The Company Of Friends - Opening Reception November 13, 2009

The Company Of Friends Opening Reception

Join us on November 13th from 5-9 pm as we celebrate the work of ceramic artist Bob Yost along with the works of over 30 additional local artists. Light refreshments will be served. All the studios on our 2nd level will also join us in our recognition of these fine artists.

Also featuring 2nd April's sMALLs show - A small exhibit of small works by big artists!

2nd April galerie is proud to feature the work of Akron based artist Bob Yost. Bob's career was inspired by his high school art teacher Ms. Peggy Forman, who shared her passion for the medium of clay. She introduced him to a Japanese firing technique called Raku, a unique firing process that yields metallic and crackled glaze results.

He subsequently received a BFA from the University of Akron's School of Art in 1985.

After spending time in the art world in New York, Bob returned home to be the resident potter at Hale Farm and Village from 1985 to 1987, reproducing 19th century salt-glazed ware.

He taught credit and non credit classes at the University of Akron's School of Art from 1987 to 1996.

In 1995, Bob established Yost Tile, a hand made, custom ceramic tile production facility.

The same year, he also started Middlebury Pottery and School, and the Ohio Canal Clay Guild.

Official Website: http://www.secondapril.org/companyoffriends