Conversation with Bill Abright - A true California clay legend.

June 13th - 4:00m - 6:00pm - $25

Join us to meet Bill Abright‍ ‍for a casual, in-depth conversation full of stories and images.

Bill Abright is an artist who seeks to create beauty in the space between order and chaos. Based in San Anselmo, CA, his journey with clay began at Delta College in Stockton in the late 1960s, leading to a graduate degree in ceramics at San Francisco State in 1974.

For four decades he shaped the lives of countless artists as a beloved instructor of drawing, design and ceramics at the College of Marin, retiring in 2015 after an extraordinary 40-year tenure. Since retirement he has expanded his practice beyond ceramics and drawing to embrace steel, glass and found objects, assembling figurative sculptures from abstract shapes whose titles and content evolve organically throughout the creative process.

His work has been exhibited throughout the United States and is held in prestigious collections including the Oakland Museum of California and the Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bill shares his San Anselmo home and studio of 54 years with his wife and fellow ceramist Claudia Tarantino, a creative partnership that has produced not only beautiful art but two artist sons, sculptor Oben Abright and painter Guston Abright.

Free Event for Ceramic students ages 16 - 25
(High School, College, University) Student Reservation required email: info@cacm.studio

The CACM Clay Talks: Conversations with the Masters is a platform dedicated to bringing top-tier ceramic artists together with our community of makers and enthusiasts. Our goal is to provide you with a rare opportunity to hear directly and learn from experienced ceramic artists.

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Team Building at CACM — Get Your Hands Dirty!

Looking for a truly unique way to bring your team together? Come get your hands in clay at the Ceramic Art Center of Marin! Our team building experiences combine the joy of handbuilding with fun, interactive games that spark creativity, laughter, and genuine connection. No experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to play!

Choose your experience:

Individual Creation Each participant creates their own one-of-a-kind piece — a personal keepsake that tells their unique story in clay. A wonderful way to celebrate individuality while sharing a creative experience together.

Collaborative Masterpiece Through games, challenges, and team problem solving, your group works together to create a single, extraordinary piece of art. A powerful metaphor for what your team can achieve when they combine their talents, creativity and trust.

Whether you are celebrating a milestone, welcoming new team members, or simply looking for a refreshing break from the ordinary, an afternoon at CACM will leave everyone feeling inspired, accomplished and deeply connected. There is something truly magical about creating something beautiful with your own hands alongside the people you work with.

Pricing:

• $320 for up to 5 participants

• $75 per additional participant

• Groups of 10 or more: flat rate of $750 (includes additional staff)

What is included:

• All materials provided

• Choose from our beautiful selection of Event Glazes

• Your finished pieces will be ready for pickup two weeks later

🍷 Happy Hour? Feel free to bring your own wine and food and make it a real celebration! Cheers to creativity! 🥂

Contact us at cacm.studio with any questions