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we’re celebrating 5 years as a brick + mortar in philadelphia on October 2nd ~ one month from today, and we hope to see you there!! 🥳 for this very special first friday, we invited 30 of our favorite artists from near and far to interpret the theme “GROWTH” ~ a mixed medium group show!

the event will feature both 2D & 3D works, with a focus on plant and planter themes ~ celebrating how much we’ve grown within the community and this special space since we opened in 2021 🥲💗

plus an exciting DJ set by @_love_dance_class_ at @forincafe so be ready to bop!!! 🪩🕺🪩 lots of other fun details and surprises to come, stay tuned! 👀

xx
cloud 9 clay team 🫂

participating artists:
@kbclayyy
@quinn_g__
@deverism_
@joaymemay
@tarabooth
@emilyburtner
sloan palder
@krystalquiles
@superbloom11
@silly_person_lol
@uptownneonrva
@antoniajanestudio
@booniesmetalfab
@ren.valentine.studio
@feast_jewelry
@chuckaisle
@cloud9clay
@jamesbgconnelly
@meghanhricak
@by.ren
@carolinedefelice
@ruth.easterbrook
@hollyjean.studios
@nicolchves
@isa__akh
@sunnysideroadstudio
@jessicakatmiller
@stephtrowbridge

#phillyevents #firstfriday #artopening #phillyarts taken in Cloud 9 Clay by @cloud9clay

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❤️‍🔥👋🇯🇵 Konnichiwa from Japan! A little life update, in case you missed it ~ I’ve been staying in Japan the past month working with a small group of emerging wood fire ceramic artists in a remote town called Tamba Sasayama, and have been having the best time 🥲

For the past 4 weeks, we have been immersing ourselves in the making process, exploring new techniques and a wide variety of unique clay bodies specific to this region of the world. I have been loving the opportunity to work in a new space outside of my own studio surrounded by a group of likeminded artists from around the world!!

One of my primary goals coming here was to push myself to work outside of my usual production habits, and think about clay in a new way, which was harder than i expected, but I’m excited with my progression! I have still been primarily making wheel thrown work, but have been playing more with asymmetrical alterations and sculptural elements.

Earlier this week we finish loading the anagama kiln and started the firing process. I am beyond excited to see the results of this firing and the fruits of all of our weeks of loving labor. I will be traveling home in a few weeks time with bags full of pots and one very special piece from this firing will be featured in our upcoming five year anniversary group show ~ GROWTH, which feels extra relevant at this time 💗 Fingers crossed that it comes out nicely!

I plan to share more about this experience as I digest all of its teachings and experiences. Being immersed in this way has left me feeling eager to share while also feeling like i want to keep it all close to my chest and remain present. The push and pull of constant sharing and feeling behind while also not rushing through it all is a theme also mirrored in the wood firing process. Working on patience and intentionality during this time, and forming deep human connections along with it 🫂

More to come! But HUGE thank you to Sofie, Clara, Emma, and of course John Dix who has so generously allowed us to use his space. This experience is truly a dream come true, and I am so thrilled that I’ve had this opportunity to travel and learn in such a special place.

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Peyton taken in Sasayama, Hyogo by @cloud9clay

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honey i’m home!! 🩵 i’ve made it back to philly from my long 7 week journey in japan and am still adjusting but so excited for our upcoming group show!!

GROWTH will be installed and available for viewing from wednesday 9/30th - sunday 10/4th during our normal shop hours! the opening reception party is 10/2nd from 6-9pm, we hope to see you there!!

in the meantime, here are a few new pieces i made before leaving for japan that o never got around to sharing 🙃 all online & in store now

film photos by @silly_person_lol taken in Cloud 9 Clay by @cloud9clay

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7 days ago

field trip to bizen japan! 🇯🇵🌈💗 bizen is an iconic town in japan celebrated for its long history of iron rich clays and massive wood fire kilns ~ we had the pleasure of visiting ancient kilns sites along with contemporary potters including @bizen_kazuya (whose kiln, pots, and amazingggg pigment wall you can see here 🤩)

feeling very grateful for all of the artists who showed us their spaces and so stoked we got to see this incredible mecca of clay during one of our days off! now onto loading and firing the kiln here is tambasasayama 🙂‍↕️🪵❤️‍🔥

crazy that i’ve already been in japan for 3 weeks already!! there is so much more to share about what i’ve experienced and learned during my time here so far, but for now i’m soaking it all in, but lots more on that to come!! xx

#bizen #bizenpottery #woodfiredceramics by @cloud9clay

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a month ago

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looking to add a pop of color to your home!? we’ve got you covered 🙂‍↕️

🎞️ some pretty film shots by @silly_person_lol

#handmadeceramics #phillysupportphilly #35mmfilm taken in Cloud 9 Clay by @cloud9clay

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a little squiggle for your home

#shootfilm #handmadeceramics #homedecor taken in Cloud 9 Clay by @cloud9clay

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a month ago

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loving these double exposures of the @edie_parker gemstoned lighter cases ++ some of our handmade ceramic ashtrays and donuts!

🎞️ @silly_person_lol 🦋 taken in Cloud 9 Clay by @cloud9clay

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2 months ago

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some juicy pieces from a recent wood firing (and some from my kiln)

shot on film and styled with some old broken kiln bricks i got from the trash pile at peter’s valley a while back and neighborhood foraged flowers 🙃💐

xx taken in Cloud 9 Clay by @cloud9clay

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2 months ago

🐶💙 some more shots of our gorgeous new paint job by @welcomehomesignco 💙🐶 taken in Cloud 9 Clay by @cloud9clay

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2 months ago

a little tour around our center table tree ❤️‍🔥

fun fact, this plant was rescued from the trash a few years ago, and now she’s thriving 🥲 lots to see from every angle!

today is the last day to shop our bday sale online, enjoy 33% off selects for just a few more hours!!

photos 🎞️📸 @silly_person_lol taken in Cloud 9 Clay by @cloud9clay

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2 months ago

we’re really loving our new window design 💗💙 thank you @welcomehomesignco for the glow up! ! rez and neeko approve 🙃 taken in Cloud 9 Clay by @cloud9clay

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2 months ago

warm or cool 🌤️ we’ve got something for every vibe!

icymi, we’ve got a bunch of gems on sale right now for peyton’s (extended) b*day sale ~ online only, no codes needed 💖

in other news 🗞️ there’s just a couple of days left before i head off to a much awaited ceramics residency in japan (eeek!!!) more on that soon, subscribe to our newsletter if you’d like some more updates over the coming weeks :)

🎞️ shelfies shot by @silly_person_lol taken in Cloud 9 Clay by @cloud9clay

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