~ Anita Lowe ~   No matter how much effort I put into my clay pieces, the fire, glaze, wind, air and timing all play a role, and control of the final outcome is left to Karma. A graduate of San Francisco State University with a BA in Art and emphasis in ceramics, I have been developing my technique for more than 40 years. I makes functional table ware items that are microwave, dishwasher and oven safe and I makes my own glazes that are lead free and safe for food and drink. I also enjoys making different shapes and forms of pottery that is either hand built, wheel thrown or a combination of both. I play with the forms to perfect concepts that reflect my personality, my Raku fired vases and Sculptures are a few of those concepts. Each ceramic piece I make is one-of-a-kind.

~ Cheryl Friedman ~ 

~ Ellie Mulloy ~  I’m a local artist with a background in Art ... Painting & Sculpturing...  I started working in clay in the late 80's, and I found it was easy to adapt my painting experience into my clay projects, mostly because I am a realist and, having a background in painting, it has helped me capture life forms - plus structural forms.  I am now currently branching out and working with the pottery wheel, which I find very frustrating--- but I will master it--

~ Gerda Francesca ~ My work with coil-based and slab ceramics began with simple vessels and has developed into larger sculptural pieces that are primarily based on the human face and figure. I enjoy the challenge of translating the heavy clay medium into delicate, yet visually vibrant pieces that are inspired by the forces of nature. My everyday observations of the world around me, the interactions between man and nature, provide a constantly changing, yet steadfast, source for my creative vision. I strive for flowing and rhythmic sculptures which are sometimes embellished with beads, rocks or wires.  ~  My inspirations have been shaped by my European background and the journeys to Africa and Asia. Interacting with these cultures, meeting the artisans and sharing their art forms, has added richness to my perceptions and my work.  ~ For many years my sculptures have been featured on KVIE (Ch. 6) art auction as well as in galleries throughout Northern California and Europe and received various awards. I have completed several Public Art Installations in mosaic and murals in Placer County. ~ For the past seven years my studio has been in the Historic Carnegie Library in Auburn, California, also known as Old Library Art Studios (OLAS). I teach classes and hold workshops for adults and children to help them explore their artistic abilities.

~ Kerry Clark ~ I have been working in clay for ten years and am currently an artist in residence at OLAS (The Old Library Art Studio) in Auburn, California.  My Earthy Clay Sculptures reflect my love of primitive art and Asian Aesthetics.

~ Lana Federico ~   I believe working in the arts, for me, has been a calling. From the time I was a small child I was continually being "tapped " on the shoulder by inspiration, and very aware, even then, that the images came through me from something far greater than myself. Although I painted and incorporated mixed media for many years, nothing felt as much like finding "home" as when I worked in clay. When I do figurative and portraiture of people, who sit for me, I actually "feel" their personality emerge through my hands and into the clay, leaving me in awe of the process and the results. The Asian inspired work: kimonos, faces and abstractions, came to me in dreams so vivid I could not draw them down quickly enough. I call it "God's downloading " of the work he wants me to do. I awake each day grateful for his gift and so aware that we are all one. I believe he sends images that already have a home, so I know each piece has a perfect place waiting. If something I have created, is something you "can't live without ", then you know it was created just for you, and that, above all else for me, completes the circle.

~ Laurel Piper ~ 

~ Lorelee Love ~ My ceramics started about 18 years ago.  Through many college classes on art.  The classes at Sierra College included glaze making and Raku Kiln building.  Which has brought my clay journey to where I am today.  I mix my glazes and have been able to achieve with the help of the Raku Gods wonderful results with beautiful flashing in the finished glazes.  Carving of leaves into my vases is my signature pieces.  I feel it's earth through my handfs to a beautiful piece for everone to enjoy.  I love the feel of clay, and the clay work relieves my stress.