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Spring Studio Open House and Sale

At Purple Sage Pottery
3 Mechanic St. in Merrimac, MA

Saturday, May 4
Raindate Sunday, May 5th
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A diverse collection of decorative and functional works in clay to fit every taste and budget, will be available for purchase by 11 local potters.

­­­2023 marks the 29th anniversary of Purple Sage Studio. In 1994 Purple Sage owner Iris Minc found the ideal spot to realize her dream of creating a community for clay artists.

Patti's Bowl With Sea Animals

by Patti Jones

Colleen's Jar With Crystals

by Colleen Callahan

While Iris maintains her own studio space, she nurtures a flourishing community of potters who work out of Purple Sage Pottery. Many of the artists started out as students at Purple Sage and will be participating in the Open Studio Sale. Craft work can be a very solitary endeavor. The community of potters at Purple Sage allows them to apply their skills while actively learning from each other in camaraderie at the studio. Their style and creativity shows through in an astonishing variety of pottery, made in small batches or one of a kind pieces.

Liz Tulip Vase

by Liz Kinder

Fall 2023 Postcard For Web SitePurple Sage owner Iris Minc, whose works range from exquisite porcelain and graceful stoneware to rough-hewn art pieces.
Lisa Mistretta will showcase her highly imaginative and beautifully decorated work, featuring a variety of functional wares as well as small animal sculptures and jewelry.
Hiromi Satoh brings an Oriental flair to her ceramics with her subtle shapes and colors.
Lucy Hutchinson’s intricate textures invite a journey by the hand and eye.
Jenny Graf will be joining us again with her clay creations.
Kathy Clark’s eclectic collection ranges from serving pieces to animal forms.
Jodi Bevelaqua
mixes her simple style with interesting glaze combinations to create eye pleasing functional stoneware.
Karen Girard is experimenting with texture and geometric designs as well as exploring ways to create a sense of movement in her pottery.
Colleen Callahan finds inspiration for her Raku and reduction-fired ceramics in nature, integrating horse hair, wolf fur and crystals into her work.
Patti Jones is back with her lovely collection of stoneware pottery.
Liz Kinder is our feature artist this fall with her playful shapes and effervescent decorations.


League of NH Craftmen’s Fair

Sunapee is back!!  But Iris will not be there this summer!!

Iris' booth at Sunapee craft fairSee Iris in her studio and gallery at:

3 Mechanic St,
Merrimac, MA 01860

Visitors are always welcome!