Bear Mountain Lodge
Bear Mountain Lodge is located on the Southwest New Mexico Clay Arts Trail just outside of Silver City, New Mexico.
Bear Mountain Lodge
The Blue Dome Gallery at Bear Mountain Lodge.
Bear Mountain Lodge
Ceramic dish by Todd Shelby
Bear Mountain Lodge
The Blue Dome Gallery at Bear Mountain Lodge.
Bear Mountain Lodge
Clay is everywhere at Bear Mountain Lodge - mantle sculptures by Todd Shelby and Patrick Horsely.
Bear Mountain Lodge
The dining hall at Blue Mountain Lodge is chock full of pottery and sculptures, as well as gorgeous paintings.
Finn's Gallery
Work by Stewart Goldberg
Finn's Gallery
Work by house potter Peter Kaiser
Finn's Gallery
Work by Stuart Goldberg
Finn's Gallery
Work by house potter Peter Kaiser
Finn's Gallery
Work by house potter Peter Kaiser
Finn's Gallery
Work by house potter Peter Kaiser
The Public Library of Silver City
The MRAC Youth Murals day campers spent about two weeks finishing the tile mural at The Public Library of Silver City. (Summer 2018)
The Public Library of Silver City
The MRAC Youth Mural day campers at the dedication of the new library mural. (Summer 2018)
The Public Library of Silver City
Day campers from six schools in Grant County participated in the creation of the mural at The Public Library of Silver City.
The Public Library of Silver City
After the day campers drew their tiles, they constructed and glazed them.
The Public Library of Silver City
There is a fairy tale/underwater theme to the mural.
The Public Library of Silver City
The MRAC Youth Mural day campers constructed the tiles at the teaching space above Leyba & Ingalls Arts, then later installed them at the library.
The Public Library of Silver City
The day campers did more than just make tiles. They learned how to make pinch pots, too.
The Public Library of Silver City
The MRAC Youth Mural day campers installed and grouted all of the tiles for the project.
The Public Library of Silver City
Every nook and cranny was filled with tile!
The Public Library of Silver City
Each of the day campers made their own tile for the Library project. The water drops were part of another mural project that is located in Big Ditch Park.
The Public Library of Silver City
The MRAC Youth Mural day campers were treated to a pottery throwing workshop with Clay Trail Artist Romaine Begay as part of the 2018 Clay Festival.
The Public Library of Silver City
Romaine Begay and the MRAC Youth Mural day campers during a pottery wheel workshop.
The Public Library of Silver City
The MRAC Youth Mural day campers got a tour of Clay Trail site Syzygy Tile. They were shown the entire tile making process, including how clay is pressed into molds to create tiles.
The Public Library of Silver City
The MRAC Youth Mural day campers on their tour of Clay Trail site Syzygy Tile.
The Public Library of Silver City
Tile in the MRAC Youth Mural project at the Public Library of Silver City, NM.
Casitas de Gila Guesthouses
If you're looking for a quiet getaway on the Southwest New Mexico Clay Arts Trail, look no further than the Casitas de Gila Guesthouses.
The Public Library of Silver City
Tile from the MRAC Youth Murals project at the Public Library of Silver City.
Casitas de Gila Guesthouses
Casitas de Gila Guesthouse mugs by Deneen Pottery.
Casitas de Gila Guesthouses
Small, heart-shaped dishes by Stacy Schwarz
Casitas de Gila Guesthouses
Pottery by Jude Wasechek.
Casitas de Gila Guesthouses
Pottery by Jude Wasechek.
Casitas de Gila Guesthouses
Flower embossed utensil holder by Mary Giardina.
Casitas de Gila Guesthouses
Pottery by Jude Wasechek
Casitas de Gila Guesthouses
Bowls by Jude Wasechek.
