Kevin Wallace, Director of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, will speak about Teapots: functional and dysfunctional. His talk is in preparation for the upcoming juried Teapot Show for members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild. The opening reception is April 27 from 2 pm - 5pm. The public is welcome to come meet the artists. The show runs through Jun 2, 2013. More information can be found at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts www.beatricewood.com/exhibits. The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is open to the Public Fri, Sat, & Sun 11 am – 5 pm at 8560 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Ojai, CA 93023 805/646-3381.

Following Wallace's talk are Master Potters Larry Carnes and Richard Franklin with over 80 years of combined experience between them. Franklin will give a slide show on his collections of teapots from national and international artists. Carnes, owner of The Pottery Studio, 1804 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023 805/646-5684, will show some of his teapot collection and talk about what makes a great teapot.

A hands-on Teapot Workshop is scheduled for February 2 & 3 at Westmont College, 955 La Paz Road, Santa Barbara. This two-day workshop will include hand building and wheel throwing from 10 am to 4 pm each day. The fee is $60 for members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild (non profit) and $80 for non-members. Wonderful opportunity learn first hand or observe. Please contact Richard Franklin, 805/646-2770 R_YFranklin@msn.com for registration.

Doors open at 7pm, January 28, 2012
Talk starts at 8 pm
Refreshments, FREE

For more information, call 805-985-5038