Andrea Faye
Ceramic Artist
Peachtree City Library Exhibit May - June 2021
Meet the artist
Andrea is very excited to be showing a few of her pieces in the Peachtree City Library this May and June! She began working with clay in 2000 by taking a six week pottery course through the Fayette County Parks and Recreation department. Little did she know that this weekly retreat from family and responsibilities would become a passion! Andrea continued to attend these classes for several years and developed her skills on the pottery wheel. However, she really enjoyed handbuilding with clay which, she believes, allowed for a greater range of artistic expression. In 2006, Andrea became a student of Karen Beswick a ceramic artist who specialized in Raku firing. Karen taught her a different clay firing technique and provided her with artistic instruction for several years. Sadly, Karen is no longer with us but she has left her legacy in her many students.
Since Karen’s passing, Andrea has continued her education in clay by attending workshops taught by such clay artist greats as: Curtis Denzel, Robin Hopper, Chris Grydner, Gerit Grimm, Shadow May and Bill Van Guilder.
2009 saw the construction of her backyard studio fondly dubbed, Studio B. This was a wonderful gift to Andrea from her parents and her husband. She can often be heard to say, “I am a very luck girl.”
Andrea has been active in such organizations as Fine Arts and Crafts Entrepreneurs (FAACE), The Potters Guild, Newnan Coweta Arts Association, and Ceramics Daily.
Eight years ago, with the help of fellow artisans and friends, Andrea established the first annual Art Studio Tour which featured 10 artists and 9 studios. Keep an eye out for Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour which is held annually on the second full weekend in November throughout Fayette and Coweta Counties. This year the dates for the Tour are November 13 & 14.
Along with creating her own clay art, Andrea also instructs in an open studio class consisting of adults interested in creating, building and expressing with clay.
Come let’s learn about the pieces she has in this exhibit.
Raku Pieces:
Unicorns
Fantasy is a unicorn that is raku fired. Her legs have metal stakes under the layer of clay. She is totally hand sculpted. $300.
Sconces: There are several lovely sconces that made it through the raku firing. These are not meant to hold anything and will not hold water. To keep them colorful and lovely simply dust. Water and direct sunlight are not a friend of these pieces. $25 to $52.50
Dishes: The hanging raku dishes have exquisite designs and colors! Sets of 2 and 3. $45 & $80
Platters
My Baby - Dachshund A fun and different type of platter. This platter is fully hand sculpted and waiting to serve up cheese and crackers, cookies, candies, or just a great place to put your mail, keys or sunglasses. Food and dishwasher/microwave safe but I suggest you treat this dog kindly and hand wash. $55.
Sweet Baby - Small Furry Dogs This beautifully fun dog will be the talk of your party when used to serve up just about anything you can think of. Fully hand sculpted, your hand fits nicely into the back of the head for easier carrying and serving. Food and dishwasher/microwave safe but I suggest you treat this dog kindly and hand wash. $125.
Leaf These stunning platters are glazed to resemble metal pieces but they are really clay. These pieces are food safe so feel free to serve up cheese and crackers, cookies, candies, or just a great place to put your mail, keys or sunglasses. A great serving dish! $40.
Login: This dish/platter features turtles sunning themselves on a log. This happens a lot in our home town around our many ponds and lakes. It is fully functional and a nice statement piece for your home. $125
Wave Bowl
Buttercup - Wave on a Base: This piece is a wonderful statement piece on your coffee table, dining table, kitchen island or on your wall. It is fully functional and makes a wonderful serving dish! Yes, you can put fruit in it but imagine some crushed ice and shrimp or a beautiful green salad! Don’t have room for them on a table or in a cabinet? Not a problem, as you can hang this lovely piece on your wall! Now it is also a decoration when not being used as a serving piece. $210.
Monster Mugs
These crazy one-of-a-kind creatures are just a lot of fun! They evolved in my studio from toothless big-eyed guys to some with clay teeth inserted in their funky smiles to actual dental implants from dental displays that can be purchased online. I love them and they will bring you joy every day and with every cup of hot or cold beverage that you desire. They are dishwasher/microwave safe $55 each
Contact information: email: AndreaFaye@andreaFaye.com
Phone: 678-641-1247 text or call
Make an appointment to see her studio and works available for sale.