Mariah's Copper Quail Gallery
Cup by Phoebe Phoebe Lawrence
Mariah's Copper Quail Gallery
Figure by Phoebe Lawrence
Mariah's Copper Quail Gallery
Face by Teryl Hartman
Mariah's Copper Quail Gallery
Kitty mug by Teryl Hartman
Mariah's Copper Quail Gallery
Mugs by Teryl Hartman
Mariah's Copper Quail Gallery
Bowl by Jude Wasechek.
Mariah's Copper Quail Gallery
Sculpture by Catherine Russo (during Clay Festival 2018)
Mariah's Copper Quail Gallery
Sculpture by Catherine Russo (during Clay Festival 2018)
Creative Hands Gallery
Roadside Attractions and Creative Hands Art Gallery is a new gallery (2018) located in the Yankie/Texas Art District in Historical Downtown Silver City, NM.- 106 Yankie Street.
Creative Hands Gallery
Roadside Attraction and Creative Hands Art Gallery is a new gallery (2018) located at 106 Yankie Street in the Yankie/Texas Art District in Historical Downtown Silver City, NM.
Roadside Attractions and Creative Hands Gallery
Vessel by William Blakemore.
Roadside Attractions and Creative Hands Gallery
Creative Hands is home to William Blakemore, a longtime Silver City resident and SWNM Clat Trail Artist.
Roadside Attractions and Creative Hands Gallery
Bowl by William Blakemore.
Roadside Attractions and Creative Hands Gallery
This little guy, named Claude Monet, will greet you when you visit the gallery. (sculpture by Sue Porter)
Roadside Attractions and Creative Hands Gallery
Figure by Sue Porter
Roadside Attractions and Creative Hands Gallery
Dog figure by Sue Porter
Roadside Attractions and Creative Hands Gallery
Kitty by Sue Porter
Roadside Attractions and Creative Hands Gallery
Painting and clay figure by Sue Porter
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS supply store has been an integral part of the Silver City's downtown Historic District since 1996.
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Vase by Romaine Begay
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Tea pot by Romaine Begay
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Footed bowl by Louie Albertson
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Sculpture face by Chris London
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Two-handled Genie Bottle by Louie Albertson
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Bench by Zoe Wolfe
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Rams by Stephani Stephenson
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Roadrunner by Stephani Stephenson
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Carved mug by Tolley Rippon
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Bowl by Tolley Rippon
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Bowl by Wendy Rudick Shaul
Penny Park - MRAC Youth Murals Program
Penny Park is a playground and skate park located at 1304 N Grant Street in Silver City, NM. There are clay tile murals throughout the park that were created as part of the MRAC project - Youth Murals Project. These murals are a must see when you're taking a stroll on the Clay Trail!
Penny Park - MRAC Youth Murals Project
Pennies for Penny Park
Penny Park - MRAC Youth Mural Program
Tiles are created and placed by the children in the MRAC Youth Mural Program.
Penny Park - MRAC Youth Mural Project
Some of the murals in the park are dedications to friends and family.
Penny Park - MRAC Youth Mural Project
A custom “Zia” design
Penny Park - MRAC Youth Mural Project
A tribute to Western New Mexico University
Penny Park - MRAC Youth Mural Project
The tile covered dome at the skate park next to Penny Park.
Silver City Trading Company - Antique Mall
The Silver City Trading Company or "Antique Mall" is located at 205 W. Broadway Street in Silver City, New Mexico.
