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Candle Set

Nitza Walesca

Earthenware

3.5 & 4.5 in H x 2.5 in D

Written Makers Mark

This elegant set of three candleholders by Nitza Walesca reflects the artist's deep connection to her Puerto Rican and Taino heritage. Walesca's signature black glaze highlights intricately carved surfaces inspired by ancestral Taino traditions, in which carving served as a means of communication, spirituality, and storytelling.

Her forms often reference the female body, honoring the matrilineal nature of Taino culture and celebrating the strong women in her own family. Both functional and deeply personal, this striking set brings cultural history, contemporary craftsmanship, and Walesca's distinctive artistic voice into your home.

Artist Biography

Nitza Walesca was introduced to ceramics by her high school art teachers, and then continued her education in the ceramic arts largely here at The Clay Studio. She started taking classes here in 1993, and is now an integral member of the Claymobile team, teaches ceramics at Temple University, and shows her work in our Functional Gallery.

Artist Statement

My ceramic practice reflects my cultural background as well as the culturally-rich city that I call home. My primary artistic concern is highlighting and uplifting Puerto Rican culture and the history of the indigenous Taino populations. Access to information about the Taino culture is scarce and dwindling. Colonization on the island has been and still is destroying the land, therefore artifacts are forgotten and important cultural information is effectively lost. Other people on the island are doing similar work, fighting erasure by keeping traditional crafts alive, sharing histories, and preserving artifacts. I seek to create a deeper connection with my ancestry through Taino pottery artifacts, learning from Taino makers, and bringing this information back to inform my community art-making practice as well as my own work.

My process centers around the practice of carving, a technique informed by ancestral knowledge. The Taino people used carving to communicate about the present, their spirituality, and the future. In my work, carving allows me to share this rich history while telling my own story. I carve Taino symbols on my vessels to honor the connection between the Indigenous people of Puerto Rico and those of us here today. I further this by creating vessels that are often reminiscent of female bodies, a reflection of the matrilineal nature of Taino culture and a celebration of the strong, beautiful women in my own family who have helped me to maintain connections to my cultural roots.

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Tropical Tea Set, 1991

Nancy Yturriaga Adams

Ceramic

6.75 in x 7.5 in x 5.25 in

Inscribed Signature

FMV: $400

Rich in color and remarkable for its meticulous detail, this miniature tea set is a captivating sculptural work, designed to be admired rather than used. To complement this beautiful artwork, the package also includes a selection of premium tea, allowing you to savor the ritual of tea while enjoying this extraordinary piece of ceramic artistry.

From the earliest days of the Kalodners' celebrated collection, this exquisite decorative tea set by Nancy Yturriaga Adams has remained a cherished favorite. Blending graceful classical forms with a vibrant tropical landscape, Adams creates a work that evokes both the comfort of home and the allure of distant places.

Artist's Statement

Pursuing an education in classical literature inadvertently led me to a ceramics class my first year of college but the truth is that I knew I was interested in the art of the making of things from the time I was a child. I always loved nature and all kinds of animals and plants. All I ever wanted to do was to saddle up my horse and ride out into the forest and watch the sky, the colors and have many adventures along the way. Today I still practice a simple, disciplined life balancing riding my horses on the ranch and on into the National Forest with hours in my studio.

People often ask me where do you get your ideas?! I smile to myself for I know well that the Muse comes quietly for those who wait in a disciplined way. Influenced as I am by Greco-Roman and Egyptian mythologies I find the Native American interpretation of life through totem plants and animals to be the most comfortable. I so enjoy the studio life where the making shifts into a meditation offering relief from everyday cares and worries. I also value the many friendships I've made along the way and find that gratitude is essential for a happy, productive life.

This piece was donated by the Family of Marge and Phil Kalodner.

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Tiny Bell Lady

Unattributed

Porcelain

6 in H x 3.5 in

Written Signature: "Jane"

Small in size but full of charm, this delightful ceramic figure is both a beautifully crafted sculpture and a functional bell. Expertly hand-painted with delicate colors and intricate details, she showcases exceptional artistry while adding a touch of whimsy to any collection. Whether displayed on a shelf or rung to announce the start of afternoon tea, this lovely lady is sure to be a conversation piece and a welcome guest at your next gathering.

