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October Meeting Notes – Emily Dore

October 11, 2019 by Christine Bell

For those who didn’t make it this past Monday, for the October meeting, you missed a great presenter. Emily Dore from the Ottawa Guild came by for a visit, a talk and a demo of her work. Born out of a need for relaxing and letting go, throwing became a passion for her over ten years ago. The mushrooms were part of her exercise for Fusion’s Creative Directions mentorship program in 2016 (which she participated in at KPG with our Cathy, June, Karina, Mary S. and Priya). Here are some snapshots of the evening.

After discussing her history and process, she gave us a fun demonstration of how she puts together her whimsical creations.

October Meeting – Emily Dore presenter

September 26, 2019 by Christine Bell

Please note October’s meeting is one week earlier (Oct 7) due to Thanksgiving.

Emily is an Ottawa-based ceramicist, instructor and technician. Her work is characterized by a delicate balance between the careful precision of her foundation in wheel-thrown functional ware and an emerging organic-abstract sculptural sensibility. She first studied ceramics at Westmount Visual Arts Centre’s School of Art in Montreal and is a graduate of FUSION’s Creative Directions program. Since moving to Ottawa in 2013, Emily has pursued both an education and a career in clay and is an active member of Ottawa’s vibrant ceramics community. She teaches wheel and handbuilding classes at LOAM Clay Studio and Hintonburg Pottery Shop, maintains her studio practice, and sits on the executive committee for the Ottawa Guild of Potters.

Emily Dore’s Hidden World series considers that which remains unseen, in both the physical world and the recesses of our collective unconscious. The mysterious, alien worlds of fungi provides a framework for exploring conflicting emotions of delight and discomfort, fascination and fear. Cultivating curiosity towards these powerful feelings, both positive and negative, is foundational to the creation of this body of work. In her talk Fruiting Bodies: Exploring “The Hidden World”, the origins, creative process, and technical concerns of this unique set of sculptural pieces will be discussed. Mushroom-making demo included.

mushrooms in bisque stage — A variety of Emily’s mushrooms in bisque

Awards for Deserving Guild Members!

September 22, 2019 by Christine Bell

Margrit's reaction upon receiving the Lifetime Membership award.

At our AGM on September 9th, the Guild recognized 2 members who have contributed greatly to our success today. June Goodwin, one of our favourite teachers, was presented with the Appreciation Award, in thanks for her years as Guild chair (before we became a not-for-profit), as treasurer, as well as her energy getting us to take the leap to move into our current Talwood location in the first place. We wouldn’t be in this spot now if it weren’t for you June – thank you!

Margit Beesley was given the Lifetime Membership Award. Margrit came to Peterborough from the Toronto Guild and she and George Stewart were two of the original members of the KPG. Margrit brought guild knowledge with her to assist in the formation of our guild (over 25 years ago now!) and actively participated in and supported the Guild through the years. When the proposal to move to Talwood was made, Margrit jumped on the band wagon with enthusiasm and support. Once we were open, she helped out often in the Shop as well as running workshops and presentations for our members. Margrit only just recently retired from teaching our regular hand building class for us, for which she will be missed. Thank you Margrit for all the support you have given the Guild over the years.

Creative Hands On Festival!

September 5, 2019 by Christine Bell

The Kawartha Potters Guild is pleased to be participating in this event sponsored by Artisan Centre Peterborough (ACP) and funded by the New Horizons for Seniors Program. There will be demonstrations, hands on activities and beginner handbuilding classes offered each day, Sept.13-15, 10-4. Take a look at the site and register for a course in pottery, gourd making, woodworking, embroidery, stain glass and much more!

KPG Holiday Sale!

July 30, 2019 by Christine Bell

Cookie Jar by John and Carole Bandurchin

Even though the summer isn’t over yet, our artisans are busy at work designing and making beautiful pieces for you to peruse at our annual Holiday Sale. This year’s sale is on Friday, November 29, 2-8 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 10 a.m – 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 1 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The sale will be at our Talwood location. Mark your calendars! Keep an eye on this space as we update you on what to expect at our sale this year.

Landscape tumblers and bowls by Cathy Allen — Cathy Allen

Tug boat by Brenda Sullivan — Brenda Sullivan

Grey candle holder by Lillian Forester — Lillian Forester

KPG Spring Sale!

April 2, 2019 by Christine Bell

Our Spring Sale is happening Friday May 3, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A wide variety of pottery will be available for your gift giving needs. Pottery is a unique and personal gift, ideal for wedding, shower, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, teachers, birthdays or hostess gifts; and don’t forget to treat yourself!! Admission is free and will include a chance to win an awesome door prize! Hope to see you there!

red and blue decorated planters — Ginny Clark has some planters for spring.

shelves of white bisque ware — Lillian Forester’s prepping for the show.

Artisans’ Centre Grand Opening!

March 29, 2019February 26, 2019 by Christine Bell

As some of you may know, the Artisans’ Centre, of whom the KPG is a founding member, is moving to Peterborough Square as of March 1st. All classes for the Woodturners, Spinners & Weavers and Gourders will now be taking place in Unit # 3, downstairs. They will be having a Grand Opening on Saturday, March 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m and everyone is cordially invited! We would like to extend our best wishes for their continued growth and success!

Empty Bowls Event

February 8, 2019 by Christine Bell

hands holding a small handmade ceramic bowl

This year’s Empty Bowls event will be held at The Venue on Friday, March 1st, and KPG is again participating, both by making bowls and helping out at the event itself. If you are interested in attending the event, tickets are now on sale at the YWCA and are $40 each. For that price you get a bowl and a buffet lunch, or – if you don’t wish to get a bowl you will get a $25 tax receipt.

Empty Bowls is an event run by the YWCA addressing food insecurity in our own community. We have been a part of this wonderful event for many years now and are proud of our contribution!

Christmas Sale Thanks!

December 4, 2018 by Christine Bell

This Christmas sale was a resounding success and we have all of you to thank for it. To everyone who dropped in from near and far, to check out all the beautiful work our artisans had to offer, we thank you. There were many spontaneous reunions this year as well as new friends made and treasures found. Please remember that our gift Gallery is open now, every day until 5pm on the 23rd for any of your holiday shopping needs.

2018 Christmas Sale

November 27, 2018 by Kawartha Potters Guild

Please join us for our annual Christmas Sale. Our Guild sale has been running now for almost as long as we have been a Guild, and we are happy to have become part of a Peterborough Christmas tradition. This year we have over 20 of our member potters in this show! This will be our second year with this show at our permanent Talwood location and we’re getting the place ready for you to visit this week. We will have tables in our studio area as well as some dedicated shelves in our gift Gallery for all of our vendors.

The hours for our show are Friday Nov 30, 2-8pm, Saturday Dec 1, 10-5pm and Sunday Dec 2, 11-5pm. We hope you can join us.

Our gift Gallery will be open 7 days a week up until the 24th, should you miss grabbing that special item at our Christmas sale.