My stoneware ceramics are fired using solar generated electricity  produced by thirty two 100 watt panels on my garage roof.

Click here to see examples of my work and some pictures from my garden. 

Upcoming sales venues:

Open Studio Sale

Oct 15/16 2016 from 10 am-5 pm at my studio and succulent gardens in Oceano, California.  My biggest sale of the year; largest selection of planters and plants; many items not typically available in other venues.  FOR THIS SECOND WEEKEND I WILL HAVE MANY NEW PIECES AS WELL AS  SPECIMEN PLANTS AND POTS FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION

I am very happy to provide tours of my extensive succulent gardens and ceramic studio (including a hand building demonstration) to clubs and individuals.  Please contact me to make arrangements.

Ceramic Classes at My Studio 

I am now offering classes on hand building ceramic planters in my Oceano studio.  The class is four hours long and students make at least two planters which are then fired.  I teach both beginning and advanced classes.   Contact me directly for current offferings.

 Fine Art and Garden Galleries which feature my ceramics:

The Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA.  Primarily  unplanted pots, wall plaques, and sculptures.

Growing Grounds Downtown Store, 956 Chorro St (across from the Mission), San Luis Obispo, CA.  Both planted and  unplanted pots.

Leftfield, 1242 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo.  Stoneware planters of various styles and sizes.

GROW Nursery, 2024 Main St, Cambria, CA.  Stoneware planters.

Email or call me for more specific information.

charles@varni.org  Ph 805.459.6698