Blair’s beautiful beach stone jewelry evolved from years of collecting beach rocks, glass and pottery fragments from various coastlines throughout New England. Striving to create jewelry that is not only well made, but comfortable to wear, Blair excels at creating intricate bezels for each rock, piece of glass or shard. Whenever possible, Blair signs each sterling silver bezel with her name and the location of the found object.

After attending the University of Vermont and earning her BFA in ceramics from the Rhode Island School of Design, Blair became increasing drawn to creating jewelry. Having studied metalsmithing at the DeCordova Museum School, Blair dabbled in many styles of jewelry making including Ceramic Cabochons and Keum-boo before creating her beach stone line. A juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, Blair’s work can be found in galleries and shows throughout the country

Every year, we ask our membership to come up with their own unique works of art on 6”x 6" wooden panels. This year, we are excited and grateful that artists from the Seacoast Artist Association and Art up Front Street participating! These skilled artists and craftspeople are rising to the challenge by generously donating their talents to create a variety of work in a wide range of media. Transforming plain wooden panels into imaginative works of art, this show illustrates the many different ways creative minds can use to work within the same basic framework.

All proceeds from the sale of these pieces will benefit EFC's education programs. In addition, all the panels will be sold at $50 each to give the community a chance to purchase an original work of art at an affordable price.

Sales typically begin at the Artist's reception, which will be determined at a future date. Pieces will be first come, first served so get here early! Purchased panels available for pickup after the show ends the following month.

Loving how the clay slips and dances through his hands, Rogers truly feels a spiritual connection with the medium. From touching the clay, throwing on the wheel and handbuilding to glazing and firing, Roger is enthralled with the whole process. Working with a medium fired porcelain clay, Roger creates organic textures by the use of slips applied to the surface of his pieces. Further texture is achieved through his use of glazes. Roger loves how the colors blend together, creating an organic feel that adds further depth and dimension to his work.

Roger’s life as a potter evolved on a part-time basis alongside his primary work as an Episcopal priest. Beginning his ceramic journey after meeting potter, Bud Wilkinson, Roger had a crash course in pottery with Richard Lafean. He studied with Nancy Joy at the Corcoran School in Washington D.C. and took a year of courses at the School of the Chicago Art Institute. Roger also studied with several renowned artists around the country. In 2005, Roger retired from parish ministry at St. Paul’s Church in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He now spends his time, “working with clay and making beautiful things.”