Commissions Welcome

I talk about this at length on our web site, but here's just a quick note to let you know that Jim and I will consider commission work in sculpture and sculpture repair and restoration. And I do photography: if you have a wedding, graduation, anniversary or whatever party that you want photographed, if you need a personal or family portrait, or you have artwork that needs studio documentation, let us know and we'll see if we can help you. Thanks!

Studio to Be

Here are some photographs I made awhile back of the driveway and the front of our studio in Yellow Springs. (It looks a bit better now; I should probably make some new pictures).

No Biz Like Show Biz

Jim may be the hardest working man in raku. He's got so many shows lined up this year it's hard to keep track. Here is the latest batch, though more will no doubt be added:
*Detroit (MI) Festival of the Arts, Wayne State University, 6/8 - 6/10/07
*Royal Oak (MI) Clay and Glass, 6/16 - 6/17/07
*Crosby Gardens Art Fair, Toledo, OH, 6/22 - 6/24/07
*Royal Oak (MI) Outdoor Art Fair, 7/7 - 7/8/07
*Cane Park, Cleveland, OH, 7/13 - 7/15/07
*Farmington (MI) Art on the Grand, 7/20 - 7/22/07
*Akron (OH) Art Expo, Hardesty Park, 7/27 - 7/29/07
*Orchard Lake (MI) 8/3 - 8/5/07
*Art on the Commons, Kettering, OH, 8/12/07
*Lexington, KY, Art at Woodland Park, 8/18 - 8/19/07
*Art & Apples, Rochester, MI, 9/7 - 9/9/07
*Goodale Park Art Festival, Columbus, OH, 9/22 - 9/23/07
*Olde Hyde Park, Cincinnati, OH, 10/7/07
*Novi (MI) Sugarloaf Art Fair, Rock Financial Showplace, 10/19 - 10/21/07
*Gaithersburg (MD) Sugarloaf Art Fair, 11/16 - 11/18/07
*By Hand Art Show, Cleveland IX Center, 12/8 - 12/9/07

The News is Out

Hi all -
Well, we recently sent out the first issue of our online newsletter announcing Klinger Studio. Since we aren't finished creating the studio yet - it was short and sweet. If you received it and you want to know more, let us know. If you didn't receive it and want to - or know someone else who might like to - let us know. I hope everyone is enjoying this incredible Memorial Day weekend. Cheers!

The Potter's Shed

Jim and I recently appeared in the regional online publication "The Potter's Shed" (the clay section of the online newsletter "Art-to-Art Palette"). Jim was asked when he first got hooked on clay, and I was asked about how travel has affected my artwork. Other local and regional folks have made it in there as well. Check them out at the link below and enjoy!

Open to Ideas

Once we get our studio up and running, Jim and I are open to any ideas you may have for possible workshops, classes, activities and events. What art medium (visual, performing or literary) have you always wanted to learn more about or do? What medium are you qualified to teach? Your suggestions are welcome!

Jim in Sunny Florida

While most of us were freezing here in southern Ohio, Jim was down in southern Florida, basking in the warmth of both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. He reports good weather and good sales of his raku ceramics. Must be nice!

...It's now May and (besides building our studio) Jim is preparing for the Spring/Summer series of art shows. Lots of work, but fun too. If you're interested in seeing his work - catch him at any of the shows we have scheduled. I try to keep our list updated on our web site. Just go here: (www.klingerart.com), click on Art Shows, and enjoy!