Broadview Gallery Opening

"Cast Ashore" & "Offset" are among my newest works on display at Broadview Gallery. https://broadviewgallery.com

2023 Broadview Road Cleveland, OH 44109

Friday, January 5th, 5-8 pm. & Saturday, January 6th, 2-5 pm.

February 2nd Friday, 5-8 pm. & Saturday the 3rd, 2-5 pm.

Both are wheel thrown porcelain ceramics.  "Cast Ashore" is a double layer bowl useful for a variety of dining, serving, and organizational necessities and "Offset" is an ikebana vase.

Both these works are on sale at Broadview Studio & Gallery along with a variety of other Claire Raack Ceramics pottery and photography of Barney Taxel's through February 3rd.

Hope to see you there!

Come Visit my Art Tent at University Heights Fall Fest!

There will be live music, food trucks, over 75 local artists, circus, kids activities and more from 12-5pm!

Here is a preview of some new ceramics I will have up for sale:

My fiancé Preston will be sharing a tent with me and selling his ink and watercolor art for the first time ever!  Check him out:

Hope to see you there!

for more information visit: 2022 University Heights Fall Fest | Facebook

Introducing My New Twist Drill Studio!

I have been very busy moving into a new studio this year.

I am excited to share it with you now that I have finished moving in and started making art again!

Check it out...

you can find me at 

The Twist Drill Building

4700 Lakeside Ave Cleveland, Ohio, 44114

I share half of the 5th floor with 14 talented Cleveland artists 

(I am at the end of the hall)

The view into my studio space, I hand painted it!

This is where the pottery making happens

Some of my most recent work...

commissioned set of shell bowls

flowering succulent planter 

custom galaxy mother of pearl vase

We are having a HOLIDAY ART SALE this year the first weekend in December as always, stay tuned for more details!  https://www.artistsatthetwist.com (check out our new studio website to see my studio-mates and our up-to-date event & show info)

Thank You Giveaway!

I'm so excited to do a Giveaway! 

I love giving back what I have been given, and I am forever thankful for each and every one of you that has chosen to follow along with my creative ceramic side business journey! This year has been full of so much growth for me, selling my work online through Etsy, gaining customers from 13 different states, showing at 3 new galleries, 200+ new followers, new pottery equipment, and so much more that I will forever be grateful for!

As a special thank you for your support I am holding a THANK YOU GIVEAWAY now through Sunday July 11th 11:59pm EST!

One Lucky 🍀 Supporter will win a set of Claire Raack Ceramics originals worth $70-$85!

This set features 3 handmade ceramic artworks:

-Hanging Positivity Mantra
-Porcelain Cloud Dish
-Your Choice of Ceramic Accessory
(Displayed below)

Giveaway Set

"Moon in Leaf"
Hand-Carved Terra Cotta Pendant Necklace

"Branch and Fossil"
Hand-Sculpted Terra Cotta and Cassius Basaltic Pin

Mini Mug
Porcelain Layered Glaze Pendant Necklace

Pinecone Tassel
Porcelain and Leather Necklace

"Cloud 9" and "Thankful"
Porcelain Dish and Hanging Positivity Mantra

Congratulations Angella, your Cloud 9 Porcelain Dish, Thankful Positivity Mantra, and Branch & Fossil Pin are on their way to you!  

Moon & Leaf, Mini Mug, & Pinecone Tassel necklaces will be posted on Etsy for sale later this week, stay tuned!

Can't wait to get your Claire Raack Original?

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClaireRaackCeramics

 

Gallery 202

 Excited to announce that I have new ceramic artwork in Gallery 202 at 78th Street Studios.

All artwork is for sale and available Friday's and Saturday's from 11-4pm, and every 3rd Friday of the month from 5-9pm.

"Determined"
Porcelain Hand-Sculpted Bud Vase
Copper Wash, Lava & Gold Glazes

"Determined"
(side view)

"Determined"
(side view)

"Fragment"
Terra Cotta Hand-Sculpted Bud Vase
Black Underglaze, Clear Glaze, 24 Karat Gold Luster

"Fragment"
(back view)

"Fragment"
(side view)

For more information check out Gallery 202 at:

http://78thstreetstudios.com/gallery-202

https://www.facebook.com/Gallery202CLE

https://www.instagram.com/gallery202.cle

Gallery 202 at 78th Street Studios

"Determined" & "Fragment" in Gallery 202

"Surviving 2020" Show

 I am excited to announce the first art show I will be participating in since the pandemic started: "Surviving 2020" this Friday June 18th from 5-9pm at 78th Street Studios: E11even 2 Gallery.

