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 initially 13, but now 14 local potters as Peter Grams will be joining us again!!. Come and watch pottery making demos by Peter and Liz!
2024 marks the 30th 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.
by Lucy Hutchinson
by iris
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.
by Liz Kinder
Purple 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 will join us again with her playful shapes and effervescent decorations.
Nancy Cahan is joining us again with her soulful Raku sculptures and vessels.
MK Mcnally is joining us for the first time with her beautifully detailed and delicate textured slab built cups and bowls.
Peter Grams, a people’s potter, will be back with his pleasing, brightly colored glazes and round full bellied shapes.
League of NH Craftmen’s Fair
Sunapee is back!! But Iris will not be there this summer!!
See Iris in her studio and gallery at:
3 Mechanic St,
Merrimac, MA 01860
Visitors are always welcome!