“Handmade for your Valentine” will open January 31st at 10:00 AM CST online and 9:30 AM in the gallery! Clay Akar https://www.clayakar.com/collections/artist-melanie-sherman 257 Iowa AvenueIowa City, IA 52240T: 319 351 1227 E: contact@clayakar.com  Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 to 6Sunday, 12 to 4 ClayAkar’s 4th Annual Valentine’s Day show featuring handmade ceramic jewelry from selected artists: Jen Allen, Carole Epp, Terri…

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HANG IN THERE WHO DO YOU KNOW who would love to receive these lovely, handmade glazed-porcelain earrings? Reminiscent of vintage European dinnerware, the earrings are designed by Melanie Sherman, a native of Germany and now a Kansas City-based artist. Porcelain ear dangles, $69.00, available at Cerbera Gallery, 2011 Baltimore Avenue, KCMO in the Crossroads or…

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November 29, 2019 – BLACK FRIDAY (secret) SALE (sign up below for a secret link and a special offer!) November 30, 2019 – SATURDAY (Shop will be open here on my website) Please stop by Cerbera Gallery / 2011 Baltimore Ave. Kansas City, 64108 to shop or email me: info@melaniesherman.com to ask for a specific piece…

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Storefront in Kansas City, Missouri: 2011 Baltimore Avenue Kansas City, MO 64108 Dear Holiday Shoppers, our online store is empty while we are selling our ceramic jewelry at the Holiday Mart in Kansas City and the Holiday Boutique in Overland Park in November. We will be back with a full store in December. Sign up…

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These rectangle Blue & Gold Flower Sterling Silver Rings sold fast, but there are a few new ones in my shop | Sizes vary | Email me for a custom order: info@melaniesherman.com or purchase via the webshop: #redflowers⁠ #womenceramicartists⁠ #moderncraft⁠ #modernceramics⁠ #craftswomen⁠ #blueflowers⁠ #vintage⁠ #porcelainring⁠ #kcmade⁠ #germanjewelry⁠ #24kgold⁠ #kansascityartist⁠ #blackgoldjewelry⁠ #madeinkc⁠ #summerinthecity⁠ #summerinkc⁠ #cityoffountains⁠ #bluegold⁠…

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I received this beautiful shot from Canada of one of my Blue & Gold Flower rings – It looks so perfect! I love it so much when my work finds a great home and is appreciated. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #porcelain ⁠ #porzellan ⁠ #blueandwhite ⁠ #chinapaint ⁠ #gold ⁠ #luster ⁠ #vintagedecal ⁠ #vintagejapanesedecal ⁠…

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NEW Red & Blue & Gold Flower Porcelain Bracelet, Sterling Silver with Brass | Link in my profile or DM for more information ⁠ #redflowers⁠ #womenceramicartists⁠ #moderncraft⁠ #modernceramics⁠ #craftswomen⁠ #blueflowers⁠ #vintage⁠ #porcelainring⁠ #kcmade⁠ #germanjewelry⁠ #24kgold⁠ #kansascityartist⁠ #blackgoldjewelry⁠ #madeinkc⁠ #summerinthecity⁠ #summerinkc⁠ #cityoffountains⁠ #bluegold⁠ #keramik⁠ #ceramique⁠ #porcelainjewelry⁠ #vintagetableware⁠ #vintagedecals⁠ #stokeontrent⁠ #goldblue⁠ #flowerstagram⁠ #blackporcelain⁠ #blackgold⁠ #vintagedinnerware⁠ #gemstones

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Some of my all-time favorite #Yunomis are STILL available at Clay AKAR !! #Handpainted #porcelain, vintage red flowers, #turquoise with 24k gold luster, Japanese patterns with a super intricate loop pattern. These were painted over the course of a couple of weeks and fired multiple times in order to layer the #linework, different colors, #vintage…

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A preview of a sketch for a wallpaper design for HORROR VACCIU at The Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis. It opened on Friday, September 20th with a FREE lecture on October 10th in the @northernclaycenter library at 6 pm. A walkthrough of the exhibition will be live-streamed on #NCC Instagram stories on Friday, October 11th…

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This was me at my last outdoor ArtFair of the year – I have a few more events coming up in 2019 before I can plan things out for the new year. Fortunately, all upcoming shows/fundraisers/boutiques are inside and I am not exposed to the changing weather here in Kansas City. I’m never one to…

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New Rings! Sterling Silver with Brass, paired with Porcelain, incorporating the red flower decal. I just LOVE the patina of the brass, matching the luster on the #vintagedecal Size is 5 – 51/2 ⁠⁠⁠#porcelainpendant #kansascityartist #ceramics #redgold #redflowers #sterlingsilver #porcelainring #porcelainjewelry #keramik #ceramique #porcelain #metalsmithing #KCMO #kcartist #KansasCity #brassonsterling #vintagejewelry #gold #goldluster #moreismore #brass #patina…

