Thanks for a great 2015!

2015 was a busy year, trying out a few new shows, adding some new pieces to collections, experimenting with new techniques.  Overall it's been a very good year, thanks to loyal customers and new collectors!  It's been wonderful to meet so many of you at the many, varied shows I attended.  I value your business, your suggestions and your feedback about my pottery that you've been using.  It's very gratifying to know that so many folks appreciate the qualities of handmade pottery.  Makes me anxious to get back in the studio to try out some of those new ideas.  First, though, is Christmas and a bit of a break.  Check back in January for a list of shows I'll be doing in 2016.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

ORIGINALS Christmas Craft Sale Dec.10-20

Getting ready for the last big sale of the year.  You can find me in booth #514 for the entire show with a huge selection of functional, colourful pottery.  (Monday, Dec. 14 the show is closed)

Fisher Park Christmas Craft Show and Sale

I've got a few too many of these items on my shelves, so thought I'd clear some of them out with some bargain baskets! This show is about as close to my house as you can get without being in it...I think this is my 6th year at this fun, well-attended event.

Ottawa Guild of Potters Holiday Sale Nov. 27-29

Nice to see support for local artisans!

It's been great to meet customers who are coming out to the shows, supporting local handcrafted items.  Someone said today, "it must be tiring" (maybe I looked tired.....) but my response is that it's great to meet people who are using my pots and to get feedback from them.  I get lots of solitary time in my studio.  I would never want to spend all my time in the studio, or all my time at shows; this usually feels like a satisfying mix.  Also there are often new ideas presented to me, that get the creative juices flowing.  In the new year when I'm back in my studio, I like to take the time to call up some of those ideas and try out some new directions.  

Nepean Christmas Craft Show all set up and ready for customers

Hintonburg Christmas Craft Fair

Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Sale

I think it's been about 20 years since I participated in this show, but I'll be back this year....this week!  In years past I had a booth in the lower level hall/rink on the ice surface.  This year I'll be upstairs in the warm carpeted environment.  I'll have new soap dispensers and oil/vinegar dispensers along.

Fall shows continue....

The first year at the Aberfoyle Potters Market (near Guelph) at the end of October was a respectable debut.  A couple of musicians entertained the customers throughout the week-end and when we were hungry, we enjoyed some amazing food from Terra et Silva.  The date/nut braided bread was particularly yummy!

Wouldn't you like to wake up to this view every day?  Thanks to everyone who came out to the Marlin Orchards pottery sale Thanksgiving week-end.  What a spectacular location overlooking the St. Lawrence River.  We're still enjoying the apples & honey I purchased there.