HUDDLE DAY CHEER!

 

JOIN US AT STUDIO HUDDLE THIS WEDNESDAY!

 

EAT DRINK AND BE MERRY WHILE YOU SHOP

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WED, DEC, 19th
NOON - 10pm

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ENJOY MUNCHING ON FESTIVE TREATS!
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Studio Snapshots

I haven't had time recently to take "professional" photographs, 

but I did take these snapshots in the studio the other day of works in progress...

You can see them all finished at Studio Huddle in Toronto or the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery in Waterloo!

Shop Studio Huddle!

I will be participating in Studio Huddle's Pop Up Shop again this year.  Last year it was a great success, lots of talented artists are involved and the opening is a lot of fun, so come on out! 

December 1st-23rd 2012
Wed-Fri: 2pm-9pm Sat,Sun: 11am-6pm

STUDIO HUDDLE
97 Niagara St. Toronto
www.studiohuddle.com

Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics & RBC Award for Glass Award Ceremony

The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery announced the winners of the 2012 Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics and the RBC Award for Glass earlier this month on Oct 10th.  The winner for the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics is Eliza Au of Richmond, British Columbia. Carole Epp of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was the runner-up.  The winner of the RBC Award for Glass is Benjamin Kikkert of Toronto, Ontario. Dominique Beaupré St-Pierre of Montreal, Quebec was the runner-up. 

Congratulations to the winners and runners up as these awards are an honour to be nominated for.  I'm very proud of my friends Eliza and Benji!!!  Hard work does pay off, as these are two very dedicated people!

November Pottery Classes

I will have a new session of pottery classes starting on Thursday, Nov 1st.
No prior experience with clay required! Learn to make cups, bowls, vases, etc. on the pottery wheel.
Hand-building, decorating and glazing techniques will also be covered. It's a 7 week class that will run every Thursday night between 6:30-9:30 pm. Please contact me for more information!

Pottery & Glass Show - Oct 13-14th

 This weekend I will be participating in FUSION: The Ontario Clay and Glass Association's
 Pottery & Glass Show.  Please come out and see my work along with other members of the organization!  It should be a great show of handcrafted work and there will also be a farmer's market Saturday morning.  Buy local! 
For details, please see the attached postcard or go to: www.potteryandglassshow.com

Parallel Journeys

This exhibition will be opening tonight at the Ontario Craft Council gallery from 6-9pm.  It is a showcase of ceramic work by 20 artists who recently participated in FUSION's mentorship programs.  Curated by Bruce Cochrane and Angelo di Petta, it should promise to be an excellent show!

Fall Pottery Classes

I will have a new session of pottery classes starting on Thursday, Sept 27th.

No prior experience with clay required! Learn to make cups, bowls, vases, etc. on the pottery wheel.
Hand-building, decorating and glazing techniques will also be covered. It's a 7 week class that will run every Thursday night between 6:30-9:30 pm.  Please contact me for more information!

The Dynamic Teapot

I`m teaching a class at the Gardiner Museum in June.  This four-week class will introduce students to design and construction of their own teapot using hand-building techniques, texture and colour decoration.    

Wednesdays June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2012, 6 – 9 pm

For more info, visit:

http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/event/the-dynamic-teapot

New Year

Happy New Year! I'm excited for this year and making lot's of new things! Here is a bowl I made a while ago. A first attempt at wax resist on my dark clay. The pattern is drawn from an iron grate. Ok, off to the studio!