Suzy Staubach Fall Pottery Events

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Oval Platter with apples, garlic, and cucumber

Fall Events & Venues

Willow Tree Pottery

Though sad to see summer come to a close, I look forward to sharing my pottery this autumn at various local events, starting with the Gifts from the Vine at Church Farm in Ashford this Saturday. Following is a listing of what I have planned so far. Hope to see you.

Cheers!

Suzy

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One of my medium sized bowls for serving or mixing, here with fresh picked tomatoes.

I love making platters and large bowls. Here is a 12 inch platter with iron red slip glaze and enormous peppers from Buell's in Eastford.

It's the end of summer, but I keep a bit of the season in the studio by filling bowls and vases with botanicals. Here, hydrangea and smoke bush.

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Calendar of Events

GIFTS FROM THE VINE

Saturday, September 16, 3 pm - 5 pm

Church Farm, 396 Mansfield Road, Ashford, CT

(Route 89). To benefit Babcock Library. Tickets $25.00 in advance, $30.00 at the door.

I will have tankards for the craft beer that is being featured and bowls and serving dishes for the meals in the new Weinstein and Scarborough vegetarian cookbook that the authors will be signing. Church Farm is a lovely and historic venue. Worth coming by just to see the barn and grounds.

POTTERS' MARKET AT THE COVENTRY FARMERS' MARKET AT HALE HOMESTEAD

Sunday, October 8, 10 am - 2 pm

Nathan Hale Homestead, South Street, Coventry, CT.

I will be joining a dozen potters at this exciting annual event hosted by the Coventry Farmers' Market. In addition to my bowls, platters, baking dishes and such, I will be setting a festive dinner table with the other potters. We hope to inspire your own holiday and dinner table settings.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ART SHOW

Saturday, October 14, 10am - 5 pm

Sunday, October 15, 11 am - 5 pm

Route 169, Woodstock, CT.

This is the same day as the show at Roseland Cottage and directly across the street. The show takes place on the grounds of the church and inside. I will be inside. Admission is free.

KERRI GALLERY GIFTED SALE

November 8 through January 6

Kerri Art Studio & Gallery, 861 Main Street, Willimantic, CT. Gallery Hours: Wed. & Fri. 10 am - 6 pm, Thurs:10 am -2pm & 5pm -8pm, Sat. 11 am - 3 pm.

The Kerri Gallery's annual holiday sale of handmade crafts and art. A beautiful setting in the Arts and Eats district of Willimantic.

ASHFORD ARTS COUNCIL HOLIDAY SALE

Saturday, November 18, 10 am - 4 pm

Knowlton Hall, Route 44, Ashford, CT

ARTISTS' OPEN STUDIOS OF NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

November 24, 25, 26

Saturday & Sunday December 2 & 3

10 am - 5 pm.

Willow Tree Pottery, 24 Bebbington Road, Ashford, CT

This is Connecticut's oldest and largest open studios event, with 90 artists participating. I look forward to having people visit my studio, see what's new, take a look at the kiln and chat. For a complete listing of studios and group shows, visit AOS.

THE HEN'S NEST - Coming soon!

Washington Depot, CT

A wonderful new gallery opening in pretty Washington Depot this fall. Happily, some of my pots will be on their shelves. I will let you know when it opens.

One Can Never Have Too Many Bowls!

A Word About My Pottery

My pots are inspired by the work of country potters in early England, France and the US. They are sturdy and meant for use and can by put in the microwave and dishwasher. You can bake in them too, but please do not preheat your oven. All glazes are food safe.

I enjoy using pots made by other potters and test my own pieces to see how they feel and perform. Food, I believe, looks and tastes best on dishes that have been lovingly made by hand.

Note: I will have a shopping cart on my website in a few weeks.

Please follow Willow Tree Pottery on Facebook. See what's going on in the studio. Occasional tidbits about the ceramic world at large. Please take a look and, well, like if you like.

My Books ...and another on the way.

I am happy to share with you that Timber Press will be publishing Anatomy of a Garden in the fall of 2019. The book will look at all the various elements that make up a garden, their history, and uses. Joe Szalay is doing the photos. Exciting project.

Clay: The History and Evolution of Humankind's Relationship with Earth's Most Primal Element. Published by the University Press of New England. Available at independent bookstores.

Guy Wolff: Master Potter in the Garden.

Published by the University Press of New England. Available at independent bookstores.

Willow Tree Pottery, 24 Bebbington Road, Ashford, CT.

Contact me at 860-287-8056 or suzy@willowtreepottery.us