up a gallery. Connie is an oil painter and I will have a great selection of Raku.  Hope that you stop by. 

Summer Schedule

July 3 - 5......... Pop Up Gallery.........South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC

July 12 - 13......Royal Oak Fine Arts Festival........Royal Oak, MI

July 19.............Art in the Park..........Blowing Rock, NC

August 16. ......Art in the Park...........Blowing Rock, NC

August 23.........Lazy Daze...............Cary, NC

August 30 - Sept. 1..........Art in the Park Festival........Marietta, Georgia

www.charlottemunningraku.com 
visit my web site to see the raku process and let me know it you have any questions.
jettclay@aol.com 

July and August Schedule

                                                              Raku Firing -1900 degrees
                                                   
July and August are times that I spend mostly in the studio creating and exploring new and exciting ideas for the fall.  I also have 2 gallery exhibits during these 2 months.  As always, visit my website for information of my raku firing technique and contact information.  charlottemunningraku.com

JULY 2013

• July 12 - August 23 ...Eye of the Artist.....Welborn Gallery, Yadkin Cultural Arts Center, Yadkinville, NC
• July26 - August 31.....Distinct Artistry..........Wonble Carlyle Gallery, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC
• July 13......Art in the Park..........Blowing Rock, NC
• Permanent Installation:  Greensboro Cancer Center and Moses Cone Med Center, Kernersville, NC

AUGUST 2013

• August 10....Art in the Park.........Blowing Rock, NC
• August 24.....Lazy Dazys.............Cary, NC

Early Spring Art and Craft Shows 2013

Spring Art and Craft Shows 2013

February 22 - 24 Springtime made in the South.....Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, Savannah, SC March 1 - 3 Craftsmen Classic......Columbia, SC......SC State Fairgrounds, Columbia SC March 22 - 24 Craftsmen Classic.....Chantilly, VA ......Expo Center, Chantilly, VA April 12 - 14 Craftsmen Classic.....Greensboro, Va....... Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC

NEW IDEAS FOR A NEW YEAR!

NEW IDEAS FOR A NEW YEAR! Christmas is over and the new year has begun. I loved the holidays and family but now it is time to start thinking about 2013. My goal is to work on new and exciting designs this year. In 2012, I focused on large hand built forms that were intricately carved. The raku fire licked at the designs and brought out beautiful colors. I also worked on the burnished black raku and added the carvings for texture and interest. I still have much to learn and discover in these two directions but I will add a third branch to my explorations. I want to develop some of my wall hangings into larger more dynamic pieces. There are problems to solve and that is part of the beauty of the journey! Have a great year, hope to see you at an upcoming art show.

The Dancer

Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, NC has just accepted me as a juried member of the organization. They have a gallery in Winston-Salem at 301 West Fourth Street. I am honored to become part of this group of artists and would like to share the jurors comments about my work.

*Great sense of continuity and wonderful forms

*Use of materials is excellent

*Forms have a great sensitivity

*Very original shapes and design

*Accomplished

I look forward to participating in there gallery shows.

This piece as well as one other is now in a art exhibit at Associated Artist Gallery in Winston-Salem, NC.

The show runs until Aug 27, 2011.

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