Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild - OVCAG

Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild - OVCAG The Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild is all about community. Our mission is to provide a nurturing,

The Story of OVCAG
The Beginning

On February 3rd, 2000 seven people attended a "get-together" at Abby O'Connell's house. Avid potters, their dream was to form an association that would, one day, have its own fully equipped studio where potters could gather and work together. Our Founders
Abby O'Connell
Phil Conoly
Brenda Chin
Sue Vincent
Zea & Pete Melton
Irene Jenkins

The Plan

Their meeting re

sulted in an ambitious plan that covered every aspect of their visions - from location, equipment and by-laws to a resident cat. The Results
Over the next 10 years, interest in the project grew until today there are 143 members. Meetings were held at their homes until the group's continuing expansion required moves to Sun Vincent's Sunnytrees Complex recreation room, Liz King's Community Meeting Room and Mother Earth. Today, the Sunnyvale Recreation Center accommodates members at our bi-monthly meetings. With an eye toward building a nest egg for the studio, the Guild began holding workshops and sales. Open to the public, they provided revenue for the guild and its members as well as attracting new devotees.

04/11/2026

So much to see here! See you at the Art in Clay Spring Sale on April 17-19 at the Los Gatos History Club!

04/11/2026

Orit's work can be found at the Art in Clay Spring Sale on April 17-19 at the Los Gatos History Club!

04/11/2026

Handmade with love and will be on display at the Art in Clay Spring Sale on April 17-19 at the Los Gatos History Club!



04/11/2026

See all of Marilyn's work in less than a week at the Art in Clay Spring Sale on April 17-19 at the Los Gatos History Club!

04/11/2026

Come see all that Laxmi has to offer at the Art in Clay Spring Sale on April 17-19 at the Los Gatos History Club!

04/11/2026

One week away! Hope to see you there..

04/11/2026

Come explore king's world at the Art in Clay Spring Sale on April 17-19 at the Los Gatos History Club!

11/09/2025

You will find Stephen Young’s beautiful handmade ceramics, and much much more, at Art in Clay November 8-9. These would be perfect gifts for the holiday holidays!
Lucie Stern Community Center
1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

11/08/2025

Sue Rinsky’s pottery will be available at Art in Clay November 8-9, 10AM-5PM at the Lucie Stern Community Center (1305 Middlefield Rd) in Palo Alto!
It’s the perfect time to get some early holiday shopping done!

11/08/2025

Come see Kiyoco Michot’s work and much more November 8-9 at the Lucie Stern Community Center!
1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

11/07/2025

Grab some handmade ceramic goodies from Tawni Klarke () and others at Art in Clay, November 8-9
Lucie Stern Community Center
1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

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Sunnyvale, CA
94086

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