Masters of Wood & Clay

This tour features American craftsmanship and art in two great venues, one in Alta Loma, the other in Pomona. Our first stop will be a tour of the historic home of master furniture maker Sam Maloof, nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. We'll enjoy a docent-lead tour of his home and workshop and have time to explore the exhibition center and gardens. The two exhibitions should be great: 1) Printed & Stitched - featuring 58 original artworks created by members of the California Society of Printmakers and Studio Art Quilt Associates: and 2) Handwork: Crafting the Counter Culture by famed wood-working artist Garry Knox Bennett and New-Mexico-based feather artist Nicki Marx.

For lunch, we'll visit nearby Claremont Village - a wonderful compact downtown with excellent restaurants and shopping. Hoffy will provide you with a restaurant map and guide. For music enthusiasts, we'll enjoy a visit to the legacy business - Claremont Folk Music Center. After lunch (you may never want to leave this delightful downtown), we'll have a tour of another gem - the American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona. This museum has the largest collection of ceramic art on the West Coast and has a wonderful variety of pieces. In addition to the regular collection, the two special exhibits are Hot and Ready to Serve! - Functional Ceramics and Making In-Between: Indigenous Americans.