Smiling Fish Designs LLC
About Us
Smiling Fish Designs LLC was founded in 2009 as a business promoting the creative work of Kassie Huhtanen. Our mission is to offer unique handcrafted elements to independent boutiques, galleries and individuals. The majority of our work utilizes sculpted stoneware however, other offerings may include different mediums such as wood, metal, salvaged goods and digital photography. Kassie's creative process has been greatly influenced by a variety of experiences which include spending extended time at her family's former cottage on Cape Cod coupled by an eclectic mix of travel treks. Note that all completed work is original and signed or certified for authenticity with an exception specific to digital images that are signed printed duplicates.
Since 2006, Kassie has studied under Master Potter John Macomber at Greenleaf Pottery located in South Windsor, Connecticut. In addition to wheel and slab work, Kassie has embraced handbuilding and creates uniquely sculpted fish from clay. All sculpted fish are fashioned by hand, fired for bisque, glazed using lead free products and fired again to create a one of a kind work of art.
In 2012, Kassie was fortunate to create a studio in her home where she continues to explore her art. This is a serene setting that allows for quiet respite from interuptions while also offering flexibility of working throughout the day-
2014-2015 Gallery/Retail Offerings
The following gallery venues have partenered with Smiling Fish Designs LLC and have work available for purchase:
Sawmill Pottery & Gallery 112 Main Street #14 Putnam, CT. > see info via sawmillpottery.com
Ethel Walker School Bell Library Gallery Farmington, CT (Exibition of Photography and Sculpted Stoneware January 26, 2015 thru February 20, 2015 *Opening Reception January 31, 2015 5pm-7pm)
Shad Derby Arts and Crafts Festival Town Green in Windsor, Ct Saturday May 9, 2015 from 9am to 4pm
Farmington Valley Arts Center "Fisher Gallery" 25 Arts Center Lane Avon, CT. >see info via www.artsfvac.org
45th Annual Ridgefield Women's Club Craft Fair November 21, 2015 from 10am to 4pm East Ridge Middle School 10 East Ridge Road Ridgefield, Ct. ***Juried Show***
"Gallery On the Green" Founder's Gallery Holiday Sale November 21, 2015 thru December 19, 2015 5 Canton Green Road Canton, CT. see info via galleryonthegreen.org
Do you know of a retail venue that may be interested in featuring our products ? Kindly email us, you could recieve a token gift if such suggestion becomes a reality! As we are always interested in exploring new places that will promote our unique creations
Community Outreach & Support
* Kindly note, Smiling Fish Designs is invested in providing assistance to a number of causes that exhibit a need for specific support. If you or soemone you know is affiliated with an organization that may be seeking donations, kindly let us know via email as we make every effort to support others-
Campaign for Kindness
Earlier this year (2015), we launched a spin off on the idea of abandon art which involves placing our work in various places around the World for individuals to discover and either keep or pass along to someone in need of a little joy....This is an ongoing project as we have come to realize that the World can use a little more happiness and joy-
All we ask is that the individual locating our work "Like" us on Facebook or message us so that we may include an update on our FB page.
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