christa assad

October 13, 2009

Ferrin Gallery: Studio Pottery Invitational

Filed under: events, exhibitions, images — christaassad @ 2:41 pm

I am very excited to be a part of this fabulous functional ceramics exhibition, up October 17 – November 14, 2009. You can preview the show online already – and I have a few brand-new ideas debuting…click here to see! My potter-friend, Mark Shapiro, doesn’t know this, but this new cup form was designed just for him. You see, when I visited Mark’s awesome Stonepool Pottery (an enviable lifestyle including studio/farm/gallery) back in July, he let me take home a gorgeous cup I was fondling…and in return he just mentioned that he liked, “small tea cups”. Hmmm. I had to try really hard to make a small tea cup, as most of my cups are pretty gigantic! So, here’s the new look – and only 3 inches tall…hope you like yours, Mark!

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October 8, 2009

Meet me at Lillstreet!

Filed under: 1, events, exhibitions, images — christaassad @ 3:30 am

If you happen to live in Chicago, or, like me, are in town for a visit – drop by the fabulous Lillstreet Art Center this Saturday, Oct. 10th, from 3-6pm and say hello to me and my pots! I’ll only be in the Windy City for two nights, but am hoping to check out Anish Kapoor’s awe-inspiring Cloud Gate, and spend some time with my “family” (the fabulous Gantzes). Here’s just a little peek at what you’ll find at Lillstreet…you can also shop online – yeah!Assad_IronChartreuse.jpg

October 5, 2009

in the works…

Filed under: general, images — christaassad @ 5:12 am

a special thanks to Sequoia Miller for the oh-so-inspiring gift!

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August 7, 2009

Come to Jamaica with me!

Filed under: 1, events, general, images, workshops — christaassad @ 8:01 pm

Who’s in? This November 6-14, when everyone else is complaining about winter, escape to fabulously warm, sunny JAMAICA with me, Doug Casebeer, David Pinto, and chef Nicky Furquharson. We will be making pots and using them to serve and eat fabulous local cuisine. Details below…or contact me with any questions – just go to my contact page at right. Hope to see you there!

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August 3, 2009

Greenwich House Pottery – Sierra Nevada College

Filed under: events, general, images, workshops — christaassad @ 10:04 pm

here are some of the pieces i made at Greenwich House Pottery…i had a blast hanging out in the village – especially with the help of Rocco’s cappuccino!

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July 9, 2009

Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival – this weekend!

Filed under: Why I love California, events, exhibitions, images — christaassad @ 10:04 pm
This saturday and sunday I’ll be basking in the sun with my pots – no, not in Greece, but in nearly-as-fabulous Palo Alto. Come on out and join in the fun – there will be new work and old friends…hope to see your smiling face!
Visit the 17th Annual Sale & Exhibition

Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival

Sale & Exhibition

180 prominent ceramic & glass artists. Demonstrations and special exhibits.

Saturday and Sunday, July 11 & 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Palo Alto Art Center
corner of Newell & Embarcadero, Palo Alto

Free Admission
Valet parking available

take this 'Elbow Pitcher & Cups' set home with you!

take this 'Elbow Pitcher & Cups' set home with you!

June 27, 2009

4×4 show at Lillstreet

Filed under: 1, exhibitions, images — christaassad @ 1:16 pm

Wow – I can even update my website from Greece…this technophobe has come quite a long way! But word on the streets is that the “4×4″ show has opened at Lillstreet, and I am excited to send you there for a browse. Check it out when you have a second – things are purchasable through their on-line shop! And don’t forget to see the other fabulous artists’ work in the show…my favorite is Jane Shellenbarger’s new work – WOWZA!!

June 16, 2009

On Our Way…

Filed under: events, exhibitions, general, images — christaassad @ 7:19 pm

At 6:15am tomorrow I ship off to Greece! As you can imagine, I am bouncing off the walls with excitement today…and I’m not the only one taking a trip. This brand-new Etched Pyramidal Iron Teapot is on its way to Leslie Ferrin’s gorgeous gallery, along with a few other pieces I’ve been secretly slaving over in my studio! Ferrin Gallery is one of my very favorite venues, and I’ve always dreamed of showing there. Thanks to her special exhibition soon to showcase functional potters, Teapots: Interpretations, opening July 11, dreams can come true!

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June 10, 2009

Pre-NCECA conference: belated post #1!

Filed under: events, images, workshops — christaassad @ 7:12 am

Hmm, somehow I let my pics from NCECA and pre-conference slip between the cracks of my Avalanche Desk (as i fondly refer to it)…so I’ve decided to throw a few up randomly over the next couple of days. Better late than never, right?

At Northern Arizona University I demonstrated across from Brad Schweiger (he can make his crazy big pots faster than I’d ever imagined possible), NEXT TO Eva Kwong (one of my clay heroines), and one wheel away from legendary Don Reitz. Also there to add to the intimidation were Karen Thuesen Massaro (whose intricately decorated pieces wowed me at the NCECA Clay National Biennial), and Russel Wrankle of potters as sculptors fame. We all had a blast working in the same room, set up like pairs of dueling piano players, and I think most pre-conference attendees would agree that Don Reitz ran circles around us all. Never mind the fact that he’s 86 now and a survivor of some serious heart surgery. Don was there working an hour before we were scheduled, and no one could tear him away easily for the dinner shuttle! I felt totally humbled by the whole event, but decided that this is why Don and the other Muddaubers rose to the top of our clay heap. They just keeping throwing mud around…go Don!

Don Reitz wows us all at NAU pre-conference, Flagstaff, AZ

Don Reitz wows us all at NAU pre-conference, Flagstaff, AZ

June 1, 2009

One is Silver…

Filed under: general, images — christaassad @ 7:26 am

Ah, friends…like my morning latte mug, lets say. I can be quite loyal to one mug — using it unwaveringly every morning. Then, nine months later I might find another perfect latte mug, and innocently enough start alternating them…

This may have actually happened to yours truly. I had a gorgeous, creamy Louise Harter in everyday rotation for my two morning lattes. The perfect size, ideal for steaming my soy…I literally woke up and thought of my latte cup.

Then, at Art of the Pot in Austin, Texas, I found a Josh Copus stein-style mug — all handle and swooshy slip. It found its way into my carry-on bag, and then under the espresso steamer. A new contender for the title! I had to laugh when I put the two next to each other…

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