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!

Last Chance!

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

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

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

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

A little Bit of Turquoise...

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!

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

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

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

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

Studio Opening and Pottery Sale!

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

Extra! Extra!

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

Rusty Morning

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

T-set

New Studio!

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

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

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.

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...

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