Celebration - 50 Years of Clay

[anni]

Dear Friends,

For five decades, clay has been a teacher, companion, coach, healer, and vital medium for me. It seems like a milestone worth celebrating. When I suggested the idea of a show in the Gallery at Creative Arts Group, Director Gwen Robertson agreed. I have been making lots of special bowls and mugs and other forms that will be on display August 20-29th at 108 North Baldwin in Sierra Madre. There will be an opening reception from 4-7 PM on Saturday, August 20th.

You are receiving this announcement and invitation because you have encouraged and inspired me at various times through the years. If you can make it to the Gallery on the 20th, I’d love to see you there. If not, perhaps you could see the work while it’s on display through August 29th. I thank you for accompanying me on this journey with clay thus far, and look forward to a few more decades.

Peace and Love,
Jeanne Lavieri

August 20-29th at 108 North Baldwin in Sierra Madre
Opening reception from 4-7 PM on Saturday, August 20th

[anni]

Here's the official invitation to this wonderful event:

[Brian]

I'm looking forward attending the opening reception on Saturday, August 20!

[Jeanne]

Aug 5, 2022 23:00:15 GMT -8 Brian said:

I'm looking forward attending the opening reception on Saturday, August 20!

Thanks, Brian.

I set up 104 pieces in the Creative Arts Gallery this morning. It is very satisfying to see it all together.

I asked about a mention of the show on the website. It turns out that they are launching a new website and they have put my opening there, but there is a tech glitch keeping them from starting it. They hope it will go out this week.

I hope to see any pottery heads there next Saturday between 4 and 7 PM.

[anni]

Here's another link to Jeanne's invitation on FaceBook:

www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=488094633321527&set=a.358281992969459

[anni]

Greetings, Friends,

I’m sending a reminder to those who might be interested in attending the opening at Creative Arts Group this coming Saturday, August 20th from 4-7 PM. The gallery is located at 108 North Baldwin Avenue, Sierra Madre.

I am excited to have already received such a positive response. There will be delicious treats whipped up by Gus, Bill, and Alex. Barb Catlin-Bergeron will be making music for us. There will be lots of pots for you to see and pick up and hold.

I’m looking forward to celebrating with you.

Peace, Jeanne

[Brian]

The opening reception for Jeanne's ceramics show at Creative Arts Group on Saturday was a resounding success by my measure of the beauty and quality of the art and the wonderful company.

Anni and I were only there for the first hour so we missed everybody who arrived afterwards.  But we got to see Montrose Peace Vigil regulars Roberta, John and Amy along with Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church members and Peace Train marchers Janice, Jenny, Paige, Forrest, Michael, Melissa and their daughter Mahsa.  Not to mention Jeanne herself and Barb providing the music at her keyboard.

We bought two mugs that were inspired by John and Yoko's "Imagine" song and album artwork along with Yoko's long running Imagine Peace campaign, and I understand that Jeanne still had more of those for sale.  The show continues through Monday, August 29, so stop by if you can!  The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Saturday at 108 N. Baldwin Ave. in Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

[Jeanne]

Thanks to everyone who made it to the gallery last week. I was overwhelmed by the positive response. i hope that everyone enjoys their mugs.