2009 WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITS and EVENTS  
This is a partial list of exhibits, events & workshops to be held during 2009.
 
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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   -   Every Sunday from 1pm-3pm
$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.

Hands-on Pit and Smoke Firing Workshop
 Instructor:  Dawn Soltysiak 
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 10am-5pm
Sunday, May 17th, 2009 10am til completed
$125 per person (Sold Out)

 

Experience hands-on the primitive firing techniques
of pit and smoke firing.  Learn which clays work best
and how to prepare them to receive the best color. 
Learn tips on how to avoid disaster.  Participants 
are allowed to bring up to 10 bisque fired pots to
fire during the workshop. 
Space is limited, reservations required. 
$30 non-refundable registration fee and remainder
due 30days prior to event.  Contact studio for reservations

"The Fire Within" with Dick Lehman

Exhibit:  May 27th - June 28th
Hours:  Wed - Sun    10am-5pm
      -Open to the public and by appointment

Hands-on Workshop:  Sat., June 27  9am-5pm
                                       Sun., June 28  9am-5pm
Reservations required.  $80.00 person (Most materials and equipment included,
participants to bring one bisque fired piece and a saggar)
Details about workshop.    Contact the studio to reserve a space

Hands-on Fast Fossil/Saggar Firing, building slam molds
and throwing altered forms.  Discussion and slides featuring
a 20 year retrospective of Dick's work, finding your own
voice, developing a studio, wood firing, side firing
and saggar firing.  

Captivating Crystals by Brooks Bouwkamp
Exhibit:  July 1 - Aug 2
Hours:  Wed-Sun 10-5
            -Open to the public and by appointment

Glazes as fascinating as fireworks, snowflakes
or natural textures.  Brooks' uncomplicated forms
compliment the visual excitement of the crystalline
glazes which he creates.

This unique firing process makes each one unique
and one-of-a-kind.  His functional forms are elegant
and useful.

 

2nd Annual Lakeshore Harvest Country - 
Family Farm Fest        Saturday, July 25th 2009

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, Llama wool spinning w/visiting artists, kids "make & take" craft table, pottery demonstrations and MORE!  All 11 member farms will have activities.

 

Nature, Earth & Sky by Tonya Rund
Exhibit:  Aug 5 - Aug 30
Hours:  Wed-Sun  10-5
             -or by appointment
             -Open to the public

Like cycles of the moon, there is a strong ebb and flow of nature's current in her work.

Her work tells a changing story.  She evolves while traveling through natures changing cycles.  The open mouths on her figures symbolize the voice with - The Divine Source.  It is through working with clay that she finds her voice.

Each piece tells its own story, taking you on your own personal journey.  

Bountiful Bowls for the Hungry
by West Michigan Potters Guild
Exhibit:  September 2-27
Hours:  Wed-Sun  10-5
             -or by appointment
             -open to the public
Opening Reception:
              Saturday, Sept 5
               6-7:30pm
               Refreshments provided

An exhibit of handmade bowls by members of the West MI Potters Guild.  All proceeds from the
sale of work featured in this exhibit to be donated to God's Kitchen and Second Harvest
Gleaners of West MI.  All bowls are donated by the artists.
Bowl in photo created by Ann Truemper

 

Potluck Raku Firing Day
Saturday, Sept. 12
Time:  10am til complete
$50 person - Reservations Required

Experience the Raku firing process hands-on.  Participants to bring up to 3 pieces of bisque fired work, created from a claybody suitable for the Raku firing process.  Participants to bring a dish to pass for a potluck lunch.  Then studio will provide tableware and beverages.  For additional $50 the studio will provide up to 3 bisque fired works to fire during the event.  Glazes, horsehair and equipment provided.

Structured Style with Mary Kuilema
Exhibit:  Sept 30 - Nov 1
Hours:  Wed-Sun  10-5
             -or by appointment
             -Open to the public

Hands-on Workshop:
           Sat., Oct 10  10am-4pm
           Sun., Oct 11  10am-4pm
Reservations required.  $80 per person
(materials & equipment included)
Details   Contact studio to reserve a space.

  20th 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 3rd & 4th, 2009  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 2008

3rd Annual Lakeshore Harvest Country -
Road Rally       Saturday, October 10th, 2009 

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.