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A Magical Trip to San Miguel de Allende

view out my hotel window in the mornings

I have just returned from an amazing 10 day trip to San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. I attended a two week work shop with my idols: Debra Fritts and Lisa Clague at Barro.Co Clay Studio. They both taught how they built the figure in clay and we went on numerous field trips to parts of Mexico that I don't think I would have ever seen.  One of the field trips was to junk yards, one to the Mummy Museum, the Folk Art Museum, The Mask Museum, The Chapel of Jimmy Ray, Delores Hildago, Guanajuato, and Gorky Gonzalez Majolica Studio.  The people, the art, the architecture and the food were all superb! I miss the colors of Mexico as I write this post. I will return very soon. Here are photos and some great restaurant suggestions, in case you are itching to go:

la azotea / rooftop bar with great appetizers / jicama tacos are delicious
the rosewood hotel / rooftop bar with amazing view of san miguel
la posadita / rooftop mexican restaurant / very sweet place with view of the parroquia
sollano 16 / contemporary mexican in a beautiful courtyard / great food!
matilda’s / modern fancy at the hotel matilda
los milagros / traditional mexican bar & restaurant / get a molcajete of seafood 
la sirena gorda / good tacos
hotel sautto / italian food / quiet portal in the back of the hotel / good for late lunch
la parroquia cafe / good breakfast
el manantial / good bar / up on the hill
cumpanio / bakery & good for breakfast, too
el correo / good anytime / traditional mexican
don taco tequila / contemporary taco tequila bar
la mezcaleria / artisan mezcals & food
maria xonocostle / good breakfast place in a courtyard

in town:
patricia larsen’s gallery / y somos
lisa kingsley’s gallery
trinitate / white plates
camino silvestre / shop & cafe 
bellas artes / contemporary art galleries, classes, concerts
la aurora / gallery & design shops / restaurants & cafes too / at the edge of town
artesania / market with handicrafts & flowers



Debra Fritts Demonstarting

Lisa Clague's Piece

One of my pieces I made
second piece I made

Third piece I made







awesome workshop group





















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