Summer 1 – An Art Exploration
Plum Bottom Pottery will open its doors on Thursday, July 14th from 6-9pm to display the newest creations of resident porcelain artist Chad Luberger and jewelry designer Angela Lensch. Every summer Plum Bottom hosts a summer event featuring the latest work of the innovative artists that call Plum Bottom home. One of a kind art won’t be the only feature of the evening; visitors will also be treated to Pamela Moore’s artistic culinary delights. This year Moore will prepare a feast, styled with Cuban flavors.
“This event has always been my favorite here at Plum Bottom,” says Luberger, “It’s always a privilege for me to show my newest work in the surroundings that have such an impact on its direction.” Luberger will unveil three months of his work in porcelain. He has focused on his signature, colorful porcelain wall sculptures for the event.
Angela Lensch, Plum Bottom’s resident jewelry artist will also showcase her new summer jewelry designs, featuring her one of a kind woven jewelry. Angela is known for her ability to ‘paint with gemstones.’ Many of these new colorful combinations will be showcased. Lensch’s newest focus has been weaving with strictly gold and silver sans gemstones, “I love how versatile this line is, I’m exploring many different variations on a single theme,” says Lensch.
Plum Bottom for the first time has also added two dimensional art to an ever growing cadre of artists represented by the gallery. Erin Nolan’s fine art woodblock prints will be on display, as well as Davide Toffolon’s Pen and Ink Trees. These artists compliment each other with their masterful interpretations of nature.
Luberger invites you to come out to this very special, once a year event and allow your senses to feast on the food, art and stunning surrounds of this Door County art destination. Plum Bottom Pottery is open daily through the end of October from 10-5pm. To visit go 15 minutes north of Sturgeon Bay or 5 minutes south of Egg Harbor on Scenic Hwy 42 then east on Plum Bottom Road (1 mile) to 4999 Plum Bottom Rd. or visit PlumBottomPottery.com.
New Plum Bottom Pottery Facebook Page
Thank you to everyone who has followed this blog for the past couple years. I have decided to upgrade my website and part of that upgrade means that postings that I would normally post here will post on Plum Bottom Pottery’s new Facebook page. You can like my Plum Bottom Pottery facebook page by clicking here. I will be able to post more often on facebook and I think I’ll also be able to get more video and images online that way. Also the brick and mortar Plum Bottom Pottery store will be opening for the season on May 1st with new artists and new work. We’ll be open everyday from May-October from 10-5pm. See you soon!
New Website Coming Soon!
I’ve been working on redesigning the Plum Bottom Pottery website for the last couple of months. Working with some really talented folks who are doing some great things. Look for a grand unveiling in the coming weeks. I’m really excited. One of the main things that I am focusing on is the ability to buy directly online – very cool.
Happy New Year
Wanted to wish everyone a happy new year. Thank you for
your support in 2010. There are lots of exciting plans for 2011. I
look forward to new creations and new endeavors in the new year.
Stop by the gallery this Winter on Fridays and Saturdays from
10-4pm to say hello and check out the new work.
Erin Nolan
This is Erin Nolan at The Holiday Show that took place at Plum Bottom over the weekend. She was demonstration her process of creating wood block fine art prints. I appreciated the detail and got to know a little more about the integrity of this artist. I feel very lucky to have Erin show her work here at Plum Bottom.
The first annual Holiday Show was a great success. Luckily just as the show was ending Door County got its first snow storm of the season. It is beautiful, but I spent the day clearing driveways and paths. Looking forward to a relaxing evening. Remember Plum Bottom Pottery is open all winter Friday and Saturday 10-4pm(except Holidays:)
Happy Holidays everyone!
