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Trip to Tallahassee: Day 2

2012-02-03T11:44:00.000-05:00

After finishing our portrait session, we were very fortunate to have a tour of the House Chamber to see the 10 beautiful, historical murals by Tarpon Springs Artist Christopher Still.

Community Arts Director Charlie Bari Bachmann.

View from the 22nd floor of the Capitol.

Chris C. with Amanda Baker, co-chair of Florida Self-Advocates of Panama City.

Volunteers Christine Bari Bachmann and Barbara Voglewede (pictured) took turns representing Creative Clay at our table.

At 11 a.m. member artists began to draw portraits of legislators and legislative aides. Big thank you to our board member and Senior Legislative Aide Kevin King and Rep. Rick Kriseman for arranging this special opportunity! From left to right: Dolores, Carolyn, Chris F., and Lawrence.

Chris F. with Democratic Office Manager Judy Mount.

Trip to Tallahassee: Day 1

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On Tuesday morning, January 31, two Creative Clay staff, two volunteers and five member artists headed to Tallahassee to be a part of Developmental Disabilities awareness day at the Capitol.

We arrived at the Able Trust where we were greeted by our friend and Senior Vice President Guenevere Crum, who gave us a tour of their offices. Creative Clay member artists were excited to see their artwork hanging in all of the offices.

Carolyn R., Chris C., Dolores M., Chris F., and Lawrence J. with the new artwork we installed in the Able Trust lobby. Artwork from left to right by Carolyn R., Yalanda S., Karen C., and Robert D.

Lawrence with Zoola the Cave Witch.

Chris C. and Charlie Bari Bachmann with one of their Artlink 2008 pieces.

Robert D.'s Winter in a Town Called Moon.

Mikey J.'s beautiful abstract.

Carolyn R. posing with a piece from Artlink 2008 with artist Jill Oldenski.

Thomas Kinkade's Church by Robert D.

Pieces by Artemisa M. hang in Guenevere's office.

Artwork by Robin L.

The Able Trust lobby is filled with new Creative Clay art! Pictured here: Creative Clay volunteer Christine Bari Bachmann, member artist Carolyn R., Able Trust Senior Vice President Guenevere Crum, member artist Dolores M., Creative Clay Executive Director Kim Dohrman, and Creative Clay volunteer Barbara Voglewede. After hanging the artwork in the lobby and saying our goodbyes to our friends at the Able Trust, we headed to our hotel to freshen up for dinner at Carrabba's. Thanks to board member Shawn Forrestal, who provided gift certificates, our member artists had dinner on Carrabba's!

Creative Clay Happy Hour at American Stage

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Interpretation of Seven Guitars production cover art by Creative Clay member artist Chris C.

Interpretation of Seven Guitars production cover art by Creative Clay member artist Chris F.

Winning interpretive piece by Dolores M. was up for sealed auction at American Stage's opening night of Seven Guitars and at the Creative Clay Happy Hour. The winning bidder was Susan Howard. Congratulations, Susan!

Music for the evening by Jun Bustamante sponsored by The Ale and the Witch. Brett Andress, The Ale and the Witch owner pictured here, also sponsored the craft beer for the evening. Thank you, Brett and The Ale and the Witch!

Creative Clay artist Toni G, with her Seven Guitars painting.

Gwen Thomas, Creative Clay artist Toni G., and Rose Marie Green.

Creative Clay Development Director, Betsy Pearson, with John Collins, Director of the St. Pete Arts Alliance, and Mary Ellen Collins, Freelance Writer and Editor.

Artists Lisa Glaser, Jack Breit, and the Pier Aquarium Marketing Director, Emily Stehle.

Creative Clay artist Toni G. and art patrons Nicki and Todd Feldman who purchased her painting.

Wonderful music by Jun Bustamante.

Jun Bustamante and arts patron Hal Freedman.

Seven Guitars Director Bob Devin Jones and American Stage supporter.

Artworks Manager Missy Roll and Creative Clay supporter and volunteer Alise Stricklett.

Artist Don Dohrman and Creative Clay Executive Director Kim Dohrman.

Creative Clay supporters John William Barger and Leah Dohrman.

Creative Clay volunteer Barbara Voglewede and Creative Clay board member Page Garrison tended bar.

