Tour de Clay - Sat. & Sun.
​Dec. 12th & 13th, 2026

​Guest Artists Showing ​at
Pottery Boys Studio in Palm Harbor
30 Bogie Lane, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 


Special Guest: Amy Kline

Guest Artists: * Amy Kline* Nishi Nishitateno  * Eric Lewis
* MaryAnn Charmoz ​* Wendy Finklea * Ellen Cole *  Yesha Panchal * William Kidd

Core Artists: *Chuck McGee * LC McGee * Keith Herbrand * Glenn Woods

Special Guest Artist - Amy Kline
Amy is traveling from Nevada for this year's Tour de Clay

Amy Kline, (currently living in Henderson, Nevada)
Growing up immersed in the Theater Arts influences the way I work as a visual artist. Collecting layers of information to create is the baseline of how I work as a porcelain sculptor.

​With a BFA in Ceramics from Alfred, and an MFA in Metal Casting from SIU Carbondale, it’s always been about the materials and the process. Porcelain is what pushes me forward now: maintaining the quality of this glass-like material and taking it over into sculptural work is where my current creative focus is. In my workshops I cover the materials, process, design, and creating sculptural porcelain containers using the potters wheel and handbuilding. 

Workshop Opportunity - as a special pre-tour activity, Amy will be conducting a one-day workshop on Thursday, December 10th where she will demonstrate her methods of creating her amazing work and discuss the art of creating beautiful porcelain and glaze formulas as well as firing advice.
Call the Dunedin Fine Art Center to reserve your space: 727-298-3322

Guest Artists for this year's Tour de Clay - Pottery Boys Studio, Palm Harbor

Eric Lewis  Gainsville, FL  (new to Tour this year)

​My work explores the relationship between surface and form through layered color, warm clay bodies, expressive graphic line work, and carefully considered color palettes. Using white slip over red clay, underglaze, and handmade brushes, I build surfaces through repetition, variation, and gesture. The warmth of the clay body remains visible beneath the surface, while stripes, line, and color create movement and rhythm across each form. Influenced by fashion, southern surroundings, vintage objects, and design, I’m interested in building a personal visual vocabulary that balances graphic structure with the warmth and spontaneity of handmade pottery

Ellen Jean Cole Tarpon Springs, FL (returning guest artist)

Fine Silver Arts - Forever a maker, my artistic soul has danced through paint, baskets, quilts, and sun-kissed pottery. After Lyme’s whisper, I surrendered to the allure of fine silver. For over 17 years, I’ve woven my love for nature’s whispers into intricate dances of silver. Creatures both grand and small – the fleeting flutter of a dragonfly’s wing, the delicate touch of a weed hidden amidst tall grass – all find their voice in my wearable art. A Victorian flourish here, a whimsical twist there, each piece whispers a story in silver, echoing childhood summers spent with my beloved horse, Silver. In every curl and glimmer, I invite you to join me on this journey of lifelong wonder, where nature’s secrets bloom in unexpected places.

Yesha Panchal  -  Suwanee, GA ​(returning guest artist)

I am an owner of Yesha- Art and an educator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in ceramics at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. I use underglaze trailing and painting techniques on functional and sculptural ceramics. As an immigrant in a foreign land, I find a sense of belonging in nature. Letting my imagination guide my use of plants and petals in work, which brings joy into others' everyday rituals.

Hironobu "Nishi" Nishitateno  - 
Rockford, IL  (new to Tour this year)

Nishi grew up in Japan and from a very early age dreamed of becoming an artist. He bases his style on the simplicity and functionality of Japanese pottery, using natural materials and colors typical in nature. He believes that pottery should not be the center of attention on the dinner table - simple and attractive, it discreetly adds to the delicious appearance of the food. He strives to create pottery that resonates with in a way that brings out his inner peace. It is his hope that this natural simplicity will bring the same inner peace to others.

Chuck McGee  Tampa, FL Core Artist (new to this location)

I am drawn to functional art—ceramic vessels that serve a purpose in everyday life while carrying the weight of intention, history, and material truth. My work centers around familiar forms: bowls, plates, and cups—objects we eat and drink from, touch daily, and often take for granted. Yet in their use, these vessels become personal, intimate, and deeply human.

