Featured Artist, Erin Slauson

Erin Slauson is our featured artist for the April First Thursday ArtWalk in 2 days.

In May Erin Slauson will be graduating with her BFA in studio arts from Austin Peay.  Although her concentration is ceramics, she also loves photography, painting and jewelry making.  Erin has a passion for creating functional bowls of all sizes, "I find myself making bowls more than any other form, they seem to calm my soul."  You will also find a selection of sculptural bowls in Raku style as well as high fire glazes.  She aims to continue growing and developing her forms and sculptures, as for right now she is simply enjoying working hard and creating art.  Erin says, "Ceramics is alot about process, it has multiple steps, so being patient is key.  Luckily I love the process and am quite patient."  Also on display this month will be a selection of her recent oil paintings.

You may ask – What is Raku????  Well – here is the best description I have seen for it  - “Raku firing is unpredictable and volatile, but produces exquisitely beautiful results.:

“In Raku, a ceramic piece is quickly heated to approximately 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. A Raku piece will be brought up to temperature in 40 minutes, whereas other forms of firing will take hours or even days. Raku firings are most often created in a gas or propane kiln. The gas flame is enhanced by an electric blower, which provides more oxygen to the flame making it burn hotter. This is similar to what is done in a metal forge.”

Hope that helps!  I can tell you that I find the pieces amazing and the color and the texture of the pottery is exquisite!  I have sent pieces as gift to friends and have purchased some for myself.  Erin’s pottery just amazing!  Come see!

Cheers!

Video of Featured Vendor Patsy Dollar

Check out The Loose Potters amazing work!  What do you think of our new video technology?  HAA HAA

LindyHop Designs has some new items for us!

So, I am trying this new feature – I hope it works.  It is a photo gallery for a collection of photos you want to keep together. 

So – here are some new items from the LindyHop Designs team.  These purses are made from wonderful fabric patterns and are easily monogrammed.  I love all the fabrics, but I am particularly drawn to that turquoise and pink floral toile! 

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The patterns on these monogram ready hooded kids towels are so much fun too!  I know my kids are going to want one each.  What a great idea for an Easter basket that isn’t candy for once!  Very fun

And the pricing for these custom purses will shock you!

Cheers!

Junky Monkey back for Spring & Easter

Many of you are fans of a vendor who left us a few months back – Junky Monkey. She has moved to Florida, but likes to come back and visit her husband every so often – who is still here in Clarksville. So, she was nice enough to bring us some spring and Easter goodies on her last run though.

Come in and check them out while she is still here – this is just a temporary set up for the holiday – so don’t wait to come see what she has for you – besides, first come first serve :o)

Hurry in for the best selection!

Just Finished!!

I am so excited! I just sent my first article for our local family magazine (Clarksville Family). We have begun a column for them that is an art project for families. Just to give you a teaser for what to look forward too here is a sneak peek at the project.

Doing this article, seems like a natural addition to ARTifacts and our love for all things creative! Hope you agree too. On the first of April make sure you pick up your copy of the magazine and call to reserve your kit to make this project with your family – or for yourself!

Cheers!

Military Appreciation Event

All members of the military and their families- Downtown Clarksville Appreciation Day will include many different special savings for you! Below is a full list detailing all the downtown merchants participating in this celebration. To see a full size ad please visit the DCA website or click the image below to enlarge.

Cheers!

Felted Purse Sale

Carine has been busy working on new felted purses to tempt everyone.  These are all fantastic and I can’t pick a favorite!  But at 20% off – we don’t have too!  Check these out!

Cheers!