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Rowe Pottery Works’ New Salt-Glazed Pottery Historical Collection
Inspired by Early America
Premier salt-glazed pottery creator, Rowe Pottery Works, has released its annual Historical Collection for 2006. Inspired by Early American homes of Pennsylvania and New York, this unique series of pottery is as useable as it is beautiful.
Cambridge, WI (PRWEB) February 7, 2006 -- Rowe Pottery Works of Cambridge, Wisconsin, has unveiled its 2006 Historical Collection, extending the collectable line of traditional blue and grey salt-glazed pottery that replicates useful and decorative items from America’s earliest years. The collection is available through the spring catalog, Rowe Pottery’s Web site www.rowepottery.com, the Rowe Pottery Company Store in Cambridge, Wisconsin, and shops throughout the country starting in February.
The new collection brings to life objects from the Early American homes of Pennsylvania and New York in the prosperous decades between 1820 and 1860. The simple forms, then and now, are created to be used, not just admired.
Perfect for the country-design enthusiast who admires authentic and useful pieces, the 2006 Historical Collection fashioned in traditional salt-glazed pottery includes a working one-gallon countertop water cooler, a straight-sided butter churn, two simple lidded canisters, an open cream bowl, a one-quart canteen and ten-ounce tumblers.
Using the beloved blue and grey colors, Rowe Pottery decorators have added a touch of art, with tactile lines of design by applying a slip trail, rather than brushed glaze, for decoration. True to historical roots, the interiors and lids are glazed in the deep brown Albany glaze.
“Re-creating a set of pottery pieces that hearken back to Early American design is a part of the Rowe Pottery tradition. We’ve been releasing a one-of-a-kind set each year since 1996,” explained Justin Janisch, Rowe Pottery president. “Our design team combines historical and customer research with our unique salt-glazed pottery style to develop a pottery set that collectors and home owners use to fulfill authentic country and traditional interior decorating styles,” he continued.
The Rowe Pottery Works 2006 Historical Collection will be available until the end of 2006, after which it will be retired.
To sneak a peek or order the 2006 Historical Collection and receive a PDF with our special report about our salt-glaze process, visit the Web site at http://Historical2006.rowepottery.com or call 1-800-356-7687.
About Rowe Pottery Works
Rowe Pottery Works was established in 1975 in Cambridge, Wisconsin. Starting as a two-person pottery studio, it is now a group of artisans, each with unique talents and skills. Interest in collecting antique cobalt blue decorated salt-glazed pottery crocks and jugs was the inspiration to change the studio's pottery product line in early 1980. Since then, Rowe Pottery has been making museum-quality reproductions of Early American salt-glazed crocks and jugs. In addition, the line has recently expanded to include new products, warm colors and bold designs.
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New Auction Site Offers Up and Coming Artists and Artisans
a Better Way to Reach Buyers
AspiringArtistAuctions.com to showcase original works at a price that even a "starving artist" can afford...free...
(PRWEB) December 5, 2005 -- It may seem like you can buy and sell just about anything through the online auction giants, but when a friend asked Cincinnati native and successful online auction seller Bob Schroeder for some help in marketing her beautiful handmade knit purses online, Schroeder was dismayed to discover that the big online auction houses were not necessarily the best places to showcase one of a kind creations.
“Whether it’s a painting, a hand made bag, or a piece of jewelry, these custom works of art need to be showcased against colors that don’t overwhelm the artwork, and they really shouldn’t be competing with every widget under the sun for the buyer’s attention,” explained Schroeder. “But even more important is that an artist sells best when they can display their work grouped together, in an online store or “gallery”, in addition to the individual listings. Unfortunately, every major auction site we looked at was just too expensive for a starting artist or crafter to afford one.”
Schroeder’s discovery led to the launch of AspiringArtistAuctions.com, an auction site dedicated to showcasing the original creations of artists and artisans that need help in getting their work exposed to the buying public.
“This is a niche market that has been under-served, and with the decrease in grants and funding for the arts the last few years, we think this will be a valuable service to the arts community”, adds Schroeder. “Too many talented people never have the opportunity to show their works - our goal is to offer a place where even the “starving artist” can afford to have their own ‘showing’!”.
For the first 3 months, artists will be able to list and sell their work free of charge - no listing or “end of sale” fees will be imposed by AspiringArtistAuctions. Additionally, free online “galleries” will be available to the first 500 artists and crafters that register.
AspiringArtistAuctions plans to showcase a wide range of original creations, including paintings, glass work, potery, jewelry, clothing and fiber works, sculpture, furniture, garden and home decor.
“Essentially,” says Schroeder, “if it’s unique, original, and handcrafted - we will have a place for it”.
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AuctionShop of Cheshire, UK Now Accepts Best Offer Bids on 1,500 Stock Lines
iAuctionShop Ltd, Cheshire, UK is now accepting sensible Best Offers on all of its replacement tableware and dinnerware and on its extensive range of collector plates, antiques and figurines.
