Br. Ted Novak at one of his Exhibits
The Friary Studios is the home of artist and craftsman Brother Ted Novak, S.A. Br. Ted has spent the past 35 years of his life as an artist/craftsman, specializing in Firing Crystals and Glazed Ceramic Arts. Additionally, he shares his gift by creating Floral and Ceramic artworks in celebration of the special seasons of the Christian calendar.
Br. Ted and Inge Dube at Driftwood Gallery
Beginning in 1970, Br. Ted first spent a year and a half studying advanced glazing, porcelain, plaster, and bisque techniques at the Duncan and Mayco Ceramics Studio, receiving his certificate a year and a half later.
Br. Ted and Proprietor Professor Adelle Kamp
In 1989, while in Seminole, Florida, Br. Ted further studied the art/craft of chalk on plaster and ceramic bisque with Grumbacher, also receiving a certificate from them.
Click Here to View some of the works from Friary Studios.
Current Exhibitions
The 13th Annual Peekskill
"OPEN STUDIOS" at Driftwood Gallery
Saturday and Sunday June 5th & 6th.
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
44 N. Division St.
Peekskill, N.Y.
(914) 788-4650
Driftwood Gallery/Studio
Inge A. Dube–Artist/Owner
44 N. Division St.
Peekskill, N.Y.
(914) 788-4650
Mad Jester Woodworks
"refurbished furniture/collectibles shop"
S. Schwartz – owner/artist
217 Main Street
Highland Falls, N.Y. 10928
(845) 446-4551
Installation of classic tiles made by Br. Ted in tabletops, etc.
Maple Lawn Farm Market
Route 9 Box
Garrison, N.Y. 10524
(845) 424-4093
Permanent display of indoor and outdoor arts/crafts
Works from the Friary Studios have been shown and/or distributed worldwide, including:
- The Driftwood Gallery in Peekskill, NY
- Valley Artists at Division Street Grill in Peekskill, NY
- Montrose Library Gallery in Montrose, NY
- The Garrison Art Center
- The Backroom Gallery in Beacon, NY
- The Levine Gallery in Mahopac, NY
- Sue's Better Antiques in Milton, NY
- Varsity Village in Highland Falls, NY
- Temple Israel of Northern Westchester in Croton, NY
- Graymoor Showcase
- Putnam County International Country Club
- Kosciuszko Society at West Point
- John XXIII Exhibition Room at Graymoor
Ceramic art can also be found at the Vatican, in Italy, England, Japan, Brazil, Guatemala, India, Israel, and Hungary, as well as throughout the United States.
To my patrons and friends:
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement.
You are in my heart and in my prayers, and also in the hearts and prayers of my fellow Friars.
-- Br. Ted, S.A.
