Author: jillvanzanten

Village Homes Arts & Crafts Fair: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. Nov. 18, 2017 Here is just a sampling of the work I will be featuring on Nov. 18 at the Village Homes Community Center, 2661 Portage Bay East (off Russell Blvd.) in West Davis.  There will be free hot cider and live music…

My stoneware pitcher & tumbler set is among 175 works by local & regional artists.  Silent auction benefits the mission & programs of this wonderful nonprofit.  Located at 212 D Street, Davis; open Tues-Sun 11:30-5.

This year at the Pence I am featuring some bowls and cups from my new line of adaptive ceramics –  designed especially for those hand disabilities and those who seek pottery for every day use that is comfortable to hold and feels good in the hand.  The Pence is located at 212 D Street in…

I will have my latest pottery at the 8th Annual Village Homes Arts & Crafts Fair this Saturday, November 19 from 10-4 in the Village Homes Community Center, 2661 Portage Bay East (off Russell Blvd.) in West Davis.  We will have free hot cider and live music for you to enjoy while you browse.  Please…

My adaptive pottery collection is now on exhibit at the Davis Senior Center, located at 646 A Street, Davis, CA.  Paul Knott, who initiated the idea for the adaptive pottery project, will be speaking with me at the Senior Center on Wednesday, October 19 at 1:30. Write up in the Davis Enterprise:  http://www.davisenterprise.com/local-news/learn-more-about-davis-artists-adaptive-ceramics-and-try-them-out/

My “Coffee & Dessert for Two” sets will be among the 150 works of art by top local and regional artists.  Exhibit preview & silent bidding:  September 2-17.  Auction Gala Event:  Sept. 17 (purchase tickets @pencegallery.org). The Pence Gallery is located at 212 D Street in Davis.  Hours:  Tues.-Sun. 11:30-5:00.

My solo show at the UC Davis Craft Center Gallery runs from May 1-June 3, 2016: Featuring adaptive pottery created in collaboration with individuals with hand dexterity issues and movement disorders. The Craft Center, accessible from Hutchison Dr., is located in the South Silo.  Hours: Monday-Thursday 12:30–10 p.m., Friday 12:30–7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.…

The Holiday Market at the Pence Gallery, 212 D St. Davis, is in full swing. Right next to the nifty woolly hats on your left, you’ll find my bowls. The large serving bowls & platters have all sold but there remains a nice selection of medium (soup/cereal size), small (dessert) and tiny (condiment) bowls, all microwave…

Thanks to all who turned out for the 7th Annual Village Homes Arts & Crafts Fair on Nov. 21, 2015, and especially for the support of so many return customers.  It was our best year yet!

Coming up this weekend:  Please visit the Village Homes Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday Nov. 21, 10-4 in the Village Homes Community Center, located at 2661 Portage Bay East in Davis. Neighborhood artists & crafts people will be presenting a whole array of fabulous handmade items, and I will be there with my latest pottery (those…