The Clayfolk Scholarship Committee has awarded the 2019 Ellice T. Johnston Scholarship for the Ceramic Arts to:
Nick DeMarco
Clayfolk congratulates Nick DeMarco as the 2019 recipient of the Ellice T. Johnston Scholarship. Currently a student at Southern Oregon University, Nick impressed the scholarship committee with his impassioned enthusiasm for all aspects of ceramics and his desire for deeper learning. Nick’s application portfolio presented beautiful, abstract sculptures and a compelling narrative of his process and vision. “Much like me, I found that clay can be stubborn at times and unwilling to change too much or too quickly…when I listen to the clay and let the object inform its own evolution, magic can happen. This magic is why I fell in love with clay.” Congratulations to Nick; you had us at “magic!”
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2017 Clayfolk Scholarship Recipient
The Clayfolk Scholarship Committee has awarded the 2017 Ellice T. Johnston Scholarship for the Ceramic Arts to:
Dwayne Sackey
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2015 Scholarship results
The Clayfolk scholarship committee received many impressive applications for this year’s Ellice T. Johnston Scholarship for the Ceramic Arts. We would like to thank those who submitted applications and wish you all the best in your ceramic endeavors. Upon careful review and consideration, the committee has awarded the 2015 Ellice T. Johnston Scholarship for the Ceramic Arts to:
Thomas Love | 2015 Clayfolk scholarship recipient
Thomas Love
From Redding, CA
Thomas will be transferring to San Jose State University in the fall to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts. The $2,000 Clayfolk scholarship will help make his continued education in ceramic arts possible.
Excerpts from Thomas’ Artist’s Statement
“Literally taking the earth in its rawest form, then manipulating it into something so articulate and aesthetically pleasing is nothing short of metaphysical”.
“The majority of my work is wheel thrown and then altered in some way to bring out its natural beauty and organic forms. I greatly enjoy the process of working with raku and wood fired kilns for their earthiness and unpredictably unique finishes”.
“(I have) obtained my AA-T degree in Studio Arts (at Shasta Community College) with an emphasis in ceramics and will be preparing to transfer into SJSU fall of 2015. If I am to receive the Ellice T. Johnson Scholarship for Ceramic Arts, I will use the funds to continue my pursuits of higher education in ceramic arts as a BFA student at the California State University of San Jose.”
Gallery of Thomas’ submission photos:
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Election schedule created by the board and published for review by members.
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We love sharing our annual group photo taken each year at our signature Clayfolk Show & Sale. Here’s the one from the 2014 show!
The 39th Annual Clayfolk Show & Sale has once again exceeded expectations! Thanks to all of the participating Clayfolk members who served as Chairs, worked on committees and work shifts, and created the outstanding ceramics which draw thousands of customers to our show and sale. A big thanks also to the members who worked the show even though they were still on the wait list, as well as a special thanks to those members who had to drop the show but continued doing their jobs. We will all miss Jim Keith, our Show Chair, who has provided expertise and encouragement as he guided the show to success for the past three years. Although his shoes will be hard to fill, he has been an excellent teacher….a huge thanks to you, Jim!
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More about the Clayfolk Show & Sale.
Election schedule created by the board and published for review by members.