Creative Clay board member Kevin Hohl.

Creative Clay board member Bob Devin Jones, Founder Grace-Anne Alfiero, and board member Kevin Hohl.

Board members Kevin Hohl and Van Phrasavath.

Save the Date: Tuesday, March 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m. for the next Creative Clay Happy Hour at American Stage!

January 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk

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Creative Clay exhibit at the Tampa History Center

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Congratulations to Creative Clay member artists Dolores M., Chris C., Heather V. and David S. who have work on display at the beautiful new Tampa Bay History Center until mid February.

Creative Clay will be Closed for the Holidays Dec. 19-Jan. 1

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Our doors will reopen on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. However, holiday greeting cards and thank you cards are available on our online Artworks store throughout this period, and will be shipped within 24 hours of your order.

Holiday Block Party a Success!

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Volunteers Megan Younkman, Barbara Voglewede and Lauren Campisi.

Volunteer Melissa led the monoprint greeting card-making table. Thanks, Melissa!

Chris C. raised money for Creative Clay drawing people's portraits.

Jingle, Mix & Mingle

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SunTrust Mortgage held a private event called the Jingle, Mix & Mingle on December 1 at the Crystal Head Lounge at Jannus Landing. SunTrust raised $400 for Creative Clay! Thank you, SunTrust! Member Artist Chris C. was there doing portraits of the guests. Great work, Chris!

Folkfest St. Pete 2011!

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Folkfest Director Charlie Bari Bachmann, Allen Loyd, and Chris F. mark the streets on Friday afternoon.

Joe Baringer and PCS ESE Creative Clay Transition instructor, Denise Baringer.

Folkfest Event Management team: Lara Shelton and Jorge Vidal.

Jorge Vidal, Lara Shelton, and Folkfest Volunteer Coordinator, Barbara Voglewede.

Patty Larkin live on WMNF''s Folk show Saturday morning, October 1.

Saturday Folk Show host Jeannie Holton and Patty Larkin.

Folkfest volunteer Don Dohrman and Creative Clay's Board of Director's Vice-President, Scott Orsini manning the craft beer tent.

Creative Clay member artist Chris C. and Interim Executive Director Kim Dohrman.

Chris C. painted many live portraits at the event. Go Chris!

Folkfest Director and filmmaker , Charlie Bari Bachmann.

Sangria-making master and Creative Clay board of directors, Shawn Forrestal and volunteer Don Dohrman.

Member artist Marquis R.

Member artist Isaac H.

Kim Dohrman and Patty Larkin.

Our WMNF friends.

Creative Clay Board of Directors secretary, Van Phrasavath.

Board of Directors member Shawn Forrestal.

Board member secretary Van Phrasavath and Board Vice-President Scott Orsini.

Creative Clay Transition tent. Student artist Asani with his mother, brother, and PCS instructor Denise Baringer.

Member artist Tyler G. and his dad, Dan Gjeldum selling popcorn and soda!

Zoe, Sydney, and Lauren have volunteered at Folkfest St. Pete for 3 years!

Volunteers Alise Stricklett and Mandi Keyes.

Artists Christine Rhodia, Patricia Cooney and Creative Clay Director of Marketing and Exhibitions, Jody Bikoff.

Volunteer Chip Gates, Board Vice-President Scott Orsini, volunteer Lauren Campisi, and Folkfest Stage Manager, Jenny Baxley Lee.

Kim Dohrman and volunteer Megan Younkman.

Wendy Hirst, Summer Camper Sophia, and Stefan Setz.

Dolores the artist.

(Front)Creative Clay Director of Exhibitions and Marketing, Jody Bikoff; Director of HR, Marcy Davidson; Folkfest Director, Charlie Bari Bachmann. (Back) Folkfest Volunteer Coordinator Barbara Voglewede, and Creative Clay board member Tim Brunelle.

Congratulations, member artist David S. on selling your painting!

Amazing folk singer Catie Curtis.

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Raquel.

Giovanni.

Raquel and Mr. Gordon.

Lucy and Summer.


Sofia.

Raquel.

Sofia.

Lucy.

Sage.

Raquel and Lucy.

Recreating the Swedish Subway.

Jaeden.

Meara.

