Andrea Faye - Clay & Jewelry Artist
Guest Artists:
Gwen Brown - Oil Painter and Portratist
Kirby Bellwood, Wendy Turly, Barbara Olsen, Susan McGough - Potters

Guidelines

Andrea Faye
Clay & Jewelry Artist

Studio Hours

Saturday 9:00 - 5:00

Sunday 11:00 - 5:00

Andrea began working with clay over 20 years ago 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 recreation classes for several years and developed her skills on the pottery wheel. However, she really enjoyed handbuilding with clay which, she believed, allowed for a greater range of artistic expression.

Through the past 20 years Andrea has continued her education in clay by attending workshops taught by such great clay artists as: Curtis Benzel, the late Robin Harper, Chris Grydner, Gerit Grimm, Shadow May and Bill Van Guilder.

Statement pieces are her joy. When you visit her studio, you will see very few pieces repeated. Often similar but not repeated. Each piece is a one of a kind.

With the help of fellow artisans aka friends, Andrea established this Tour in 2013 which featured 10 artists and 9 studios. Boy has it grown!

Andrea has designed and created fun and fine jewelry. Earrings, necklaces and bracelets are ready for you to try on, take home or purchase for gifts. Most jewelry is non-allergenic nickle free.
Fine jewelry is .925 sterling with semi or precious stone settings.
Essential oil necklaces and bracelets are also available.

Studio Location

Studio B

1117 Montclair Drive, Peachtree City, GA 30269

678 641 1247 anboswell@gmail.com

Directions

From Hwy 54 or Redwine Road: turn onto Robinson Road. Turn onto Montclair Drive (which is the street entrance into Avalon Park Subdivision). 1117 is the 8th house (mailbox) on the Left hand side of the street. Continue past the house and turn into the driveway or park on the street. You will see the studio on the very right of the upper driveway. The studio sits directly behind our home.

During the tour

Great weather means the pottery wheel will be open to tour attendees who want to give it a try. The wheel will be open for use for 30 minutes at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00 each day. 5 minutes per person if there is a line. Bad weather or temps below 70 degrees will close the pottery wheel.
Personal and self guided tours will be provided to everyone interested.
Andrea will be serving up drinks and refreshments. Have a snack, water or a soft drink and some conversation.
Studio mates' work, will be on display and available for sale.
Functional and "display only" ceramic art will be available for purchase in the studio and under the tent.
We are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting those of you new to the tour!

Gwen Brown - Portratist

Georgia artist turning special moments into lasting heirlooms.

Gwen is an oil painter inspired by family, nature, and the beauty of everyday moments. A lifelong southerner and graduate of Clayton State University’s Fine Arts program, she has explored a wide range of creative mediums, but always returns to her first love—painting.

Her work focuses on portraiture and still life, celebrating children, family, and the natural world. Based in the woods of Georgia, Gwen shares her life with her husband, four children, and a rotating number of cats. She accepts commissions and especially enjoys turning special family photographs into lasting heirlooms.

She is a member of the Fayette Art Society, where she currently serves as President.