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2020 Holiday Sale Profile – Ann Hobday

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rectangular tray with carved and painted bicycle - Ann Hobday

Ann has been experimenting in clay and taught ceramics as part of Visual Arts in secondary school for two decades. Since retirement she switched to hand-building in stoneware. Being outdoors keeps her grounded and in tune with earth’s rhythms. Ann looks for ways to incorporate nature themes and cycling motifs in functional slab plates, mugs, bowls, seasonal ornaments and jewellery. Recently, she has begun teaching hand-building techniques to adults and children at the Kawartha Potters Guild. Great fun! “Ceramics and teaching is keeping me excited about life”.

Our sale continues through until the close of day December 23rd.  You can book an appointment using this form for your convenience, or take a chance and drop by.  We are open Friday 11 – 8, Saturday 10 – 5, Sunday – Wednesday 11-5.

hand built turtle shaped and stamped dishes - Ann HobdayHemp painted rectangular tray - Ann Hobday

2020 Holiday Sale Profile – Darlene Malcolm-Moran

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Agateware jar in red, white and black clays - Darlene Malcolm-Moran
Since graduating from Sheridan College School of Design in 1976, Darlene has pursued many aspects of Ceramics and enjoys sharing this knowledge instructing the Intermediate/ Advanced classes at the Kawartha Potters Guild.
 
She creates beautiful, finely crafted, functional pottery with textured and marbled surfaces. Darlene likes to use many colours of stoneware, combining them with her bright clay slips and food safe glazes.
 
Our sale runs until December 23, 2020.  Drop-ins are welcome, however attendance in any one time slot is limited to six visitors.  You can book a half hour appointment for your convenience by using this form.  We are open Friday 11-8,  Saturday 10-5, and Sunday – Wednesday 11-5.  
 
Lidded jar with exterior decorative cracking glazed in a pearlescent red - Darlene Malcolm-MoranLarge jar with unusual shape and lid, decorative exterior cracking of the clay and a translucent grey glaze - Darlene Malcolm-Moran
 
Darlene Malcolm-Moran at work in her studio

2020 Holiday Sale Profile – Priya Harding

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porcelain mugs hand painted with white pine trees in cobalt blue - Priya Harding

Priya first met clay in the late 1970s, and has loved it ever since. Many years and workshops later, she still practices, failes, experiments, and explores. The flow of throwing, and then the creative work of painting and incising designs remain her passions. The designs of bright poppies, sunny lemons, and fish among water weeds that Priya is playing with now originated in efforts to bring more colour to her pieces during FUSION’s 2016-17 Creative Directions programme. Since then a KPG group trip to Korea in 2018 and memories of places like Portugal, southern France, and the northern shores of Lake Superior have all influenced her work. Priya’s  love for clay continues, as does her intent to create pottery that is both functional and a pleasure for the senses.

Come see Priya’s and other members’ work during our sale, on now every day until December 23rd.  Please book an appointment here.  Drop-ins are welcome but our space is limited and we may ask that you wait or reschedule.  

porcelain mug painted and carved with blue feathers - Priya Hardingporcelain bowls with painted and carved lemons - Priya Harding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latte style mug in blue with white lines reminiscent of surf - Priya HardingPriya working in her studio

Online Store Update

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Online shop

We’ve added quite a number of new items to our online store and will continue to do so right up until the Holidays.  Please note that the Guild itself will be closed from December 24 – January 3, 2020 so you may experience a delay being able to pick up or have your piece delivered or shipped.  If you have any questions, please contact our Administrator Donna. 

2020 Holiday Sale Profile – Liz Sine

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Wax resist tree mug liz sine
Since early childhood, creating with her hands has been a basic need for Liz. When she first began to muck about with clay in the 1990’s she knew she had found her niche. By participating in pottery courses at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, Haliburton School of the Arts, Sheridan College, and Kawartha Potters Guild sponsored workshops Liz has continually developed her skill as a potter. Learning and growing is a never ending path.
Love of the outdoors is expressed in much of her work. Being able to incorporate feelings and impressions of the natural world into pots feeds her inspirations.
 
