The Hooker Tea Company Presents:
Tea Inspired Art

A tea-rific collaboration between The Hooker Tea Company and Creative Clay

Opening Reception May 23, 2008 at the Hooker Tea Company

“The Hooker Tea Company’s Co-Owner Kendra Rodriquez and Creative Clay’s accomplished staff and member artists have joined their love for tea and artistic talents to create very unique tea inspired artwork,” said Alicia Loomis, Creative Clay curator. “Member artists will be displaying both their individual tea inspired artwork and a group mandala that features the essence of the tea experience. This is a wonderful opportunity for the public to see great artwork, enjoy a cup of tea, and witness the unveiling of a new Chari-tea, a special blend of tea that will benefit Creative Clay.”
The public is invited to the opening reception of Tea Inspired Art at The Hooker Tea Company May 23rd, 6-9pm.

Kendra Rodriquez, The Hooker Tea Company’s Co- Owner states, “We offer over 100 varieties of premium loose tea from around the world. Once you visit, you will see that the atmosphere in our store is very relaxing and scenic. Our staff is friendly and our customer service is excellent. Tea is the new coffee and we’ll get you hooked”. The Hooker Tea Company is located at 300 Beach Drive, Suite 124, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701. For more information visit www.hookertea.com or call 727-894-4832.

The Tea Garden by Creative Clay artist Arthur S.

Leanne Turton of the Florida Business Travel Association made a visit to the Creative Clay studio recently. Her organization is giving a portion of the proceeds from their annual fundraisers in 2008 and 2009 to Creative Clay and RICH House in Tampa. The first fundraiser is coming up on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the St. Petersburg Hilton Carillon from 5:00 - 8:00pm.

Leanne sat to have her portrait done while visiting the member artists in the studio. Member artists Dolores M. (above) and Carolyn R. (below) share their drawings with Leanne.

Beau and Chris’s Barkman House will be on display around town:

May - Tyrone Square Mall (food court)
June - Seminole Mall
July - Great Explorations Children’s Museum/Sunken Gardens
August - Largo Library
September - Clearwater Main Library
October - Countryside Mall (not confirmed)
November - Grand Finale event – TBA

Carolyn R.

Thor B.

Michael R.

The Hooker Tea Company and Creative Clay Present:
Tea Inspired Art
A tea-rific collaboration
Opening Reception open to the public: May 23, 2008, 6-9 p.m. at the Hooker Tea Company

“The Hooker Tea Company’s Co-Owner Kendra Rodriquez and Creative Clay’s accomplished staff and member artists have joined their love for tea and artistic talents to create very unique tea inspired artwork,” said Alicia Loomis, Creative Clay curator. “Member artists will be displaying both their individual tea inspired artwork and a group mandala that features the essence of the tea experience. This is a wonderful opportunity for the public to see great artwork, enjoy a cup of tea, and witness the unveiling of a new Chari-tea, a special blend of tea that will benefit Creative Clay.”

Kendra Rodriquez, The Hooker Tea Company’s Co- Owner states, “We offer over 100 varieties of premium loose tea from around the world. Once you visit, you will see that the atmosphere in our store is very relaxing and scenic. Our staff is friendly and our customer service is excellent. Tea is the new coffee and we’ll get you hooked”. The Hooker Tea Company is located at 300 Beach Drive, Suite 124, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701. For more information visit www.hookertea.com or call 727-894-4832.

The Tea Garden by Creative Clay artist Arthur S.