It happens every year that I have far too many seconds taking space in my already jam packed studio. Every kiln load, there are just some pieces that aren’t as perfect as I had hoped they would be. I’ve been told I am a little bit of a perfectionist, and I think you will see… READ MORE
I am really excited to announce a workshop I will be teaching at Merritt Ceramics on April 26, 2025! There are still some spots available, so if you are local and have ever wanted to learn how to screen-print on greenware, sign up here: Screen-printing Class. Here is one of my older pieces using the… READ MORE
it’s always fun to see your name in press and well specifically they said this about me — “simple and abstract depictions of birds, insects, and natural forms in the works of Chanda Beck“. Okay it’s not the biggest thing ever but still fun to be called out amongst all the other amazing guild artists at… READ MORE
Our gallery theme this year at The Berkeley Potters Guild is “Animalia”, so I decided to add some new characters to my repertoire based off of a trip this last April in The Lake District of England! Enjoy my new squirrel, fox and badger designs. When we were in The Lake District, we even stumbled… READ MORE
I am so excited to participate in the first MerrittFest Ceramics show hosted by Merritt Ceramics Studio. I will be one of 50 Bay Area Ceramics Artists participating in this fun event with food and drink vendors too! I will be there from 10am-4pm side by side with my Berkeley Potters Guild studio mate Piper… READ MORE
My favorite show of the year is happening again at the Palo Alto Art Center. Come join me in Booth #8 at the Clay and Glass Festival presented by the Association of Clay and Glass Artists. July 13/14, 10am-5pm
It’s that time of year again when I can clean out my bins overflowing from the years build up of seconds, and the time of year when you can score some awesome ezme wares for half price and lower! Some pieces are samples, and some pieces are seconds which is mainly me being overly critical… READ MORE
Happy New Year Friends! I’ve spent the month cleaning, organizing, making custom orders and playing a little. I can’t believe how quickly the year is already starting to fly by. I am really excited to work more in this speckled clay body and to try some new bug mugs maybe with some new insect members…. READ MORE
The annual Berkeley Potters Guild Holiday Show is on it’s way again! Join me on December 2/3, 9/10, & 16th through 24, closing at 2:00 on Christmas Eve. Our special gallery theme this year is “Cups, Cups, Cups”! Hope to see you there and hope you have a Happy Holiday Season!!! xoxo
We looooove this Clay and Glass Festival every year at the Palo Alto Art Center. It is the best way to see the best artists in clay and glass in California (over 100 of them), and it is in a beautiful, warm outdoors setting. This year the festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday,… READ MORE