Estill.

Summer.

Jaeden.

Giovanni and Raquel.

Winfree.

Winfree and Sofia.

Estill.

Kaylee.

Sage.

Meara.

Jessica.

Summer.

Zachary, Giovanni, and Jaeden.

Miss Sam, Mr. Gordon, and Miss Brittany.

Jaeden.

Summer Camp: Week 7: Rwanda

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Dahlia.

Jaeden.

Busy making gorilla masks.

Giovanni.

Olivia.

Alex and Olivia.

Blane.

Meara.

Shannon.

Sofia.

Amber.

Giovanni.

Delaney.

Lucy and Miss Brittany.

Dahlia.

Lucy.

Alex.

Meara.

Estill.

Olivia.

Winfree.

Sofia.

Olivia and Winfree.

Estill.

Mr. Gordon and Amber.

Summer Camp: Week 6: Colombia

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Amber.

Breanna.

Shannon.

Sage.

Samuel.

Shannon and Logan.

Giovanni.

Zachary.

Lucy.

Sofia.

Ella.

Zachary and Mr. Gordon.

Sofia and Lucy.


Winfree.

Thank you, SUCA!

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Creative Clay Board President Tammy Boldt recently accepted a $450 donation from the Suncoast Utility Contractors Association (SUCA). Thomas Butler (above) presented the check at the last Creative Clay board meeting.

Summer Camp: Week 5: Australia

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Summer.

Giovanni, Jonah, and Zachary.

Lucy.

Summer.

Aiden.

Estill.

Winfree.

Meara.

Aiden and Volunteer Jordan Kriseman.

Giovanni.

Zachary.

Artlink 2011 and Retrospective at the St. Petersburg Museum of History

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What a crowd!

The cast of Charlie Bari Bachmann and Marquis R.'s sensational movie debut, "Armstrong & Beanie."

Member artists Galynn L., Carolyn R., Lindsay J. (Beanie), Marquis R.(Armstrong), Robin L., and Christine Bari Bachmann.

Creative Clay Director of Community Arts Charlie Bari Bachmann, and "Armstrong & Beanie" stars Lindsay J. and Marquis R.

Artlink Director, Marcy Davidson, presents Marquis R. with his certificate.

Chris C. wins a Creative Clay t-shirt!

Artlink team of Ivanka Ska and Galynn L.

Stars Marquis R. and Lindsay J.

Lenora and Marquis R.

Artlink team of Missy Roll and Carolyn R.

Creative Clay Guest Artist Jack Breit.

Creative Clay summer camp art at the Museum of History.

Thank you, Grace-Anne Alfiero!

Artlink Retrospective.

Artlink 2011 team of Ivanka Ska and Galynn L.

Artlink 2011 team of Nick Hinckley and Marquise C.

Artlink 2011 team of Charlie Parker and Adam L.

Artlink 2011 team of William Powell and Dolores M.

Artlink 2011 team of Pamela Miles and Robert M.

Artlink 2011 team of David Bewley and Isaac H. (pictured).

Duckman in 3D!

Artlink Retrospective.

Director of Arts Services, Jenny Baxley Lee, Creative Clay founder Grace-Anne Alfiero, and husband Erik Alfiero.

Gabe Lee and Director of Arts Services, Jenny Baxley Lee.

Artlink 2011 team Galynn L. and Ivanka Ska.

The merchandise table was hopping!

Missy Roll and Carolyn R.

Artlink 2011 team of William Powell and Dolores M.

Marcy Davidson presents a certificate to Artlink 2011 team Pamela Miles and Robert M.

Nick Hinckley accepting award on behalf of his team with Marquise C.

Artlink 2011 team of David Bewley and Isaac H.

Ready for "Armstrong & Beanie!"

Creative Clay Interim Executive Director Kim Dohrman and Creative Clay Board President Tammy Boldt.

Artlink 2011 team of Charlie Parker and Adam L.

Summer Camp: Week 4: Sweden

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Dala Horses

Aurora Borealis

Trever the troll.

Jonah.

Lucy.

Anna.

Ella.

Shannon.

Sophie and Lily.

Ava.

Emilia.

Dahlia.

Iona.

Lucy working on her subway design.

Dahlia.

Shannon.

