2010 WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITS and EVENTS  
This is a partial list of exhibits, events & workshops to be held during 2010.  More to be listed in January 2010

  

Contact the studio to arrange group tour and demo.  Schools, family groups, corporate team building, or workshops are offered.  Reservations required. A min.10 participants tour/event, prices start at $100. 
Register early, limited number of dates available.

We can help you arrange box lunches at the studio for your visit. 

For information on accommodations and other activities  click here.

To download a PDF file of the studio's 2009 guide click here.

 Play with Clay   -
$25 per person. Reservations required.  Have you ever wondered what
it is like to create pottery on the wheel?  This two-hour mini class is
perfect for those who would like an to acquaint themselves with the
medium of clay....or can be used as a means to possibly improve
throwing techniques if already experienced in clay. 
Instruction, materials and tools included.  Due to the nature of the process it is not feasible 
to bring home your work created during this one-time class.  Adults only please, unless a
family or group of 4 or more reserves the day.  Please dress to get dirty. 

  Community Kiln Raising - May 5th - 8th   10am-??? daily
A free event for potters and pottery fans. 

Some communities build barns, but a pottery community builds kilns.   Khnemu Studio will be building a downdraft car kiln in the old silo on-site.  Sign-up to participate in the kiln building and have pieces of your work fired in the first firing.  "Kiln-raisers" can stay on the farm during the week, bring a tent and a sleeping bag.   There is a wealth of knowledge to be shared and offered.  Visitors are welcome to stop by and see the progress. (more details to come)

Hands-on Pit and Smoke Firing Workshop
 Instructor:  Dawn Soltysiak 
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 10am-5pm
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 10am til completed
$125 per person

Rooted in Tradition with Kelly Averill Savino

Exhibit:  May 26th - June 27th
Hours:  Wed - Sun    10am-5pm
      -Open to the public and by appointment

Hands-on Workshop:  Sat., June   9am-5pm
                                       Sun., June  9am-5pm
....more details to come
Reservations required.  $80.00 person
(materials and equipment included)
Contact the studio to reserve a space

Her artwork, functional and rooted in tradition. As a folklorist, she has documented cultural traditions that move across time and distance, evolving to fit new lives and needs, even while they keep alive the seeds of their origin

 

Cultured and fermented foods complete the metaphor, with recipes and methods passing across time and distance, evolving by region and generation. 

 

Kelly recreates ancient vessels that hold cultured and fermented foods.   Amphorae for fish sauce and wines, kimchee pots and soy bottles. Salt glazed crocks and jugs for ales, buttermilk, or cheese...and cob - earth ovens.

 

Kelly loves clay, and potters; I love invention and innovation, challenge and the sharpening of skills through practice and critique.  The only thing better than teaching clay  to newcomers, is helping established and experienced potters to try new skills, fine tune their work, take risks, and push themselves to a new level of excellence.

 

Fernwood's Bountiful Table w/ Dawn Soltysiak, Rob Soltysiak & Chuck Henning
Exhibit:  June 30th-July 25th
Hours:  Wed-Sun 10am-5pm
             -or by appointment

Introducing the new functional dinnerware by resident artist Dawn Soltysiak featuring imagery of Fernwood Farm by Rob Soltysiak.  And the wood-work of craftsmen Chuck Henning will feature a Harvest Table made from 150 year barn wood, as well as other useable objects.

 

   3rd Annual Lakeshore Harvest Country - 
Family Farm Fest        Saturday, July 24th 2010
Click here for a 2009 photo diary

Visit all Lakeshore Harvest Country farms on this special day for families.  Play games, pick fresh fruit, learn about animals and experience farm life in this hands-on celebration of country living!  www.lakeshoreharvestcountry.com

 Khnemu Studio on Fernwood Farm will have the following activities:  Chickens hatching, artists, kids "make & take" craft table, pottery demonstrations and MORE!  All Lakeshore Harvest member farms will have activities.

Joyeous Porcelain by Heidi Fahrenbacher

Exhibit:  July 28th-Aug 29th
Hours:  Wed - Sun    10am-5pm
      -Open to the public and by appointment

Utilizing a potter’s wheel my pots are formed and altered.  With each piece, I draw an image that compliments or contrasts the pattern I have carved into black slip.  I then hand paint glaze on each piece, which creates textures and color variations.  With each piece sold I hope to enhance my customer’s day-to-day life.

 

Endangered by Laurie Sharkus

  21th Annual Blue Coast Artists Fall Tour of Studios
Tour the  members studios during a crisp fall weekend and be treated to
complimentary refreshments and art-making demonstrations. 
October 2nd & 3rd, 2010  Saturday & Sunday  10am-6pm

www.bluecoastartists.com
   Khnemu Studio will have the following activities Raku firing and other pottery making demonstrations. A do-it-yourself "make & take" craft table, suitable for all ages.  Free Refreshments...and a great day at the studio and on the farm!  Click here to see a photo diary of Fall Tour 2009

Flora and Fauna with Rita Shields

4th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Country -
Road Rally       Saturday, October 9th, 2010 

Visit www.lakeshoreharvestcountry.com  for details about this rollicking ride through
Lakeshore Harvest Country.  It's not a race!  Rally participants carefully navigate back roads to visit farms and other notable destinations.  Everyone celebrates with refreshments at the final stop, and a trophy for the winning team!  Pre-registration is encouraged.