***PARTY PARTY PARTY***

Are you looking for a creative activity for an upcoming party? 

The CLAY PLACE has the answer!

The Clay Place recently introduced their unique “on the move” activity – a “paint-your-own fish platter” workshop and has had so much fun with their participants! This is the perfect party idea for a bridal shower, best friend’s birthday, office gathering, etc. … the possibilities are endless!

For a nominal fee, The Clay Place, the oldest professional pottery in Naples, will come to your home, office, clubhouse or facility to offer a “hands-on” ceramic painting experience. Local artist, Jim Rice, will lead off the 

2-hour session with a brief explanation of the ever-popular “fish platter” and then you and your friends will have the opportunity to design and paint a fish piece of your own.

The Clay Place supplies everything necessary to create your masterpiece – you just need to provide the place to paint.

For more information or to “book” a party, please contact 

The Clay Place at: 239-775-1078

Upcoming Events

5 Painters and a Potter
Sunday March 17, 2013
11:30am-5pm 
Outdoor event at the Clay Place, 1555 Shadowlawn Dr., Naples; featuring Phil Fisher, Jeff Fessenden, Paul Arsenault, Jim Rice, Natalie Guess and Tara O'Neill.  Bluegrass Music by Capt. Joe and the Bottom Feeders.  

About the Artists

Phil Fisher -  www.philfisherfineart.com

Phil Fisher has been painting in Naples,FL in watercolors and oils, professionally, for the past 40 years. The majority of his work is done "plein air", so he has a visual preference for landscapes.

Jeff Fessenden - www.fezzart.com

Jeff Fessenden uses watercolor, oil, pen and ink and acrylic depending on the needs of the project. In the 80's he created over a hundred humorous themed cards, some of which can be found on his site. 

Paul Arsenault -  www.arsenaultstudio.com

Paul’s vibrant and widely collected paintings reflect a rhythm and pattern that

distinguish his easily recognizable style. His lifelong pursuit to paint contemporary life in coastal communities is enhanced by his passion for history and his natural storytelling ability.

Jim Rice -  www.naplesclayplace.com

Jim Rice has created environmental ceramic pieces, including fireplaces, wall murals, pool tiles, fountains, animals and planters. His repertoire of functional works includes place settings of dishes, serving bowls, and decorative pieces highlighted by his lively fish platters which are oven, dishwasher and microwave safe.

Natalie Guess - www.natalieguess.com

An artist who loves working with her hands, Natalie Guess is a natural for the rare art form known as batik.

Tara O'Neill-  www.taraogallery.com

The tropical palette of her childhood continues to significantly affect Tara's work. Although most noted for her vivid oil paintings, she has admirably proved her hand at drawing, photography, print-making, assemblage sculpture, carpentry, bartending, and referring to herself in third-person. 

We are so proud of all the unique fish creations from our recent workshops.  Great job, everybody!  

The Clay Place is on the MOVE in 2013! Is your club or organization looking for a NEW and creative group activity? Or, perhaps you need a different idea for a "shower" or birthday gathering. Why not consider hosting a Clay Place (fish-platter painting) Workshop! For more information please contact The Clay Place at 239-775-1078 - the available workshop times are limited , so get your call in early. The following photos are some of the fish creations from our most recent workshops. Enjoy!

The Clay Place Workshop we held at The Bay Club at Pelican Landing January 17th:

The Clay Place is on the MOVE in 2013! Is your club or organization looking for a NEW and creative group activity? Or, perhaps you need a different idea for a "shower" or birthday gathering. Why not consider hosting a Clay Place (fish-platter painting) Workshop! For more information please contact The Clay Place at 239-775-1078 - the available workshop times are limited , so get your call in early. The following photos are some of the fish creations from our most recent workshops. Enjoy!

The Clay Place Workshop we held at Village Walk in Naples on January 11th:

Before the final paint stage...

Final Results, a few new pottery pieces at The Clay Place.  Our Shell Party Dish has generated a lot of buzz and people are saying they are adding it to their Christmas list.  Thanks everybody for the great comments on Facebook.  Our Mission is to Create Unique Artistic Usable Pottery!