SATURDAY, MARCH 21 RAKU & PITFIRE
With Nanette Mattos and Michael Mayer
7am- 5pm
Get ready for a full day of fire, clay, and community! 🔥 Join us for an unforgettable Raku & Pit Fire Potluck, where earth, flame, and creativity collide. We’ll kick things off in the morning by lighting the pit fire, which will burn and smolder well into the evening, revealing beautifully unpredictable results. Throughout the day, we’ll be running multiple raku kiln firings, so there’s always something exciting happening—pots coming out glowing hot, dramatic reductions, and plenty of oohs and ahhs.
This is a relaxed, hands-on, all-day gathering with 30–50 fellow clay lovers, perfect for learning, experimenting, and soaking up the magic of fire-based ceramics. Bring a dish to share, your curiosity, and your sense of adventure. Expect good food, great conversations, smoky clothes, and one-of-a-kind pots you simply can’t make any other way.
Come for the firing, stay for the fire, and leave with memories (and pots) that are truly forged in flame.
RSVP To reserve your place-
call or text Nanette Mattos - 559-999-7974 or nanmattos@yhaoo.com
SATURDAY, MAY 9 SJCGA SPRING CLAY & GLASS FESTIVAL
At Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1093 W Bullard Ave., Fresno, California
10am- 3pm
The SJCGA Spring Clay & Glass Festival is a vibrant celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community! Join us for a day filled with stunning handmade clay and glass, featuring talented local artists, live demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with makers and fellow art lovers. From functional pottery to sculptural works and luminous glass, there’s something to spark inspiration around every corner.
This lively spring gathering is more than a festival—it’s a chance to meet the artists, learn about their process, support local creatives, and celebrate the art forms that bring us together. Whether you’re a longtime collector, a curious first-time visitor, or a practicing artist, the SJCGA Spring Clay & Glass Festival is the perfect way to welcome the season and experience the energy of our growing clay and glass community.
Open to all members of the SJCGA
This is a showcase exhibition. We are seeking representative work from member artists working in clay, glass, or mixed media. Works must be comprised of mostly clay or glass and must fit through the door. Up to 3 pieces may be submitted.
Submissions must be delivered in person to Clay Hand Studios, 660 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno be May 26 - 30, 10am - 4pm. Clay Hand Studios will not ship.
This lively spring gathering is more than a festival—it’s a chance to meet the artists, learn about their process, support local creatives, and celebrate the art forms that bring us together. Whether you’re a longtime collector, a curious first-time visitor, or a practicing artist, the SJCGA Spring Clay & Glass Festival is the perfect way to welcome the season and experience the energy of our growing clay and glass community.
JUNE 2026 SJCGA MEMBERS EXHIBITION AT CLAY HAND
Clay Hand Gallery and Studios, 660 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA
10am- 3pm
SJCGA Spring & Fall Festival Application
Eligibility
To exhibit, you must be a current member of the San Joaquin Clay & Glass Association. You must also meet one of the following criteria:
Have exhibited in past SJCGA shows, or
Submit photos of your original clay or glass work
Requirements
Work must be primarily made of clay or glass
All pieces must be created by the exhibiting artist
The artist must be present in their booth during the show
Deadlines for New Exhibitors
Spring Show (Mother’s Day Weekend): Submit photos by May 1, 2026
Winter Holiday Show: Submit photos by November 10, 2026
Members who have not previously juried into an SJCGA show must complete the jury process before participating.
Fees
Booth Fee: $50
Commission: 10% of each artist’s total sales, paid to SJCGA at the end of the event
All are encouraged to apply!