Join Andrea at her studio the second weekend of November for the Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour! Learn more at southernhandsartiststudiotour.com
Andrea is very excited to be showing a few of her pieces in the Peachtree City Library this May and June! She began working with clay in 2000 by taking a six week pottery course through the Fayette County Parks and Recreation department. Little did she know that this weekly retreat from family and responsibilities would become a passion! Andrea continued to attend these classes for several years and developed her skills on the pottery wheel. However, she really enjoyed handbuilding with clay which, she believes, allowed for a greater range of artistic expression. In 2006, Andrea became a student of Karen Beswick a ceramic artist who specialized in Raku firing. Karen taught her a different clay firing technique and provided her with artistic instruction for several years. Sadly, Karen is no longer with us but she has left her legacy in her many students.
Since Karen’s passing, Andrea has continued her education in clay by attending workshops taught by such clay artist greats as: Curtis Denzel, Robin Hopper, Chris Grydner, Gerit Grimm, Shadow May and Bill Van Guilder.
2009 saw the construction of her backyard studio fondly dubbed, Studio B. This was a wonderful gift to Andrea from her parents and her husband. She can often be heard to say, “I am a very luck girl.”
Andrea has been active in such organizations as Fine Arts and Crafts Entrepreneurs (FAACE), The Potters Guild, Newnan Coweta Arts Association, and Ceramics Daily.
Eight years ago, with the help of fellow artisans and friends, Andrea established the first annual Art Studio Tour which featured 10 artists and 9 studios. Keep an eye out for Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour which is held annually on the second full weekend in November throughout Fayette and Coweta Counties. This year the dates for the Tour are November 13 & 14.
Along with creating her own clay art, Andrea also instructs in an open studio class consisting of adults interested in creating, building and expressing with clay.
Come let’s learn about the pieces she has in this exhibit.
Raku Pieces:
Unicorns
Fantasy is a unicorn that is raku fired. Her legs have metal stakes under the layer of clay. She is totally hand sculpted. $300.
Sconces: There are several lovely sconces that made it through the raku firing. These are not meant to hold anything and will not hold water. To keep them colorful and lovely simply dust. Water and direct sunlight are not a friend of these pieces. $25 to $52.50
Dishes: The hanging raku dishes have exquisite designs and colors! Sets of 2 and 3. $45 & $80
Platters
My Baby - Dachshund A fun and different type of platter. This platter is fully hand sculpted and waiting to serve up cheese and crackers, cookies, candies, or just a great place to put your mail, keys or sunglasses. Food and dishwasher/microwave safe but I suggest you treat this dog kindly and hand wash. $55.
Sweet Baby - Small Furry Dogs This beautifully fun dog will be the talk of your party when used to serve up just about anything you can think of. Fully hand sculpted, your hand fits nicely into the back of the head for easier carrying and serving. Food and dishwasher/microwave safe but I suggest you treat this dog kindly and hand wash. $125.
Leaf These stunning platters are glazed to resemble metal pieces but they are really clay. These pieces are food safe so feel free to serve up cheese and crackers, cookies, candies, or just a great place to put your mail, keys or sunglasses. A great serving dish! $40.
Login: This dish/platter features turtles sunning themselves on a log. This happens a lot in our home town around our many ponds and lakes. It is fully functional and a nice statement piece for your home. $125
Wave Bowl
Buttercup - Wave on a Base: This piece is a wonderful statement piece on your coffee table, dining table, kitchen island or on your wall. It is fully functional and makes a wonderful serving dish! Yes, you can put fruit in it but imagine some crushed ice and shrimp or a beautiful green salad! Don’t have room for them on a table or in a cabinet? Not a problem, as you can hang this lovely piece on your wall! Now it is also a decoration when not being used as a serving piece. $210.
Monster Mugs
These crazy one-of-a-kind creatures are just a lot of fun! They evolved in my studio from toothless big-eyed guys to some with clay teeth inserted in their funky smiles to actual dental implants from dental displays that can be purchased online. I love them and they will bring you joy every day and with every cup of hot or cold beverage that you desire. They are dishwasher/microwave safe $55 each
Contact information: email: AndreaFaye@andreaFaye.com
Phone: 678-641-1247 text or call
Make an appointment to see her studio and works available for sale.
Join Andrea at her studio the second weekend of November for the Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour! Learn more at southernhandsartiststudiotour.com