Porcelain Arts Studio

The Handworks provides shared studio space for the porcelain artist. For a low weekly fee, we provide workspace, tools and materials for slip-cast, hand-built and wheel-thrown ware. Bisque and glaze firings are included. Our fine white glaze is an excellent canvas for porcelain painting and makes attractive finished whiteware. Instruction, guidance and technical advice is provided to individuals as-needed and upon request.

Sculpture

The Handworks sponsors a weekly sculpture & drawing sessions with life models, at NEMA Studio in Downtown Oxnard. The sky-lit workspace is large enough to move around the subject and work in 2D or 3D mediums.

Workshops and Instruction

Personal instruction is available for porcelain ceramics, sculpture, porcelain painting, and kumihimo jewelry craft.

The Handworks Studio periodically hosts workshops featuring guest instructors in porcelain construction and painting.

Original and
​Commissioned Art

In addition to her work with porcelain, Shelley produces original art in pastels, oil paint, porcelain painting and clay sculpture. She also does painting by commission and one of her favorites are portraits of beloved pets.

Fine Kumihimo Jewelry

These original designs are hand-crafted from eight strands of fine Czech glass beads braided into strong and beautiful chains. Many  colors and patterns and design to choose from,  ornamented with charms and pendants in a variety of themes, from elegant to fun-loving.