This piece was donated by the Family of Marge and Phil Kalodner.

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Portrait Plates, c. 1960 - 1965

Karen Kozlow

ceramic

Each 1.5 in x 9.75 in

Written Signature

Using clear, brightly pastel and candy colors without texture or shading, and always outlining her forms, Kozlow places her figures frontally against mirthful, solid-color backgrounds - blue, white, yellow, lavender, pink, chartreuse - with distinct poise and attitude within each portrait.

Artist Biography

Karen Kozlow was predominately a painter known for her lively compositions and color schemes which were often intended to insight feelings of pleasure and glee. Kozlow won an award at the Third Art Center Annual of California Painting and Sculpture for her painting "Cradled Light,". According to her husband and influential artists of the San Diego avantgarde movement Lou Sander - Kozlow became one of the first woman artists given an award in the prestigious series of annuals.

This piece was donated by the Family of Marge and Phil Kalodner.

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Talavera Platter

Unattributed

Earthenware

3 in H x 15.5 in x 14 in

Color your table with this Talavera Platter.

Celebrate the vibrant artistry of traditional Talavera Ceramics with this beautifully handcrafted platter. Featuring bold colors and timeless craftsmanship, it makes a stunning centerpiece for your dining table, an elegant serving piece for entertaining, or a striking work of art displayed on your wall. Whether used every day or admired as part of your collection, this versatile platter brings warmth, color, and handcrafted beauty to any home.

This piece was donated by the Family of Marge and Phil Kalodner.

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Sake Set, 1997

Unattributed

Porcelain cups, and wooden box

2.5 in x 14 in x 6 in

Written Signature: P.S. Chang 1997 on inner box lid

Kanpai - the traditional Japanese toast

Twelve is the perfect number when it comes to sharing sake. This elegant set features 12 delicate porcelain sake cups, beautifully presented in a handcrafted wooden box that celebrates the artistry of traditional craftsmanship. Both refined and functional, this timeless set is perfect for entertaining, intimate tastings, or adding a touch of elegance to your home.

Complete with a selection of premium sake, this package has everything you need to toast your next gathering in style.

This piece was donated by the Family of Marge and Phil Kalodner.

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Vessel Trio, c. 2005 - 2010

Heeseung Lee

Terracotta

Various sizes

Inscribed Signature on each piece

This delightful trio by Heeseung Lee brings together playful color, unexpected imagery, and an imaginative mix of forms. The three works create a lively conversation between history and nature, tradition and playfulness-a distinctive collection full of color, character, and visual surprises.

Artist Statement

I choose to work functionally because clay has an inherent characteristic that fosters utility. Moreover, I want to create work that is tangible for the viewer. I feel that functional objects signify the everyday and everyone has constant contact with these objects within the context of their own lives, homes, and worlds. I feel that function creates a viable entry point for most viewers to move beyond the threshold, and into the world of the arts.

Currently, as I make my own work, I reference the everyday objects of Asian culture. Imagery embroidered on clothing is encoded with auspicious meaning, enchanting the everyday lives of the wearer by allowing the richness and significance of the world to emerge. Our lives should constantly be touched by the beauty and significance of what we at first glance, consider the mundane.

I have taken patterns from the stylized linear landscapes of Korean screen paintings, colors from Japanese lacquer-ware, and compositional arrangements from various Asian textiles. I have gleaned cloud-like masses and undulating geometric lines to create abstract patterns that compliment my vessels. I borrow from the dense symbolic language that has been cultivated throughout Asia for centuries, and I imbue my pottery with auspicious imagery to bring good luck to the user. I am infatuated with the layering of patterns and textures, creating visual rhythm and energy, defining space, and alluding to the evidence of the passage of time.

I aim to forge a subtle balance of dualities in the work that I create. I juxtapose the eloquent and the satirical, the organic and the geometric, and the sublime and the mundane. As objects, my work embodies the passive, and as functional vessels, my work signifies the active.

