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Covid-19 Update – January 5, 2022

January 6, 2022January 5, 2022 by Christine Bell

The Provincial Government announced new Covid restrictions effective Jan 5th for 21 days; we are back to a modified Stage 2 which means KPG will be closed for all in-person activity.

The classes slated to start the week of January 10th have been postponed to the week of January 24th.

We can keep the Gallery Shop open for retail therapy, with a maximum of 3 people in the facility at a time (not including staff/volunteer), with 6’ distancing, full mask and sanitizing on entry.

Members can do drop off and pick ups, purchase clay, tools, etc., however, we ask them to call or email to confirm date and time to ensure we don’t exceed our numbers. We will have either Kristina, Donna or Noreen at the Guild Tues – Fri from 1-5 for customers to shop and members to do their drops/pick ups.

If you have any questions, please contact Donna directly.

Happy Holidays and Thank You

December 24, 2021 by Christine Bell

Another year will soon be behind us, and we would like to extend our most grateful thanks to each and every one of our customers, Volunteers, Students and friends of KPG.

This year has been full of new and sometimes unexpected challenges. Folks at KPG have been working their socks off to get your orders out of the door, Students work finished and providing services for our members.

The Guild is now closed until January 2022.

We are so appreciative of your support and understanding of the difficulties we have all had to face and wish everyone a peaceful holiday and a healthy New Year. Stay safe.

Celebrate Ceramics Fundraiser

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 by Christine Bell

Tickets for Celebrate Ceramics, KPG’s fundraiser, will be available during our Holiday Show & Sale. This is the perfect gift for those hard to buy for folks, or as a thank you gift for that special person on your Christmas shopping list. What a great chance for you to offer someone a one-of-a-kind gift while supporting the KPG!

What is Celebrate Ceramics you ask? In support of fostering, educating, and promoting ceramic arts and artists, the Kawartha Potters Guild is holding a fundraiser on Friday April 8, 2022. Each Event Ticket holder, when their number is randomly drawn, will be able to choose a pottery item to take home with them. If you want to bring a friend or partner along with you, Guest Tickets are available. This is a great gift idea while supporting the local ceramic arts community.

Tickets are $75 (guest tickets are $25) which entitles the ticket holder to a beautiful piece of pottery of their choice, complimentary wine and appetizers, live music and an evening of fun and entertainment! Celebrate Ceramics is on Friday April 8, 2022 at the Lions Club on Burnham St. in Peterborough.

Kawartha Potters Guild Annual Holiday Sale!

December 9, 2021 by Christine Bell

Are you ready? Our annual Holiday show and sale is back! With many of our regulars and a few new faces, you can continue your holiday tradition (or start a new one) by visiting us between December 14 – 23. We will be open Monday – Friday from Noon – 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

As with last year, we are giving you the opportunity to book a minimum of a half hour time slot (you can stay longer, just make another booking) to shop in a relaxed and uncrowded atmosphere. You can certainly take the chance and drop by. If we are not full, we can let you in (or advise when you can return). You can book your appointment (s) here.

We are taking donations of socks for local charities if you wish to drop a pair by when you visit. We will also be selling tickets to our Celebrate Ceramics Fundraiser, scheduled for April 2022. More about this event in a future post – watch this space!

Donation Thanks!

November 13, 2021 by Christine Bell

Kawartha Potters Guild would like to thank Mr. Glen Wright, a new member of KPG, for his generous gift of money to be used towards our new computer system. This was given in recognition of Karina Bates’ contribution to KPG and teaching.

Member Class Registration

October 6, 2021 by Christine Bell

Image of Darlene Malcolm-Moran at her wheel

The perks of membership! If you are a member and wish to sign up for the next session of classes (beginning the week of November 1st), you can do so via an e-transfer payment and by emailing Donna before the end of day, Monday, October 11, 2021. General registration will go live after that.

Also, as a reminder, if you have not yet renewed your membership, it is now overdue. Please renew immediately to avoid any loss of privileges.

Covid Vaccination Requirements

September 30, 2021 by Christine Bell

In keeping with COVID-19 Protocols, anyone entering KPG will be required to wear a full face mask and sanitize hands upon entry. Anyone over the age of 12 who is attending a class, workshop, or using the facility (glaze or studio area) is required to provide proof of double vaccination certificate, with identification. Should you have any questions regarding our policy, please contact our ">administrator.

New Stock – Heather Brooks!

August 22, 2021 by Christine Bell

Blue flower stencil wraps around middle of a white clay mug. Glazed matt blue inside - Heather Brooks

We have some great new pieces in from Heather Brooks. Heather has been an active member of our Guild for over five years and is currently on our Board of Directors. You can check out Heather’s work in our online store or in person from Tues – Fri, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Guild Reopening!

June 23, 2021 by Christine Bell

Mug wall showing examples of all mugs we have in stock

We are almost giddy with the ability to say that we are finally allowed to reopen!

Kawartha Potters Guild Gallery Shop is available Tuesday – Friday, 1:00 – 5:00pm, limited to 3 visitors at a time. Call us at 705-742-4979 or send email to our Administrator, ">Donna to book your shopping appointment, or take a chance and drop in! We are flexible with alternative dates and times, call us to inquire. Thank you for your support of our local Potters!

Covid-19 Update – April 10, 2021

April 10, 2021 by Christine Bell

During the Provincial stay at home order we are doing curbside drop offs and pick ups at the Guild by appointment only. For members and students, we will attempt to gather your bisqued/fired items for you to pick up – just give us an idea of what your pieces are and how many. You can also purchase clay, tools, glaze etc. We will accept payment by e-transfer in advance of pick up, or by debit at the door. You can book a time for your pick up/drop off by emailing Donna. Please provide a couple of options regarding when you would prefer to come to the Guild. Typically, appointments are being booked Tuesday – Friday 1 – 6pm.

Our online store is also available for any of those spring gift ideas and curbside pickup and shipping are available options.

We are still hopeful that the next 6 week class session will begin the week of May 10th.

Stay safe everyone.