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Last week in my Studio: I was finishing up work for the Vanderslice Fundraiser, benefitting the Kansas City Art Institute, I was paired with chef Michael Corvino and sous-chef Jeff Workman from @corvinokc. I incorporated the raven, the Corvino Supperclub & Tasting Room logo, overlooking the patterns which were inspired by the iconic wall and…

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We have some new beauties in our Web Shop: White Porcelain with original Vintage Decals from Stoke on Trent and other European Porcelain Manufacturers. We offer them in a variety of styles; Dangles, Studs, Pendant Necklaces and soon Rings! Stay tuned for our updates and check back often! Should you have any question, please contact…

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June 7, 2019  Yunomi Invitational opens online at 10:00 AM CST https://www.clayakar.com/collections/artist-melanie-sherman Definition of Yunomi (U-No-Me): A tea bowl, being taller than wide, with a trimmed or turned foot, without a handle. Unlike the more formal Chawan tea bowl, which is used during the Japanese tea ceremony, the Yunomi is made for daily (or informal) tea drinking. (images photographed…

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We are clearing out our online store and are offering 25% OFF ALL JEWELRY items on our website shop. For our new Newsletter Subscribers, we are offering an ADDITIONAL 15% OFF. Sign up for coupon code:https://www.melaniesherman.com/shop/jewelry_newsletter_signup/ Sale starts Friday, May 10, 2019, at 12 PM CST and ends at Midnight, May 13, 2019. 

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I had such a great time with the students at FHSU in Hays, Kansas – it is so awesome to see where everybody goes with their creativity when you just “play” with a bunch of colors and some glitter… ok… china paint and gold luster, in this case. I had a blast with the students,…

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I have a wide variety of china paint supplies available here on my website. I will bring several items with me for purchase to my workshops as well: These luster brushes are perfect for working with lusters; the bristles will hold up to the luster and can be covered by the cap that also acts…

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Now Open: Handmade for your Valentine ☀️?❤️? ClayAkar’s 3rd Annual Valentine’s Day show featuring handmade ceramic jewelry from selected artists. Jennifer Allen, Jeremy Brooks, Carole Epp, Autumn Higgins, MyungJin Kim, Lorna Meaden, Didem Mert, Richard Neal, Liz Pechacek, Melanie Sherman, and Michelle Summers [Images by Clay Akar]

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CERAMIC JEWELRY[SIGN UP HERE] The shop is filling up with more Ceramic Jewelry exclusively for all of my Newsletter subscribers, I am offering 15% off every purchase with(expires December 23, 2018) [SIGN UP HERE] Come to our gallery to view and try on these handmade porcelain jewelry pieces in person: Cerbera Gallery2011 Baltimore AvenueKansas City, Missouri 64108844-202-9303info@cerberagallery.comwww.cerberagallery.com

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Lincoln Arts Festival Weekend September 22-23, 2018 Shop the art, enjoy live performances! There is no better way to do the arts this autumn weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska! Lincoln Arts FestivalSaturday, September 22, 10am-6pmSunday, September 23, 10am-5pmSouthPointe Pavilions (27th & Pine Lake) 2018 Lincoln Arts Festival will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 22and ends at 5:00 PM on…

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Joplin, Missouri September 14 & 15, 2018 The Kiwanis Club of Joplin – in collaboration with Joplin Regional Artists Coalition, Connect2Culture, and Spiva Center for the Arts – will be hosting its fourth annual Joplin Arts Fest on Friday, September 14th (7:00–9:00pm) and Saturday, September 15th (9:00am–4:00pm) at Joplin’s beautiful Mercy Park. This festival –…

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I have been thinking about retiring this cup shape for a while now, but every time I get back to it the decorations get more elaborate and I get more inspired by its form. I adjusted this cup to have a “real” foot and a rim and decided to revamp it again and again and…

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My favorite cocktails are made with gin. I am not a big drinker, but I think Gin has a refreshingly crisp taste. It has evolved from its original purpose as a medicinal drink to a selected choice of beverage for any connoisseur. It derives its main flavor from Juniper Berries, but there are many variations…

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Fri, Jul 6, 2018,  thru Fri, Aug 3, 2018 SANTA FE CLAY – La Mesa “Garden Party” [SHOP HERE] 545 Camino de la Familia Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 (505) 984-1122 sfc@santafeclay.com   Hours Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday, 12 pm – 5 pm   Santa Fe Clay presents La Mesa…

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Beautiful, simple design never goes out of fashion.     My jewelry is inspired by Porcelain wares from Asia and Europe. Delftware, Meissen’s Onion Pattern, Chinese Blue and White, Japanese Cobalt, etc. All earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are handmade from super white porcelain and finished by hand with a 12k high-quality gold or platinum luster from…

