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Thanks for visiting my site. I have recently decided to rebuild the websites I created and maintained for quite some time. The first rebuild was Claystation.com. That site has been updated with a more modern look and the latest tech which makes it run more smoothly. There is still much work to do on it to get all the content back up on it.
Next is this site. My andyclift.com site used to run on Tumblr, now, I moved it to WordPress like the rest of my websites. The old site was more or less a blog with some of my portfolio on it. Now, this site will be updated with an extensive creative portfolio of all the important creative projects, that I have worked on during my adult life. It will be challenging and in many ways, it might be like writing an autobiography.
In some areas of this site, you will see that it is a work in progress. This update will take some time so please be patient. I am mainly focused on getting my Ceramics portfolio on here, and will try to get much of that up before the end of 2022.
Check back soon to see the progress.
Thank you everyone who stopped by to see my process, share stories, and support my work. Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and kindness made the weekends truly special. Connecting with you all, friends, neighbors, Portlanders, and visitors; everyone that values handmade art and the creative journey behind it, it was a pleasure to share my work and experiences with you. I look foward to more exploration, and sharing with you again. And thank you Patti for these images and everything else you did to help the event be a success. #PortlandOpenStudios
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Last day of Portland Open Studios. The Clift House studio is open until 4 pm. It may not be great weather today but it’s warm and dry here. Come on by! #PortlandOpenStudios
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Come on by today and I’ll show you what’s happening in my studio. There will be plenty of finished works available for purchase as well. Unfortunately the Backyard Sculpture and Pottery Exhibit will not be happening due to the trail conditions and the forecasted rain tonight and tomorrow. PortlandOpenStudios
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Visit Andy Clift’s clay studio during Portland Open Studios on
October 11–12 and October 18–19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
It has been over ten years since I last participated in this event, and I couldn’t be more excited to open my studio doors again. Over the past decade, I’ve devoted most of my energy to raising my two sons and, more recently, to teaching art. During that time, I’ve also been quietly building my home studio and shaping the foundation of Clift House—preparing for a full-time return to making and sharing my art.
This Open Studio marks a very special milestone—my official return as a full-time creative artist. I invite you to come by, see my process, ask questions, and explore a wide range of finished works available for purchase.
I had hoped to host much of the event outdoors with a pottery and sculpture exhibition in the forested backyard. However, due to this weekend’s weather, the exhibit portion will move indoors. Fingers crossed for clearer skies next weekend so we can enjoy the outdoor setup as planned!
I look forward to seeing you, sharing stories, and celebrating this next chapter together.
Warmly,
Andy Clift
Clift House Studio — Portland, Oregon
clifthouse.com
Beautiful team goal by the Lincoln subs earlier this week. Assist by Noah Clift and perfect first touch and goal by Winter Fritsch!
Hello, I am Ceramic Artist Andy Clift, @clifthouse. I will be taking over Portland Open Studios’ Instagram today. I’ll post more on my process today and what I’ll demonstrate during the tour. I am excited to give you a sneak peek of my outdoor exhibition that I’ll be setting up in my backyard forest for the event.
Ten years ago, I last participated in Portland Open Studio. I look forward to hosting you at my home studio near the Hoyt Arboretum. Artist: #32 Web: clifthouse.com #pdxopenstudios #handmadeceramics #supportpdxartists
Happy 4th of July! Working on the entrance of something big. A Clift House Outdoor Ceramics Exhibition, opening October 11th during #portlandopenstudios
Students are happy! It’s been about 12 years since my last pit-firing but some tricks I have not forgotten