Sandbach, Cheshire, UK (PRWEB) December 1, 2005 -- iAuctionShop Ltd announces, today, that all of its fixed price replacement tableware inventory available at http://www.iauctionshop.co.uk/prod01.htm, its figures and figurines at http://www.iauctionshop.co.uk/figurines.htm and many of its antiques at http://www.iauctionshop.co.uk/nantwich_antiques.htm are now subject to a Best Offer option.
Customers can submit their highest offer by clicking a link and iAuctionShop will either accept the offer or respond with a counter offer.
This feature runs until Christmas 2005 but may be continued longer depending on its success.
Contact may be made by telephone on 01270 767158.
iAuctionShop Limited of Sandbach, South Cheshire, United Kingdom specialises in many areas all in relation to on line sales both through their eBay store at http://stores.ebay.co.uk/REBECCA-AND-SIMONS-COLLECTABLES and direct through http://www.iauctionshop.co.uk
As well as daily auctions of antiques, collectables and curios at http://www.iauctionshop.co.uk/prod02.htm, iAuctionShop offers an extensive tableware and dinnerware replacement service with more than 20,000 items across 2,000 product lines. See http://www.iauctionshop.co.uk/prod01.htm . Potery and porcelain feature strongly in the product groups offered by iAuctionShop due to its proximity to the Staffordshire Potteries in England. A professional pottery and porcelain repair service by ex employees of major factories e.g. Royal Doulton is available at http://www.iauctionshop.co.uk/Repair.htm . Other areas of direct sale include souvenirs, toys and gifts at http://www.iauctionshop.co.uk/prod05htm.htm and dolls and teddies at http://www.iauctionshop.co.uk/prod06.htm .
iAuctionShop Limited is a family run and owned company. Co-directors Rebecca and Simon Russell and their close team of assistants operate from premises in rural Cheshire with satellite storage facilities. For further details see http://www.rscollect.co.uk .
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Emerging Artist Judith Gary Receives Recognition
Arizona artist Judith Gary’s skill as a potter draws attention from her peers.
Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) November 29, 2005 -- Although she had been drawing and painting since childhood working in pencil, watercolor and acrylic, artist Judith Arnaud Gary, didn’t get her hands into clay until the year 2000 as part of her course work at the University of Arizona. “I had an immediate simpatico develop in sinking my hands into this ancient medium,” she says. Her passion for clay shows in her work, and was recently recognized through the Arizona Statewide Clay Exhibition, which opened at the Shemer Art Museum in Phoenix this past September. She won for her hand-coiled pot titled “Fire Vase,” now for sale at www.buyoutsidethebox.com as well as some of her other hand-built and thrown pottery.
The distinctive pot was fired in sawdust. “Sawdust firing is a low fire method making it too porous for food use or to hold water. It is for decorative use only,” explains Gary. “Before the pot is fired, it is burnished to achieve a sheen on the surface. It is then bisque fired to a low enough temperature to enable the surface to absorb the smoke. You never know what design you will achieve with this firing method,” she explains. “Potters like to call it ‘the gift of the flame.’” The pot which is 21 inches high has a mystical quality to it because of this firing method. A hand-coiled pot of this height shows yet another level of skill. The Emerging Artist Award is given out by the Arizona Clay Association to promote exceptional craftsmanship within the ceramic arts. As part of the award, Gary will have her work featured in the next clay exhibition at the West Valley Art Museum in Phoenix, Ariz., which opens January 27th, 2006.
Other exhibits Gary will participate in this year include: “It's Lidded,” Exhibition, Modern Hand Gallery Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court, Tucson AZ November 30 through December 30 and; Carpe Argillum "Seize the Clay"; 2006 All Arizona Statewide Clay Exhibition; West Valley Art Museum, 17420 N. Avenue of the Arts
Surprise, AZ; January 19 through March 19, 2006. The opening reception is January 27th 5-7p.m.
Gary received a B.F.A. degree from the University of Arizona in 2000, and is a Member of Potters Council and Southern Arizona Clay Artists. She works out of her studio in Tucson AZ, creating potery by throwing and hand building. Judith's goal as an artist is to capture the spirit and energy of the world around her, from a tiny leaf on a mesquite tree, to a far away galaxy in space, she says. “I feel I am taking a small part of my subject and in turn giving a part of myself. The process of art for me is a union of energies - a union of spirits.” But besides the need for creating, she has the need to communicate with others. “I hope to evoke a response, to grab the viewer’s participation. Viewers add their own perspectives and experiences when interpreting artwork. The artist, together with the viewer, brings a work of art to its fruition.”
“It is a real pleasure to see hardworking artists such as Judith get recognition for their work, and we are very pleased to represent her, and to have this beautiful vase for sale on Buyoutsidethebox.com,” says Ruth Mitchell. She is CEO of the innovate website dedicated to Creative Consumerism™, providing art and fine, handmade things to a global marketplace of discerning buyers.
