The Summer 2024 edition of Destination Florida - Key West features an article on Shade Ceramics and Shutter Photography. You can pick up a copy of the magazine at the gallery or check it out online.

Our new custom ceramic house numbers and tiles make your entrance pop. Mark takes your house’s character into account and crafts a custom set of numbers and tiles just for you. Each set is unique, just like your house.

We’ll see you on White Street!

Mark has been working on a new line of pottery with a California mid-century modern vibe. It feels fresh and modern, with beautiful accents and organic shapes.

We have platters, mugs, wine chillers, tea pots, and covered jars in this new style.

While we have not settled on an official name yet, we are leaning toward Petronia in keeping with the Key West theme. Let us know what you think!

Stop by the gallery and check out the new pieces!

We love summertime in Key West. The pace is slower, the streets are quieter, sunsets are amped-up, and evenings on the porch are long and lazy. Summertime is also a great time to place a custom order with us.

The next Walk on White happens on Thursday, March 17 from 5 to 8 pm! This month, the Coffee Mill Dance Studio is featuring special dance performances starting at 7 pm. You are sure to enjoy dances from the Young Dance Collective student dance company, the Hip-hop Dance class, and the African Dance class. There may also be performances from the Belly Dance class and the Salsa class.

Be sure to visit all these fine galleries and studios:

• The Studios at the Armory

• Native Materials

• Rebecca Clarke

• Stone Soup Gallery

• Coffee Mill Dance Studios

• Harrison Gallery

• Shade Ceramics and Shutter Photography

• Susan Sugar Gallery

• Mayanjali Cafe

• B.I.G. - Bone Island Graphics

As the third anniversary of Shade & Shutter approaches, Mark and I have been reflecting on our first three years in business here in Key West. We’ve come a long way since we first opened our doors at 1102 White Street, and we are grateful for the support of our friends, customers, and the Key West arts community. As an expression of our gratitude, we’d like to invite everyone to our third anniversary celebration on Thursday, January 27 at 5–8 pm at our gallery. We hope that you can join us for libations and refreshments!

P.S. Don’t forget the next Walk on White on Thursday, January 20 at 5–8 pm!

Those of you who follow us online know that I love to photograph snowy egrets. They move with grace, pose with dignity, and sometimes they just act silly. Recently they have given me many beautiful images that I have shared online.

Summertime news—lots of collaborations!

We hope everyone is enjoying summertime! Mark and I have been enjoying the warm days in the studio and relaxing evenings on our porch. We’ve got lots of news to catch you up, including several exciting collaborations.