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. more ›

Playmountain, one of Japan’s most respected design and home interiors store, has set up a summer pop up shop at Heath Ceramics Los Angeles store. LAist popped in to the pop up to see what items have made the journey from Tokyo. The shelves and table are filled with carved wood, modern and traditional pottery, leather and metal accessories, that give a glimpse into the magic of Playmoutain. more ›

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.

Now that the winds seem to have subsided, we're ready to dive into what promises to be a beautiful weekend, and we're pretty much ready for it to start now. Say it with us: T.G.I.F! Doesn't that feel good? We thought we'd tell you what we were up to this weekend, in case you needed a little inspiration, or in case you wanted to tell us something else you think we can't afford to... more ›