Silver City Trading Company - Antique Mall
Serving bowls and pie dish (artists unknown)
The Silver City Trading Company - Antique Mall
Vase with shelf (artists unknown)
Silver City Trading Company - Antique Mall
Pitchers and plates (artists unknown)
Silver City Trading Company - Antique Mall
Mexican Tamala pottery plates (artists unknown)
Silver City Trading Company - Antique Mall
Serving bowls (artists unknown)
Silver City Trading Company - Antique Mall
Serving dishes and pitcher (Artists Unkown)
Silver City Trading Company - Antique Mall
Navajo Horsehair pot (Artists Unkown)
Silver City Trading Company - Antique Mall
Clay and wood mosaic frame by Coralee Mercado
Silver City Trading Company - Antique Mall
Clay angel by Rita Sherwood
Soul River Studios
Bowls by Marghie Seymour
Soul River Studios
Guacamole and salsa bowls by Marghie Seymour
Soul River Studios
Garlic/Turmeric/Ginger graters by Marghie Seymour
Soul River Studios
Mata Ortiz Vase by Yolanda Pedregon
Soul River Studios
Mata Ortiz Vase by Yolanda Soto
Soul River Studios
Pottery handmade in Turkey
Soul River Studios
Majolica style pottery by local clay artist Nancy Wyatt
Soul River Studios
Majolica style pottery by local clay artist Nancy Wyatt
Soul River Studios
Majolica style pottery by local clay artist Nancy Wyatt
Soul River Studios
Majolica style pottery by local clay artist Nancy Wyatt
Soul River Studios
Majolica style pottery by local clay artist Nancy Wyatt
The Place at the Palace
The Place at the Palace is located at 201 N Bullard Street in Historical Downtown Silver City, NM. Piece by Letha Cress Woolf
The Place at the Palace
Piece by Letha Cress Woolf
The Place at the Palace
Piece by Letha Cress Woolf
The Place at the Palace
Piece by Letha Cress Woolf
The Place at the Palace
Piece by Letha Cress Woolf
The Place at the Palace
Piece by Letha Cress Woolf
The Place at the Palace
Piece by Tasha Marshe
The Place at the Palace
Piece by Curtis Dinwiddle
Wild West Weaving
Wild West Weaving is located in the Yankie/Texas Art District in Historical Downtown Silver City, NM.
Wild West Weaving
Owner Hosana Eilert is a prolific weaver, but loved playing with clay as a child.
Wild West Weaving
Piece by in house potter Jimmi McCraw
Wild West Weaving
Piece by in house potter Jimmi McCraw made from Micaceous Clay
Wild West Weaving
Mug by in house potter Jimmi McCraw made from Micaceous Clay
Wild West Weaving
Pieces by in house potter Jimmi McCraw made from Micaceous Clay.
Piece by in house potter Jimmi McCraw made from Micaceous Clay. Winner "Traditional New Mexico Technique & Materials" at the SWNMCAT Spring Showcase in April of 2018.
Syzygy Tile
Syzygy Tile is a site on the Southwest New Mexico Clay Arts Trail located in Silver City, NM.
Syzygy Tile
4” Bloom tiles in a custom blend
Syzygy Tile
Swerve tiles from the “Optics” collection
Syzygy Tile
custom blend on hand-cut, hand-glazed tiles
Syzygy Tile
Pinwheel tiles glazed with “lichen”
Syzygy Tile
Custom blend confetti tiles
Syzygy Tile
Olympia tiles glazed with “antique green”
Syzygy Tile
The many kilns used to fire tiles. This building was built in 1938 and was once a Buick dealership.
Syzygy Tile
These slabs of clay will be flattened into sheets that tiles will be cut out of.
William Blakemore
Bill discovered his love of pottery after retiring from teaching in 1995. While mostly self-taught, he was inspired by the potters he spent time with in North Carolina.
William Blakemore
Bill throwing a bowl in his small home clay studio
William Blakemore
Bill Blakemore working on a bowl in his home studio
William Blakemore
tumblers by Bill Blakemore
William Blakemore
Vessels by Bill Blakemore
William Blakemore
Vases by Bill Blakemore
William Blakemore
Rice Bowl by Bill Blakemore
William Blakemore
Tumbler by Bill Blakemore
William Blakemore
Tumblers by Bill Blakemore
Zoe's Gallery
Zoe's Gallery, located in Silver City, New Mexico, has an eclectic mix of clay and multimedia work all created by Zoe Wolfe.
Zoe's Gallery
The outdoor sculpture garden at Zoe’s Gallery, which is also her studio and teaching space.
