J.E.K.L.

New Year

2012-01-10T09:54:00.000-08:00

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 form an iron grate. Ok, off to the studio!

Last Chance!

2011-12-20T11:08:00.000-08:00

To Everyone who is asking where they can get some of my work for Christmas presents,
I still have work available here: (for a limited time!)

Elevator Art Lab's Holiday Gift Shop closes Friday Dec.23rd!
Last 3 days to shop Wed - Fri
2pm-8pm
LOCAL ART,CRAFT+DESIGN

Location:
97 Niagara St, TORONTO
near King and Bathurst

HANDMADE GIFTS!
THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET THE ART LOVER ON YOUR LIST
SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL

Ceramic bowls, glass vases, brooches, decorative wall pieces, salt&pepper shakers, winter ornaments, candle chimneys, gold jewellery, sculpture, photography, framed textiles, scotch glasses, illustration, holiday cards, earrings, pins, diamond pendants, oil painting, knit scarves, decanters, rings, teapots, serving bowls, trays ...

EXQUISITE DESIGN + EXTRAORDINARY CRAFTSMANSHIP

Elevator Art Lab Pop-Up Shop

2011-11-05T04:59:00.000-07:00

COME SEE AMAZING WORK BY:

Aaron Oussoren, Alex Boisjoli, Anna Lindsay MacDonald, Annie Tung, Benji Kikkert, Beth McCubbin, Brad Copping, Cam MacLean, Carmen Schroeder, Clayton Haigh, Dawn Petticrew, Esther Simmonds-Macadam, Grace Donati, Graeme Marrs, Hannah Cowan, Holly Main, Janet Macpherson, Jenanne Longman, Jesse Bromm, Kate Jackson, Katrina Cheung, Krystal Speck, Lana Filippone, Laura Nanni, Lee Meszaros, Lindsay Montgomery, Margaret Lim, Marina Babic, Meghan Price, Meredith Robb, Michelle Clarke, Michelle Mendlowitz, Nick Chase, Noah Rosen, Patrycja Zwierzynska, Paul McClure, Phillip Smith, Pilar Agueci, Sally McCubbin, Setsuko Sanagawa, Shuyu Lu, Silvia Taylor, Susan Rankin, Suzanne Carlsen, Thomas Suh & Vivian Lee

TERRA NOVA

2011-10-09T12:41:00.000-07:00

I'm pleased to announce that my work is now being carried at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo.
While I was dropping off my work, I had a peak in the gallery. But they are currently in between installations. This will be a great show to check out though:

SCRIBBLE

2011-10-09T12:17:00.000-07:00

Check out:
Upcoming Show "Scribble"
by amazing fiber artist Amanda McCavour
at the Lonsdale Gallery
Project Room Gallery Installation

October 13- November 13, 2011

Opening reception: Thursday, October 13 from 7-10pm

POTTERY CLASSES!

2011-08-15T09:00:00.001-07:00

I have a new session of pottery classes starting on Tuesday, Nov 15th 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 6 week class that will run every Tuesday night between 6:30-9:30 pm. Please contact me for more information!

A little Bit of Turquoise...

2011-07-15T09:48:00.000-07:00

Here's a few photo's of recent work. I've been experimenting with different screening and wax resist techniques. I'm very excited about new possibilities and can't wait to start making more work. Although I'm also excited about going to the cottage this weekend first!!

A Great Weekend!

2011-07-11T10:38:00.000-07:00

While I'm not sure why my camera was set to Black and White...here's a few photo's from the weekend. I had a fantastic time, the weather was perfect, I met lots of great people, many interesting conversations and found good homes for lots of my pots! Thanks to everyone who came out, especially to those of you who gave me a hand!!!

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

2011-07-06T09:40:00.000-07:00

I'll be participating in the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition this weekend, my booth is
#134 (poolside near Queen St.) I've been working hard these last couple of months and I'm hoping you feel like coming out to see my new work along with lots of other great artists!

