Today at Heath Ceramics an exhibition and sale of Japanese master potter Akio Nukaga's most recent hand-thrown pots and vessels is scheduled to open. The artist was headed to the opening when the devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit Japan this week. He is reportedly en route to Los Angeles from Kasama.
Japanese Ceramic Artist Hopes To Arrive In Time For LA Show
Raffle at Heath Ceramics: 100% of Proceeds go to Haiti Relief
With many local eateries and retailers looking to help out the relief efforts for Haiti, Heath Ceramics has joined the ranks and has two ways to shop and donate over the three-day weekend. In addition to donating 25% of sales from their Sausalito, LA & online stores to Architecture for Humanity’s earthquake reconstruction efforts in Haiti, if you visit the Los Angeles location you can purchase a $10 raffle ticket to win a ceramic piece by Adam Silverman (pictured) and 100% of proceeds go to Architecture for Humanity in Haiti.
Master Japanese Potter Akio Nukaga at Heath Ceramics Today
Last December LAist got a sneak peek into Heath LA. The new flagship store planned to bring the ceramic artsits from around the world. This weekend they are following through on that promise by showing the work of Akio Nukaga.
Preview of the New Heath Los Angeles Store
Since 1948 Heath Ceramics has been an icon of California design. In 2003, husband and wife team, Robin Petravic and Catherine Bailey, purchased the company. Their shared mission was to revitalize the company, by placing a strong emphasis on design, while preserving Edith Heath’s handcrafted techniques and legacy. They continue to make the classic designs and new ones with the highest level of craftsmanship and quality.
Heath Ceramics Opening in December
We’ve forged a partnership with potter Adam Silverman (Atwater Pottery) to launch a new retail studio in Los Angeles this December. Our new Los Angeles outpost is located at 7525 Beverly Boulevard (at Sierra Bonita Avenue) in the central Los Angeles design district. The new LA facility is our second retail store after our original factory store opened in 1948 in Sausalito. Along with a retail store, we will also offer a gallery and studio that will focus on ceramic research and small run, custom work.

