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2021 Holiday Sale Profile – Joanne Connell Northey

December 21, 2021 by Karina Bates

I love the magic of making pottery! Start with a lump of clay and it can turn into something amazing! It is always a surprise when the kiln is opened. My main focus is functional pottery, and I also enjoy making decorative raku pottery and sculpture. Living on a farm allows me to appreciate the peaceful countryside, the beautiful old barns, the wildflowers, and the many lakes in this area, all of which I often portray on my pottery. Family, friends and travel are all very important to me.

Our sale continues through to December 23rd. Sale hours are Mon – Fri – Noon – 7:00 p.m., Sat & Sun 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2021 Holiday Sale Profile – June Goodwin

December 20, 2021 by Karina Bates

June Goodwin was born in 1951 in Meppershall, England – a rural village listed in the Domesday book from 1063. June started her artistic career studying fashion at Luton University, UK and Fabric at S.O.C.A.D. Having explored various media over the years, June now works exclusively in clay, producing practical items that are not only useful and attractive, but hopefully a joy to use. Current work is focused on surface design that uses addition and subtraction to create one of a kind surfaces. As a member of the Kawartha Potters Guild, she has served the guild as chair, treasurer and on the programs committee. She was one of the core group of
volunteers to spear head the move to a 24/7 studio and gallery at Talwood and continues to support the guild as an instructor and by showing her work in the Gallery. Her work can also be seen at the “ARTISANity” show. She has taken numerous ceramic workshops in both Canada and the UK. She loves teaching, and says, “You send out information and ideas, and the most amazing pieces result! I learn so much from my students.”
The guild offers many ways to try your hand with clay and many find that it centres them. June loves the Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario, Canada, which she now calls home.

Our sale continues through December 23rd. Sale hours are Mon – Fri Noon – 5:00 p.m., Sat & Sun – 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2021 Holiday Sale Profile – Lillian Forester

December 19, 2021 by Karina Bates

Lillian joined a friend for a pottery class and was totally hooked on clay. She is essentially self-taught and works exclusively in porcelain. She enjoys carving designs into the clay and the way her glazes enhance the pure white surface of porcelain. While her focus is on functional pieces, she takes time to try something whimsical.

2021 Holiday Sale Profile – Darlene Malcolm-Moran

December 16, 2021 by Karina Bates

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 different coloured stoneware clays, combining them with her bright clay slips and food safe glazes.

Our sale continues through to December 23rd. Our hours are: Mon – Fri Noon – 7:00 p.m., Sat & Sun 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2021 Holiday Sale Profile – Liz Sine

December 15, 2021 by Karina Bates

Liz Sine – Island Pottery

Liz’s inspiration comes from nature. The natural elements of earth, water and fire are incorporated into the creating of pottery. Over her 27 years of experience in becoming a potter, Liz has acquired great satisfaction from working with clay through the layered stages that culminate with the finished pot.

The sale hours are: Mon – Friday Noon – 7pm / Sat & Sun 10 am – 5:30 pm.

Green plate carved with concentric lines and bullrush plants - Liz Sine

Square plate impressed with cedar branches - Liz Sine

Teal glazed mug with pine tree - Liz Sine

2021 Holiday Sale Profile – Heather Brooks

December 14, 2021 by Karina Bates

I have been “potting” for more than 15 years and continue to expand my “potting” horizons. I love making functional items that have purpose and can be used everyday. With the support of the KPG Mentorship Program and Darlene Malcolm-Moran, I have been exploring the use of different clay bodies and different styles of decorating/glazing. I am really thrilled with the results!

2021 Holiday Profile – Cathy Allen

December 13, 2021 by Karina Bates

Cathy strives to make decorative functional pottery that enhances and beautifies our everyday lives. Simple carving techniques and patterns on her functional wheel thrown pottery give way to the richness of life that is all around us. She hopes you will enjoy her pieces!

Just a reminder, our sale runs from the 14th to the 23rd with appointments and walk-ins available. Due to COVID-19 protocols, our show room cannot exceed capacity. So we highly recommend you book ahead or check availability to ensure you don’t have to wait!

Carved plate featuring a blue heron in cattails - Cathy Allen

Vase carved with dragonflies and flowers - Cathy Allen

Holiday ornaments cut in sweater shaped and painted in various patterns and colours - Cathy Allen

2021 Holiday Sale Profile – Jane Turner

December 12, 2021 by Karina Bates

I have been potting part time for 10 years, taking lots of work shops, courses and learning for the very generous pottery community. Each year I add a few new skills. During Covid lock downs I started growing Orchids and Succulents. Turns out I have a black thumb. Even though I can’t grow plants I love making homes for them.

Dark rust glazed round mug - Jane Turner

Blue carved snowflake with cut outs - Jane Turner

Blue galaxy glazed tumbler - Jane Turner

Small planter and tray glazed partially with a drippy greenish yellow glaze - Jane Turner

Celebrate Ceramics Fundraiser

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 by Karina Bates

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.

2021 Holiday Sale Profile – Karina Bates

December 11, 2021 by Karina Bates

Karina (Horus Eye Pottery) has been an active potter for over 15 years. 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. Karina also teaches three wheel classes at the Guild. You can find Karina’s work in our Pottery Shop and she will also be participating in the 2021 Holiday Sale from December 14 – 23.