Feats
of Clay 2010
April
24 - May 30, 2010
Artists:
Reservations
are required for tours. Please call 916- 645-9713
$12 per person. Members of Lincoln Arts $10.00
All
visitors are required to sign a waiver
of liability
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Historical Terra Cotta
Factory,open since 1875
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Grand
Opening Night
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Top FAQ’s about the Tours of Gladding, McBean
Is there an age
limit? - Due to insurance
requirements, all tour participants must be 12 years of age
and older. There is not a maximum age, but guests will be walking
about 1 mile during the tour. Wheelchairs and walkers are permitted.
If you feel you cannot walk at least a mile, we encourage you
use a wheelchair or watch the video with Huell Howser (We do
sell those episodes of California Gold). Please let our staff
know, when you book your tour, of any special limitations.
How long are the tours? – The
average tour last between 90 to 100 minutes (1 ½ hours
to about 1:45 min)
Any special dress code? –
The only strict code we do insist upon is that each guest MUST
wear close toed shoes. No open toed sandals or other type of
shoes with open toes will be permitted. We do have a supply
of old donated shoes just in case you forgot to read this question.
Regarding the type of clothes to wear? Remember, you are entering
a working factory. It is dusty in the plant. Don’t wear
anything you don’t want to get dusty (Black is NOT the
optimum color). Also, we never know the temperature inside the
plant. Due to the firing of the Kilns, temperatures can vary
about 20 degrees throughout the tour. Dress in layers.
How do I register for Tours? –
Reservations for tours are REQUIRED. Call Lincoln
Arts at 916- 645-9713 to schedule your tours. Please be patient.
We have one phone line and sometimes it gets pretty busy in
the office. We will attempt to get to your call ASAP. After
you have made your reservations you will come to Lincoln Arts
for the tour (Directions below). We request that you arrive
at least 15-minutes before your tour begins. That will provide
you adequate time to register. Each guest will be asked to sign
a waiver of liability prior to taking the tour.
How much are the tours? –
Tours are $12 per person. Members of Lincoln Arts get a $2 discount
… It pays to be a member. Be sure to pick up a membership
application.
Where do the tours begin? –
All tours begin at Lincoln Arts – 580 Sixth Street (Google
us, we’re there) DO NOT ENTER OR PARK AT OR ON THE FACTORY
GROUNDS. Free parking is available throughout the town. While
there may be limited time parking signs posted, our local Police
Department kindly ignores those signs during Feats of Clay (except
specially marked spaces for Handicapped and Police Vehicles).
After you register, you will begin your tour with a short bus
trip to the factory grounds.
How often do tours occur? – Tours
run on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning
at 9 am and running to 12:30 noon. Tours begin every 30 minutes
… Do the math; we have 8 tours a day.
How large are the tour groups? –
We like to keep the tours to fewer than 20 per group, but can
handle up to 28 per group (that’s all the bus can hold).
If you have groups larger than 28, we may divide you into 2
or more tours.
Is there a chance to purchase some
of the Gladding, McBean pieces? – We do have
a gift shop at the end of the tour where we sell a limited selection
of Gladding, McBean pieces starting at a few bucks up to their
world famous large pots (that sell for a bit more). If you are
interested in other Gladding items, please see us after the
tour and we can arrange for a private showing.
Is the artwork on the tour for sale?
– Yes !!! a majority of the artwork is for sale.
Just ask your docent and they will be happy to arrange for your
purchase. If you are truly an art lover, you may wish to consider
attending the Opening Night Reception on April 24, providing
guests with the first opportunity to see and purchase the artwork.
The staff at Lincoln Arts can provide additional details on
the Reception and becoming a Purchase Award member.
How do I get to Lincoln Arts? –
From the south of Lincoln. Take Highway 80 to Highway 65 North
(you can only go north on Highway 65). Take Highway 65 about
8 miles to Lincoln. Make a right on 6th Street (from Highway
65 you’ll see the Gladding, McBean Plant about 2 blocks
ahead … you can’t miss it). After making a right on
6th Street you will see Lincoln Arts 1 block ahead on your left.