Friday July 8 2011, 10.30am - 07.30pm
Saturday July 9 2011, 10.30am - 07.30pm
Sunday July 10 2011, 10.30am - 06.30pm

Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen Street West

Free Admission

FUSION Conference

2011-05-31T11:17:00.000-07:00

I attended the FUSION Conference this weekend and managed to snap a couple of shots towards the end. This year's conference featured guest artists, Sequoia Miller and Audrey Killoran. For more info, check out FUSION'S website: www.clayandglass.on.ca

Muckin' About

2011-02-15T08:58:00.000-08:00

Well, I haven't posted in a while but I have been workin' on some new colours...

Studio Opening and Pottery Sale!

2010-11-22T20:04:00.000-08:00

Hey everybody, please come out to my studio on Dec.4th & 5th between 11-5 for a look-see! I'm excited to show everybody my new digs and there will be lot's of pots for sale. Bowls, cups, teapots, butter dishes, urns, even squirrels! Christmas is coming!
There will also be seconds (discounted items due to minor imperfections or discontinuation of a series) And snacks! So come on out! 15 Adrian Ave in the Bradshaw Studios, Unit C5

Directions coming from the West:
Take Dupont east to Symington
Turn right at Adrian Ave.
Turn right at stop sign
Then:
As you approach the fence turn right and then
right again - there is parking
Enter where it says Bradshaw Studios

Elevator Art Lab

2010-11-18T07:01:00.000-08:00

Extra! Extra!

2010-10-06T06:38:00.000-07:00

I now have work available at Arts on King, which is located at King St E. and Jarvis. Right in the heart of T-dot. www.artsonkingandqueen.com/king/
Also, I have pottery classes starting in less then a week at the studio. 2 spots left! You know you want to!
Lastly, come to "Memories of Enemies", it's tonight! http://www.steamwhistle.ca/events/eventdetail.php?id=290

Spin Cycle #1-23

2010-10-03T13:22:00.000-07:00

Rusty Morning

2010-09-29T18:50:00.000-07:00

These are some of the beautiful old machines outside my new studio. It used to be an old textile factory.

T-set

2010-09-26T07:39:00.000-07:00

Classes

2010-09-21T06:55:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Queen West Art Crawl. It was a beautiful weekend and I met lots of good folks. I wanted to mention to anyone interested in classes that I've moved the start date of the Tuesday night class to October 12th (6:30-9:30). Let me know if you're interested! No experience is required! I hope to start a Thursday night class later in the month. It will be lots of fun, so come on out!

Last but not least, please check out "Memories of Enemies". A fantastic collection of artists showing work that draws on childhood fears. The show opens Wednesday, October 6th at the Steam Whistle Brewery.

New Studio!

2010-09-04T11:35:00.000-07:00

This is my last week at the Harbourfront Centre and I'm busy firing my final kilns. I will be moving my studio to the West End of Toronto (@Symington and Dupont) to the Bradshaw Studios. I'm very excited about the new space! I will start teaching classes on Tuesday, September 28th. Please contact me if you're interested!

Queen West Art Crawl

2010-08-26T14:05:00.000-07:00

I will be participating in the Queen West Art Crawl which happens Sept.18th & 19th between

11 AM - 6 PM at Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto. I will be at booth E 50 which is in the purple section right off Queen West across from the performance area. Please come and visit! I'm working hard making lots of new things!

Distill Show

2010-08-09T09:25:00.000-07:00

If you feel like a nice day in the Distillery District, make sure to drop by the Distill Gallery (55 Mill St. Toronto) to check out my work that's part of an invitational exhibition.
Other artists included are:
Annie Tung, Shuyu Lu, Melanie Siegel, Sarah Jane Reynold, Dawn Petticrew, Lana Filippone and Lee Horus Clark.

2010-07-12T09:12:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone for coming out to the show this weekend. It was lots of fun, I met so many great people and saw some fantastic art! Now I'm going to sleep for a week...

2010-07-12T09:10:00.000-07:00

Hi Folks! I just finished taking some photo's of my new work, here's a glance at what I've been up to.

