BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ima Hogg Ceramic Circle - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ima Hogg Ceramic Circle X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ima Hogg Ceramic Circle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T143000 DTSTAMP:20251009T192701Z CREATED:20250814T161756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T192701Z UID:10000101-1762779600-1762785000@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY:Crowning the North: Silver and Ceramics in The KODE Bergen Collection\, Norway DESCRIPTION:Bishop Bowl (Punch Bowl) Manufactured by Herreboe Faience Factory\, Norway\, active 1759-1772\,  Decorator Heinrich Christian Friedrich Hosenfelder\, 1719-1805\,  c. 1760\,  Faience\, KODE Bergen Art Museums\, Bergen\, Norway   \nMonday\, November 10th\, 2025 \nMisty Flores\, Assistant Curator\, Rienzi\, Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston \nMisty Flores is the Assistant Curator at Rienzi\, the Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston’s house museum for European decorative arts.  A native of Houston\, Texas\, she earned her B.A. in Art History and History from the University of Houston and her M.A. in Decorative Arts and Historic Interiors from the University of Buckingham\, in partnership with The Wallace Collection in London.  She has curated numerous exhibitions\, including Hidden Hands:  Invisible Workers in Industrial England\, which examined the uncredited roles of women and children in the craft trades in England during the 18th and 19th centuries\, and Material of Empire:  Colonial Narratives\, which explored the stories objects reveal and conceal within the complex and intertwined legacies of empire.  Before joining the Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston\, she worked as a Documentation Assistant with English Heritage in London\, where she collaborated on projects with the Kenwood\, Chiswick\, and Apsley House Collections.  She serves as a chair member of the French Porcelain Society’s Emerging Scholars group and is co-chair of the newsletter committee of the American Ceramic Circle. \n \n“Plat des Menager\,” Manufactured by Herreboe Faience Factory\, Norway\, active 1759-1772\, c. 1770\, Faience\,  KODE Bergen Art Museums\, Bergen\, Norway. \n  \nThe Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston recently hosted the “Crowning the North; Silver Treasures from Bergen\, Norway” exhibition\, which ran from February 11 to May 5\, 2024. URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/november-2025-flores/ LOCATION:Lora Jean Kilroy Center\, MFAH\, 6003 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/VK.02626-Bishop-Bowl.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T143000 DTSTAMP:20260114T181430Z CREATED:20250814T163647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T181430Z UID:10000102-1769432400-1769437800@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY:"All Around the Room\, My Silent Servants Wait" from Lady Bradford's collection of Oriental Porcelain DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 26\, 2026 \nMr. Greenlaw is a private consultant\, appraiser and lecturer specializing in the decorative and fine arts of England and America.  He received his undergraduate degree from Bates College and his master’s degree from the University of Delaware as a Winterthur Fellow. \nBefore coming to Houston in 1974 as Curator of the Bayou Bend Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts\, he served as Curator of Furniture and Assistant Director of Collections at Colonial Williamsburg.  For three years he was a dealer in antique maps and prints. \nMr. Greenlaw has lectured throughout the United States and has taught at several institutions including the University of Texas at Austin.  In addition to the publication of numerous articles\, he is the author of New England Furniture at Williamsburg. \nBarry Greenlaw will speak about Lady Bradford’s personal collection of oriental porcelain. URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/january-2026-greenlaw/ LOCATION:Lora Jean Kilroy Center\, MFAH\, 6003 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Monteith-Bowl.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T143000 DTSTAMP:20251002T001535Z CREATED:20250814T164322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T001535Z UID:10000103-1771851600-1771857000@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY:Gone to Texas: Stoneware of the Lone Star State DESCRIPTION:Alkaline glazed jug\, ca. 1863-1865 or ca. 1885-1910\, by Milligan Frazier. Jefferson Historical Museum.\nMichelle Johnson\, Project Manager\, William J. Hill Texas Artisans and Artists Archive \nMichelle Verret Johnson is the project manager of the William J. Hill Texas Artisans and Artists Archive at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens in Houston. Since joining the Hill Archive in 2014\, she has engaged in numerous partnerships at museums\, libraries\, and with private collectors across Texas to develop this collaborative online archive. Michelle recently has served as Chair for the Consortium of Online Decorative Arts\, an international advocacy and mentorship group working to make research tools and collections about decorative arts and craftspeople available online. \nOriginally from St. Martinville\, Louisiana\, Michelle previously worked as the Curator and Director of the Acadian Memorial and Museum in St. Martinville. While in St. Martinville\, she began a monthly genealogy workshop and reinstated a local DAR chapter. She also worked on the Digitizing Louisiana Newspapers Project and the Louisiana Bilingualism Research Initiative\, both digital archives at LSU. Michelle holds a master’s degree in Latin American History and Francophone studies from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as well as a master’s degree in Archives & Library Science from the Louisiana State University. \nAlkaline glazed stoneware cup\, ca. 1885-ca. 1910\, by Milligan Frazier. Private Collection of Linda Anderson \nAdvertisement for Nancy Cranston’s stoneware published in the August 15\, 1868 issue of the Denton Monitor URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/february-2026-johnson/ LOCATION:Lora Jean Kilroy Center\, MFAH\, 6003 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/JHM-pot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T143000 DTSTAMP:20260303T194337Z CREATED:20250814T165735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T194337Z UID:10000104-1774260000-1774276200@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY:Field Trip to View Private Collection DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 23\, 2026 \nMembers will have the opportunity to view a collection of Pueblo Indian pottery and Southwestern art. Pueblo pottery holds a unique place in the study of ceramics\, representing one of the most enduring and sophisticated ceramic traditions in the world. Celebrated for its technical