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PLAZA PALOMINO

Plaza Palomino, Swan & Ft. Lowell Rd.,

Saturdays: 2008 dates To Be Announced

10 AM to 1 PM

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART *CRAFT MARKET*

27th Annual Holiday Craft Market

November 21, 22, 23, 2008... Fri/Sat/Sun... 10AM to 5PM

 

SPECIAL ARTIST'S OPEN STUDIO TOUR

December 6 & 7, 2008... Sat/Sun... 2pm-5pm

P L E A S E   C O M E . . . BRING FRIENDS

Local musicians, local authors, lots of fun

In thirty years of making most of my living as an artist I've never cut my prices.
My health circumstances, this challenging economy, my need to clear studio space and focus my thought into the future frees me to dramatically lower my prices on lots of my older functional pottery as well as some of my clay Art objects.

Celebrate 35 years of creativity

Juice glasses with and without lizards... $6-12.
Mugs with landscapes and Van Gogh inspired skies... $10-$30.
Plates that hang on the wall like a painting between use on the table... from $20.
Goblets... $8-$12.
Several styles of Candles... $10-$25.
Spoon rests, tea bag or strainer dishes with the "LOVE YOUR MOTHER EARTH" image,
leaves, lizards and peace signs... $4-$9
Platters with humorous Politically CORRECT content...  $30-$200.

Magnets, earrings on sterling silver wires, Pins, MY FAMOUS LIZARD ROCK BOXES, the little rock like treasure box with a reptile. Glazed inside with reclaimed glazes (materials kept out of our water table) and bits of found glass...  $30-$350
Experimental funky clay pieces,"Porchies," visually interesting outdoor pieces that may have Flaws or not... $8- $350
Multimedia works...
And lots more. 

2627 N. Geronimo Ave.
(North of Grant, West of First Ave.
4th Ave. becomes Geronimo)
TUCSON, AZ 85705-4724
(520) 628-8180
E-mail: mudnjoy@aol.com

For map and directions:
www.tucsonpimaartscouncil.org/ost/

 

HOLDREAD STUDIO – FUNCTIONAL POTTERY Special Artist's Open Studio The Greenest Potter You'll Ever Meet
	As an environmental artist Joy Holdread...  Depicts environmental issues as the subject of her art  Recycles or reclaims clay, glazes and adds waste materials like shredded paper pulp, saw dust and coffee grounds to clay to create sculptural qualities not limited to texture. Develops studio procedures that minimize or eliminates landfill waste or groundwater contamination  Uses reclaimed or recycled materials for equipment, workspaces, raw materials, promotional supplies Salvages building materials & supplies Donates unused materials & tools  Encourages other artists & the general public to reduce, reuse, recycle & respect  Consults and assists people in careful resourceful landscaping or design options Offers many varied workshops that encourage innovative reuse of everyday materials
	PRODUCT AND GREEN INFORMATION Holdread Studio functional Pottery Food SAFE  No Lead Glazes Dishwasher, microwave, & oven safe  With The exception of pieces incorporating gold leaf. Hand wash Objects with gold leaf Do not microwave gold leaf.  Use slow temperature transitions with all pottery Reclaimed Glazes   I reclaim glaze materials that otherwise are destined for the landfill  or directly contaminate The water table.  It's  A HORROR and completely unnecessary All of my clay objects are made With recycle clay and glazed with reclaimed glaze.
	Wander about enjoying this landscape sculpted to harvest and store rainwater.   The dirt and fill used to direct water was previously destined for the landfill.  Enjoy transplanted plants saved from the bulldozer.  Relax on Patios developed with recycled bricks, rebuilt furniture and other resourceful solutions to fencing, privacy and beauty.  Why even some of the art is made of reclaimed found objects and all of the clay objects are made of reclaimed stoneware clay, the clay that dries out and other pottery don't reclaim.   Watch for loose rocks and cactus.
Joy L. Holdread	Joy L. Holdread, local clay artist since 1974, moved her studio into the Keeling neighborhood in 1983. She is known for her Reptile Rock Boxes and clay tile murals which include landscapes or geological/fossils imagery. Additionally she makes functional pottery, stoneware or porcelain jewelry.  Holdread opens her working art studio to the public for OPEN STUDIO TOURS or BY APPOINTMENT. Located at 2627 N. Geronimo, her studio includes sculpture gardens and numerous resourcefully furnished patio areas. She is known for her years of work on behalf of ARTIST’S rights and environmentally sound studio procedures.  Her activities include coordinating art exhibits, teaching “THAT’S ART BIZ,” a business class for visual artists, facilitating workshops, and private consultations. Her public art includes eight Tucson area hand crafted clay tile murals as well as numerous private installations. Joy L. Holdread Tucson, AZ   Phone:  520-628-8180   Website: www.holdreadart.com   E-mail: mudnjoy@aol.com

ON THE WALL Artists' Ethics, Tile or Acrylic Landscapes, Geological Mirrors
Greek Columns with hidden compartment.

OFF THE WALL Reptile Rock Boxes (Lizard, Horn toad, Snake & Gila Monster)
Lizard or Landscape Mugs, Creamers & Sugar, Vessels, Jewelry,
Garden Sculptures, Luminarias, Candles, Miniature Lizard Pots

The Holdread Studio Grounds include water harvesting landscapes, pathways in desert areas,
several charming little patio areas made of recycled and natural material and two new
environmental reclaimed wood projects.
Relax, this is a great place to enjoy art, feel inspired and discuss art with interesting artists.

Bring friends !
Can't make it this weekend? Feel free to phone or e-mail for an appointment…
520-628-8180 * * * mudnjoy@aol.com

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2627   N.   GERONIMO   AVE .   TUCSON ,   AZ     85705
520-628-8180      mudnjoy@aol.com