About
We prioritize individual goals, with demonstrations to reinforce a good foundation. Our focus is on one-to-one instruction with small classes to help bring your personal goals to fruition. It is a space to learn new techniques and working styles and gain feedback from your peers when needed.
People of all skill levels and abilities are encouraged to come experience the joy and benefits of working with clay.
Where did the name, Glassman Clay Studio, come from?
A quote from Hendersonville Art League President and Artist, Diane Dean
"We have received a significant funding commitment from Barbara Glassman to help us fully launch... Glassman Clay Studio at Art Place.
Barbara's husband, Stuart, was a respected physician in Hendersonville and an accomplished clay artist. Many in our community appreciated both his skilled care and skill as a clay artist. In addition to being a skilled surgeon, he believed in compassionate care for whomever needed it and spent numerous hours providing services to the Free Clinics and Blue Ridge Community Health Services. In his office, patients who needed care and could not pay were never turned away.
His countless generosity left an indelible mark on those who worked most closely with him. A previous ArtScape banner artist, he found working with clay to be a source of relaxation. We are excited to see his legacy in our community continue bring a source of joy to others as they explore the benefits of working in clay."
March 2024 Grand Opening Display of Dr. Stuart Glassman's Ceramic Works, in the Front Gallery of Art Place Studios
About who Dr. Stuart Glassman was, from his Ceramics Website:
My Story
Stuart Glassman is an imaginative clay artist who creates stoneware platters, plates, bowls & tiles. Each hand built original is embellished with images of nature: leaves, dragonflies, amphibians & sea life. They seem to come to life in his richly colored works. The unique glaze formulas & techniques are distinctly his own - a result of endless experimentation. Enduring & functional, the pieces are food/warm oven/dishwasher safe. A general & vascular surgeon in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Dr. Glassman has pursued his passionate interest in clay for more than 20 years. He has exhibited in Ann Arbor, MI; Coconut Grove, FL; Cherry Hill, NJ; Cincinnati, OH; Atlanta , Georgia; Asheville, NC and Hendersonville, NC.
Why Critters?
“I grew up in Miami Beach and I often swam in the ocean. We lived on a canal where I fished and observed the sea life in the water. It was always entertaining and very calming. Though I appreciate many styles of art and design, these simple creatures speak to me. They are symbols of life itself: exquisite, unique and constantly interacting with their environment. It’s so basic but it makes me feel a connection to nature. I really enjoy trying to bring them to life in my work and hope they bring a bit of joy and delight to others.”
Take a look at his Portfolio here: www.glassmanclay.com
Works by Dr. Stuart Glassman
Mossy Crab Trio, 20”h x 21”w
Blood Red Fish, 16”h x 22”w