Iona.

Emilia.

Ava.

Emilia.

Jonah.

Sophie.

Anna.

Sohpia and Lily.

Ella.

Subway Designs!

Summer Camp: Week 3: Rwanda

2011-06-28T20:02:00.005-04:00

Creative Clay's Director of Arts Services, Jenny Baxley Lee recently shared her experiences in Rwanda from a recent trip there. She taught the campers about the language, art, and dancing of the people she met there. Thank you, Miss Jenny!

Miss Sam, Samuel, Jonah, and Sage.

Samuel and Jonah.

Logan working with the blue constructive triangles.

Gracie.

Jonah and Mr. Gordon.

Sophia.

Mr. Gordon and Aaron.

Volunteer Brittany with campers Jonah and Sophia.

Shannon working on her Rwanda fact book.

Jonah, Logan, and Sophia.

Ella.

Sage.

Samuel.

Aaron.

Jonah.

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Sophia, Lucy, Anna, and Logan.

Miss Jenny leads the class in traditional Rwandan dancing.

Summer Camp: Week 2: Colombia, Day 3

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Transition Summer Studio

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Collotype by Carla.

Collotype by Tess.

Mixed media collage by Asani.

Watercolor by Alyssa.

Asani at work.

Jessica and Mr. David.

Carla and Mr. Onu.

Mikey working hard on his story.

Alyssa.

Christina.

Summer Camp: Week 2: Colombia

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Shannon and Sophia work on their Botero-styled family portraits.

Meara.

Jessica.

Sophia, Mr. Gordon, and Anna.

Anna.

Kaela.

Meara's Botero-styled family portrait.

Becky.

Jack.

Miss Sam.

Bella.

Logan.

Olivia.

Elsie, Lucy, and Summer.

Sophia.

Alexandra.

Kaylee.

Anna.

Summer Camp: Week 1: Australia

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Mr. Gordon and Aaron.

Logan.

Sophia H., Miss Sam, Kaela, and Jessica watching a film about the Great Barrier Reef.

Callie, Kaylee, Sopia P., and Ella.

Lucy.

Miss Brittany, Miss Sam, and volunteers Hannah and Sarah.

Logan.

Alex.

Sofia G.

Sohpia H.

Kaela.

Kaela and Jessica.

Callie.

Kaylee.

Lucy.

Ella.

Gracie and Sohpia P.

Sofia G.

Jessica.

Kaylee.

Lucy.

Callie.

Logan, Aaron, and Alex.

Logan and Aaron.

Lucy.

Creative Clay Wins $5000 Grant for Summer Camp

2011-05-26T08:31:00.001-04:00

Development Director Betsy Pearson recently secured a $5000 Rays Foundation Grant to help support Creative Clay's third annual mixed abilities Summer Camp, Art Around the World, which begins June 13. Creative Clay was one of only 15 non-profit organizations to win this honor. Board President Tammy Boldt and Treasurer Kevin Hohl received the check before the May 17 Rays game at Tropicana Field. Have a child who loves art? Contact Kim Dohrman at 727-825-0515 for more information about Creative Clay's one-of-a-kind summer camp experience!

Working at the Faith House Community Garden

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Hyde Park Chalk Walk

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Transition student artists Tim and Gabby.

Tess G's art.

Tess helping Gabby finish her piece.

Gabby.

William's art.

Artemisa, Gina, and Robin.

William.

Gabby.

Tim's art.

Travis and his art.

In the Transition Studio

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Student artist Jessica W. and Kathy.

Student artist Tim A.

Student artist Latoya B.

Student artist Alyssa K.

Working at the Faith House Community Garden

2011-03-16T09:28:00.005-04:00

Johnnie Love, Heather V., Michael R., Tyler G., and Toni G.

Marcy Davidson, Lindsay J., and Theresa H.

Heather V. and Tyler G.

Theresa H.

Heather V.

Michael R., Toni G. and Marcy Davidson.

Kourtney and Lindsay.

Theresa H, Marcy Davidson, Lindsay J., Heather V., Neil Brown, Toni G., Michael R. and Tyler G.

Congrats, Mary Anne!

2011-03-15T09:24:00.000-04:00

The Clayton Family of Dania Beach, FL with their new piece of art by Mary Anne B. Thanks for your support, Clayton Family!

