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November 26, 2020
Creature Comforts
it is necessary to become a part of the silence.”
– Robert Lynd
Any 5 animals for $30. Available in multiple colours.
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Thursday Throwdown November 26, 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, Hope Rising In Springime and The Eye of Horus battled to the death! Your vote has determined that Hope is no longer Rising In Springtime!
Oh the Hu-pottery of it all!
Off to rest for winter!Hope Rising in Springtime – $65
Shipping included in Canada and US
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
Wins/Losses
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Coming Back from the depths of a lake!
Could it be?!?!
Why, YES IT IS!!!
Ogopogo –
$
88Shipping included in Canada and US
The Ogopogo, also known as N’ha-a-itk (Salish), is reported to live in Lake Okanagan in British Columbia, Canada. Ogopogo is commonly described as a 40 – 50 foot long sea monster resembling the extinct Basilosaurus.
The name ‘Ogopogo’ is thought to have originated from a song originally performed at a dance hall in Vernon, British Columbia.
The First Nations people thought N’ha-a-itk (Salish) was a water spirit, a man turned into a monster for murdering a respected elder. Once a monster, the Ogopogo would demand a live sacrifice for safe passage across Lake Okanagan. It was said that the only animal who could tolerate his company was the rattlesnake.
Maybe that is why no one can get close enough to take a clear picture of the Ogopogo.
Below is a short excerpt from the song and Vernon, British Columbia dance hall craze that would help launch the legend:
His mother was an earwig, His father was a whale;
A little bit of head
And hardly any tail— And Ogopogo was his name.
The Eye of Horus –
$140
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‘The Eye of Horus’, tells the tale of a feathered god, an 80 year struggle for power, avenging the death of a father, a missing testicle and eye and a race down the Nile. Did your parents ever say ‘It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye.’? Horus’ mother might have wanted to mention this to him.
Horus was depicted as a falcon, or a human figure with a falcon’s head. Fittingly he was the Egyptian god of the sky. His right eye represented the sun god Ra, and the left eye was symbolic of the moon. One could literally say he had stars in his eye, or at least a star.
That would be fitting because Horus was kind of a big deal, as he was a contender for the throne of Egypt. But he was not alone in contention for the throne!
His rival and uncle Set, who had murdered Horus also wanted the throne of Egypt, and both of these gods liked to fight dirty. Their battle would last for over eighty years and would include many contests arbitrated by the other gods and battles between the two.
In one such battle, Horus would lose his left eye, ripped out by Set, but Set did not get off lightly. He lost a testicle. Eventually Horus would recover his eye, and the god Thoth would heal it. Thus the Eye of Horus has come to represent, healing, restoration and protection.
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!
November 25, 2020
On The Wheel Wednesday
Maybe you grew up with rules like I that prohibited and restricted crying.
Sometimes we all need a good cry, to release the pain and sadness. It literally is the overflow valve for emotion.
And provide some emotional release and relief.
It’s okay to cry when you need to. It’s not your job to hold things in until you feel like you’re going to burst. It does not matter if your make up runs, or your eyes get puffy, or even if you are a boy. Our tears are a way to let things going and make room in our hearts for healing.
If these guys can cry with all that make-up on, so can you!
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November 24, 2020
Holiday Highlight
– Bart Simpson in The Simpsons: Miracle on Evergreen Terrace
Classic Raku White Ornament$35 – Shipping in US and Canada Included
Great as a gift for you or someone else!
Raku Pottery – Exploring Textures
I completed a raku pottery firing where I was hoping for some results with interesting textures. The kiln gods did not disappoint and here are a few of the results!
If you are interested in learning more about the process involved in making raku pottery, you can read more about it here.
I altered a few of the variables in the raku firing process to get these textured surfaces, and I am pleased with the results.
One of my favourite pieces from the firing, both in terms of form and finish, is this piece:
The brave blue and all the crackly goodness on this vase make me a very happy potter! You can check out more of our raku vases here.
Which vase or finish was your favourite?
November 23, 2020
Win A Christmas Ornament!
Our first book “A Potter’s Dream: Myths and Legends” collects stories across cultures and centuries, adapting them to his pottery with wit, love, compassion and joy.
It is a decidedly modern take on the traditional topics of pottery, healing, community – and what it means to be human – all interwoven with the magic of raku and stunning pottery.
Once we hit 500 newsletter subscribers, we will be drawing for a prize that will include a copy of our book ‘A Potters Dream: Myths & Legends’ and a beautiful handmade ornament!
You can subscribe to our Newsletter by going to
https://rakupottery.ca/newsletter/
Don’t worry, if you are already a subscriber, you are automatically entered. Share on Twitter or Facebook to help the draw come even sooner!
If you would rather not wait, the book can be purchased here
and you can view a selection of ornaments here
Have a great Friday!
Mugshot Monday
– Andy Puddicombe.
Mug 6
$30
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November 22, 2020
This Week At The Studio In Photos
Admiring the layers of colour as leaves decompose in shallow water.
Trying out a new shape on the wheel!
Sunrise as winter comes nearer
Lasagna for a couple of meals! 
The setting sun in the treetops 
The new store space in the Studio getting decorated for the holidays!That’s been the week here.
How’s your week been?
November 21, 2020
Holiday Highlight
– Father Christmas in Elf
$75
– Shipping in US and Canada IncludedGreat as a gift for you or someone else!
