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JOIN US AT STUDIO HUDDLE THIS WEDNESDAY!

 

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WED, DEC, 19th
NOON - 10pm

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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!

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.