The Holiday Show – Year One
Plum Bottom Pottery will host THE HOLIDAY SHOW, Friday and Saturday, December 10-11th from 10-5pm. Stop by and enjoy hot cider, cookies and light hor d’oueuvres and see newly created porcelain pottery and sculpture by resident artist and owner Chad Luberger. Luberger will be unloading a kiln full of new porcelain mugs, bowls and vases perfect gifts for the art lover in your life. Angela Lensch will unveil a special holiday jewelry line created at Plum Bottom studios. The line will include Lensch’s newest earrings, woven necklaces and bracelets, all perfect one of a kind gifts for the holidays. Plum Bottom’s newest artist Erin Nolan will be on hand Saturday, December 12th from 12-2pm to answer questions about her beautifully detailed wood block fine art prints. Guest artist Mary White will debut her latest pastels created over the past six months, inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Plum Bottom. Be the first to see the pastel drawings of this talented artist.
“I enjoy keeping my doors open in the winter, it’s the perfect time to reconnect with neighbors and Door County locals who brave the winter,” says Luberger. “Stop by, have a cookie, some cider and enjoy the art of Plum Bottom, finely crafted right here in Door County.” Plum Bottom Pottery is open through the winter (except holidays) Friday and Saturday from 10-4pm. The gallery is located 15 minutes north of Sturgeon Bay and 5 minutes south of Egg Harbor on Hwy 42 then go east 1 mile on Plum Bottom Rd to 4999 Plum Bottom Rd. or visit PlumBottomPottery.com.
Sing-a-Ling-a-Ling
Chase and I "reunited" in American Folklore Theatre's Life on the Mississippi
Yes, it has been awhile since I last posted. It’s amazing how Door County summers can slip through your fingers. But what an inspiring summer – working during the day in the studio and filling my nights at American Folklore Theatre – what a gift. I spent the better part of the summer as Henry Clemens in AFT’s new musical Life on the Mississippi. What a beautiful outdoor theater – and I got to sing again! Something that I have taken a hiatus from for quite awhile. So, although my days were long, I found the theater work to inspire my clay work. I hadn’t realized how closely the way I approach clay is influenced by my theater training. The improvisational nature of theater is directly related to how I approach working with porcelain. It is a constantly changing dialogue I am having with each piece – breathing with each moment. A true collaboration.
Look for more frequent posts this winter and by popular demand an online store added to PlumBottomPottery.com!
FEED THE BELLY!
I will once again host Knock Magazine for their summer issue release party. Nik Garvoille and I have collaborated on this event for the past two years. Last year was a a great success. I am truly excited to have the contributing writers doing live readings from Issue 8 The Belly.
I am firing a new body of porcelain work that will be making its debut at the event and Angela Lensch will be unveiling her new summer jewelry designs. Last year Pamela Moore(my mother) catered the event and this year she has graciously agreed to create the cuisine but with an Asian themed twist. If you haven’t experienced my mom’s food, trust me, it’s worth the trip down to Plum Bottom in itself.
The revelry will start around 6pm on Thurs. July 15th. We will also be serving wine and beer. Come on down and feed not only your soul but your belly!
I hope to see you there!
New March Porcelain Work on Website!
I have just finished posting all the new porcelain work for March on PlumBottomPottery.com! Click the picture of one of my favorite new porcelain wall sculptures and it will take you to the site. I’ve also added prices to the captions of each piece. If a piece happens to catch your eye just call or email me with the number of the piece, which is also listed in the description and I will ship it out fast, via Fedex or UPS! Enjoy the new work – it’s time for me to get back to work in the studio – summer is fast approaching.
Back in the Glaze Room
Amazing how time slips through your fingers. I’m back in the glaze room getting ready to fire the kiln on Friday. I have 120 new pieces that I’m working on which includes lots of new mugs and wall sculptures. Things here in Door County are starting to warm up . . . at least for now the weather has been beautiful – mid-30′s and the sun is shinning. Makes it hard to be in the studio all day but summer is fast approaching and I’m hoping to be a little ahead of the curve as far as inventory goes this year. Of course when the new porcelain work is done I’ll post new pictures on plumbottompottery.com. Thanks for checking in.
Don’t forget to hug and kiss your pots everyday, you wouldn’t want them to feel neglected!