Zoe's Gallery
Vessel by Zoe Wolfe
Zoe's Gallery
Vessel by Zoe Wolfe
Zoe's Gallery
Wall piece by Zoe Wolfe
Zoe's Gallery
Vase by Zoe Wolfe
Zoe's Gallery
Bench by Zoe Wolfe
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Kate Brown's studio is located in the beautiful Mimbres Valley, just Southeast of Silver City, New Mexico. Her showroom sits on the very location of an old Mimbrano Pueblo, she explained as she welcomed us with tea, fruit from her plum and peach trees, and delicate sesame cookies- something she offers all of her visitors.
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Kate Brown’s showroom is welcoming and cozy. You won’t want to leave.
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Kate served us fruit from her plum and peach trees, as well as iced tea and sesame cookies.
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Kate Brown’s studio and showroom are open by appointment.
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Kate Brown creating a bowl
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Kate Brown creating a bowl
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Freshly thrown bowls by Kate Brown
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Kate Brown’s studio
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Kate Brown in her studio (note the green Chuck Taylors)
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Kate Brown’s studio
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Plates by Kate Brown
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Pieces by Kate Brown
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Pieces by Kate Brown
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Plates by Kate Brown
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Urn by Kate Brown
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Pieces by Kate Brown
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Mug by Kate Brown
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Plate by Kate Brown
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Pieces by Kate Brown
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Pieces by Kate Brown
Kate Brown Pottery and Tile
Mugs by Kate Brown
Jude Wasechek
Large decorative and utilitarian bowl by Jude Wasechek - winner "Craftsmanship" Clay Arts Trail Spring Showcase 2018
Claude Smith
“The Spirit of God was Hovering Over the Waters” by Claude Smith - winner "Abstraction" SWNM Clay Arts Trail Spring Showcase 2018
Syzygy Tile
Moroccan Star by Syzygy Tile for the SWNM Clay Arts Trail spring Showcase 2018
Marghie Seymour
“Tree V” by Marghie Seymour for SWNM Clay Arts Trail Spring Showcase 2018
Blythe Whiteley
Blythe Whiteley winner- "Portraying Movement in a Static Sculpture" SWNM Clay Arts Trail Spring Showcase 2018
Robin Parsons
Mimbres style bowl by Robin Parsons for SWNM Clay Arts Trail Spring Showcase 2018
Judy Menefee
“Twin Cranes” by Judy Menefee for the SWNM Clay Arts Trail Spring Showcase 2018
Heather Davis
“Thundercloud Platter” by Heather Davis in the 2018 SWNM Clay Arts Trail Spring Showcase
Malika Crozier
“Heart Bowl” by Malika Crozier for SWNM Spring Showcase 2018
William Blakemore
“Noodle Bowl” by William Blakemore for SWNM Clay Arts Trail Spring Showcase 2018
Letha Cress Woolf
“Boot Scootin' Boogie” by Letha Cress Woolf winner- "Humor" SWNM Clay Arts Trail Spring Showcase 2018
Stacey Schwarz
Dragon fountain by Stacey Schwarz for SWNM Clay Arts Trail Spring Showcase 2018
Chris Sowers
“Gila Monster” by Chris Sowers for SWNM Clay Arts Trail Spring Showcase 2018
Krissy Ramirez
"Border Stories" by Krissy Ramirez - winner "People's Choice" and "Social Commentary" for SWNM Clay Arts Trail Spring Showcase 2018
Blythe Whiteley
mug by Blythe Whiteley at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Blythe Whiteley
Vase by Blythe Whiteley at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Blythe Whiteley
