Members of the Resurrection House Auxiliary visited the St. Petersburg Clay Company for a tour and demonstration by artist Charlie Parker. Photos show Charlie working a 25 lb block of clay on a wheel, shaping it and adding details. The group was thanked for arranging the visit, demonstration, and lunch. An upcoming event was announced where Charlie and other artists will display and discuss their work, available at a silent auction to support the Resurrection House Auxiliary.

1. May 12, 2009. Resurrection House Auxiliary “field trip” to
St. Petersburg Clay Company. This is the cover of a book that we
photographed to show one of the ovens on their property.

2. Stan Cowen, Charlie Parker and Russ Gustafson-Hilton founded
St. Petersburg Clay Company, Inc. in 1996.
World renowned clay artist Charlie Parker greets
Resurrection House Auxiliary members as they join him for a
tour and as he creates one of his beautiful works of art.

3. Charlie begins with a 25 lb. block of clay!

4. Yes, Charlie is pounding the clay against the wheel.

5. The clay is out of the bag, and Charlie begins working with it.

6. Beginning to round out.
Yes, that’s a bat on the table – one of the “special” tools Charlie uses.

7. Watch the top of the clay as Charlie begins forming.

8. That small piece at the top is lopped off
and will make its way to the oven.

9. Not sure what Charlie is doing – is this a slam dunk about to happen?

10. Aha! Charlie presses down and begins to form the well.

11. So it’s beginning to really look like something. Charlie
makes it look so easy, but looks – in this case – really are deceiving!

12. Getting closer.

13. Here’s where that special tool came in. Go Rays!

14. Isn’t this magnificent?

15. Close up to show detail.

16. Thanks so much, Chelley, for arranging the tour, demonstration, & lunch.

17. SAVE
THE DATE
The Resurrection House Auxiliary
annual event will feature
the works of talented, non-professional
artists. Charlie will be there Friday
evening with other artists to talk
about the displayed work. It will be
available for silent auction the next day
at our brunch and fashion magic
makeover. You won’t want to miss this!

18. Come spend time at the St. Petersburg Clay Company,
located at the historic Seaboard Train Station.
FREE admission & FREE parking
St. Petersburg Clay Company
420 22nd St. South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 896-CLAY
www.StPeteClay.com

19. To learn more about our programs, volunteering, making a donation, or
joining the Auxiliary, please call the number below or visit our website.
Florida Resurrection House, Inc.
800 Eleventh Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705-1256
(727) 823-4742
www.floridaresurrectionhouse.com