Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Online store

Now, we Joshua W. Cotter and Momoko Usami each have an online store.

Visit cartoonist J.W.Cotter's store.
You can get his first book "Skyscrapers of the Midwest", and second book "Driven by lemons" here. He also posts original art to sell each week. It's not only you can purchase original directory from the artist, also fun to look at every week!
ジョッシュの "Skyscrapers of the Midwest"、"Driven by lemons"、また、毎週一枚ずつ新しくアップされる原画やフランスで限定販売されたシルクスクリーンプリントが出品されてます。オリジナルが直接作家から購入できるだけじゃなく、毎週新しいのが見れて楽しい。

By the way, "Skyscrapers of the Midwest" is actually a story about him growing up in this country side of the Midwest where we built a house together.
ちなみに"Skyscrapers of the Midwest"は私たちが二人(とジヨッシュのお父さんの手伝い)で家を建てたこのアメリカ中部の田舎町で生まれ育った話です。

Visit ceramic artist Momoko Usami's MOMOtime!
You can get some of the works I made here. Whimsical functional and sculptural ceramics and metal works.
この新しい作業場で作る、遊び心にあふれた土とメタルの作品達の一部が購入できます。

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Autumn / Winter Artfarm class schedule


Holiday season is coming soon! Lots of ideas to welcome your guests with one-of-a-kind hand made items! I am happy to announce the Autumn/ Winter session workshop schedules from Art Farm! Do you have something else you would lke to make? Our “One day handbuilding class” is open for you, too! No experience necessary! 




One day group handbuilding classes 
September 1st ~ November 24th/ 2014

You can make an unique handmade gift that you never be able to buy in the store for some- body special. You can use your very own tableware to prepare for the holiday dinner. You can decorate your house with art piece you make. It’s not only what you make is special, but the experience itself will be priceless! A great activity for family and friends. There is no theme, just bring your ideas!

Monday-Friday 9:30-11:30, 1:00- 3:00, 3:30-5:30 
Saturday 1:00-3:00

Minimum 2 people, 6 people maximum $25 per person
2lbs of clay, glaze, firing fee included $10 for each additional 2 lbs of clay


Please send me (Momoko Cotter) an email to register including your name and two choices of what date and time you would like. I will let you know if your requested time is open or occupied, and get back to you as soon as possible with more information. 


Handbuilding Workshop
We also offer workshops! But don’t wait, the table is 6 people maximum! 

Pitcher
Hot days still remain for a while. Make your own pitcher for water, lemonade, ice tea, and sangria! Guaranteed to be the center of conversation at your table! 
Saturday, Sep. 6th 
9:30-11:30 

Spoon rest
Not only functional to catch any drips and spills from spoons or ladles being used while cooking, it’s also a decoration on your stove or counter top.
Saturday, Sep. 20th 
9:30-11:30 

Soup bowl with cracker holder
It’s a good season for a bowl of hot soup! We will make a soup bowl with cracker holder attached. So we don’t need to prepare a plate for crackers!
Saturday, Sep. 27th 
9:30-11:30 

Leaf pattern
Beautiful fall leaves start to get color. Before they all fall off and dry out, let’s use them to decorate your pot!
Saturday, Oct. 4th 
9:30-11:30 

Knitting bowl
Are you ready for the knitting season? Of course you can use it in all seasons!
Saturday, Oct. 11th 
9:30-11:30 

Ceramic trivet
The trivet is never the center of a dinner table, but you can’t go without. If you don’t want to put hot casserole on your precious trivet, you can also hang it on the wall.
Saturday, Oct. 18th 
9:30-11:30 

Spouted bowl/ Batter bowl
You can use your own gravy bowl for the Thanksgiving table this year! Spouted bowl is good for mixing dressing, eggs, etc.
Saturday, Nov. 1st 
9:30-11:30 

Salt and pepper
Small, but important on your everyday table. Plugs are provided.
Saturday, Nov 8th 
9:30-11:30 

Ceramic Christmas ornament
Let’s decorate your Christmas tree with lovely ornaments you make this year. 

Saturday, Nov. 15th 
9:30-11:30 

Candle holder
Get cozy in the house with candle lights. Your hand made candle holder will make an even richer atmposphere for your intimate gathering. If you have a fear of flame, no worries, there are things called flameless candle.
Saturday, Nov 22nd 
9:30-11:30 

Piggie bank
Do you need to save money for the Holiday gift shop? Maybe it’s too late for this year, but this should work for next year! This will be a great gift, too! 

Saturday, Dec. 6th 
9:30-11:30 


Workshops will run if 2 or more people sign up. All classes are $25 person and include 2lbs of clay, glaze, and firing fee. +$10 for additional 2 lbs of clay.

Please register by a week before the class is scheduled to begin.

**classes are for all ages** 
**Cancelation may occar due to inclement weather.** 
**kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult** 
**Please allow a month to finish firing and processing. If you intend to make your piece as a gift, please keep this time schedule in mind. ** 

Registration and questions:
email: artfarm.barnard@gmail.com (preferred) 

phone: 660-652-3065
Instructor: Momoko Usami (Cotter)    

After this session I will continue update new workshops/ class schedules on this blog: http://albinoleviathan.blogspot.com  and Facebook page: “Momoko Usami Ceramics”. 

Art Farm was on the news paper!

Art Farm was on a local new paper "Nodaway News Leader"! One page with full colored images! 


Here is a link to online article.
Nodaway News Leader