Mug by Blythe Whiteley at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Blythe Whiteley
Figures and vase by Blythe Whiteley at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Blythe Whiteley
Mugs by Blythe Whiteley at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Krissy Rameriz
Mug by Krissy Rameriz at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Krissy Ramirez
Mug by Krissy Ramirez for the Clay Festival Market 2018
Leetha Cress Woolf
Teapot by Leetha Cress Woolf for the Clay Festival Market 2018
Leetha Cress Woolf
Vessel by Leetha Cress Woolf at Clay Festival Market 2018
Letha Cress Woolf
Teapot by Letha Cress Woolf at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Mary Giardina
Pieces by Mary Giardina at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Mary Giardina
Pieces by Mary Giardina at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Mary Giardina
Pieces by Mary Giardina at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Mary Giardina
Plate by Mary Giardina at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Mary Giardina
Pieces by Mary Giardina at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Mary Giardina
Pieces by Mary Giardina at the Clay Festival Market 2018
Letha Cress Woolf
Wood Fired Flame
Clay, wood-fired to Cone 12 (2430 degrees F)
11.5"x 7.5"
Syzygy Tile
Tumblers by Claude Smith
Mary Giardina
Vessel by Mary Giardina at the MRAC Silver City Blues Festival Market 2018
Mary Giardina
Piece by Mary Giardina at the MRAC Silver City Blues Festival Market 2018
Mary Giardina
Plates by Mary Giardina at the MRAC Silver City Blues Festival Market 2018
Mary Giardina
Vase by Mary Giardina at the MRAC Silver City Blues Festival Market 2018
Mary Giardina
Pieces by Mary Giardina at the MRAC Silver City Blues Festival Market 2018
Mary Giardina
Pitchers by Mary Giardina at the MRAC Silver City Blues Festival Market 2018
Chris Sowers
Mugs by Chris Sowers at the MRAC Silver City Blues Festival Market 2018
Chris Sowers
Mug by Chris Sowers at the MRAC Silver City Blues Festival Market 2018
Chris Sowers
Mugs by Chris Sowers at the MRAC Silver City Blues Festival Market 2018
Chris Sowers
Mug by Chris Sowers at the MRAC Silver City Blues Festival Market 2018
Chris Sowers
Mug by Chris Sowers at the MRAC Silver City Blues Festival Market 2018
Chris Sowers
Honey pots by Chris Sowers at the MRAC Silver City Blues Festival Market 2018
Soul River
Soul River is located at 400 N Bullard Street in Silver City, NM. The gallery celebrated it's third anniversary in July 2018.
Romain Begay
Vases by Romain Begay
Romain Begay
Pre-fired vase by Romain Begay
Romain Begay
Pre-fired vase by Romain Begay
Romain Begay
Pre-fired vase by Romain Begay
Judy Menefee
Mimbres Bird Jar
Judy Menefee
Mimbres Bird Snake Bowl
Judy Menefee
Mimbres Pronghorn Bowl
Judy Menefee
Stylized Rabbit Bowl
Judy Menefee
Mimbres Geometric
Judy Menefee
Mimbres Pronghorn 2
Phoebe Lawrence
Pasta set
Phoebe Lawrence
Five Kachinas
Phoebe Lawrence
Southwest Miniatures
Phoebe Lawrence
Three Raven Wraps
Patty Countryman
Tumbler by Patty Countryman Clay Festival Market 2018
Patty Countryman
Tumbler by Patty Countryman Clay Festival Market 2018
Patty Countryman
Buddha Head by Patty Countryman Clay Festival Market 2018
Patty Countryman
Tumbler by Patty Countryman Clay Festival Market 2018
Patty Countryman
Patty Countryman at the Mud Slinging Rodeo Clay Festival 2017
Robin Parsons
Stoneware “bat bowl”
Robin Parsons
Stoneware “lightening bowl”
Robin Parsons
Stoneware “Mugs and Bugs”
Robin Parsons
Stoneware “Geometric”
Robin Parsons
Stoneware “Balance of Nature”
Robin Parsons
Stoneware- “Hot Springs Bowl”
Romaine Begay
Romaine at work in his studio at 39 Ridge Road, Silver City, NM
Romaine Begay
Bowls by Romaine Begay
Romaine Begay
seed pot by Romaine Begay
Romaine Begay
Romaine Begay working in his studio on Ridge Road in Silver City, NM
Romaine Begay
Romaine Begay throwing a seed pot
Romaine Begay
A glazed bowl by Romaine Begay ready to be fired