Artist Biography

Heeseung Lee earned a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She uses the functional aspects of her vessels to create an entry point for viewers to go beyond the threshold of a utilitarian object and into the world of art. Lee plays with patterns from the stylized linear landscapes of Korean screen paintings, colors from Japanese lacquer-ware, and compositional arrangements from various Asian textiles to embellish her ceramic vessels. Lee is infatuated with the layering of pattern and textures, creating visual rhythm and energy, defining space, and alluding to the evidence of the passage of time.

Pieces of this lot were donated by the Family of Marge and Phil Kalodner, and the Grainer Family.

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Cream and Sugar Set

Paul Eshelman & Paul Serena

Terracotta

3.5 in H x 8.5 in x 4 in (cream and sugar set)

Sizing (each cup)

Start every morning in style.

This handcrafted ceramic cream and sugar set by Paul Eschelman with beautiful mugs by Paul Serena bring a timeless mid-century modern feel to your coffee ritual. Featuring warm, retro-inspired colors these items will brighten any kitchen or table. Beautifully crafted and perfectly functional, these pieces transform an everyday cup of coffee into a moment worth savoring.

Complete with a selection of premium coffee and artisan biscotti, this package is everything you need for a cozy morning, an afternoon pick-me-up, or sharing coffee with friends.

Artist Statement

Culture has been defined as what we make of the world. Functional pottery is Paul Eshelman's cultural attempt, through the material of clay, to bring order and human dignity to the merely physical act of consuming food and drink. As his pots are used daily, Paul's hope is that they carry measures of quiet and nourishment for body and spirit. He imagines people at a dinner table, workspace, or office cubicle where food and drink are served and humanized by hospitable, well-ordered pots.

Artist Biography

Paul's developing artistic interests were directed along practical lines as he grew up in Iowa. Simple utilitarian objects guided him aesthetically. Eshelman received a B.A. in art from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington and an M.F.A. in ceramics from the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island. Laurel received a B.S. in biology from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. Since 1988 Paul and Laurel have been living and making pottery in Elizabeth, a small farming community in northwestern Illinois. They have three children who all worked in the pottery during their years at home. The pottery has gone out to enhance the lives of people across the country. The clay body is a red stoneware; the glazes are all lead free. Clarity is given to simple forms by contrasting glazed and unglazed surfaces. Paul's pure clean glazes render elegant presentations of food and drink.

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Porcelain Sculpture Vases

Unattributed

7.5 and 5.5 in H x 5 in x 2 in

Inscribed Signature

A perfect pair of porcelain vases.

Elegant in their simplicity, this pair of handcrafted bud vases celebrates the beauty of form, proportion, and clay. Their clean, architectural silhouettes and understated design make them striking sculptural objects on their own, while also providing the perfect stage for a few carefully chosen blooms. Whether displayed with fresh flowers or admired as works of art, these timeless vessels bring quiet sophistication to any space.

This piece was donated by the Family of Marge and Phil Kalodner.

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Ewers

Deborah Schwartzkopf

Ceramic

Smaller Ewer: 5 in x 4.5 in x 3.5 in

Taller Ewer: 7 in x 5 in x 4 in

Inscribed Signature

Elevate your charcuterie game with this stunning handcrafted ewer set by Deborah Schwartzkopf. Featuring soft, sophisticated glazes and beautifully considered forms, these functional ceramic pieces embody the artist's vision of bringing beauty and craftsmanship to everyday rituals. Equally at home on display or in use, they transform casual entertaining into an artful experience.

To complete the package, enjoy a curated selection of artisan oils, olives, spreads, and breads-everything you need to create a memorable spread for cozy autumn gatherings and celebrations.