2010-07-12T09:04:00.000-07:00

2010-06-24T19:08:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted anything in a while because I've been so busy making new work. Here is a couple of photos of work ready to pop in the kiln. I screen printed some drawings I did in the Junction onto some cups and bowls. If you would like to see the finish product, please visit me at the Toronto Outdoor Show which is on July 9th, 10th and 11th. My booth # is 515 and I'm in the Turquoise section near city hall. Hope to see you there!

Recent work

2010-02-07T19:03:00.000-08:00

Here a couple of new designs I've been working with.

Stacked City Bowls

2010-01-19T10:02:00.000-08:00

I was fiddlin' around with making these bowls just before Christmas struck. I haven't completely resolved them yet. I definately want to work out the shape a little better. I don't really make a lot of bowls and I don't usually do too much drawing on my ceramics. So, it was fun to try something different. In case you can't make them out - I scratched on some little city scapes.

Harbourfront Opening

2010-01-17T19:29:00.000-08:00

Hey there, come check out the new work at the Harbourfont Centre! The opening is Friday, January 22nd at 6PM. It will be a great show!

Glass

2009-12-22T09:32:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted in a while, so I thought I would share a couple of photos of the glass I made a couple of weeks ago. Lucky me, I got to participate in my friend Benjamin Kickert's glass blowing class! Check out his website: http://www.benjaminkikkert.com/ or come to the Harbourfront RIGHT NOW to see his work in real life! His glass is currently on display in the east side vitrines until mid January.

The class was super awesome fun and I highly reccomend it to anyone who hasn't done it before to give it a shot. My lovely partner Katrina also took a couple of short video's of me in action, which I added below. Unfortunately it's during the dull moments because I required her assistance in the exciting parts. I hope I get to do it again some day!

Glass Blowing!

2009-12-22T09:09:00.000-08:00

Distill

2009-10-06T07:20:00.000-07:00

I now have new work in Distill Gallery, located at 55 Mill St. in the Distillery District of Toronto. Great area to spend and afternoon, if you've never been! Check it out: http://www.distillgallery.com/

Oh, and just a side note to any of you who are going to ask me for work in December...Please request what you would like for X-mas presents now! I may or may not have what you want available then, but I can work on it now if you ask. Nicely.

Nuit Blanche

2009-10-03T05:57:00.000-07:00

Tonight is Nuit Blanche in Toronto, an all night art extravaganza. My fellow resident artist, Annie Tung (who's talents never cease to amaze me) will be participating in a group show at the Laluque Atelier Gallery. Check the gallery for a description of the show & artists involved: http://www.laluqueatelier.com/thingsfallapart_1.htm

Bounty

2009-09-26T05:52:00.000-07:00

I now have new work available in Bounty at the Harbourfront. http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/thewaterfront/shopdine/bounty.cfm

Easy and Difficult

2009-09-24T07:34:00.000-07:00

This Friday the fall visual exhibitions open at the Harbourfront Centre. My fellow artists in residents, Micah Adams and Johanna Schmidt are exhibiting in the east side vitrines. It runs from September 26-November 8. Opening reception Sept 25 6-10 PM. Come check it out!

2009-09-21T06:52:00.000-07:00

A little of this, A little of That

2009-09-21T06:29:00.000-07:00

2009-09-21T06:15:00.000-07:00

T-Pot

2009-09-20T18:33:00.000-07:00

Oil Meets Vinegar

2009-09-20T18:29:00.000-07:00

Here are a few images of work I did at NSCAD in Halifax. Oldies but goodies.

Cuppa Coffee

2009-09-20T18:28:00.000-07:00

A Spot of Tea for You and Me

2009-09-20T18:25:00.000-07:00

New Work, New Blog

2009-09-17T10:08:00.000-07:00

Hello All! Welcome to my blog!! Here are a couple of cups I made in the spring for the Distill Gallery Cup Show. I have many more things I've been working on in the last little while. I'm off to take photo's tonight, so I should be able to post some stuff next week. If you happen to be in the Trinity Bellwood Park area this weekend, stop by my booth #B63 to say hello!