From the North, take Highway 65 South to Lincoln. After you
pass the Gladding, McBean Plant, make a left on 6th Street.
Lincoln Arts is 1 block ahead on the left.
Is it noisy on the tours? – Yes,
in some areas it can be noisy as the 100 year old kilns fire
their product. Our docents wear speakers, but if you have trouble
hearing, please let the docent know.
Can I take Pictures? – Yes!
Photos are encouraged. And most docents are good looking enough
to compliment your photos. Additionally, we occasionally conduct
a Photographers Tour throughout Feats. Contact the Lincoln Arts
staff for dates and details.
Can I bring food and drinks on the
tour? – Food is NOT allowed at any time on the
tour. You may bring something to drink
Are there restrooms in the plant? –
NO, NO, and NO. There are no public restroom facilities during
the tour. We encourage you to empty your bladder prior to the
tour. We even provide a lovely porta-pottie for your use.
What will I see on the tour? –
We don’t want to give away all the details to you and ruin
your tour, but you’ll be walking back in history to 1875.
Remember, you are not entering a museum, but instead a working
factory where the majority of the worlds Terra Cotta products
are being produced by hand. Yes, by hand, the same way they
did it in 1875. You’ll see the artists working their craft.
You’ll see remnants from projects being restored as well
as projects from the past. You’ll be able to look at (no
touching please) the artwork selected in our show. You’ll
see the office of Ernest Kadel and learn the story of his private
office. You’ll marvel at the old molds, the glazing area,
the stories of the old time workers. You will then venture into
the Kiln building and see the 100 year old kilns, which hopefully
will be firing during your tour. You’ll learn the difference
of the sewer pipes and the terra cotta … We get excited
just typing this stuff. This is only a portion of what you’ll
witness during your 90-minute walk through Gladding, McBean.
We guarantee you will be awed and amazed.
Will I get to see the Artwork from
Feats of Clay? – Yes, you will get to have a
limited time with the artwork in the show. Due to time constraints,
you may only have 5-10 minutes to view the artwork. If you are
interested in the artwork and not the tour, we do conduct ‘ART
ONLY TOURS’ during Feats. Please contact the Lincoln Arts
office staff for more details. We also encourage you to attend
the Opening Night Reception on April 24 from 7 – 10 pm.
What’s there to do before and
after the tours? – Lincoln is a great town with
a beautiful downtown and shopping, dining … and did we
mention shopping. Downtown offers dining for Sandwich and soups,
Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Burgers and a beer, Frozen Yogurt,
comfort food and plenty more. Plus, we have the friendliest
merchants in the world in all our downtown shops.
Are there overnight accommodations?
– Yes, the Holiday Inn Express of Lincoln is
ready at your service. Call them at 916-644-3440. Nothing like
a day of golf or a spa visit after your tour, dinner in Lincoln
and then an evening at Thunder Valley with some Vegas style
gaming and then back to your hotel.
2009
Feats of Clay Winners
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1st
Place
Canary
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Second
Place
A
Wildlife Warrior |
3rd
Place
Something
Bright
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Tile
Heritage
I don’t Think the Neighbors Know
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22”w-22”h-5.”’d
Hand Built Porcelain, Wall Mounted on Wood Pedestal,
Compact Fluorescents
Kate
MacDowell
Portland, OR
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13”-7”5”
Slab
Built Porcelain, Decorated with Colored Slips, Bisque
Fired, Cone 08, Glazed Cone 06
Stuart
Asprey
Norman, OK
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17”-11”-13”
Stoneware,
Low-Fire Glaze, Gold Leaf
Jordann
Siri-Wood
Pittsburgh,
PA
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12”-50”-3”
Ceramic,
Slip Cast, Earthenware, Low Fire Glaze, Decals
Kelly
SchnorrSan Diego,
CA
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Gladding
McBean Website
American
Ceramic Society
LOCATION
& HOURS: Lincoln Arts Gallery, 580 6th Street, Lincoln,
CA 95648
10 AM - 3 PM, Tuesday - Saturday
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