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December 30, 2020
Get Your Number In To Win! Only A Day Left!
We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your support for the studio. It’s been an amazing ride to my dream of setting up my pottery studio so far. That would not be possible without those of you who read my blog, like my posts, share what we are doing, and last but not least, those who have been kind enough to purchase pottery.
Guess the number of handmade ornaments on the tree and win!
In order to celebrate and show our appreciation, we have decided to do a giveaway. All you have to do to enter is 1) watch the video above 2) guess how many HANDMADE ornaments are on our tree 3) put your guess in the comments below 4) be subscribed to our newsletter where we will announce the winner!
In January, when we take the tree down, we will then count the handmade ornaments. The person who guesses closest to the number will win an ornament from the tree!
How many handmade ornaments do you guess are on the tree?
Add Your number in the comments!
Can’t wait to see if you win, but want an ornament?
December 29, 2020
Name That Vase – December 2020
It’s time to share our winner and feature another vase in need of a name! Welcome to my monthly feature – ‘Name that Vase’.
For those who are new to this feature, ‘Name that Vase’ is where you can suggest a name, create a story, poem or prose for this raku pottery vase. Consider this your chance to be inspired, a writing prompt or a creative cue. You can, or if you are feeling nostalgic,that started what has now become a monthly tradition for our blog and readers.
This month we have a very special vase for your naming, but first we must congratulate ’s winner for their name and write-up!
Congratulations, Tish!
A Desert Morn
Reflected sunlight hails a new dawn.
The desert waits, knowing the sun will bake it hot as a kiln before darkness descends once again.
A Desert Morn –
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And into our new month!
Here is our vase for this month:
Please add what you think the name should be for this month’s vase and any associated poetry or story in the comments below.
Looking forward to reading your submissions!
If you have coronavirus on mind (as so many of us do right now) please check out this helpful post, B-B-B Bye Corona, Self-Care In The Time of Pandemic.
December 28, 2020
Mugshot Monday
– J.S. Bach”
Mug 1
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New Mugs are coming soon!
Hope your day is better than being a dried up piece of goat!
December 27, 2020
This Year At The Studio In Photos (and More!)
Brrrr! January 2020 Snow 
Sobek’s Tears arrived in March-
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Hooray! The gardens were planted!
A moon moth came to visit in May
When you smile at nature and it smiles back.
The Alchemist’s Studio interior, mid renovation 
The kiln cooling the night after the firing.
A bit of magic from one of the firings Hippolyta’s Girdle – $140
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Overlooking the ocean during a hike on the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia
In the studio, flowers from the hastas are right at home in this new raku vase
Close-up of a new vase, Argus! –
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In mid-summer, we were very excited to release a Highlight Reel of our work!
Seagulls doing their thing in the sea.
A close-up of Hera’s Heart – $140Includes Shipping In US and Canada
Receiving the Food Inspector‘s approval after harvesting all the tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers before a potential frost.
New jewelry was added, including thisTree of Life Pendant – $2 8
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The trees ablaze with the colours of autumn
One of the new planets that came in to our universe!
Chaos was featured for the spooky seasonChaos- $ 90
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A pit firing being set up
Sunrise as winter comes nearer
A piece from the 2020 Pit Firing!$125
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The new store space in the Studio decorated for the holidays!
This new ornament was added to the site! .Magenta Sphere Ornament – $35
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A holiday message from Chairman Meow to close the year.
That’s been a bit of our year here.
How has your 2020 been over all?
December 26, 2020
You Don’t Know ‘Til you try it!
It’s been a strange year this 2020. Lots of changes in the world and our daily lives. And lots of new things in this strange new reality of LIVING IN A PANDEMIC.
Many of us have grown as a result of this, mentally and maybe around the middle too!
Trying new things, when it’s your choice, can be fun; and that’s exactly how I feel about playing around with my newest raku glaze. I love the metallic sheen, the iridescent colours, and the fact that underneath it’s shiny casing, these pieces are all still clay.
