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September/October Newsletter

September 3rd, 2010

Whew! What a long, hot summer! After a short summer break, the Atlanta Clay Newsletter is back! And oh man there’s a lot we have to share!!!!

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WORKSHOPS, LECTURES & MORE!

We’ve really enjoyed all the lectures and workshops recently – and we’re super excited about hosting more! We wanna hear your ideas for future workshops – maybe you want to learn the art of china painting and working with lusters (hey, did you say handmade ornaments? the holidays are right around the corner!), or maybe you missed the first series of glaze chem classes and want another round. Whatever your needs – email us! Send your ideas to us at:

info@atlantaclay.com

and stay tuned for info on upcoming workshops and lectures here on the website, on facebook, twitter or sign up for our newsletter!

FALL FESTIVALS!

As most of you probably know, festival season is in full swing! Below is a list of Georgia (and some farther) festivals. If you’re in a festival that’s not listed here… email us! We’d love to list it for you -        I mean, everybody loves a festival…… and Funnel Cakes!

8th Annual Perspectives August 27th – September 15th, Watkinsville, GA
Woodstock Market and Show September 3rd – 5th, Woodstock GA
Powers Crossroads Festival September 4th – 6th, Newnan GA
Sandy Springs Festival September 25th – 26th, Sandy Springs GA
Norcross Art Fest October 2nd – 3rd, Norcross GA

And more to come!!

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May/June Newsletter

May 6th, 2010

   One Year Already?!?!?!

It’s hard to believe we’ve been here a whole year! And we’re having some awesome and wicked fun promotions to thank you guys for being such awesome customers and friends…

Since Sherrill Mudtools was the very first order we placed one year ago we decided to celebrate with a

- – - –  25% OFF SALE  - – -

on our most favorite tools. So if you’ve been needing a replacement shredder, or a new wire cutter (seriously these are amazing), or if you’ve always coveted a carving bow now’s the time to get one!

 

Plus, we’re also raffling off a brand spanking new Olympic 2318HE kiln….. yeah you heard me! Come in before June 26th (our 1year anniversary to the day!) and buy a $5 raffle ticket for a chance to win. We’ll draw the winning ticket on June 26th. Good Luck!

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March/April Newsletter

March 20th, 2010

Who’s ready for Spring?!?!?!?

Here at Atlanta Clay we’re wicked ready for warmer weather. Why? Because we’re excited about all the bright, new glaze colors we got in!

Plus, it’s time for a   

 P E E P   S H O W !!!

Bring us your best creations now through April 19th and you could win an adjustable SHIMPO potters stool! Keep it around the size of a peep (either a kiln peep or a marshmallow peep – get it? peep show?). And be sure to drop them off by April 19th!!! Good luck!!!

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January/February Newsletter

January 24th, 2010

Brrrrrr it’s cold outside!!! And Atlanta Clay wants to keep you warm! Come in now through the end of February and get 20% off our huge selection of books PLUS 20% off Opulence Glazes in pints or gallons!!! Check out the January/February Newsletter here.

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Around Town for the Holidays!

December 1st, 2009

Who says Holiday shopping has to be all about over-crowded malls and long lines? Support your local craftsmen and women! Buy a holiday gift at any of the following pottery sales and give your loved ones handmade, one of a kind creations!

Happy Holidays!

 

Callanwolde Annual Pottery Sale – 11/20 thru 11/22 www.callanwolde.org 

Cabbagetown Clay & Glass Works 8th Annual Holiday Sale – 12/4 thru 12/27 www.clayandglassworks.org

Georgia Clay Council’s Holiday Clay Market – 12/2 thru 12/20 www.gaclay.com

MudFire Holiday Studio Sale – 11/27 thru 12/21 www.mudfire.com

Chris Baumann & Stacey Stanhope – 12/4 thru 12/6 www.cbauma.otherpeoplespixels.com

Mark Knott – 12/4 thru 12/6 www.markknott.com

Mable House’s Annual Christmas House Arts & Crafts Sale – 12/4 thru 12/13 www.christmashousearts.shutterfly.com

 Polly on the Avenue’s Holiday Sale 12/11 thru 12/13 – www.pollythepotter.com

Telephone Factory Art Show & Sale - 12/5 thru 12/6 www.thetelephonefactoryartshow.com

Intown Artists’ Studio Show & Sale – 12/4 thru 12/6 www.onepotmama.com

 

Want to add your sale or open studio to our list? Drop us a line!

November/December News

November 24th, 2009

Happy Holidays!!!

We’re testing some new red glazes at Atlanta Clay – a hot crystalline glaze and several different red stains – so bring your jars and come get some to test! We’ll be giving out samples as long as they last and if you bring the piece back we’ll display it on our shelves! The Green Show was a great success, and we’re looking forward to seeing all the great work you guys create this time!

For the November/December edition of our newsletter and more info on the Red glaze giveaway – check out our newsletter here.

Also – because we love Thanksgiving (and our customers ;) ) so much… we’re having an After Thanksgiving Sale!! Come in Saturday, November 28th and enjoy some pretty awesome, super secret sales!! There might even be some elves running around!

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The Sept/Oct Newsletter

October 16th, 2009

Thanks to everyone who brought in amazing work to show off all our green glazes – what a success!! Check out the pictures –

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And thanks to everyone who brought a pot in to live with us here at Atlanta Clay – we love them! If you have a piece you’d like to display – bring it in! We’d be honored to have your work here to inspire other artists - and it can be any color, not just green!

We’ll be doing another round of glaze testing starting in November.  Hmmm, I wonder what color we should do next… for the holidays… hmmm…. RED!!! So stay tuned for our next giveaway and hopefully we’ll see your pots very soon!

Below you’ll find our Sept/Oct. Newsletter, chock full of interesting facts and fun tidbits. You can click here to find it. Also, you can sign up to receive our newsletter here.

Atlanta Clay is going Green!!! We’re happy to report that we’re 100% GREEN through the support of our friends at Riot Grrl Ink. Thanks Riot Grrl!! Through the purchase of carbon offsets from Native Energy, our impact is lessened and small, self sustaining green projects are supported.  Also, the next time you’re in the store – pick up one of our canvas shopping bags – they’re super cute! And everytime you bring your Atlanta Clay bag with you, you’ll get 1% off your total – it pays to be green!!

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Check out Native Energy here:

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Raffle WINNERS!!!!

July 9th, 2009

Tom Stemen – BRENT SRC SLABROLLER
Riley, Tommy, and Jelena – TON PRICING ON CLAY FOR 1 YEAR
Nancy Mehrpad – TON PRICING ON CLAY FOR 1 YEAR
Nanette – Goodie Bag!
Dale Sizemore – Goodie Bag!
Jaime Clem – Free Bag of any Highwater Clay!

Congratulations to all my winners!

Thank you!!

June 28th, 2009

Thank you!!! We thank the over 150 people that joined us for the opening weekend Friday and Saturday. Ria’s Bluebird made great food and we all had a great time! 

Thank you for coming to see our new shop and please check back with us soon – we are adding new products daily and if there is anything you need just let us know! Mecca Tools, Talisman products, Stains, and more glazes are coming soon! We are extending the offer of $8.50 per bag on Highwater clay (Helios 13.00). We are going to draw for the raffle this week – all winners will be notified by July 9th.

Thanks again!!!

Deanna