March First Friday

March 6, 2026 from 6 to 8PM

Glass blowing Demo at the Belger Glass Annex

Mathew McConnell remarks (6:30PM) at Belger Crane Yard Gallery

Live Clay Demo at Belger Crane Yard Gallery

Join us for a lively First Friday this March!

Catch Visiting Artists, Ekin Deniz Aytac and Joshua Davids, as they lead the glass blowing demo at the Belger Glass Annex. Their demo is in conjunction with Aytac Davids’s special topic class, Advanced Color Application – Additive and Subtractive Methods, and their free artist talk on Tuesday, March 10 at 6PM.

At the Belger Crane Yard Gallery, catch Mathew McConnell as he gives artist remarks about his solo exhibition, Mathew McConnell: These Things Take Time.

Also, watch resident artist Warren Van Ryzin give a Live Clay Demo. Van Ryzin utilizes a combination of contemporary internet culture with indigenous ceramic history to reflect on cultural identity. Pop in to ask him questions and learn more about his studio practice. 

Artist Talk & Glass Blowing Demo with Aytac Davids Collective

Glass blowing demo: First Friday, March 6 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Belger Glass Annex.

free artist talk: Tuesday, March 10 from 6 pm - 7 pm at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery.

Join us for a FREE Artist Talk and glass blowing demonstration with Visiting Artists, Ekin Deniz Aytac and Joshua Davids.

The Aytac Davids Collective is the artistic partnership of husband and wife Ekin Deniz Aytac and Joshua Davids, whose work fuses disparate cultural and geographical influences into new forms of glass art. They draw inspiration from global travel, diverse cultural heritage, and their shared experiences of the past decade.

These programs are in conjunction with Aytac Davids’ Masterclass, Advanced Color Application – Additive and Subtractive Methods. Only a few class slots are available. Sign up today!

Hand-Stitched + Naturally-Fed Dream Sachet with Hadley Clark

Saturday, March 21 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Belger Crane Yard Gallery

In honor of National Quilting Day on March 21, we’re offering a fiber-focused workshop with Hadley Clark. The workshop is open to all skill levels and perfect for anyone interested in exploring quilting and natural dyeing techniques to create a custom handmade sachet. All supplies are provided.

The word sachet carries many meanings—a sewn bag filled with lavender for your drawer, a tied cheesecloth bundle of spices for soup, or a packet of tea. It’s a small package for transporting something—a scent or a flavor—from one place to another.

Hadley Clark is a participating artist in Second Skin: Exploring Adornment as an Extension of Self, currently on view at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery through May 2, 2026.

Free Artist Talk with VISITING Resident
Pierce Haley

Saturday, April 4 starting at 11am

Join us for a FREE artist talk with Visiting Resident Artist Pierce Haley, as he shares insights into his creative process and inspirations.

Originally from Orinda, California, Haley’s artistic vision has been significantly shaped by his father’s work as an architect, particularly in modern mid-century architecture.  Haley uses a combination of 3-D printing, slip casting, and mold making to create large installations and tessellations.

During his talk, Haley will delve into his artistic approach and the body of work he’s creating during his residency at Belger Arts.