I’m so excited to be the featured artist this month at ArtAxis.org – all proceeds via @ArtAxis support the artist and the 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization! https://shopartaxis.org/collections/melanie-sherman[link expired – check out more ceramics HERE] ArtAxis.org is an evolving independent network of contemporary artists and their work. The mission of Artaxis is to…
Anderson Ranch: June 08-12, 2020 NOW July 05-09, 2021 Unfortunately, Anderson Ranch had to cancel all In-Person workshops for 2020, but since there was a strong interest in my class, they are postponing it until next year. I hope, if you signed up already, you can still participate! Or, if you still want to register,…
My dear customers, I am able to work on custom orders and ship orders out, no problem! My Webshop is always open for you and you can continue to order jewelry, ceramics, and china painting supplies. Gift-Certificates are a great way of supporting us small businesses, if you can! I moved my office and studio,…
“Off the Table, On the Body – Ceramic Wearables” featuring ceramic jewelry by Christen Baker, Cydney Ross, and Melanie Sherman will open at The Kansas City Urban Potters (KCUP) here in Kansas City (4 Westport Road * Kansas City, Missouri 64111) Come join us for the opening reception is this Friday, January 31st, 5-8 pm!…
Dear friend, I’m so excited to be heading back to Anderson Ranch Arts Center, in Snowmass, Colorado, to teach a 1-week workshop on June 08 – 12, 2020 about my favorite subject: China Painting, Luster, and Cold-Finishing Techniques on ceramics. There are still a few spots available and it would amazing if you would join…
Last week in my studio… errrrr… dining room: I am replicating the imagery from my ceramics work onto a 2-D fabric surface, which I found pretty challenging! The vintage decals I use on my ceramics and my jewelry are painted on the front of a white gown. Stay tuned for more photos of this dress!!I am…
Sep 20 to Nov 3, 2019: Northern Clay Center, Main Gallery 2424 Franklin Avenue East, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 | 612.339.8007 | Opening reception: Friday, October 11, 6 – 8 pm Mario Praz, an Italian-born critic, used a Latin phrase, horror vacui, to confront the Victorian fetish of visual clutter. Since that time, more than 100 years have…
Last week in my Studio: I was finishing up work for the Vanderslice Fundraiser, benefitting the Kansas City Art Institute, I was paired with chef Michael Corvino and sous-chef Jeff Workman from @corvinokc. I incorporated the raven, the Corvino Supperclub & Tasting Room logo, overlooking the patterns which were inspired by the iconic wall and…
I had such a great time with the students at FHSU in Hays, Kansas – it is so awesome to see where everybody goes with their creativity when you just “play” with a bunch of colors and some glitter… ok… china paint and gold luster, in this case. I had a blast with the students,…
Dear friends! I am super excited to tell you about some workshops that are scheduled for the next couple of months – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! I am so thrilled to be teaching you how to china paint, use lusters and decals, and learn different finishing techniques that I use on my own ceramics, such…
ANNOUNCING THE PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2019: Source: https://www.pantone.com/color-intelligence/color-of-the-year/color-of-the-year-2019
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