Ceramic Fanatics

07/28/2018

The founder of the Mingei International Museum, located in San Diego's Balboa Park, was a true ceramic fanatic. Here's an interesting article about her life, and how the Mingei got its name:

Martha Longenecker obituary: The founder of the Mingei International Museum in San Diego dies at 93 of complications from a stroke.

01/14/2012

This mosaic is located in a popular Southern California theme park. Anyone want to take a guess where you can find it?

01/11/2012

Polymer beading craft for Family Sunday at Mingei on January 15th. Details at link!

Our family loves Family Sunday at the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park! Each third Sunday of each month they offer reduced admission from Noon to 4pm, and have a fun craft for Family Sunday participants. Admission is just $5 per family, or $3 for individuals.

12/18/2011

This Sand Castle Snowman is a true work of art! http://www.socalwithkids.com/?p=5482

12/14/2011

Open Artist Call at The New Children's Museum on Thursday, 12/15. Details at link.

The New Children’s Museum announces its biannual Artist Open Call, which generates collaborative and highly participatory artist projects in all media, and hands-on art making opportunities for NCM visitors. Artist Open Call further enhances the NCM visitor experience by bringing the artistic proces...

12/09/2011

Wishing we'd made a ceramic star for the top of our Christmas tree. One more thing on our to-do list!

10/21/2011

Fun evening for adults tonight at Mingei International Museum to kick off their new exhibit, Craft Revolution! Details at link.

Early Evening Goes Modern to celebrate San Diego’s Craft Revolution: From Post-War Modern to California Design.Sip a cocktail while admiring San Diego’s mid-century craft, and groove to the Latin jazz of SOLEMAR. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door for $15, or $10 for members ...

09/16/2011

The craft for Family Sunday at Mingei International Museum this month is book making. Looks fun, and is such a great deal at $5/family, which includes museum entry, the craft, & more!

Mingei International Museum, located in the Balboa Park area of San Diego, conducts a fun Family Sunday the third Sunday of each month. Family Sunday offers discount admission, of only $5 for per family, or $3 for individuals.

09/13/2011

Any guesses where you can find this mosaic surfboard?

09/10/2011

In recognition of the 10 year anniversary of 9/11, we'll be making patriotic paper mosaic flags at KidsWalk, at ArtWalk on the Bay, 9/10 & 9/11. We hope you can make it to this FREE, family-friendly event. Details on our website.

09/08/2011

Join us at KidsWalk, at ArtWalk on the Bay - Extraordinary Art. Extraordinary Setting! Fun, FREE, family-friendly event 9/10-9/11. Details at link.

We are so excited to be one of the participants of the KidsWalk area of ArtWalk on the Bay! ArtWalk on the Bay is a FREE yearly art festival in San Diego, located at Hilton Bayfront Park. This year, the event is happening from 10am-5pm on September 10th and 11th, 2011.

09/01/2011

Any guesses as to where you can find this beautiful mosaic butterfly?