The Titans –
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$25
Double-Sided Chromium Yoda
Chromium Parenthood Pendant – $28 Shipping Included in US and Canada
Raku Chromium Sphere – $35
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Geometric Raku Chromium – $25
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Chromium Buddha –
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Chaos $
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Chromium Yoda Pendant –
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What do you think of this new look and the pieces?
Trust your gut! Add your Number and win!
We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your support for the studio. It’s been an amazing ride to my dream of setting up my pottery studio so far. That would not be possible without those of you who read my blog, like my posts, share what we are doing, and last but not least, those who have been kind enough to purchase pottery.
Guess the number of handmade ornaments on the tree and win!
In order to celebrate and show our appreciation, we have decided to do a giveaway. All you have to do to enter is 1) watch the video above 2) guess how many HANDMADE ornaments are on our tree 3) put your guess in the comments below 4) be subscribed to our newsletter where we will announce the winner!
In January, when we take the tree down, we will then count the handmade ornaments. The person who guesses closest to the number will win an ornament from the tree!
What number does your gut tell you?
Add it in the comments!
Can’t wait to see if you win, but want an ornament?
She Was the World! But her husband was a real pain In the Butt. Here’s What She Did!
Previously, we told the story of the raku pottery vase – The Titans – and a time before the gods, which you can read here. But what of a time before Cronus and Rhea? This week we are firing up the trusty time machine once again to answer the question of what was before them.
Gaia’s Revenge –
$285Today’s vase story, Gaia’s Revenge, tells the tale of a plucky mother that came from chaos, to form and become the source of life and sustenance for our planet. But as nice as all that is, she was also married to a real pain in the butt, whose control issues caused her more pain than childbirth. She’d of course solve this problem, with a little help and she’d inspire a certain Bobbit in the the future.
Let’s be clear about one thing. Gaia was first. It was from her, that sprang her controlling, and unreasonable partner. She has her own day named after her, and he is indeed the butt of many jokes made even today. Gaia was the mother of Cronus, and regretfully the partner of Uranus.
Gaia came from Chaos, harnessing the best of their creative energy. The day came that a certain sexy sky god sprang from her and she was quite smitten. He was as beautiful as the night sky, because, he was in fact the night sky! How could she resist his expansive twinkles and flashes of light.
In a moment inspired by the beauty of Uranus, she had a brilliant idea! That instead of her just creating on her own, that maybe a collaboration was in order. And so it was that she was able to convince Uranus to have children with her. Their new relationship energy brought much bliss – and children. It was during this time that she gave birth to the Giants, the Titans, Oceanus and indeed the whole world. Gaia thought everything was fine. Until one day …
Uranus had enough. And you might have too if your children ranged from several species, some one off creatures, all together numbering over fifty. Eventually he had enough of all these wild and unruly offspring, and decided to imprison the youngest of his children. And in no way was Uranus interested in any more booty calls with Gaia. No matter how much of that new drink called wine she gave him.
Gaia was not pleased that Uranus had imprisoned their children. Even more unsavoury was the fact that he imprisoned them in the bowels of the Earth. And we all know that Earth is another name for Gaia, and what he thought of as her bowels, she saw as her womb. No wonder this couple was in serious trouble.
Little did Uranus know that his son Cronus was just waiting to depose his father who was flush with power. When Gaia asked who was brave enough amongst her sons to castrate their father, it was only Cronus who had the balls to do so!
As Uranus’ testicles and blood hit the Earth many more children would emerge from his final fertile act. With one slice of a sickle, his job as master of the universe was down the toilet.
So the next time you see an image of Gaia with a sickle, just know the real reason why it’s there. And maybe we should all remember that Gaia is only going to put up with so much of our garbage.
What did you think of our latest vase and story? Let me know in the comments below. You can check out more raku pottery vases and their stories here.
December 24, 2020
A Christmas Eve Message From Chairman Meow
It is the MOST exciting time of the year! Chairman Meow has once again decided to grace us humans with his Christmas Eve missive. Content warning – it’s a little bit catty!