Artist Statement

In order to make pottery I must approach the clay with openness and practiced skill, with a clear idea and playful intuition. My studio practice is a constant cycle referring to itself in the way I draw from my own processes and from my approach to problem solving. I also look farther afield, drinking in the many details of the world around me. I am a sponge for nuances of color placement in birds and how shadows break up forms and cause me to notice them anew. I am always seeking and asking myself, "How does this cup feel when held? Where will this pitcher live? What am I communicating with this line or volume?" As I spend hours in my studio working away, my mind blends and refracts the interests I research and the circling, recurring questions. I love the stillness and intensity of my studio practice in which I am free to listen, to move clay, to inventââ'¬Â¦ My studio practice feeds me. I am fulfilled building my community through teaching workshops, trading eggs with neighbors, and spending time with friends and family. I am busy like a bee tending to the details of life, keeping up with my many hobbies, keeping my studio practice vibrate, promoting my career, mentoring in the studio, gardening and occasionally tinking away on my banjo. This constant motion feeds my energy and excitement for life, which I strive to capture in the forms and surfaces of my pottery.

Artist Biography

As a studio artist, she makes fabulous tableware that infuses life with purposeful beauty. Deb was inspired by the guidance of amazing mentors along the way. These important relationships fostered her desire to engage and build community through clay. Her adventurous spirit has taken her across the country and beyond to form a depth of experience, knowledge, and a supportive network.

With over 15 years of experience, a Master's of Fine Art at Penn State, artwork included in collections such as the Kamm Teapot Foundation, San Angelo Museum, and the WA State Arts Collection, numerous publications including Ceramic Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated, and Studio Potter Magazine, she has been recognized and honored in her career as a maker.

This piece was donated by the Family of Marge and Phil Kalodner.

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Fast Pass for a Class and a Studio Tote

Haven't beat the rush of class signup?

Take your shot at winning free entry to any Clay Studio class of your choice. With this raffle there is no more hoping there's a spot left during signups with this raffle item. The winner is guaranteed a spot in any class. You can also give this class to a person of your choosing if you'd like someone in your life to deepen their love for clay and ceramics!

This lot includes a fabulous swag bag filled with ceramic tools, a $250 Speed Ball Gift Card, Mayco Glazes, and a Clay Studio T-shirt (t-shirt may be exchanged for size).

Donated by The Clay Studio, Speed Ball, and Mayco.

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The One with the Butterfly
Cup pair, 2026

Sandra Torres

Porcelain

2.5 in H x 3 in D

Inscribed Signature

Bring a taste of Mud Ball home with a trio of L'Effet Papillon wines from Domaine le Roc des Anges, affectionately known by fans as "the one with the butterfly." Approachable, delicious, and wonderfully drinkable, it's a wine made for sharing.

And what better way to enjoy it than from these beautiful ceramic cups by Sandra Torres? Together, the wine and handmade ceramics create the perfect pairing for an artful evening at home.

Artist Statement

The character of my current work resides in the contrast and modulation of different color shades. The color's softness and sharp edges result into a dramatic chromatic composition in contrast to the white, translucent, and matte porcelain surface and accentuate the simplicity of the shape. Porcelain, in the thinnest of its expressions, demonstrates a life of its own, moving to the heat of the firing and resulting in an imprint of its own memory. My desire for delicate looking but with a sturdy body inspired me to use slip casting as my preferred process, and my interest for unglazed surfaces led me to develop a selected palette of color using soluble salts to achieve watercolor-like effects. "Porcelain, in the thinnest of its expressions, demonstrates a life of its own, moving to the heat of the firing and resulting in an imprint of its own memory.

Artist Biography

Originally trained as an architect, Sandra Torres eventually transferred her creative outlet into clay work. Her ceramic education started under the wing of a master ceramist at an experimental studio in Mexico City. She then continued hands-on learning in Southern California in three different studios.

Her ceramic education was augmented by traveling to China and Mexico to learn about traditional clay work and techniques. An apprenticeship at Studio Pieter Stockmans in Genk, Belgium, had a great impact on her work, and later directed her to be an Artist in Residence at the International Ceramics Studio in Kecskemet, Hungary.