mastery\, cultural continuity\, and artistic expression\, Pueblo pottery offers rich insight into form\, surface design\, and the relationship between function\, symbolism\, and community. \n \n  URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/march-2026-field-trip/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_5103-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T143000 DTSTAMP:20251002T001231Z CREATED:20250814T170659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T001231Z UID:10000053-1777294800-1777300200@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY:Today in Clay: Contemporary Ceramics at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston DESCRIPTION:“Predictive Dream\,” Aoki Katsuyo (Japanese\, born 1972)\, Porcelain\, 2005\, Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio Collection\, Gift of Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio\, Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston\, 2010.1661. \nElisabeth Essner\, Windgate Foundation Associate Curator of Craft\, The Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston \nIn this lecture\, hear from Elizabeth Essner\, Windgate Foundation Associate Curator of Craft at the Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston about the Museum’s renowned Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio collection of contemporary ceramics.  Comprising nearly 500 objects by an international slate of artists\, this talk will delve into the collection’s masterworks\, the history behind these visionary collectors\, and how these functional and sculptural works expand traditional ideas about ceramics. \nElizabeth Essner is the inaugural Windgate Foundation Associate Curator of Craft at the Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston\, where she oversees the Museum”s modern and contemporary craft collection.  Elizabeth’s current projects include Going Underground:  The Jewels of Bernhard Schobinger\, the first major US museum presentation of the avant-garde Swiss jewelry artist\, co-curated with Cindi Strauss (2026)\, and a major retrospective of the Japanese American fiber artist Kay Sekimachi (2028). \nRalph BacerraUntitled Jar2000Whiteware2007.760.A\,.B URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/april-2026-essner/ LOCATION:Lora Jean Kilroy Center\, MFAH\, 6003 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010.1661-1500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T133000 DTSTAMP:20250814T171855Z CREATED:20250814T171511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T171855Z UID:10000054-1778497200-1778506200@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY:"A Showcase of Selected Treasures Commemorating 50 Years of The Ima Hogg Ceramic Circle" Annual Luncheon at the Junior League of Houston DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 11\, 2026 \n  \n  \nAnnual Luncheon at the Junior League of Houston.  Speaker’s topic “A Showcase of Selected Treasures Commemorating 50 Years of the Ima Hogg Ceramic Circle.” URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/annual-luncheon-2026/ LOCATION:Junior League of Houston\, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane\, Houston\, TX\, 77027 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-IHCC-Logo-396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T133000 DTSTAMP:20260603T175505Z CREATED:20260603T175505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T175505Z UID:10000108-1790602200-1790602200@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/2516/ LOCATION:Lora Jean Kilroy Center\, MFAH\, 6003 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-IHCC-Logo-396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T133000 DTSTAMP:20260603T175847Z CREATED:20260603T175847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T175847Z UID:10000109-1793021400-1793021400@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/2518/ LOCATION:Lora Jean Kilroy Center\, MFAH\, 6003 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-IHCC-Logo-396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T133000 DTSTAMP:20260603T182419Z CREATED:20260603T180203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T182419Z UID:10000110-1794835800-1794835800@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nJoint meeting with the Silver Study Society \n  URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/2521/ LOCATION:Lora Jean Kilroy Center\, MFAH\, 6003 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-IHCC-Logo-396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270125T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270125T133000 DTSTAMP:20260603T180509Z CREATED:20260603T180509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T180509Z UID:10000111-1800883800-1800883800@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/2522/ LOCATION:Lora Jean Kilroy Center\, MFAH\, 6003 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-IHCC-Logo-396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270222T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270222T133000 DTSTAMP:20260603T180734Z CREATED:20260603T180734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T180734Z UID:10000112-1803303000-1803303000@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/2523/ LOCATION:Lora Jean Kilroy Center\, MFAH\, 6003 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-IHCC-Logo-396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270322T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270322T133000 DTSTAMP:20260603T181017Z CREATED:20260603T181017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T181017Z UID:10000114-1805722200-1805722200@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/2528/ LOCATION:Lora Jean Kilroy Center\, MFAH\, 6003 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-IHCC-Logo-396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270426T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270426T133000 DTSTAMP:20260603T181137Z CREATED:20260603T181137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T181137Z UID:10000113-1808746200-1808746200@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/2527/ LOCATION:Lora Jean Kilroy Center\, MFAH\, 6003 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-IHCC-Logo-396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270510T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270510T133000 DTSTAMP:20260603T181530Z CREATED:20260603T181530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T181530Z UID:10000115-1809946800-1809955800@imahoggceramiccircle.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nAnnual Luncheon URL:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/program/2531/ LOCATION:Junior League of Houston\, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane\, Houston\, TX\, 77027 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imahoggceramiccircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-IHCC-Logo-396.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR