KLAY FOR KENYA: With Saint Olaf School

Klay for Kenya

I stood completely humbled in the second grade class of Saint Olaf School today.  I didn’t walk into a classroom; I walked into a beautiful gallery full of budding artists, potters, and storytellers.  Over the past few months, these amazing second graders and their beyond inspiring teacher, Mrs. Jacobs, worked with me in creating clay bowls.  We made a mess, experimented with textures and color, laughed, and shared stories about art.  What I discovered in this messy adventure is that these kids have got true hearts and genuine creativity.  The kids made clay bowls to be sold in their class art show.  All money collected from art sales is going to “Koins for Kenya”, which is an organization that builds schools in Africa.  Thank you Saint Olaf School for putting your heart out into the world!  

To learn more about or donate to Koins for Kenya, please visit:  www.koinsforkenya.org

To check out St. Olaf School, please visit:

www.stolafs.org 

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Katelin and Steven's Wedding Pottery: "Youthful Bliss"

“Youthful Bliss”

This wedding pot is inspired by Katelin and Steven Moore.  The most perfect moment transpired just after these two were married.  As they were greeting family, I stood aside and watched their loving interactions.  At this moment I happened to notice two dragonflies swirling around each other in a playful courtship.  I had to laugh at how perfect this was for cute bug-loving Katelin!  As the day went on I watched the happy couple playfully engage with one another just like the dragonflies.  I asked the couple to briefly describe to me how they felt about each other…  Katelin told me that Steven is her light.  So dear Katelin and Steven, please enjoy this depiction of your playful love surrounded in warm light.  Always remember how to share joy with each other. 

Wedding Pottery for Ali and Bryan : "Simple Love"

“Simple Love”

This pottery is inspired by two incredible individuals who have made the commitment to love each other.  Ali and Bryan both know how to make strong connections…They connect and extend themselves to: the importance of knowledge, diverse people and ideas, creativity,  open minds and hearts, preserving and appreciating the earth and all creatures living within it, and most significantly each other.  With how great these two are, you would think that their wedding and reception would have been full of fanfare and adorned with the greatest embellishments, but it wasn’t…It was elegantly simple, reminding me of a synthesis of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and garden of bright and colorful succulents.  Ali and Bryan’s wedding left me with the warm sense that they understand how to keep their love beautiful, fun, open-minded, meaningful, and simple. 

Tower Engagement Pot

                              

 I am not a "Romantic"...I typically don't fall for tales of the heart, but this love story is so amazing that it completely inspired me.  This pot is titled, "Tower Engagement". The happy couple didn't rush into matrimony, but spent years developing their own individual greatness all while keeping their friendship strong.    They were engaged at the very top of the beautiful and unique City and County Building in Salt Lake City at sunset on August 22, 2012.  What an amazing scene for two incredible people.  Well done Joey & Angie! Enjoy filling your life with laughter and love! I hope this pot reminds you of the radiance that was shining down on you on that wonderful day when your hearts became one.

Pottery Auctioned at Justin's Wheelchair Fundraiser

This pot will be at the silent auction for Justin's wheelchair fundraiser!
Come eat, bid, and contribute to a good cause.
Monday, Oct. 14th, 2013 from 6-8 pm
@ Pizza Pie Cafe 370 West 500 South in Bountiful

STILL WORKING CLAY

Over the years lots has changed: my  art skills, my appreciation for paint and glaze, my hair color, my lifestyle, my education, my age, my perspective... I am even now a busy mother and a wife, which leaves me less time to create.  One thing that hasn't changed over the years is my passion for pottery.  Despite the fact that I don't spend as much time creating as I used to; something inside of me still comes alive when my hands touch clay.

 Making pottery at home 2013

 Making pottery at an art festival 2002

Team Katrina Fundraiser and Auction

Janelle Call DavisTeam Katrina Fundraiser - Viking CrossFit

Title: Fourth Generation.

 The inspiration came from a NOVA film on PBS about the amazing migration of monarch butterflies. Generations migrate, reproduce, and die before reaching the final destination so that the 4th Generation of butterflies can live a longer and stronger life... Thought this would be a good tribute to a mama who gave her life to bring a stronger generation into this world.

These pots will be at the Team Katrina Fundraiser/Auction this weekend. Check it out. https://www.facebook.com/tkvcffundraiser

I haven't posted anything in a really long time!  I haven't had my hands in clay either.  This creative aspect of my life is on hold for a while.  I am a mama now, which means I am crazy busy loving my little guy.  To give a new view, I am posting some old images of past creative endeavors.