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Pitcher

Nathan Willever

Hand dug wild clay soda fired

15 in H x 5.5 in x 5.5 in

Raise a Glass to Great Design

Elevate your home bar with this handcrafted ceramic pitcher by acclaimed Philadelphia artist Nathan Willever, whose elegant forms and refined craftsmanship make each piece both beautiful and functional. Perfect for serving cocktails or displayed as a work of art, this one-of-a-kind vessel is paired with a curated selection of premium spirits to help you stock your bar in style.

This package includes:

• Handcrafted ceramic pitcher by Nathan Willever
• 21 Seeds Tequila
• Bluecoat American Dry Gin
• Hidden Still Vodka
• Hochstadter's Slow & Low Rock & Rye Whiskey

Whether you're hosting friends or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this distinctive collection is the perfect blend of fine craft and exceptional spirits.

Artist Statement

I make pottery because I love the process of its creation. I pay close attention during each part of the process in an effort to make pots that are thoughtfully considered.

My work is designed for everyday use and is inspired by folk pottery traditions across the world. German, Korean, early American pots all have a wonderful energy that I try to capture in my work. I use dark stoneware clays with layered slips and glazes to achieve a surface that has a deep, atmospheric quality. My pots are complete when they are in service, bringing a sense of human connection to the user.

Artist Biography

Nathan Willever was raised in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Maine College of Art, in Portland, Maine. He has taught numerous classes and workshops on functional pottery at institutions such as The Clay Studio in Philadelphia, PA, Ox-Bow School of Art in Saugatuck, Michigan and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, ME. Nathan is currently a long term Resident and Zeldin Fellow at The Clay Studio.

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Step into one of Philadelphia's most extraordinary new experiences at the Ministry of Awe. Housed inside a beautifully restored 19th-century bank, this immersive art adventure transforms a historic landmark into a surreal world where imagination reigns and the only currency is the human spirit. Wander through captivating installations, unexpected encounters, and moments of wonder around every corner.

Along with this admission access an $100 FringeArts Membership! Their 12-month membership includes exclusive benefits at FringeArts throughout the year, including the annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival!

After your journey, continue the experience with a $100 STARR Restaurant gift card-the perfect way to reflect on an unforgettable day over an exceptional meal.

Along with this admission access an $100 FringeArts Membership! Their 12-month membership includes exclusive benefits at FringeArts throughout the year, including
the annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival!

After your journey, continue the experience with a $100 STARR Restaurant gift card-the perfect way to reflect on an unforgettable day over an exceptional meal.

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Think you've seen enough of Philadelphia? Well think again with this perfect excuse to do an exciting day of local tourism with gift cards for Box Bar, a fun gift and craft stop, in Old City, and Cerveau, a deliciously amazing Italian restaurant right in the heart of the city.

• From Box Bar you will get to enjoy a $130 gift card as well as a special voucher for the leather goods that can be used in-store.
• From Cereau you will receive a $100 gift card to enjoy at their center city location.

BoxBar Philly

Box Bar is your Philly based one stop shop for all gifts leaning wedding! The team at Box Bar are knowledgeable on the ins and outs of wedding planning and celebrating, sharing this with guests to help plan and prepare the perfect wedding gifts for a loved one. Putting a spin on what traditional "wedding gear" the Box Bar offers, experience a unique collection of gifts and customizable creations with an inventory full of items that are just waiting for you to make your mark on them!

Stop in to create the perfect gift for a loved one or treat yourself to something special!

Cerveau

Cerveau is the grown-up step sibling to Philly's cult-favorite Pizza Brain- think psychedelic Italian trattoria meets pizza shop.

Located in the heart of Center City steps from Union Transfer, Underground Arts, Chinatown & Convention Center hotels. Cerveau offers an Italian menu of spritzes & cocktails, handmade pasta, classic and inventive pizza pies, and house made focaccia, breads and desserts. A whimsical yet elevated dine-out experience + an unparalleled opportunity for great home dining.

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• Items can be picked up at The Clay Studio for no additional cost.
• Items with alcohol CANNOT be shipped.
• please note: one raffle sheet is 10 tickets for $10, or three sheets of 10 (total 30 tickets) for $25
• All Raffle Winners have ONE WEEK (ending October 5th) to claim their winnings, before a new number is pulled.