Keeping cool at ArtsPark

It was a hot day at ArtsPark this year, but a fun event for those who braved the heat.  Thanks to the organizers for the refillable COLD water station!  And to Merry Dairy for their frozen treats.

Hintonburg ArtsPark this Saturday

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Wine (or anything) glasses

Large vase (this one's sold, but I'll have other vases of all sizes at ArtsPark)

French butter dishes (ask me how they work!)

Kudos to pottery lovers!

What a happy coincidence that people like using pottery as much as I enjoy making it!  As I opened my studio door for another open house sale, I was remembering back to past open houses in my home or my previous studio.  It still amazes me when customers walk away with bags full of pottery, or when they become collectors and enthuse about new items I'm working on!  Very gratifying indeed.  And I love receiving feedback on how my pottery is being used--including suggestions for improvements or new ideas.  I hope to keep making, improving, changing and growing for many years to come.  Hopefully the pots will continue to find homes where they are used and enjoyed.

An exceptionally clean studio-cum-showroom.  Time to start messing it up again!

Spring Studio Sale

I haven't had a home studio sale for a couple of years.  It used to be a pre-Christmas tradition, but since I've added more shows to my schedule at that time of year, there hasn't been time.  And I miss it!  Also, things are piling up in the studio--I need an excuse to do a thorough clean-up.  There will be lots of bargains to be had, so I can make room for new pieces.  We'll set up a tent in the backyard next to the studio, with room to mingle (or stay dry, as the case may be).  And, of course, refreshments.

Ottawa Guild of Potters Exhibition

This year the potter's guild spring exhibition was juried by well respected, long time Ottawa area potter Leta Cormier.  I was pleased that two of my pieces were included in the grouping of about 25 pieces.  By the end of the week-end they were both sold!  It's always encouraging when trying new ideas, by stretching yourself artistically or technically, that eyes and hands other than your own can also appreciate the sentiment that went into the making.  It was lovely to meet one of the purchasers, apparently a long time collector.  Nice to know they've found new homes.

a somewhat dim view of the exhibition from one angle

my vase and urn on display

Ottawa Guild of Potters Spring Sale and Exhibition

Coming up in two short weeks....

ORIGINALS the Spring Show

After the fact....this is the show that was last week-end.  It's always nice to get new pots out there--very nice response to the new bowls, vases and urns.