To Teach, To Learn, To Share
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!
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.
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!
Maureen began working in pottery for about fifteen years after taking some courses offered at her local visual arts center. She enjoyed both the medium and the company of other potters. Over time, she realized that pottery was stress reducing and offered opportunities for creativity. Maureen now has her own small home-based studio. She prefers wheel work to create functional pots (bowls, plates and mugs). Maureen has taken courses in pottery at the Haliburton School of the Arts and has taken advantage of the great workshops and courses offered by the Kawartha Potters’ Guild.
Our sale continues through Wednesday, December 23rd. Feel free to drop-in or make an appointment using this convenient form. Our hours are Sunday – Wednesday 11 – 5 p.m.
Heather has been working in clay for over 15 years. She loves to create functional pieces that can be enjoyed every day. Shifting between the wheel and hand building, it allows Heather to keep in tune with the clay while creating a diverse collection of plates, bowls, mugs, casserole dishes and trays. She is so very flattered when someone wants to add her pottery to their home. In her opinion, this is the highest honour a potter can achieve.
Our sale continues through until 5pm on December 23rd. You can still book a half hour appointment here, or drop-in during sale hours. Our space is restricted to six visitors at a time. We are open Saturday 10 -5, Sunday – Wednesday 11-5p.m.
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.
