For the first time ever, David Hoff, Michael Harbridge,
Paula McCoy, Arlene Smith, Marchelle Burnham, Vickie
Recchia and Michele Zulim will come together for an outstanding educational event in Fresno, California, July
21-24, 2010. The event is open to the public and allows
attendees to select any of the workshops offered throughout the event. Students can attend for one day or all four.

Earlier this year the American Fired Arts Alliance announced
they would only hold one event in Wisconsin, opening the opportunity for these great teachers to create an event all their own. “This is just the beginning of great things to come,” states David Hoff, who calls Fresno home. “We have a diverse group of talented instructors including several new faces this year.”

It’s exciting to see what Arlene, Vickie and Michele bring to the event. They are a great fit with David, Michael, Paula and Marchelle who taught at the former event the past couple of years.

In addition to the creative selection of workshops, attendees
will also have the opportunity to see and try many new
products on the market. Classes on the use of fired and nonfiredproducts will be offered. Everything from mold-cast
techniques, building with clay, glass painting and fusing
and even Raku will be done on site.

The event is held in a school and each teacher has a classroom, complete with chalkboard and erasers. Hall passes are not required! The school surrounds a courtyard where Raku items are fired and groups gather to talk, compare ideas, techniques and have fun! Lunches are also available at the event.

On Friday evening everyone gathers at David Hoff’s home
for a casual picnic full of fun, laughter and great food. The
teachers design and create unique items to auction. It’s a
wonderful opportunity to meet other artists, teachers and
studio owners from around the world.