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Holiday Profile – Jo Ryan

January 26, 2021November 19, 2019 by Karina Bates

In her own words: “I was an Arts Educator for 33 years. I have honed my craft both in the classroom and in workshops under the guidance of many gifted potters. I work in slab, treating the clay like a piece of paper where I manipulate shapes, textures and eventually colour to create surface tension, rhythm and for the most part, informal balance. At that point I consider function and complete the vessel.”

Jo will be joining our other potters at our Holiday Sale. Come visit us and find out why our sale is a Peterborough tradition.

Class Exhibit on Now!

November 17, 2019 by Karina Bates

Exhibit - mug with an owl decoration created with sgraffito technique

KPG Intermediate/Advanced Pottery Classes Exhibit will be on display at the Kawartha Potters Guild from November 11th – 26th, 2019. The students in these classes have used more than a dozen different decorating techniques: slip trailing, water etching, paper resist, sprigging, chattering, roller stamped, sodium silicate, paddled, marbled, sgraffito, graffito, silk screening, brush painting & bubble glaze. Please take time to view this display of pottery that these talented potters have made. The exhibit is open for viewing during regular Pottery Shop hours.

Participating KPG Students

Robert Brown, Jacquie Cole, Deb Craven, Clara Doucette, Kathy Ferguson, Bev Haun, Kristy Hiltz, Jean Johnson, Paul Keelan, Vicky Kilner, Rosa McBee, Don Michie, Kevin Middel, Sara Purves, Liz Sine, Judith Rioux-Wilson.

Holiday Profile – Darlynne Colmer

November 17, 2019November 15, 2019 by Karina Bates

In her own words: “Simply stated…my pieces are organic, sculptural and functional and I continue to explore this theme”. Darlynne has been creating unique work since she first joined the Guild and her form and decorative techniques have continued to mature in really spectacular ways. Come join us at our annual Holiday Sale and see her new work and the variety of offerings from our other potters.

Holiday Profile – Heather Brooks

November 15, 2019November 12, 2019 by Karina Bates

Heather enjoys working in mostly red stoneware and making functional pieces for all. Her pottery is oven, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator safe and meant to be used and enjoyed everyday. Heather also recently retired and volunteered to join our Board of Directors.

Holiday Profile – Darlene Malcolm-Moran

November 11, 2019 by Karina Bates

Promo rack card for Darlene Malcolm-Moran

Darlene Malcolm-Moran enjoys marbling a variety of clays and layering her glazes on the simple clean forms she throws. Beauty, form, function, and fine craftsmanship are equally important to every piece of pottery she has created since graduating from Sheridan’s College Ceramics/Design in 1976. Her functional stoneware pottery is a pleasure to use and is food, oven, and dishwasher safe. Darlene has been involved with the Guild for many years and currently teaches a very popular advanced class.

Remembrance Day

November 11, 2019 by Karina Bates

In 2016, our Guild was honoured to be approached to work on a fundraiser with the City of Peterborough for repairing the Cenotaph and to go towards veteran’s services. On this day of Remembrance, we would like to thank all of those volunteers who helped create the Trilliums made in memory of those who fought and died from the Peterborough area in WWI.

During our “planting” of these Trilliums at the Peterborough Cenotaph (this was done in April 2017 to mark the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge) we were assisted by local cadets. One of our volunteers overheard their commanding officer commenting that one of them had specifically requested to be able to deliver one directly instead of passing it on to the next in line. The officer was asked for permission to speak with her directly and the young cadet was sent over. The volunteer asked her who in her family had fought in the war that made this a special thing for her and she replied that it was her Grandfather. So the young cadet was asked if she’d like to plant the Trillium she had carried over. It was an incredibly moving moment.

Holiday Profile – Carole & John Bandurchin

November 11, 2019November 7, 2019 by Karina Bates

rack card promo for John & Carole Bandurchin

“We make pottery that is both functional and decorative, and some pieces that are primarily decorative. Carole has been a potter since 1979 and John began making pieces in 2000. Most pieces are thrown and we also do hand building and extruding. We were accepted into the KPG Juried exhibition at the Peterborough Art Gallery in the fall of 2018”.

Holiday Profile – Lillian Forester

November 7, 2019 by Karina Bates

Joining a neighbour at a pottery class has led Lillian to a lifetime love of clay. She works only with porcelain clay after taking a week-long workshop with renowned ceramic artist Harlan House. She enjoys the colours achieved by using a white clay. Adding a little texture or some carving picks up surface details when her work is glazed. It is always fun opening up the kiln.

Lillian also plays a vital role, as a volunteer and key founder of the guild. Last year she was recognized with a Lifetime Honorary Membership award.

Holiday Profile – Maureen Reed

November 7, 2019November 4, 2019 by Karina Bates

Maureen began working in pottery about fifteen years ago, 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 where she prefers wheel work to create functional pots (bowls, plates and mugs). She 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.

Holiday Profile – Ginny Clark

January 26, 2021November 4, 2019 by Karina Bates

Ginny’s Practical Pots

“I have been admiring and collecting pottery for over 45 years. Three years ago, I decided to try my hand at creating my own pottery. I quickly realized that it’s not as easy as it looks! I am following a journey of learning, creating and experimenting. I have gone from being completely surprised at how well something has turned out, to becoming more confident at designing and decorating my own pieces. I am having a great time crafting unique, functional items for everyday use.

I am looking forward to learning more decorating techniques, experimenting with new designs and skills, and incorporating them into my own creations.”