Well, the HVAC work is in full swing - see the photos below! This is why the studio has to be closed through tomorrow (the 21st). But we expect to be back in business by Saturday August 22nd. In fact the 22nd is the first day of an Orientation Class, so it will be busy in there from 10 to 2, in case you're rarin' to go. Best to wait until after 2:30 if possible (unless you just want to use the glazing table in the back room). WARNING: it may not be cool in our studio until around August 28, so be prepared. But it sure will be great when they're done!

For the record, below is a photo of Lynn Wood helping one of our members make a pitcher, and some photos of things we made in the "Pots That Pour" class she taught. Teapots were made, as well as simple pitchers - those were a real challenge! We may show a lot of those pieces in the studio's window display that will be installed on Monday Sept 14.. stay tuned.

Next we have snapshots from Grandkids' Days in July, and one of Judy with a new mask she's been sculpting. There's also a photo of the new display which went into the Event Center a couple of weeks ago (the top 6 niches) .. looks much better in person,so check it out when you have a chance! That display will be up for 4 months - until early December.

People have been making things and having fun here, as always. And we have a new wedging table! It was donated by a lovely lady named Lani who lives in Walnut Creek and is currently downsizing (she has a friend in Rossmoor, which is why she contacted us). There are now two wedging tables for white clay (B-Mix or Porcelain) in the main studio, as well as one for Stoneware and one for red and dark clay (Navajo Wheel, recycled clay, etc). What a luxury!

Due to the popularity of our last Hand-Building workshop, there are going to be 3 mini workshops on the same line in the first half of October. These will be limited to 8 participants per session, with even more hands-on help from experienced members for those who need it - we'll have a lot of fun making holiday-related items! For more info, including dates & times, click on the Classes & Workshops tab under Events, above.

Meanwhile, here are some of the recent things happening (including a raku-firing and our last Show & Tell) at the CAC studio:

We had a Hand-building Workshop on August 9, with an emphasis on making dishes to celebrate the upcoming Rossmoor 50th Anniversary, which will be on sale at the studio the weekend of September 20 & 21. That was the first session; the second and final one is coming up - tomorrow, to be exact! Watch this space for more pictures, including some of our creations.

The second Grandkids' Day was on August 15th, with the children finishing their pieces with underglazes and/or glazes. Once again, balloons and ice cream were supplied. Lucia, Nancy & Lenore did a wonderful job of making it fun for the little folks and the grown-ups.

Lots of activity in the studio!

As you can see from these pictures, we've been having fun and making some interesting things lately! (Note - you can click on any picture for a larger view of it.)