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Jenn Hartz

Ceramic Artist

Studio 14

Townsend, 2359 NW 33rd Pl, Gainesville, FL 32605

216-409-5658

Artist Bio

Before dedicating my time to improving my ceramic artist skills I worked as a Science Specialist teaching children from Kindergarten to eighth grade. You can see that science influences my work, whether it's the surface decoration design created using laser cutter technology to create custom rolling pins or the influence of hanging out with children that informs the creation of my whimsical bird and bat pieces. Most of my work is functional in nature and my heart swells any time someone talks about using my pieces in their day to day lives. I learned to wheel throw in the Cleveland Institute of Arts Continuing Education program in the mid 90's and have worked with many ceramic artists since then. Most recently local artists Sara Truman and Jack Manfredi have given practical feedback that has allowed me to grow as a ceramic artist. I continue to enjoy creating new forms and tools and look forward to an opportunity to share my work and process during the GFAA Studio Tour.

About the Studio


My primary studio space is located in my garage at my home. I have a wheel and hand-building tools in this space with plans for a small kiln. I enjoy working with the garage door open to the quiet and scenic Townsend neighborhood. My dog naps in the Sun and we greet our neighbors who walk and drive by.

The space is easily accessible up a short drive and I would move my wheel to a more central location during the event. .

What to Expect

For the Art Tour I can throw on my wheel and hand build pieces for visitors. It’s a process that can be started and stopped in response to visitor interest. I’ll have my laser cut tools ready to demonstrate and work in all stages of the creation process to share including clay, slabs, wet work, bone dry pieces, bisqued pieces, glazed pieces, and completed work.

Helpful Directions

The front of my house is at 2359 NW 33rd place and access to the studio is on NW 33rd Avenue in the Townsend neighborhood off Nw 23rd Terrace and Glen Springs Road.

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