March 2, 2013 - Workshop 10am- 4pm March 17, 2013 - Glazing 10am-12pm Cost $120 see application below.
Elaine is a local potter who has been making, selling, and teaching how to make her slab built pots for over 20 years.
A one day introductory workshop at Corralitos Cultural Center plus a follow-up morning for glazing. Make templates, learn how to tear and texture clay, glaze and produce several items (without a wheel), including a mug, vase, garden pot, butter dish or bowl.
This is a fantastic garden tour at a fabulous price! The perfect way to spend the day with your mom or anyone else! You'll tour lovely, unique gardens throughout Aromas and meet wonderful AHA artists in every garden. You don't miss this wonderful event! Tickets are $15 or 2 for $25 $10 for AHA Members and seniors over 65. Tickets will be available to purchase at the Aromas Grange on event day.
The San Benito Open Studios June 1 & 2, 2013 **New Date! **
__from 10am- 4pm daily
The Aromas Hills Artisans have taken part in the San Benito Open Studios for several years. This is another opportunity to get your art out there and meet like minded folks. For more information and application, please visit the San Benito County Arts Council site by clicking on the name you'll be linked to there site.
Aromas Day August 25, 2013
_This is a great event for the whole family!
The day starts early at 7:30am with a Pancake breakfast that lasts till 11am, the Street Fair starts at 9am and goes till 4pm, there's a parade at 2pm. Best of all the Aromas Hills Artisans will have their booths set up in front of the park. This is the time to buy your raffle tickets for our Autumn Art Workshops and Raffle. The lucky winners of original artworks donated by the Aromas Hills Artisans will be awarded at Autumn Art. To find out more visit the Aromas Day website.
Take a free* class from one of the Artisans and take your project home with you (*some classes require a small materials fee). This will be the last chance for you to purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win a wonderful art piece created by one of theAromas Hills Artisans. Drawing is held at 11am. Come early and enjoy country style breakfast.
Holiday Art Festival November 16 & 17, 2013
_Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm at the Aromas Grange Hall
Rain or shine, come and find beautiful and practical treasures to purchase from the Aromas Hills Artisans
this holiday season. Many of the AHA Members will be under one roof in the Aromas Grange! With the wide variety of mediums,
you’re sure to find just the right Holiday gift. Meet the artists’ & support
the Arts. Refreshments available beside a cozy fire with seasonal music.
Aromas Country Garden Tour 2013 Featuring AHA Artists in the Gardens
Art in the Community Marshall's Service Mural
This mural is a great example of the Aromas Hills Artisans commitment to our community. Joyce Oroz, AHA artist member designed and helped paint this mural on the side of one of Aromas' historic buildings. Her helpers include, Linda Bjornson, AHA's President, Katherine Stutz-Taylor, Evelyn Pogrowski, Jovita Hilliker and Holly.
Dragonfly Gallery Mural
This is another enchanting mural painted by the Aromas Hills Artisans on the side of the Dragonfly Gallery in Aromas. This mural was designed by Joyce Oroz and painted by Joyce, Linda Bjornson and granddaughter, Sadie, Katherine Stutz-Taylor, Evelyn Pogrowski, Jovita Hilliker. AHA's mural team is looking forward to a few projects in the near future to help beautify our communities.
AHA Artists' work featured in our 2012 Autumn Art Workshops & Raffle Look out for the 2013 AHA Raffle in August!
AHA's Giving Wings to Creativity Award
AHA Honored Paul Burns in 2011 with our Giving Wing to Creativity Award
Paul Burns- Founder and Chief Ceramicist Paul has been associated with tile for 30 years, first assisting his tile maker uncle at the age of ten. He held several jobs within the tile industry and then formed his own company, Fireclay Tile, Inc. in 1985. Since founding Fireclay, Paul has been a pioneer in the ceramic tile industry coming up with numerous inventions, being one of the first to use recycled materials in his products, and earning the trust and respect of thousands of loyal customers. Paul received his BA from University of California at Berkeley. When not at Fireclay, Paul enjoys coaching his daughter’s Little League baseball team. Paul can be reached at paul@fireclaytile.com