The show will also be open the following 3rd Friday, July 16th from 5-8pm.

To secure your tickets to the event in advance:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/78th-street-studios-june-third-friday-art-walk-tickets-157891841749?aff=78thtenants

Here is a sneak peek at some of my newest work made in the pandemic that will be in the show...

"Destress"
Hand-Thrown Tea Bowl
Stoneware, Black Underglaze, Matte Clear and Gold Glaze

"Deeply Rooted"
Hand-Sculpted Planter
Porcelain and Black Underglaze

"Blooms in Adversity"
Hand-Thrown Bowl
Terra Cotta, Multi-Colored Interior and Gold Exterior Glaze

    

March Sale!

 

in my Etsy Shop: ClaireRaackCeramics

Treat yourself or someone lucky to a little green, to ring in Spring!

These artworks are included in the March Sale:

Whirlpool Serving Dish

Touch of Midas Earrings

Freshly Fallen Vase Set

Low Tide Box

Woodland Vase

Offshoot Necklace

Footprints in the Snow Serving Dish

Dancer's Spirit Necklace

Claire Raack Ceramics Giveaway!

I know we could all use a little extra cheer this holiday season so I have some exciting news for you…

I have partnered with the new Cleveland Artist app “Maker Town” to bring you and all NorthEast Ohioans over the age of 18…

a Giveaway package of local Cleveland artwork valued at $230!  

Including this Claire Raack original espresso/tea mug and my 5 favorite teas! 

Follow the link below for your free entry to win this awesome bundle of art!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CImGwP1pXCd/?igshid=11jr2xwfn9wc3&fbclid=IwAR0C4g1VvNImIzZa1YXJ0JiEWscPIYj5IUgFi-8ozQqZEZy93DKGcLF0EgM

Happy Holidays,

Claire

Stay Turned for new Claire Raack Ceramic cups, mugs, bowls, bells, trays, and ornaments for the Virtual ArtCraft Holiday Sale on my Etsy page https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClaireRaackCeramics Saturday & Sunday December 10th & 11th and Saturday & Sunday December 19th & 20th

Announcing the First Claire Raack Ceramics Giveaway

https://www.facebook.com/ClaireRaackCeramics
Press the like button on the link above & spread the word
Thank you for your support!

First Online ArtCraft Sale

In light of "social distancing" this year, I have opened an online Etsy Shop and am participating in the first Online ArtCraft Sale in lieu of in person art shows this Summer.

Excited to Introduce both

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClaireRaackCeramics

https://artcraftstudio.wordpress.com/

My Favorite Part of starting an online business has been experimenting with paint pouring and wrapping boxes in repurposed paper samples for delivery!

"Bolt"
Ceramic Pendant
for Sale in my Etsy Shop
https://www.etsy.com/listing/822752224

Gift Wrap is complimentary for every ClaireRaackCeramics Purchase!

Terra Cotta Earrings
for Sale in my Etsy Shop
https://www.etsy.com/listing/832786379

Can you believe these are Paper Samples that were going to be thrown away

"Microfossil"
Porcelain Earrings
Sold

I also offer free order pick up to Greater Cleveland Residents
saving locals shipping time and cost

"Sweater Weather"
Terra Cotta & Porcelain Necklace
for Sale in my Etsy Shop
https://www.etsy.com/listing/817028412

INTRODUCING MY WHEEL

It's name is "Whisper" because you can't hear it when it's running.  It's so peaceful to throw on, I love it!  I want to take a moment to share with you the highlights of what I have created on my electric potter's wheel since I got it one year ago...

the day my wheel was delivered to the studio
Wheel + Me = Ecstatic

First thrown piece: Box made from a closed hollow thrown dome

"En Hiver" Winter

"Glade" Porcelain Cup
For sale in my Etsy Shop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClaireRaackCeramics

"Unearthed"
For sale in my Etsy Shop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClaireRaackCeramics

"Floret" in its Hawaiian Home

Pour-over coffee maker and matching mug

"Freshly Fallen"
 Porcelain vase set  6.5"x6.5"x4" & 4"x4"x3"
For sale locally because of delicate nature, message me if you are interested.

Black, White, and Lagoon (bud vase and tea set)

This tile was not thrown but I want to share because the imagery represents fond memories
  of my first trip to Hawaii last Summer to visit my brother and sister-in-law

"Arctic" Mug & Bowl
Bowls are for sale in my Etsy Shop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClaireRaackCeramics

"Sand & Sea"
the newest addition to my Etsy Shop 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClaireRaackCeramics