Back to Raku

 After years of firing with a kaolin fiber kiln it was time to update the kiln yard with repurposing a buddy's expired electric kiln. (thanks, Patti Parker!!)

Visit with us at a Summer Arts Festival

 Welcoming ALL - Mark your calendar for a date near YOU!

Vermont Spring 2026 Open Studio Weekend

We are exhibiting with Susan Aranoff, Lake Champlain Rock Art Sculptor, of E Montpelier, VT - May 23 & 24, 2026.  Saturday and Sunday - 10am - 5pm

Some Information about our artwork - 

Susan Aranoff Lake Champlain Rock Art

860.798.6854

205 Chickering Road

Plainfield, VT 05667

Susan creates intricate, nature-inspired carvings, revealing detail, texture, and a strong sense of place in every piece.

@lakechamplainrockart

James Brunelle Jr - Ceramic and Print Artworks

of New Britain, CT

860.839.0670

James’ works in clay span over four decades of creative chapters including sculpting in porcelain, stoneware, and terracotta by firing in oxidation, reduction and Raku. He often remarks his works are from another place and time.  James prints on paper, and sculpts with clay at his home studio.

@jamesbrunellejr

Mike Dennan - Ceramic and Collage Artworks

of New Britain, CT

860.593.9755

Mike’s mid-century modern approach to sculpting in clay brings him to create custom designed stoneware and porcelain platters, and whimsical small sculpted figures of cats. He also works in mixed media creating vintage collage on painted wood. Dennan’s works are playful representations of mid-century modern & pop cultural influences. These include hand built stoneware platters, bowls and cat collections as well as vintage collage on wood.

@catmandu_clay

Let some sun SHINE - Turn it up and let your body MOVE!

Ceramics for Gifting Loved Ones

Welcoming you a look around our active eCommerce sites.

Keep us posted with specific interests - Wishing you a safe journey through the Holidays!

XO J&M

Ceramics, herbs, soap, prints on Square:

Raku fired stoneware and porcelain on ETSY

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Shopping for the Holidays!

Shouting out with dagger eyes, 'Wear your mask, where's your mask, smile with your eyes and glaze with love.  XO J&M

Find us HERE:

and, HERE:

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Jessie Ware, Róisín Murphy - Freak Me Now (Official Music Video)

put some groove into your weekend steps - and some Freak in your threads!

Thank You - B A R B I E !  For the play, the empowerment, and the dignity to be ourselves!

We love you, and ALL of YOU! xo

Prints to Support Paws

A recent donation to Nutmeg Spay and Neuter Clinic included one hundred original Monotype Prints on paper.  A collection of seven plates included in the lot of prints.

Monoprints by James Brunelle of New Britain, CT, and Mary Talbot of Cromwell, CT.

Artwork imagery inspired by cohabitating with feline and canine rescued foundlings.  The posture of comfort finding home.

Monoprint plates may be cut from linoleum, rubber or wood where ink is applied to the surface - at times in multiple layers. Paper is applied to the plate for pulling the ink to create a monoprint. Series are established by the Artist rendering variations in the application of ink to plate.

Signed verso. 

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Hands-On Print Sessions at Home

Soma are fortunate to have ventured into studios independently creating in a safe zone without threats of contracting COVID being at risk in close company with others.  Many options await those still seeking safety and shelter by working in the comforts of home.  Tune in to virtual instruction to give you a jump start.

Sign UP and join this two part series in simple printing techniques using basic materials and tools from objects many have at home.

A perfect kick start to getting constructive with being creative!

Monoprint & Block Printing Demonstration

$40.00

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Monoprint & Block Printing Demo Part 2

$40.00

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Back to the Studio - September 2020

Nearly six months into shut down - many are finding the courage to venture out and into the ability to stay occupied and focused on mindful experiences.  Join me with in-studio sessions. While creating you balance the weight of current events on all things with giving yourself a recess from all of that.

I'm offering sessions to express oneself and to offer opportunity to apply your thoughts to constructive activities at the studio benches.  Three Arts Organizations hosting sessions to tap into the option:

Clay Hand-building and Raku Firing at Truro Center of the Arts at Castlehill, September 21-25.

Print and Collage Sessions beginning September and November at SoCCA, Southington Community Cultural Arts, Southington, CT.

Choose not to waste any time!!

Festival Where's

Here starts the 2020 Art Festival season to share wares with faithful patrons.

Continuing to keep studio arts alive, there is no better time to support with collecting and acquiring from Artists.  We offer ceramic vessels, tile and beads to become your favorite things.  And, for a squeaky clean hygiene, all-natural hot processed soap.  Give a call if you're not seeing something you favor.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Fresh off our studio benches.

Collect ON-Line HERE:

Studio Sessions

Get started, add something new to your calendar!

Exercise your ability to create and express at any level.

Bringing you closer to your inner artist, introspective experiences, and participating in the next BIG mindful trend.

Clay studio sessions Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the STUDIO @ Gordon Fine Arts Gallery Westport, CT.

Drawing and Block Printing daytime session in Southington at SoCCA Wednesday and Friday respectively.  And, for the busy bee (ages 5-8) in your life - Friday after school Youth Drawing.
More SoCCA info and enroll HERE:

Prints On Exhibit & Ceramics From The Studio

Surburbia I/II, Monotype Chine-collé, 2015, 17x14”

Getting cleaned up for the next exhibit and season of Open Studios at ALNB.

Much to share with Twenty Printmakers Invitational Exhibit on display and a fresh selection of ceramics form the studio.

Sure to have your collecting needs satiated!

ALNB - Sat & Sun 1-4:00pm, Wed 4-7:00pm and by appointment.

Specimen - Pollinators

First in the screen print series, on display through October 20, 2019
ALNB 29th annual Carriage House Exhibit

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Primitive Porcelain

A new collection of pinched and slab pieces fresh out of firings.  Find a sampling at the SoCCA galleries, and the ALNB ⌫Backspace Studio.  Refreshing those on display October through December.
HMU to get some!

3Eyed Monster

Buzzy few months with Summer flying by!
New clients.
Fun projects.
Adventures keeping us creative and bobbing around fragrance of flowers.
Savoring nectar of the human spirit.
Participating in the joy of community enrichment.

  

JOIN US  in celebrating the debut of our recent project.

Holiday Open House/Open Studio

Inviting all - Sundays in December!

Let’s Hang Out Together

and set you up with

*nifty gifts for the stocking stuffer in you!

December 9 & 16 & 23, Noon - 4pm.

ALNB  ⌫ backSpace Studio

30 Cedar Street, New Britain, CT

Ornaments

Hostess gifts

Beads jewelry

Cups and bowls

Prints, paintings and MORE!!

The event is FREE to attend and refreshments available.

STUFF your Stockings, HOHO!

*Support your local Potter

Contact us:  James and/or Michael

Apple in the Round

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Southington, CT Apple Harvest Festival-2018. Commissioned to paint for a sponsoring attorney as an alternate to submissions. Thoughts that emojis might appeal more to bridging the cap to the GenX cultural interests.