Heidi Clayton: Wunderkind, president,…

Apr 9, 2021

Heidi Clayton: Wunderkind, president,…

A full plate, and a beautiful one at that!

Heidi Clayton, co-owner of Center Ground Studios, potter, teacher, wife and mom, MHAAA president tireless worker at other jobs as well, and just barely into her 3rd decade of life? Wunderkind! We at MHAAA are thrilled to have Clayton as our hard-working, utterly charming, inspiring leader, and are so grateful for all that she does.

Heidi Clayton, potter, unfired serving dish

That said, Heidi, lately got back into the studio after too much time taking care of everything and everybody else. She recently writes:
“First time back in the studio for what seems like forever. I wanted to try an oval serving dish and some medium bowls to get back in the swing of things. I have to say it feels really good to touch clay again!”

Back in the Studio…

creating more beautiful, functional ceramic ware for you to enjoy in your own home. You can see Clayton’s wonderful ware in person during this year’s Spring Art Tour (her 6th year on the Tour), June 4-6. Meanwhile, see a preview, shop her online store, get tour information and more at her Spring Art Tour Artist page!

Heidi Clayton, potter; wheel-thrown, ceramic bowl

Welcome Patty Klarer to Spring Art Tour 2021

Apr 8, 2021

Welcome Patty Klarer to Spring Art Tour 2021

Besides working with clients on their personal pieces,

Patty enjoys seeing what her soul in unison with her hands generate from an interesting collection of gems, ammonites and natures trinkets.

With insight and knowledge only an experienced jeweler would have, Patty writes of this ring: “Aquamarine is the March birthstone. It’s a light blue gem that gives off a cool feeling. This ring holds a pear cut Aquamarine and it’s cool quality seems to be enhanced in this yellow gold custom setting.”

And on her Social Media page Precious Metal Kreations at Bergey Jewelry (the jewelry store in Mount Horeb where she sells her work), she writes about this piece here:

“A heartfelt mobius design transformed into an heirloom diamond pendant for a friend.”

This is Klarer’s first year on the Spring Art Tour…

…and we are thrilled to have her! Her studio will be open for the Tour. To find out more and get a preview of her bedazzling work, please see her Spring Art Tour Artist page!