But before we get to that, I’d like to thank all of you who have read my little blog, taken the time to comment or share my work, and those who have purchased an item or two. In this crazy covid world it’s a real privilege and joy for me to connect with you all from the wilds of rural Nova Scotia! I’d like to wish you all a happy holiday season and I’m sending you all best, amazing, joyous wishes for 2021!
Now on to Chairman Meow
Dear Humans of the World
It’s been a curious past year. My human slaves have been around much more and far more attentive. I’ve had to endure more cuddles, but at least that has been offset a little in extra treats.
They’ve also been gardening more than usual. They even grew a plant for me they call catnip. I was skeptical of it first as with all things not done my way, but I have grown rather fond of it.
Also humans, I’d like to say Santa’s not the only one who knows if you’ve been naughty or nice. Your cat has been watching you.
In anticipation of the day when cats take over the world,
Chairman Meow
Cats are watching from all over the galaxy
Thursday Throwdown December 24, 2020
It’s vase-to-vase combat like you have never seen before!
How it works: We share two vases and YOU vote which is your favourite! The winner will then move on to the next round to face another competitor!
Last week, Mother of Dragons and The Eye of Horus battled to the death! Your vote has determined that
The Eye of Horus’ rein has been ended by the dragon mother!
The Eye of Horus –
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The Series so far.
Gorgeous Vases of No Contact Wrestling
Vase Name
Gossip Girl
Phoenix Reborn
Pillar of Atlas
Evangeline
Ogopogo
Iris En Ciel
Original Twin
Kermit The Vase
Haring’s Dance
White Walker
Sobek’s Tears
Mount Olympus
Argus
Draupnir
Grandmother
Old Soul
Make It Work
Hope Rising In Springtime
The Eye Of Horus
The Eye of Balor
Electra
Mother of Dragons
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This week We are bringing out
A battle for the ages!
Mother of Dragons – $240Shipping included in Canada and US
In honour of the return of ‘Game of Thrones’ this vase is named ‘Mother of Dragons‘ after Daenrys Targaryen. Motherhood is always challenging, but imagine trying to raise three wilful dragons. The daycare costs alone must cost a fortune and imagine trying to hire a nanny, though Arya may be a suitable candidate, and possible future sister-in-law.
This art piece commemorates the magic of dragons. You can see where the flames have touched this vase during the reduction process. This moment has been captured perfectly and I can see a correlation between where the flames kissed the vase and the patterns on the vase. It was like our dragon friend Viserion was present in spirit before his icy reanimation.
White Walker –
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This vase pays homage to one of my favourite television series, that captivated me right until the rushed and disappointing ending, Game of Thrones!
I present to you the raku pottery vase ‘The White Walker’, rising up from the snow covered ground.
The White Walkers were an ancient race of formerly-human ice creatures who came from north of the wall. As the books and tv series progress, they become humanities greatest threat. Think icy zombies.
This vase celebrates the defeat of the Night King at the hands of Arya Stark, which resulted in the complete obliteration of the Night Army. Which, in case you don’t watch the show, is a very good thing!
Too bad the ending of the series was not such a good thing. At least we have the final books to look forward to!
And some people worry about laser eye surgery!
At the time it was commonly believed that an evil eye could cast a spell on the heart with just one glance. To counteract this the Eye of Horus often acted as a protective symbol.
You may be wondering how this 80 year old battle would end? In a boat race and some trickery. Tired of the constant fighting and upheaval the gods decided a boat race would determine the victor for the throne and the end to this conflict. Horus somehow convinced Set to use a stone boat. He had painted his own boat to look like stone as well, only his was made of wood.
As you can imagine, Set did not get very far. His boat sunk. Horus had avenged his father’s death, and many of the future pharaohs of Egypt were thought to be his reincarnation.
Who will be your victor? Be sure to get your vote in BELOW!
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Their fate is now in your hands!
We will share the winner (and update from last week!) next Thursday!
December 23, 2020
Vase In Focus – Ogopogo
. . . maybe that is why no one can get close enough to take a clear picture of the Ogopogo.”
Ogopogo –
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What do you think of this vase?
