Along the twisty road, interspersed with ancient hollowed out olive trees, lies the quaint village of Achillieon. Tucked amongst the crumbled stone ruins, you’ll find Tusami Ceramics. It’s soft pink exterior is a perfect backdrop for the lovely hand painted bowls featuring Lemons, Red Poppies and colorful florals. Once inside, you’ll experience an extensive variety […]
Author Archives: Jan Collier
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As a ceramic artist, I am often asked where my inspiration comes from. The short answer is: from everywhere. My strongest influence comes from nature. Living in the beautiful Western North Carolina Mountains, there is no shortage of amazing hikes, waterfalls and grand vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway to refuel my spirit of creativity. […]
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Festival season for me begins in the winter months when I begin planning my shows. In North Carolina, festival season runs from May through December. My festival criteria include, juried shows, size of the event, proximity to home, show hours and cost. Having a rough outline of potential dates helps me not to overreach and […]