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On The Wheel Wednesday

“Though we may not have reached the heights we anticipated yesterday, today is a brand new day to begin a new climb.” ― Chinonye J. ChidolueWhat was something challenging that you are proud to have overcome?

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Name That Vase – December 2021

This post is a reminder for December’s Name That Vase contest.

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Get your stories/poems in
while you still can!It’s time to share our winner and feature another vase in need of a story!

Welcome to “Name That Vase!”

‘Name That Vase?’ invites YOU to create a story, poem or prose along with a name for one of our raku vases that just came from the kiln!

Help our vase to know their story!

Consider this a chance to be inspired – a writing prompt or a creative cue.

This month we have a
special vase for your naming,

But first we must congratulate our previous winner knitterpress for their name and write-up!

Congratulations knitterpress!

Santorini

I suggest Santorini as it is the colour of the rooftop domes on the Greek island,
or Thera that is its official name.

Santorini
$88
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[image error]Santorini thank you again Knitterpress for your entry!And now into our new vase! hmmm . . . What do you think? What is this vase’s name and Story? Please Share your entry in the comments! Can you help our vase to
know their name and story?

Looking forward to reading your submissions!

thank you and
don’t forget to Have fun!

If you would like to get your very own raku vase (and more!) sign up here!

Holidays In Blue

Red, green and gold are great and all, but they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea.in fact, As we found out in the Alchemist Studio Survey, Blue is our readers’ Favourite colour!let’s take a look at some blue vases!

why? Because . . .Evangeline
$120
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Blue is great for any time of yearGaia’s Dream
$74
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The Siren’s Call
$78
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it is the colour of the seaFather Of The Sea
$124
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and the sky.Shattered Blue
$98
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Lemuria’s Vanishing
$85
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and Blue can even
be both serene and dynamic!Blue Lotus
$76
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Merlin’s Brew
$82
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So what’s not to love about a little Blue for the holidays (or any time)!Njord’s Fjord
$124
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So here is to blue!

And more blue vases (and other colours too!)

What is something blue that you love?

Click here and get your order in today to get shipping in time for the holidays!

Owl Show You Turquoise

“My family could only afford to get me the box of eight Crayola crayons, Turquoise Owl – $75
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but I craved the one with all 24 colours. I wanted magenta and turquoise and silver and gold.” ~ Joni Mitchell

Click here to see more owls or
here if you’d like to get a vase of your own for free!

Recently Rakued

Getting new pieces from the kiln

When I have a moment to relax, it’s always a nice boost to my mood to look over new pieces and follow the colours and shapes to see what interesting journeys they may take me on.

Recently we were able to complete a raku firing which means this beautiful new work will soon be coming to the site for sale, but before it does, I would like to invite you to be among the first to view it!

Here is a sneak peak! THE COLOURS REMIND ME OF what the view might be like
standing on another planet! If interested in more information on this vase, please contact us here what do you See? and how do you like our latest addition to the vase Family?

You can also take a peruse of all of our vases here!

Keep up-to-date on new works by signing up for our newsletter here
(you also get an entry to win a vase as well!)

Mugshot Monday – Facing Challenges

“I think we’re going to the moon because it’s in the nature of the human being to face challenges. Salmon Mug
$44
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It’s by the nature of his deep inner soul… we’re required to do these things just as salmon swim upstream.” ~ Neil ArmstrongDo you agree with Neil Armstrong?

Click here to win a mug before the year is out
as part of the Great Pottery Gift Basket!

Giving A Good Gift

We are offering a thank you to our readers in the form of a gift.
Please click here to learn more.

while looking for advice on
giving a good gift
I found this helpful video
and wanted to share it with you.

This video breaks down the stages of gift giving
to help make it more clear (and simpler too)!

My favourite piece of
information from it was that

“Giving a good gift is a unity among intention, object and effect” What do you think?

Did you find this video helpful? Need help choosing something? Let us know. We can help

Get your order in of handmade pottery and artwork
sent right to your door!

We also send directly to the receiver’s home should you prefer.

or maybe you might have other helpful advice about gift giving that you would like to share ?

This Week At The Studio In Photos

Snow resting on branches Creating pet urn is a peaceful and sobering experience. Owls that did not make it through the raku firing are being moved to the forest A closeup of a new Teal Buddha Bust – $95
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The snow does not usually stick until mid-January and so the week ends with this snow melting overnight, and we are back to fall once again. That’s been the week here.

How’s your week been?

Click here to add your name to our
Great Pottery Gift Basket
and win before the year is out!

Getting Closer To The Shortest Day!

We are nearing the end of 2021!

And that means we are soon hitting the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. For only 10 more days we are in that nether world where the days continue to get shorter and the nights darker.

This is the season where I literally crave light, This craving gets stronger and stronger before the snow comes as it can be very grey and gloomy for many days.

So what better way to bring warm light in than harvesting the light of candles! Interstellar Candle Holder
$68
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These candle holders have found a place of pride in my home to help make those dark days less dark.

You can check out our growing selection of candleholders here that are available for purchase for your home. If you are looking for a particular colour, let us know by emailing us here.

White Candle Holder
$48
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Red Candle Holder and Vases
$120
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is it particularly dark for you
at this time of year?

How do you deal with having less light?

Thank You 🙏

As 2021 draws to a close, we wanted to thank you for your incredible support.

We’ve nearly reached our goals for the studio and this would not have been possible without each of you! As a thank you

We would like to offer a special gift to those who order $100 or more of pottery, (and a few special offers from now until the end of the year)!

So if you have been contemplating a purchase, now is the time.

FREE Gift

Spend $100 or more in our store on any combination of item(s) and receive your choice of ONE of the following free gifts: a Chairman Meow cat magnet set, or a . The magnet set is only available through this offer due to shipping costs, so don’t miss out!

For You And a Friend

We have made some new mugs in various styles and colours that are now available in our store. Buy two mugs before the end of the year and pay only $80 for both of them. (regularly priced between $42 – $45 each)

Contact us here with the mugs you love and we will sort out the rest!

Choose your mugs hereOwl Send You A Free Creature

Have you had an eye on one of our raku owls? If you order one before the end of the year, we will send you a free woodland creature miniature as a companion for your owl as it wings its way to you!

The Rakutiest

Spend over $200 with us and a Rakutie (small raku vase) will be coming your way!

Deck the Halls

From now until the end of the year we are offering a free BONUS as Tree.

Thank you again for your support as we wrap up 2021 and lean into the excitement of growing with you into 2022 and beyond!

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As always, if you have any questions, please comment on this post,
or
click here to send us a message via email