You’re Invited!
On Tuesday, November 12 come meet four North Carolina makers and artists of pottery, paintings + prints, and fine jewelry at SIP + SHOP / A Charlotte Pop-Up. From 5pm to 9pm, the home of John and Anne Barry will be open to the public to shop an array of goods, and enjoy light refreshments and bites. This Charlotte home show brings together Asheville potters Hannah Barry and Carlisle Harris, as well as Asheville painter Ellen Catlin, and Raleigh-based jeweler Mary Frances Maker. These four met in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina and in their journeys of building small businesses have become close friends. Learn more about their individual creative processes, and get a jump start on your holiday shopping!
Date: Tuesday, November, 12, 2019
Time: 5pm to 9pm
Location: 500 Hermitage Court, Charlotte NC 28207
Parking: Street parking along either side of Hermitage Court
MEET THE MAKERS + ARTISTS
About HB CLAY / Hannah Barry:
HB Clay centers on the handmade processes of ceramic objects to restore moments for self-connection through intentional design. Since childhood, ceramics have been infused in the warmth of my home, the bond of family gatherings, and an expression of love and gratitude for communities across the world. When I found myself at the wheel on a Monday night for a throwing class at The Village Potters, I quickly fell into a deep curiosity and desire to understand clay. Throwing pots has sparked vulnerabilities, as well as a fierce dedication to connect memory with muscle. My passion for pottery has grown through exploring skills and techniques of current makers and pottery pioneers. Being immersed among professionals during my time at the Southern Highland Craft Guild, I studied different generations of form and design. From experimenting with textures, to trying grog-heavy clays, or testing a range of glazes and combinations, these wares are never exactly the same. All of my pots are functional with the purpose to be a part of one’s everyday routine. As a one-lady operation at HB Clay, I produce simple, small-batch wares to continue this cultural and creative enrichment.
About Ellen Catlin / Ellen Catlin:
Ellen Catlin is a contemporary American painter and sculptor working in Asheville, North Carolina. Originally from North Florida, Ellen was raised on a sailboat circumnavigating the world with her family. She went on to receive her BFA in painting from the University of Georgia and made her way up and down the east coast before settling in Western North Carolina. In her work she explores memory and experience, and how they manifest themselves in a person. an origin story is her keystone. In her own take on storytelling, she focuses on subconscious pairings, dusty recollections, and the translation of those feelings you can’t quite identify into a mark. Each brushstroke and color have a distinct and representational purpose which, in the end, culminates into a story told. She also paints plants.Her work can be found in private collections in new york city, los angeles, washington dc, atlanta, detroit, and more.
About Carlisle Ceramics / Carlisle Harris:
I grew up in Albany and Atlanta, Georgia and have always had an interest in the arts, but I felt as if every medium I ever tried, I was unable to project the images I had in my head. After receiving a job opportunity in the fall of 2015, I made the move to Asheville, North Carolina. Not knowing anyone and always having an interest in clay, I signed up for a six week beginners wheel throwing and hand buliding class at The Village Potters with Sarah Wells Rolland. The moment I felt the clay move through my hands on the wheel, I knew I was hooked! I found myself sketching ideas, saving photos for inspiration, and planning how each piece was going to be glazed. The process consumed my thoughts. After my first class finished, I immediately signed up for another Monday night wheel throwing class with Judi Harwood, who not only pushed me but made me feel like she saw something in me. About a year after taking classes one night a week with Judi, I knew I wanted to immerse myself into this life. I learned that The Village Potters offered an independent study and mentoring (ISM) program which allowed emerging potters studio access seven days a week. I was thrilled at the thought of being able to be in the studio more than one night a week. I decided to apply for the ISM program and thankfully got accepted in November of 2017. Working with coils, slabs, hand building, throwing on the wheel, mixing my own glazes, loading and firing kilns, attending workshops - I spent the last year soaking up every learning opportunity I could. My relationship with clay is more fulfilling than I ever thought and I finally feel as if I am able to create pieces I visualize in my mind. I am still growing, learning, and discovering, and I hope you all continue to enjoy a showcase of my passion.
About Mary Frances Maker / Mary Frances Maker:
Mary Frances Flowers is a luxury jewelry brand with a curiosity for the unique and a passion for storytelling. After entrepreneurial mentorship and an introduction to jewelry-making at Wofford and then a comprehensive production course in NYC, I started making jewelry 5 years ago with a mission to build connections. By casting found objects such as birch bark and naturally-shed turtle shells and turning them into statement-making jewelry pieces, my goal is to offer an outlet and connection to our natural world, a chance to see its beauty in a new light. And by redesigning family diamonds and stones into modern and more wearable everyday designs through custom work, my hope is to strengthen my clients’ connections with their past and their family in a new way. It doesn't matter the dollar value of your grandmother's old pearls, it's the sentimental value that holds all the weight in my book. I’m originally from Columbus, GA, with my work heavily inspired by my business’s beginning years in Asheville, NC, and I currently reside in Raleigh, NC, with my husband, Hobbs, and bernedoodle, Porter.