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    Studio is Closed (only for a week!)

    Studio is Closed (only for a week!) | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

    Just a reminder that the studio will be closed for the week of July 3 – 7

    Happy 4th of July!

    btw, you can still keep in touch with what I’m up to by following my Instagram account, and spoiler alert, it’s going to involve a lot of art and a few croissants!

    Art at Annieglass

    Art at Annieglass | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

    Have you been out to the new Craftbar in Watsonville yet?

    Work from my Bone Series is still on display at the Annieglass Craftbar. When you’re there, you can make crafts, drink local wine and of course BUY ART!

    About The Bone Series:
    The Bone Series is a series of work that is focused on the remains of a form. The pieces imply what is left after the flesh is gone, pieces that need to be reassembled to understand what once was. From small wearable pieces to large installations, this series explores all scales of structure.

    Check out their Craftbar schedule of events here…

    Walking the Trail of Umbels

    Have you made it out to the UCSC Arboretum to see Environmental Installations yet and walk the 100′ long trail of my Umbel Series Installation? I love this photo taken from a drone that was hovering just over my installation as I walked the trail. Sometimes, it’s good to sit quietly with a piece of art and contemplate it but equally, there is something really nice about getting to experience a work of art while physically moving around it. I think it draws you into to the piece and you notice things you might not of noticed otherwise. So, if you get a chance, I really encourage you to get up to the Arboretum and walk the trail of umbels… and let me know what you think!
    Walking the Trail of Umbels | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture
    Umbel flowers are available for pre-sale in my online shop and at only $65 each they are going fast!
    SHOP NOW

    Sculpture IS: 2017 Opens Next Week!

    Sculpture IS 2017 Opens Next Week | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureDon’t forget!

    Sculpture Is: 2017 opens Thursday June 29th 5-7 pm

    Presented by Pajaro Valley Arts
    June 1 – October 31, 2017
    Reception: June 29th 5 – 7pm

    The eleventh annual Sculpture IS: exhibition is taking place on the beautiful two-acre Sierra Azul Nursery demonstration gardens with over 90 sculptures. This critically acclaimed exhibit showcases work in steel, wood, ceramics, bronze, glass and concrete. Come visit the gardens!

    Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens
    2660 East Lake Avenue
    Watsonville California

    Tedious Tasks

    Sometimes you start something that you know is crazy tedious and will drive you insane to make and it may not even survive the kiln process but you try it anyways…
    Tedious Tasks | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

    I am making some progress but I find that staring at the tiny wires and carefully placing them actually makes me bit nauseous… so I’m only doing a few per day. It will be interesting to see when it’s completed if the clay and wire version has that same fuzzy glow that a real dandelion does. Will keep you posted as it progresses…

    Lucky Number 17!

    Lucky Number 17 | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureJoin me my at my studio for my 13th year participating in the Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour! I’ll be lucky number 17 in the catalog and will be showing along with 6 other studio mates in the same building.

    Mark your calendars for October 7th, 8th, 21st & 22nd, 2017
    Studios are open 11 – 5

    Earth Art Studio
    2523 C Mission St
    Santa Cruz

    To learn more about the event…