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This piece was thrown on the wheel in low fire stoneware clay and the outside of the piece was covered with a slip called terrasigillata. The vase was then glazed on the inside by Melissa Fredrick and raku fired in Wellfleet, MA with ceramicist Kathie Regan Dalzell founder of The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA. Working together, students singed the piece with horse hair, wild turkey feathers, and saw dust.

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Both pieces were thrown on potters wheel and then finished with agate glaze at Claymark Studio. The plate is 6" wide and the berry bowl is 4"wide and 2" deep. The piece is food safe and ready for the summer!

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I started the lamp by coiling the entire form to create the base in low fire terracotta clay. Then, I applied the Sgraffito technique, where I covered the entire piece with purple underglaze and carved an abstract design through the glaze revealing the red clay beneath. I also pierced holes on the top and bottom to of the base so I could add the hardware for the lamp through its interior. Finally, I painted the lamp shade to match the base.

Starting bid is $25

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I created this set of three bags with the user in mind. Each bag has unique features to keep you organized in your daily life. From the interior pocket of the shoulder bag, perfect to keep track of your phone or car keys, to the handy wrist strap of the coin purse, making it easy to keep track of your cash and cards, this set is user friendly. Made using 100% cotton, each bag is washer and dryer safe, and can be ironed. I chose this beautiful black, white and red floral print because of the sophistication and classic look it brings to any situation.

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Using medium fire clay, I created a base from a slab and then I used coils to build the walls. I then carved three different designs along the rim and diligently added texture all over its surface. The stand was thrown on the pottery wheel and I also carved it applying similar surface textures as the dish. The entire piece was glazed with a translucent white called sea salt, oatmeal, a bright yellow, and deep brown aventurine to give the suggestion of a sunflower. The dish and stand are two separate pieces and the bird bath was built to be outside!

Starting bid is $25

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For this set of 4 paintings, I covered the canvas with blue paint to represent the color of the sky on a sunny day creating an ombré illusion. Then, the branches of the tree are thick and long while others are thin and short to convey the uniqueness of a tree. Additionally, I used Q-tips dipped in multiple shades of red to create the suggestion of cherry blossoms. Finally, I added the silhouettes of two birds on the top left to create a focal point in the piece. In the end, I wanted to make a work of art that would remind people of a bright, sunny, and warm Spring day that spreads happiness and joy in our lives.

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This piece was thrown in low fire white clay on the potters wheel by Drew and then he added small coils around the neck. The vase was then glazed by Paul Peri, Principal of FHS with a variety of blues including navy blue underglaze, exotic blue, turquoise blue, and transparent pearl. YAY Mr. Peri; you did it!!!

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I traced out the button of the piece creating a slab and then coiled the sides making a large bowl. I then used my thumb to create imprints around the rim and used a ribbon tool to make the designs around the body of the bowl. Finally, I glazed the piece with different variations of dark blue to create movement and light. I dedicate this bowl to 2020 and to the graduating class of FHS!

This piece was created through the slab technique. Long rectangular slabs were cut to make the walls of the piece after being textured. Then blue, greens and burst glazes were applied to the surface to create movement and fascinating crystals! This is a perfect dish for a party, having the in-laws over, or everyday use!

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The body of this piece was thrown on the pottery wheel in low fire stoneware clay and then slabs were added to create the suggestion of flower pedals. Then, texture was carved on the top with a ribbon tool to create light and movement contrasting with the smooth rounded bottom of the vase. Finally, the piece was finished with a glossy speckled white glaze called dalimation and edged with a shimmery deep blue. I wanted the vase to be clean, simple, and elegant.
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I wanted to make a clay object that I had not made before, after 5 years of Empty Bowls and many ceramics classes later this was hard to come up with. I then realized my diffuser was a ceramic piece and I thought a handmade clay object top of it would be cool. And since the purpose of the diffuser is to steam I was inspired to make this piece look like flames. After a long process, I was able to craft an object by rolling out the clay and shaping it against a water bottle and then I hand built triangular shapes on top to create flames. Finally, I glazed the piece with warm colors to suggest light and movement. In the end, Empty Bowls means so much to me even though I am a rising junior in college. And being a business major at UMass Amherst doesn’t allow for much creative time so I was overjoyed that I still am in contact with my EB family and was able to help out with the fifth anniversary of Empty Bowls.

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The bird feeder is hand built using a ceramic slabs with carved textures.