Alissa Clark Clayworks offers ceramics, classes
FLORENCE — Alissa
Registration is through
Clark Clayworks, 180
FRAA or by simply
Laurel Street in Florence,
showing up to class.
is now open for business
Cost includes most
and holding clay classes
materials with an extra
for the community.
nominal firing charge.
The restored Kyle
“We are starting with
house is now a combina-
one class and hope to
tion community education
expand through the sea-
space, gallery and person-
son and offer children’s
al studio for Alissa Clark.
classes in the summer,”
Clark has been a pro-
says Clark. “The gallery
fessional ceramist and
is small now but will
artist for more than 15
expand as we grow.
years, following the com-
Currently it features sole-
pletion of her MFA from
ly my work. I hope to
the University of Arizona
expand the gallery and
in Tucson.
offer community works
Most recently, Clark
for sale, as well.
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was the ceramics-studio
“We feel so privileged
Ceramic mugs created by Alissa Clark, available in her to be working with the
manager at the Ashland
new studio Clayworks on Laurel Street.
Art Center for more than
fabulous arts community
five years.
in Florence.”
on Wednesday afternoons, with the stu-
She has now brought her years of
Call Clark at 503-957-5222 for more
dio remaining open from 5 to 7 p.m.
educational and artistic experience to
information, or just stop the studio on
for those wishing to extend creative
the Florence.
Laurel Street.
time.
Partnering with the Florence
Winter hours are currently Tuesday
Class is $15 for FRAA members and through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or
Regional Arts Alliance(FRAA), the
$20 for community members.
classes are scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m.
by appointment.
Cavy enthusiasts to gather March 19 in Florence
FLORENCE — What’s the difference
between a cavy and a Guinea pig? Find
out March 19, when the Florence Events
Center (FEC) will be alive with the happy
squeal of Cavies and their enthusiasts dur-
ing the Oregon Cavy Breeders Society’s
winter Cavy Show.
Local owners and breeders will be
bringing their favorite cavies to be judged
and assessed for their quality. Top winners
will be awarded prizes.
In addition there will be a youth cavy
show open to the public.
“Our youth have some beautiful exam-
ples of cavies,” said Manetta Deggleman,
organizer of last August’s summer show
at the FEC. “Everyone is invited to see
why we love our animals, and why we
have so much fun.”
Though there are 13 breeds of Guinea
pig, only a few breeds are commonly
found off the show table as pets.
The short-hair, Abyssinian, Peruvian
and Sheltie (aka Silkie) breeds are those
most frequently seen as pets.
“We welcome questions about our little
1 0 • C OAST
Bay Area
Concert Band
features
American
composers
NORTH BEND — The Bay Area
Concert Band is offering a concert fea-
turing American composers on
Thursday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. at
the North Bend Presbyterian Church
on Pony Creek Road in North Bend.
Steve Simpkins will conduct with
guest conductor Dan McGraw.
The American songs will include,
among others, “The Purple Carnival”
by Harry L. Alford.
This tune has a unique 6/8 feel,
technical woodwind lines and power-
ful low brass melodies.
“American Civil War Fantasy,” by
Jerry Bilik, is a tone poem that musi-
cally portrays the mood, music and
events leading to the Civil War.
George Gershwin described his “An
American in Paris:” “My purpose here
is to portray the impression of an
American visitor in Paris as he strolls
about the city and listens to various
street noises and absorbs the French
atmosphere.”
A John Philip Sousa march, “The
New York Hippodrome,” will round
out the evening.
Mark this date on your calendar as it
will be an enjoyable experience. It is a
free concerts with donations accepted
and given out as scholarships for stu-
dents participating in the band.
H AVE AN E VENT OR
A NNOUNCEMENT ?
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Come see a variety of cavies at this year’s Oregon Cavy Breeders Society
event March 19 at the Florence Events Center.
friends at this show or any of our many
shows around the state,” said Deggleman.
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The event will take place from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m.
Send information to
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TheSiuslawNews.com.
Deadline is the 15th
of every month.