Newest Cat Plates

These two plates are drying and will be fired this weekend. After their initial bisque firing, they will be glazed with clear glaze and fired again. Then, the surface will be shiny and ready to be used.

No two are the same, just like cats!

Colour Changes Look of Mug

These two examples are both thrown mugs with the same texture. The green Kiwi mug with the cream interior looks entirely different than the wedgewood blue mug with the metallic exterior. Colour matters.

New Craft Show near Wellington August 25th

In an effort to continue to expand our horizons, we will be exhibiting at Kaleidoscope. This celebration of craft and design will take place Sunday August 25th from 10:00 until 4:30. This craft show will be at the Red Barns near Wellington called The Fields on West Lake, Bloomfield. $2.00 admission. See www.kaleidoscopecraftshow.com

Another Great Year in Picton

Although the morning was rainy and cool, the many dedicated shoppers came to the show in Picton. Many were dressed in raincopats and wellies and carried umbrellas. Thanks to the many hard-working volunteers of the WI in the County for the well-run show.

Teaching high school students

For the next week, Perry will be teaching pottery basics at one of our local high schools.

Picton Craft Show August 2, 2012

You can see Perry at the Picton Craft Show on Thursday August 2,2012. His booth will be in a corner of the arena. Show runs 9AM to 8PM. To view the web page:http://www.thecountywomensinstitute.ca/art_craft_show.html

Kick Wheeling outside

As an experiment, Perry is throwing some cup bodies in the back yard. This foot-powered wheel takes some getting used to after using an electric wheel all the time.The first few mug bodies had to be sacrificed.