Behind The Scenes

“ With pottery, it’s really time sensitive. There’s a process to it… it’s not just making a pot..."

  Sacramento-based artist Alejandra Calderon co-owns now Echeri Ceramics (formerly Manjar Ceramics) with her husband, Luis. Photo credit Sam Ithurburn. Courtesy of Alejandra Calderon Art Exposed: Alejandra Calderon Co-founder of Manjar Ceramics talks art, activism and entrepreneurship BACKQ&AAUG 30, 2018By...

By Ed Goldman  –  Contributing columnist Oct 15, 2018, 11:30am EDT Alejandra Magaña (nee Calderon) is the owner of Manjar Ceramics, which she operates out of a very modest studio just off of C Street in downtown Sacramento. She lives...

  An aspect of our design is our desire for continued development of new colorful glazes. The process is challenging and trying at times, but the right combination of chemicals and heat produce bright, lively, rich colors that complement or...

As we sit down and talk about the uncertainties that COVID-19 has brought on, we find ourselves thinking about loved ones during this time, comparing and contrasting our childhood and how different and similar our experiences are. We wanted to...