Squire House Gardens’ fall pottery show, ‘Earth to Table,’ will feature the work of four Minnesota artists who honor the artful presentation of food in everyday living –Robert Bowman, Lisa Buck, Lee Persell and Lynnea Schwieters.

A festive opening reception with the artists celebrating the harvest season will be held on the garden patio Saturday, October 1, from 1 to 5 pm. Complimentary beverages, garden fresh grilled food and hors d’oeuvres will be served on the artists’ handmade wares.

“Artists and gardeners alike recognize the passage into each new season as part of the creative cycle. Join us as we come together in celebration of the harvest season and enjoy summer’s bounty!” said Martin Stern, owner of Squire House Gardens.   

Following the outdoor reception, the pottery will be shown indoors and available for sale in the Squire House gift shop through October 16th.  Hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10 to 6, and Sundays 12 to 5.  

Squire House Gardens is located in an 1870 historic home in the heart of the village of Afton, MN.  To visit, travel east of the Twin Cities on I-94 to Exit 258 and go south 4.7 miles.

For more information contact Squire House Gardens at 651-436-8080 or visit squirehousegardens.com. 

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Participating Artists Include:

Robert Bowman, Minneapolis, MN – Robert has taught ceramics classes at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts since 1997, co-managing the studio for several of those years. He also curates and designs exhibitions as the Center’s Exhibits Director and Retail Manager.  Robert’s work has been shown at Northern Clay Center, The Phipps, Edina Art Center, Bloomington Center for the Arts, various art fairs and the Minnetonka Center for the Arts.

Lisa Buck, Afton, MN – Lisa’s red earthenware pots have been exhibited in galleries nationwide, including Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis.  She was a 2003 recipient of the Jerome Foundation Project Grant for Emerging Artists.  When not in the studio, she teaches ceramics and art at Mounds Park Academy.

Lee Persell, Minnetonka, MN –  Lee is the Ceramics Studio Manager for the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. She exhibits in shows and galleries across the Midwest. She has extensive experience in ceramics and design consulting, and has taught at the Art Center for more than 15 years.     

Lynnea Schwieters, Hugo, MN – After a career in the legal field, Lynnea returned to her love of pottery in 2000 and studied with Ernest Miller at the Northrup King Building. She currently works fulltime out of her studio warehouse and her decorative porcelain pottery is shown at Gallery 394 in Minneapolis, Spatial Effects Gallery in St. Paul and her own Schwieters Pottery Studio in Hugo (by appointment).