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       Our twelfth year featuring 5 Yunomi by 200 artists. A Richard Aerni, Jennifer Allen, Dan Anderson, Mindy Andrews, Mark Arnold, Derek Au B Posey Bacopoulos, Noel Bailey, Mary Barringer, Ben Bates, Hayne Bayless, Lisa Belsky, Molly Bishop, H.P. Bloomer, David Bolton, Eric Botbyl, Kalika Bowlby, Jessica Brandl, Wayne Branum, Nathan Bray, Jenna…

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mo·dus op·e·ran·di ˌmōdəs ˌäpəˈrandē,ˌmōdəs ˌäpəˈrandī noun a particular way or method of doing something, especially one that is characteristic or well-established.     Cottey College P.E.O. Foundation Gallery 1000 W Austin Blvd, Nevada, MO 64772 Nevada, Missouri www.cottey.edu Cottey College, located in Nevada, Missouri is an independent, liberal arts and sciences college for women. It…

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A chawan (茶碗; literally “tea bowl”) is a bowl used for preparing and drinking tea. There are many types of chawan used in East Asian tea ceremonies. The choice of their use depends upon many considerations. The chawan originated in China. The earliest chawan in Japan were imported from China between the 13th and the 16th century. The Jian chawan, a Chinese tea bowl known as Tenmoku chawan in…

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NCECA Exhibits: The Nevica Project and Cerbera Gallery Present “10”   Two curators from different mid-west cities will collaborate together on an exciting group exhibition of noted ceramic artists during NCECA.  Jayson Lawfer of Chicago’s The Nevica Project and Philipp Eirich of Kansas City’s Cerbera Gallery have put together a show of works by living and deceased artists that they consider notable and of interest to the…

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College of Lake County Ceramics Department 19351 W Washington St Grayslake, Illinois 60030         Please join us for a hands-on workshop with Melanie Sherman: Friday, April 13, 1-9pm & Saturday, April 14, 9am-4pm. Melanie will be demonstrating china paint, decals, lusters, Kintsugi, and gold leaf finishes. Participants will decorate commercial tile that…

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    LA ESQUINA Gallery La Esquina is a 2500 square foot, high-ceilinged, white box/black box, conducive to staged performances – dance, theater, music – as well as large-scale exhibitions and installations, video screenings, public programs and bigger events. The space is equipped with two 14-foot moveable walls, multiple floor and ceiling outlets, track lighting,…

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  Soon after World War I ended, a group of 40 prominent Kansas City residents formed the Liberty Memorial Association (LMA) to create a memorial to those who had served in the war. They chose lumber baron and philanthropist Robert A. Long, who had personally given a large sum of money, as president. Others included:…

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Cerbera Gallery presents: “Winter Salon II” Dec ’17 – Feb ’18 “Winter Salon II” Opening Reception: FRI, December 1, 5-8pm This exhibition is curated by Cerbera Gallery     Enjoy an exciting line-up of emerging and renowned artists during Cerbera Gallery’s “Winter Salon II”. Original paintings & drawings, photography, prints & editions, ceramics and local…

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Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art is hosting a Holiday Hot Shop with 16 different artists. Come find a gift for family, friends, and yourself! Opening Friday, November 24, 11-5! Melanie Sherman, Beth Lo, Chris Gustin, Nora Othic, Anne Pearce, Nicole Aquillano, Larry Thomas, Candice Methe, Kevin Mullins, Arnie Zimmerman, Jennifer Wilkinson, Joey Watson, David Crane, Bobbi…

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2010 Gallery 9415 Nall Ave Prairie Village, Kansas 66207 http://www.2010gallerykc.com/ Opening: Thursday, November 16 at 5 AM – 8 AM

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DISH Medalta | Yuill Gallery 713 Medalta Ave. Medicine Hat, Alberta October 19, 2017 – January 30, 2018 Reception: Thursday, November 9, 2017, 6 – 8 pm   The Medalta DISH exhibition will be held from October 19th –January 30th in Medalta’s Yuill Gallery as well as online. The reception will be held on Thursday…

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Kintsugi (金継ぎ, きんつぎ, “golden joinery”), also known as Kintsukuroi (金繕い, きんつくろい, “golden repair”), is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum, a method similar to the maki-e technique. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object,…

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      Online Web Store +NOW OPEN+ +NEW+ Blue & White Marbled Porcelain Jewelry View this email in your browser   Get Ready: We launched our + N E W + J E W E L R Y + L I N E + It’s a Classic: The debut line features Blue & White Marbled…

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“Progressional Currents” Kansas City Artist Coalition Exhibition Opening: May 12, 2017 6-9pm 201 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64105 Progressional Currents is an exhibition highlighting ceramic artists that have traveled to Hungary in order to expand and challenge their studio practice at the International Ceramics Studio (ICS) in Kecskemét. These artists lived and worked together during…

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