Free raffle and artful pottery is instant message to patrons

Kiln Club artists offer gratitude in the form of artistry to patrons in February, demonstrating statements by creations of clay art.

Looking to acknowledge help, wheel out the welcome wagon or declare undying devotion, clay art creates a unique greeting to remember. In the spirit of gratitude, a raffle winner will take home a handmade vase made in the ancient tradition of Raku firing. This expresses a sincere thank you to buyers who keep us creative by giving us an audience for which to stretch our artistic vision.
Scope Gallery patrons support local art entrepreneurs by coming to us for gifts, souvenirs, dishware and decorative art. Upgrade from the text or email message. Let a little dish say thank you for an overnight stay or present a plate to the perfect dinner host. A mug can be an artistic man-hug while a vase on valentine’s day voices affection.
There are salt cellars that please a foodie friend, trivets for baking fools and foliage inprint vases and plates for the the gardening grand mama. A dish for candy or nuts give the right touch to welcome a visitor or thank a sweet or nutty host.
Zoofulls of animals sculpted and painted appeal to fishermen, feline fanciers and birdwatchers. Hanging heart pockets are a heartfelt hello while flowered servers offer cheerful encouragement. Delicate trinket boxes imply intimacy and candleholders offer warm greetings.
A go-to gift of a handmade dish to express a wish is sure-fire, as functional high-fire ceramic work is microwave-, dishwasher- and oven-safe. So shop for a honey pot to give honey bunny, bring beloved auntie the incised planter or pick up a snuggly mug for huggums.

Scope customers receive one raffle ticket FREE with purchase, available at the Scope Gallery desk from February 5 to 14. Ticketholders of Art League’s Patrons’ Show are also entitled to free raffle tickets at the Gallery.

The “Gifts for Greetings” Kiln Club show at Scope Gallery runs February 5 to March 6, hours are Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Thursdays open until 9 p.m. The gallery is located at 105 North Union Street, ground floor Studio 19 of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA. 22314. This show is run in conjunction with The Art League Gallery’s Patrons’ Show, on view February 3 to 14. For further information, call Scope Gallery at 703-548-6288, visit www.scopegallery.org, www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/scope, www.kilnclubwdc.org and ‘Scope Gallery at the Torpedo Factory Art Center’ on Facebook.

Kiln Club is an organization of more than 90 Washington D.C. area artists working in the clay medium. Juried members exhibit themed shows every other month at the cooperative artist-run Scope Gallery in Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Art Center.