Creative Clay Paints at the Palladium

2011-03-13T08:11:00.018-04:00

Los Angeles-based pianist Ted Howe grew up in St. Petersburg and returned with his trio for a tribute to Duke Ellington on Sunday, March 13 at the Palladium. Member Artists Chris C. and Chris F. painted as they listened and then mingled with the crowd as they sold their artwork.

Working hard as he listens to the music.

Chris F. during the show.

Chris F.'s interpretation of Duke Ellington.

Two of Chris C.'s pieces in honor of Duke Ellington.

The Ted Howe Trio

Creative Clay Member Artists Chris F. and Chris C.

Working at the Faith House Community Garden

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Guest Artist Missy Roll and Member Artist Tyler G.

Emmanuel and Bill

Thor B. taking a break.

Pathways Out of Poverty volunteer Kourtney McClendon and Community Garden Coordinator Emmanuel Roux.

Creative Clay Member Artist Michael R. and Emmanuel Roux.

Michael, Emmanuel, and Kourtney.

Member Artist Thor B.

Member Artist Theresa H. and Pathways Out of Poverty volunteer Johnnie Love.

Johnnie Love.

Michael R., Lindsay J., and Missy Roll.

Pathways Out of Poverty volunteer Troy Hubbard, Member Artists Lindsay J. and Tyler G., and Missy Roll.

Member Artist Heather V. and Pathways Out of Poverty volunteer Lee Williams.

Heather and Lee.

Lindsay and Troy.

Theresa and Johnnie.

Johnnie and Theresa.

Outings and Adventures Bowling Fundraiser for Creative Clay

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In the Studio/Out and About

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Sketching the Dali

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Heather V., Lindsay J., and Tyler G.

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Out and About

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Theresa H. at the Christmas store.

Michael R.

Karen C.

Artemisa M.

Marquise R., Heather V., Lindsay J., Artist Jimmy Stovall, and Kim Dohrman.

In the Studio

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Gina K.

Sarah S.

Linda M.

Hanna V.

Yalanda S.

JJ H.

Karen C.

Steven S.

Transition student artist Carla L.

Transition student artist Tess G.

Transition student artist Travis D.

Drum Circle with Steve Turner at SPC

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Working at the Faith House Community Garden

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Lindsay J. and Tyler G. preparing seedling trays for sunflowers.

Michael R. and Emmanuel Roux planting onions.

Charlie Parker Ribbon-Cutting!

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Congratulations, Charlie!

In the Studio/Out and About

2011-01-18T15:22:00.002-05:00

Chris C. and his workout buddy, Ed at the YMCA.

New work by JJ H.

New work by Lawrence J.

New sculpture by Lawrence J.

Lawrence contemplating his new creation.

Tyler and his alligator sculpture.

Botanical Gardens

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Steven, Theresa, Michael, Sarah, Carolyn, and Ivanka Ska.

I Feel It All!

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Dali Grand Opening! 1/11/11 Videos

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Dali Grand Opening! 1/11/11

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Member artists from the Community Arts Program and student artists from Creative Clay Transition.

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Kim Dohrman, Denise Baringer, Jody Bikoff, Polly Edwards, and Lisa Glaser.

Latoya, Gabby, and Carla.

Tim.

Tess.

Karen.

Artemisa.

Michael.

Tyler.

Carla.

Lindsay.

Heather.

Alyssa.

Marquise.

Gabby and Latoya.

ICE at Gaylord Palms, Orlando

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Travis, William, Tess, and Lindsay.

Lindsay making a snow angel.

Tess.

Tess, Vivian Bowman, Latoya, Travis.

In the Movies

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On Wednesday, November 17, Creative Clay Transition Art Student Latoya B. and instructor Kim Dohrman were extras in the movie Dolphin Tale to be released in the Fall of 2011. The movie is based on the true story of the dolphin Winter who is the first dolphin to be fitted with a prosthetic tail. Read more here. The 3D movie stars Harry Connick, Jr., Kris Kristofferson, Ashley Judd, and Morgan Freeman. Below is a photo of Latoya with Morgan Freeman's movie double.

Morgan Freeman double and Student Artist Latoya B.