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Satoko Barash
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"Joy of Making "

​Soda-fired pottery

May 31 - July 3, 2023
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PictureThis show is dedicated to Satoko's mentor, Doug Browe (sitting in front of kiln with Satoko).


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​First Friday Reception:

June 2nd, 5 -8 pm

Artist talk at 6 pm

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Satoko Barash unloading her kiln.
Satoko first met her future mentor, Doug Browe while he was a ceramics studio technician at Mendocino College. She was among a group of students he invited to observe a wood-firing at his family home in Redwood Valley.  Satoko was immediately seduced by the subtle beauty of wood-fired pottery, and the camaraderie of the community.  With this group, she learned to clear the land of trees, build a kiln shed, deconstruct kilns, and reuse bricks to build a new kiln. 

"One of the biggest attractions to me was being part of a community of potters who worked hard, ate together and shared their knowledge and time so generously.  I would never have been able to experience this as a girl growing up in Japan."

Doug later suggested experimenting with gas-fueled salt-firings and soda-firings at the Mendocino Art Center. Satoko eventually decided to build her own soda kiln. By then, Doug had become a professor in the ceramics department.  Daunted with the idea of constructing her own kiln, he nudged her to take another kiln-building class. He then brought the entire class to her house to help build it!
"Many a kiln-side conversation with Doug were centered around making as both a joy and a struggle, and the necessity to continue making, exploring and moving forward in our practice.  I feel very lucky to have had Doug as my friend and mentor and am forever grateful."        ~ Satoko Barash

More info: www.satokoceramics.com
Instagram @satokoceramics


​Welcome to our Newest Guest Member, Ceramist, Heather Law
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Inspired by single-use trash!
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​"My artwork is a dramatic depiction of American material consumerism and the resulting waste it creates.   I use clay as a tool to educate the viewer on environmental concerns mainly focused on single-use plastic packaging."

While attending graduate school, Law enrolled in a Garbage Archeology class and discovered her passion for trash, mainly single-use plastic packaging for food. 
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Heather Law has been working with clay for over 20 years.  She is currently a professor at Mendocino College and runs a small production business in Ukiah, California. 

More Info: www.lawartistry.com
Instagram: @lawartistry


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Heather Law

And continuing Guest Members, Caroline Hambright and Natalie Knott
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The Wave - 9" x 12"

​Caroline focuses on finding compositions and colors  that capture the beauty of nature and inspire internal peace. In a world of chaos, she finds this to be one of the only ways she can feel calm and wants to share it with the world.
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Plein Air oil painting is her favorite style of capturing our beautiful area.
PictureGuest Member, Caroline Hambright

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Roots' Old Truck - 9" x 12"
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Around the Mill - 9" x 12"
She earned her Bachelor of Fine Art from San Francisco State and is a credentialed art teacher. She has worked in many media over the years including mural painting and parade float building. Over the quarantine, she turned her attention to oils. 

A native of Santa Barbara, Caroline moved to Willits last year where she teaches advanced art at Willits Charter School.

More info: www.carolinehambright.com

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Climate Change (Best in Show Berkeley Camera Club)
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Asian Pears
Natalie Knott has a background in fine art, primarily drawing, painting and etching.   

She uses creativity to make a statement or promote a fantasy. Natalie spends much time in post processing to communicate impressions and ideas which transcend her initial sightings. 
She prints her own fine art images using exhibition quality archival papers and inks. 

​She lives in Ft. Bragg.
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For more info:
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www.natalieknottphotography.myportfolio.com
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Guest Member, Natalie Knott
"I attempt to extract the essence of a fleeting perception drawn from the world around me."
                                      
         ~Natalie Knott
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American Canyon Wetlands

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Come enjoy our new flooring and fresh walls!

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Our members would like to thank everyone for their continued support. We hope you'll stop by and see our wonderful art and fine craft.

Sincerely, Everyone at Northcoast Artists

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Guest Membership Opportunity

Northcoast Artists is currently looking for qualified artists to apply for guest memberships. Jewelers, especially, are urged to apply, although artists from all mediums will be considered.
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Becoming a guest member is required before applying for a full membership. 
This allows the prospective artist to see what it's like to work in a cooperative gallery before making a decision on whether or not to apply for full membership.

Download an application here.
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