Fired Works
April 17-25, 2010, Central City Park, Macon
Mon.–Fri. 11am–6pm, Sat. 10am– 5pm, Sun. 1–4pm
Admission $5. $1 for College students with valid ID. Students 18 & under FREE.
Featuring more than 4,000 functional and sculptural pieces from 58 Georgia artists along with workshops and other events listed below.
For tickets and reservations, call Macon Arts at 478.743.6940. Many workshops have limited spaces, make your reservations early.
Schedule
Families in Clay
First Friday, April 5th, 5 - 8 p.m.
Macon Arts Gallery, 486 First St.
Featured Artists of the Month include: Rick and Jorie Berman, Jerry and Kathy Chappelle, Cameron and Boyce Covert, Roger and Sherrie Jamison, Bob and Yukiko Marable, Mark and Coni Merritt
Preview Party
Friday, April 16, 6 – 9 p.m.
Meet the artists and get the first chance to buy and browse thousands of pieces of original pottery and sculpture. Live music, burgers grilled onsite by Market City Cafe. Complimentary wine and beer. $25 per person.
Fired Works Saturday Workshops for Kids
Saturday, April 17 & April 24 - 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Students ages 5–12 participate in a free one-hour, hands-on clay workshop led by a professional artist, where they will create works to take home. Advance registration required. Free.
Fired Works Saturday Workshops for Teens
Saturday, April 17 & April 24 – 1:30 p.m.
Students ages 13 - 18 participate in a free one-hour, hands-on clay workshop led by a professional artist where they will create works to take home. Advance registration required. Free.
Artists Roundtable
Saturday, April 17, Noon
Ceramic artists participating in the exhibit discuss the realities of being an artist including where to find supplies, setting up your studio, opportunities to learn the craft, etc. They’ll answer questions from the audience and from other artists. Included with admission.
Pottery Roadshow with Jim Wilcox
Sunday, April 18, 1 – 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 24, 1 – 5 p.m.
Move over antiques — the pottery road show hits Macon! Bring old and new ceramic pieces for appraisal by Southern folk pottery experts, Jim Wilcox, a collector for more than 25 years, and assistant, Pat Keller. Wilcox’s presentation about collecting Southern pottery begins at 1 pm. Appraisals begin at 2:30 p.m. Appraisals $5 per piece (includes admission for one person).
Cocktails & Clay
Friday, April 23, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy Cocktails and camaraderie with hands-on instruction by three local ceramic artists: Meg Campbell, Amy Hellis, and Denise King. Registration includes limited edition apron and admission. Your ceramic piece will be professionally fired. Advanced registration required, limited space available. Tickets $30.
John Burrison Book Chat & Book Signing of Cousins in Clay
Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The noted Georgia folk historian signs copies of his latest book, Cousins in Clay (UGA Press) and his other works. He’ll also answer questions and discuss his books.
Let’s Do Brunch
Sunday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Christ Church Great Hall, Walnut St at 2nd St Downtown Macon
Enjoy brunch at Christ Church before heading down to the Round Building for the last day of the sale. A wide variety of beverages is included and relaxing, live music will enhance your experience. Casual attire. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Reserve a table for 8, $200. Reservations suggested.
Participating Artists
| AJ Argentina Chris Baumann Jorie Berman Rick Berman Jeff Bishoff Sheila Bradley Lynne Burke Brenda Butler Meg Campbell Kathy and Jerry Chappelle Triny Cline Boyce Covert Cameron Covert Michael DeBerry Maria Dondero Tesa Dupre Susan Feagin Rheetah! Flanagan Bridget Fox Gwen Fryar Elise Gray Nancy Green Barry Gregg Vanessa Grubbs Joan Hatcher Mark Issenberg Roger Jamison Sherrie Jamison Sooyeon Kim |
Denise King Mark Knott Bob Marable Yukiko Marable Connor McKissack Diane Mead Coni and Mark Merritt David Morgan Kathy Murphy Jim Peckham Don Penny Geoff Pickett David Posner Deanna Ranlett Joy Raynor Brenda Rehrig Lora Rust Jim Sandefur Michael Schmidt Judy Shreve John Skelton DeWitt Smith Stacey Stanhope Hilda Tidwell Shelby West Cheri Wranosky Keaton Wynn Crisha Yantis |
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