I am interested in the tension between function and artfulness. I like to question what makes an object "functional" and how that function interacts with its aesthetic and material presence. Through this inquiry, I explore how materials—once raw earth, clays, and stones—are transformed by fire into something enduring. The ceramic surface becomes a record of process and place. The flame, the atmosphere, and even the specific spot within the kiln leave their permanent mark, just as the origin of the materials leaves its story in the clay and glaze.
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In the end, my work is about the connection between process and product, material and maker, object and user.

LC McGee  Tampa, FL Core Artist (new to this location)

As a ceramic artist and potter, my work is rooted in a love of storytelling, playfulness, and nostalgia. Drawing inspiration from the Atomic Age and mid-century modern design, I create functional and decorative pieces that reflect a whimsical blend of retro futurism, space-age optimism, and my deep affection for animals—especially cats. My fascination with space, sci-fi, and astronomy was passed down from my father, who shared with me his passion for Star Wars, Star Trek, and the mystery of the cosmos. This legacy now echoes in the patterns and motifs I draw, stencil, paint, and layer onto each piece—rockets, stars, atomic bursts, and abstracted forms that feel both vintage and timeless.

Keith Herbrand Palm Harbor, FL (studio host artist)

Keith Herbrand is a ceramic artist whose work bridges the delicate balance between functionality and visual poetry. Specializing in crystalline glazed porcelain pottery, Herbrand transforms everyday vessels into beautiful pieces incorporating form, chemistry, and craftsmanship.
Keith works in two studios, his primary studio is in Palm Harbor, Florida and  the summer studio is in Blue Island, Illinois. While he has work in a few galleries, his main focus is exhibiting and selling his work in juried art fairs across the country. Collectors are drawn not only to the visual allure of his crystalline surfaces but also to the tactile pleasure and utility of his forms.

William Kidd -  St. Pete, FL (returning guest artist)

My work consists of wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramic bowls, vessels, plates, jars and sculptures.  Some of these forms remain in their original, symmetrical form while others are altered and textured to give the illusion that they were possibly formed by nature.  I produce all of the work in my studio as an independent artist.  

Wendy Finklea -  Lutz, FL (returning guest artist)

My work is rooted in a deep respect for cultural traditions and historical techniques, drawing inspiration from ancient forms, contemporary design, and a personal love of cooking, hospitality, and creating a beautiful space to live in.  After working in clay for 20 years, I opened Clay Fish Studio to continue evolving my craft. Most of my pieces are wheel-thrown and altered, using multiple decorating and layering techniques. Every piece I create brings me deep satisfaction when I feel it will bring beauty, function and grace to your life.
 

Maryann Charmoz  Dunedin, FL (returning guest artist)

While Maryann is relatively new to clay, she has a long and rich history in the art world. She has 30+ years in mural and oil painting experience, she has a BFA in film animation from RISD, children’s book illustrator, designer of wine and ice cream products, board game creator and designer.
All of these creative ventures have led me to the wonderous world of ceramics. I have had the pleasure of studying ceramics from some of the most experienced artists locally and beyond. Glenn Woods, Ira Burhans, ShiyuanXu, Justin D’Onofrio, Hayne Bayless, and a host of others.
Currently, I am teaching at the Dunedin Fine Art Center where I offer classes in porcelain paper clay, surface decoration and hand building.

Glenn Woods Palm Harbor, FL  (studio host artist)

Glenn Woods is a ceramic artist whose work bridges the realms of function and fine art. Working primarily with porcelain, Woods creates both functional and decorative pieces. While each piece begins with an exploration of form, the addition of beaded patterns, alterations,  and piercings, gives his work a distinctive voice. He finishes his work with crystalline glazes, both gloss and matte. Crystalline glazes are known for their elusive chemistry which create crystalline formations that form and grow during a very slow cooling process.

Travel the Tour - This year there are 3 locations to visit.
Hidden Lake Pottery Studio (Odessa)   -   Wellman & Welsch Studio (Lutz)  
and Pottery Boys Clay Studio (Palm Harbor)
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Visit all locations this year to see the work of all of the very talented clay artists.

For more information and exact locations for all participating studios on the tour - go to: TampaTourDeClay.com .