Karina Bates

Celebrate Ceramics – Sold Out!

April 1, 2022 by Karina Bates

We are ecstatic to announce that we have officially sold out for our first fundraiser. If you missed out, we do intend to do this again, and certainly you can visit our Pottery Shop at 993 Talwood Dr. any time throughout the year. Just check our main page for current shop hours.

Celebrate Ceramics is only one week away now, on Friday April 8 from 7-9 p.m. at the Lions Centre in Peterborough. Live entertainment for the evening will be provided by jazz pianist Rob Phillips.

Don’t forget to bring cash. There will be a raffle which you don’t want to miss out on!!! Also, please note that additional beverages (after your complimentary drink) can be purchased at the bar.

We haven’t been able to show you everyone who has donated to Celebrate Ceramics, so please enjoy this sneak peak.

Blue and white carved plate in mandala design - Karina Bates — Karina Bates

Raku fired blue, black and white vase and bowl - Allison Brannen — Allison Brannen

textured bowls to look like reed baskets with handles, in a light amber glaze - Heather Brooks — Heather Brooks

casserole, with lid, popcorn popper in greens and greys - Wayne Cardinalli — Wayne Cardinalli

Black polished pit fired vase - with angled leaf carving - Dan Ferguson — Dan Ferguson

triptych set of tiles carved and imprinted with plants and found items - John Marris — John Marris

Pair of mugs with carved and painted mountains at base, speckled clay, white glaze - Natalie Miller — Natalie Miller

Pierced bowl in black and a pair of blue mugs with black interior - Maureen Reed — Maureen Reed

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.

Donation Thanks!

November 13, 2021 by Karina Bates

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.

2020 Holiday Sale Profile – Karina Bates

December 15, 2020 by Karina 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 Bates

syrup jar with carved maple leaves - Karina Bates

Holiday Sale Profile – Karina Bates

October 23, 2019October 18, 2019 by Karina Bates

You can find Karina’s work in our Pottery Shop and she will also be participating in the 2019 Holiday Sale from Nov. 29 – Dec. 1. When she is not in her pottery studio, Karina is part of two musical groups; Hardwood Cat and Hurly Burly.

Slipped and carved large bowl - Karina Bates Teapot in bisque - Karina Bates Painted plate - Karina Bates

September 22, 2019 by Karina Bates

Karina (Horus Eye Pottery) has been an active potter for about 15 years and just recently took the plunge into working full-time 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 and she will also be participating in the 2019 Holiday Sale from Nov. 29 – Dec. 1. When she is not in her pottery studio, Karina is part of two musical groups; Hardwood Cat and Hurly Burly.