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Spode Judaic Collection Offered at TableAndHome.com
Online retailer offers full range of Spode Judaic Collection.
Seattle WA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct ) December 5, 2005 -- TableAndHome.com ( www.TableAndHome.com ) today announced adding the Spode Judaic Collection to their offering of 76 brands. The Judaic collection celebrates Jewish festivals, holidays and occasions including Hannukah (Chanukah), Passover, the Sabbath and Weddings. The Spode design is based on historic Judaic manuscripts from the 1880s, influenced by early ceramic tile motifs, and the traditional Judaic colors of blue and white. The dominant motif consists of stylized flowers and vines, interwoven amongst the straight-edged Star of David. TableandHome.com invites you to celebrate this collection in the home, with family and friends alike.
Josiah Spode's reputation was initially secured in the 18th century by the perfection of underglaze printing on earthenware from hand-engraved copper plates. These designs have now become some of the most collectable and sought after in the history of ceramics. TableandHome carries the Spode Judaica Menorah, Spode Judaica Plates, Spode Judaica Matzo Square Plate, Spode Judaica Wedding Cup, Spode Judaica Kiddush Cup, Spode Judaica Sabbath Candlesticks, Spode Judaica Challah collection (including the Spode Challah Knife and Spode Challah Serving Tray), Spode Judaica Mezuzah Case, Spode Judaica Tzedakah (Charity) Box and the Spode Judaica Mazel Tov Plate. The collection can be found at: http://www.tableandhome.com/homeaccents/occasions/judaica?&manufacturer=Spode .
"Spode’s Judaica collection is an outstanding example of artisanship and traditional fine china perfect for the Hanukah holiday table. We are pleased to offer this special collection along with Judaic collections from Lenox (including Judaic fine china), Godinger (including Judaic crystal) and Russ Berrie (including Judaic toys and tableware)," said Susan Esayian, Store Manager.
Contact: Susan Esayian, Store Manager, at 206-770-3200.
About TableAndHome.com, CoolAnimalStuff.com and NeonGecko.com Inc.
The Table And Home Store is located in Seattle Washington on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Broad Street in the Bay Vista Building, and on the Internet at: http://www.TableAndHome.com . TableAndHome.com stocks a vast selection of Christmas ornaments ( http://www.tableandhome.com/christmas ), holiday tableware, serving dishes, kitchenware, wine glasses, flatware, Judaic collections ( http://www.tableandhome.com/occasions/hanukkah ), porcelain figurines, formal and casual china ( http://tableandhome.com/china ), silver ( http://tableandhome.com/silver ), crystal ( http://tableandhome.com/crystal ), espresso makers, coffee grinders, knives, barware, toys, stuffed animals, teddy bears ( http://tableandhome.com/teddybears ), cat cookie jars and even Sesame Street characters, and musical Peter Rabbit toys, perfect for infants, children and adults.
TableAndHome.com is an authorized dealer for 76 manufacturers: Accoutrements, Art Wolfe, Arthur Court, Avalanche Calendars, Baldwin, Belleek, Bestever, Breyer Horses, Built NY, C & F, Cabin Critters, Capresso, Charlton, Cornell, Country Artists , Cristal d'Arques, Cypress, Denby, Dezi, Evergreen, Figi, Fitz and Floyd, Folkmanis, Fringe Studio, Fuzzy Town, FX Schmid, Gemmy, Godinger, Gorham, Gund , Kit-Cat Clocks, Kraftware, Lenox, Lomonosov Porcelain, Lotus, Luigi Bormioli, Majestic Crystal, Mikasa, Mills Gifts, Minton, MouseStuff, Nambé, Noritake, Ocean Buddies, Oenophilia, Oneida, Our Name Is Mud, Paws of Endearment, Peifang Zhang, Place Tile Designs, PSR Clocks, Purr-fection, Reed & Barton, Ricci, Riedel, Royal Albert, Royal Doulton, Royal Worcester, Russ Berrie, Sabatier, Salamander Graphix, Schleich, Sootheze, Speck Products, Spode, Steiff, Thirstystone , Uli Stein Maus, Vera Wang, Villeroy & Boch, Waterford, Wedgwood, Wild Republic, WMF, Yamazaki, Zak Designs; well over 10,000 products for same-business-day-shipping.
TableAndHome.com is a Northwest Home+Garden Magazine "2005 Northwest Top Shops Winner."
Agency Contact:
Tom Wolf
Ascend Public Relations
206-903-1730
twolf @ ascendpr.com
Company Contact:
Susan Esayian, Store Manager
Table & Home Store
206-770-3200
susan @ TableAndHome.com
TableAndHome.com NGC Inc.
2815 2nd Avenue, Suite 130
Seattle, WA 98121
206-770-3200 fax 206-306-7205
Toll-free 866-417-7200
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