Next Member Meeting: September 26, Francis Branch SJCPL
Pasture Room, 52655 N. Ironwood Rd., South Bend
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2026 dues of $30 are due March 1. After March 31 the payment is $35.
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Workshop
Clay hand-building workshop with Elisabeth Simeri
Exhibit
Heartland Art Center
Historic Plymouth Firehouse (HAC’s temporary exhibit quarters 220 N. Center Street, Plymouth
Theme “Summer Splendor”
Judge: Matthew Celmer, Moontree Studios
Commission: 30%
Submit Artist’s Name, Title of Work, and Medium by May 28
Deliver to the Firehouse on May 30, 10am – 1pm
Reception Saturday, June 27, 1:00-3:00pm, with take down immediately following.
Entry Form
Workshop
The Nature of Clay Hand-building Workshop
June 13, 2026
Francis Branch Library – Pasture Room
52655 N Ironwood Rd, South Bend, IN 46635
9:30-12:30 pm
$75
This workshop is limited to 10 people.
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Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this relaxed, beginner-friendly ceramics hand-building workshop for adults taught by Elisabeth Simeri. We will combine foundational techniques including pinch, coil and slab construction with textures from nature to create your own unique pottery pieces. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop offers a welcoming space to explore clay, unwind and make something truly personal. All materials are provided, just bring your curiosity! Please wear clothes that you do not mind getting dusty, or bring an artist smock or oversized shirt to protect your clothing.