Come view Liz’ and other members’ work during our sale which runs every day until December 23rd.  Book an appointment here to ensure your space.  Drop-ins are welcome if space is available.  
 
berry bowl with tray and handles in mid blue green - Liz Sinegreen plate with carved circles and bullrushes - Liz Sine
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
hand built square plate with impressed and painted cedar leaves - Liz Sine

2020 Holiday Sale Profile – Lillian Forester

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Lillian forester
Joining a neighbour at a pottery class has led Lillian to a lifetime love of clay.  She works only with porcelain clay after taking a week-long workshop with renown ceramic artist Harlan House.  Lillian enjoys the colours achieved by using a white clay.  Adding a little texture or some carving picks up surface details when her work is glazed.  It is always fun opening up the kiln.  Enjoy. 
 
Lillian also plays a vital role, as a volunteer and key founder of the guild. In 2018 she was recognized with a Lifetime Honorary Membership award.
 
Our sale runs every day until December 23rd.  Book a time to visit us here, or take your chances at the door (space is limited so we reserve the right to refuse entry until space is available).
plate and bowls in black and blue glaze - Lillian Forester
studio work in progress - Lillian Forester
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
bowl, butter dish and soap dispenser in pearlescent blue and yellow glaze - Lillian Foresterhand built tray, gravy boat and tumbler in pink and white glazes - Lillian Forester

2020 Holiday Sale Profile – Karina Bates

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Cat latte mug bates
Karina (Horus Eye Pottery) has been an active potter for about 16 years and teaches at the Kawartha Potters Guild, when not managing her farm, or working in her studio. Her work is strongly influenced by medieval, and especially middle eastern designs and ornamentation. She also very much enjoys making reproduction pottery for the re-enactment community.
 
In 2016, Karina participated in the Fusion Mentorship program under Michelle Mendlowitz, and in 2018, she travelled to Icheon, Korea with 5 other members of the Guild, to learn techniques from Korean pottery masters. Also in 2018, Karina was accepted into the KPG Juried show at the Peterborough Art Gallery and was honoured to win the Design Award from Angelo di Petta.
 
You can find Karina’s work in our Pottery Shop, on her webpage (and via Facebook)  Karina is also part of two musical groups: Hardwood Cat and Hurly Burly.
 
The sale continues every day until December 23rd.  Book your appointment here or take your chances at the door (space is limited so booking an appointment is guaranteed).
 
 
bowl painted with blue, green and black slip and carved through in floral patterns - Karina Batessyrup jar with carved maple leaves - Karina Bates

2020 Holiday Sale Profile – Cathy Allen

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two mugs carved with herons on the shore - Cathy Allen

Cathy strives to make decorative functional pottery that enhances and beautifies our everyday lives. Simple carving techniques and patterns in her thrown pieces give way to the curves of our own life’s pathways. She hopes you will enjoy her pieces!  

Our sale continues every day until December 23rd.  Book your appointment here, or take your chances at the door.

carved green and white trillium mugs - Cathy AllenCathy Allen decorating a teapot on the wheel

carved plates and mugs fresh out of the kiln - Cathy Allen

2020 Holiday Sale Profile – John & Carole Bandurchin

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The bandurchins
They make pottery that is both functional and decorative, and some pieces that are primarily decorative. Carole has been a potter since 1979 and John began making pieces in 2000.  Most pieces are thrown, but they also do hand building and extruding.
 
Remember to reserve your shopping trip with our new booking system.  Due to COVID-19 we are spacing out how many people are in the store at a time!  
Pitcher and matching short goblets in black glaze with coloured textured glaze - Bandurhinsextruded rectangular leaning teapot in black glaze with textured coloured glaze - Bandurchins
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
green aladdin style teapot with coloured textured glaze - Bandurchinsgreen serving bowl with coloured textured glaze on outside - Bandurchins

2020 Holiday Sale Profile – JoAnne Connell-Northey

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holiday poster for sale featuring JoAnne Connell-Northey
“I have been able to enjoy making pottery for many years.  My main focus is functional pottery.  I also enjoy making decorative raku pottery and sculptures. Living on a farm allows me to appreciate the peaceful countryside, beautiful old barns, the wildflowers, and the many lakes in this area, which I often portray on my pottery. Family, friends and travel are all very important to me.”
 
Our Holiday sale is a bit different this year.  Make sure you reserve your holiday shopping trip with our new booking system.
 
Copper raku vase with carving - JoAnne Connell-Northeywhite mug with painted farm scene - JoAnne Connell-Northey
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
hand built white plate with angled corners, painted with farm scene - JoAnne Connell-Northeymetallic green conical raku vase with spiral carving - JoAnne Connell-Northey
 
 
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