Chris Biron - Fine Arts Pottery

Jennifer Cherpock - Serenity Ceramics

Ann Elliott Cutting - Professional Photographer, Instructor and Ceramic Artist

Chris McCormick - Cristobal Custom Ceramic Design

Ian Ponting - Ponting Ceramics

Dick Ryerson - Bonsai Vessels

Julie Sadoff - Julie Sadoff Pottery, LLC

Moriko Yokoyama - Moriko Yokoyama Ceramic Art

Fresh from the Kiln - coming soon

This links page section features photos of a changing selection of Xiem Studio Members' and Students' work fresh from the kiln.

Teaching Ceramic Art Studios:

Baltimore Clay Works - Baltimore, MD

Bitter Root Pottery - Hancock Park(LA), CA 

Echo Ceramics - West Los Angeles, CA

Lillstreet Art Center - Chicago, Ill

Pottery Northwest - Seattle, WA

Rufford Craft Centre - Mansfield, England

The Penland School of Crafts - Penland, NC

Ceramic Art Publications:

American Craft Magazine
Ceramic Art and Perception Magazine
Ceramics Monthly Magazine
Clay Times Magazine
Critical Ceramics Online Publication
Pottery Making Illustrated Magazine

Ceramic Art Museums and Collections:

American Museum of Ceramic Art - Pomona, CA

Arizona State University Herberger College of the Arts - Ceramics Research Center - Tempe, AZ

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center - Sheboygan, WI The

Clay People's Local Community Service Opportunities - Art is Powerful!

Xiem Clay Center supports the community service efforts of the non-profit arts and human service organizations who do so much to help others and raise the profile of the Pasadena arts community. Your excess, donated, artwork can support Please contact news@xiemclaycenter.com for more information on these great organizations and some simple ways you can help...

BARNSDALL ART PARK (LOS ANGELES)

CALIFORNIA CRAFT & FOLK ART MUSEUM

Pacific Asia Museum

Pasadena Arts Council

ASC Donation Form

Southern California is home to many outstanding arts organizations and programs that provide information and resources for ceramic artists. Below is a partial list of just a few of them...

California Arts Council Support the Arts! Get your California Arts Council license plate:

Ceramic Organizations and Links:

American Ceramic Society
NCECA
Craft Emergency Relief Fund
The Potters Council
Clay Art
ClayStation.Com
Potters Org
Craft Emergency Relief Fund

Southern California Design Chapter of the American Ceramic Society
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Arts program and organizations are invited to submit links for reciprocal postings. Please email information2007@xiemclaycenter.com for more information.

More great links and resources for the Arts:

Ceramics in Vietnam: Journeys of Body, Mind & Spirit
.Vietnamese Art and Art Books
Digital Fire
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Our Neighbors on North Lake and the surrounding neighborhood:

Xiem is located in the North Lake District of Pasadena just south of Altadena.  We are pleased to recommend a selection of restaurants and Deli's in the area that you might not otherwise become acquainted with:

Big Mama's Rib Shack & Soulfood - located just a block south, Big Mama's is a sit-down restaurant with delicious food and a long Pasadena legacy.  Their barbeque is excellent but their sweet potatoe pie is worth the drive from just about anywhere.  Friendly service and reasonable prices.

1453 N. Lake Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91104
Phone (626) 797-1792
Fax (626) 797-8957

Pinnochio's Pizza & Italian Restaurant - next door to Big Mama's.  Pinnochio's has been owned by the same family for over 15 years and several years ago, they bought the building where they have just now relocated to after spending two years remodeling.  The setting is nice sit-down and the food is good -- take out is available.  We expect they will shortly get their liquor license transferred. If you dine-in, make sure and spend a few minutes getting to know your hosts, they are delightful people and deserve our support.

1427 N. Lake Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91104

Phone 626-791-7591

Park Bench Deli - this is a couple of miles up North Lake in Altadena on the east side of Lake.  A good place to pick-up a sandwich and soup in an old style Diner/Deli complete with knotty wood paneling.  Friendly with reasonable prices. 

2470 Lake Avenue

Altadena, CA 91001

Phone 626-797-2740   

Roma Italian Deli & Grocery - a Pasadena treasure -- this little grocery is south of Lake on the east side of the street.  Check out the pictures and you will see it has been there for many, many years.  It is an east-coast style grocery with a counter-deli that makes great italian sandwiches.  They have an incredible selection of cheeses and olives and Rosario is more than glad to help you.  If you doubt our recommendation, just google this before you head our way and check out the reviews.  No website but lots of character and value.

Lebanese Kitchen -- The restaurant was opened 8 years ago by Michael Labbad, who, along with his wife works the kitchen. The sit-down area  is now overseen mostly by his two children, Tony and Violet.  The food is great and this is one of our favorite restaurants for eat-in or take-out.  Reasonable prices and very, very good food.

1384 Washington Boulevard (one mile east on Washington near Hill)

Pasadena, CA 91104

626-296-9010

Connal’s Burgers, Salads & Subs since 1958 -- a great burger place with excellent service and good food.  You won't find a McDonalds or a Burger King anywhere near Connal's for very good reason -- they could not compete.

1505 E. Washington Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91104

626-794-5018

The Coffee Gallery Altadena - up Lake on the left side -- this eclectic place is worth a visit.  The coffee is acceptable, ice cream, baked goods, and lunch are often good but the atmosphere is remarkable.  They have live entertainment several evenings each week and you will always be able to find an interesting conversation partner and a good place to sit and read your favorite paper or magazine.

2029 North Lake Avenue

Altadena, CA 91001

626-398-7917

Saladang Thai -- ok, not really our neighbor but we eat here so often they might just as well be.  We would really like them to open on North Lake.  Good food, reasonable prices, and a nice atmosphere.  Definitely worth your time when visiting Pasadena for dine-in or take out.  There sister restaurant, Saladang Song is next door so you have a choice of two excellent restaurants both with similar menus.

363 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105

626-793-8123

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