Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale

Right after the Museum of History Christmas Market, I'm off to Originals at the EY Centre.  Hopefully I'll get in a glaze firing or two before or during the show!

Christmas Market Dec. 1-4

You can find me at the beautiful Museum of History December 1 to 4 for this Christmas Market in the Grand Hall.

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Populace

Ottawa Guild of Potters members have embarked on a huge project, an outdoor art installation to mark Canada's 150th which will be displayed outdoors at the Museum of Nature June thru August, 2017.  9,000 pieces will be created out of white porcelain clay; one third are feathers representing Canada's indigenous peoples, one third roses representing the British and one third fleur de lys representing the French.  Lots of workshops are being held in local pottery studios and schools to make these vast quantities. 

This mini installation at the recent Ottawa Guild of Potters Christmas Sale promoted the project and highlighted what will be an incredible visual and visceral effect.

More info on the project at www.populace2017.com 

New large vases

These large vases were made in 3 pieces, first two decorated with slip-trail, and the third with an applique technique.  They will hold a generous floral display, making quite a dramatic impression!  I'll have them along with me at fall sales...until they find homes.

Nepean Christmas Craft Show

Christmas can't be far away!  First of the Christmas shows for me starts next week.

Aberfoyle Potters Market

In a few shorts weeks it's time for the second annual Aberfoyle Potters Market, near Guelph, ON. This show has many of the same potters who participate in the Guelph Potters Market in the spring; It's a varied group of makers who are producing some remarkable pieces for decorative and/or functional pleasure.  Last year there was live music and a fantastic cafe serving tasty home grown, homemade food.  I'm hoping for the same this year.  

Marlin Orchards Thanksgiving Pottery Sale

It's that time of year again!  25 potters will have amazing creations on sale in the greenhouse of Marlin Orchards.  Beautiful setting amongst the apple orchards overlooking the St. Lawrence River.