Posted on November 13, 2024 by Out Of Hand -
Danica Worrall is a ceramic artist living and working in Nanaimo BC on Vancouver Island. Originally a local to the central Okanagan her first introduction to clay was in highschool but it was her passion for photography that brought her to Vancouver Island for the first time. Studying photography at North Island College she was drawn to capturing life through textures and light. It became clear that only capturing left something to be desired for her, she wanted to create and build the texture and motion. After taking her first wheel course at a community centre in Kelowna she went on to study ceramics at the Kootenay Studio Arts school in Nelson BC. After completing the course Danica then apprenticed with Cathi Jefferson in the Cowichan Valley, and finally was an artist in residence at Nanaimo Ceramic Arts (2022)
Posted on November 7, 2024 by Out Of Hand -
Trembling Aspen Pottery is the original works of me, Laura Gosnell. Each piece is individually crafted from west coast porcelain and high fired to produce an object that, along with its classic modern lines, will endure and become treasured pieces of your everyday. All studio practices are powered by the sun, and run with 100% solar energy.
Posted on November 11, 2023 by Out Of Hand -
Focusing on functional mid-fire stoneware, Lochside Pottery is dedicated to the simple, unique character of the handmade. Drawing inspiration from the comfort of cottages and simplicity of farmhouses; this collection is designed to be loved and enjoyed everyday.
Posted on November 11, 2023 by Out Of Hand -
Good Wheel Ceramics makes functional pottery that is not only pleasing to the eye, but feels good to hold and use. Each pot is thrown and finished on the potter’s wheel. We use a variety of different glazes, mostly personal recipes, in addition to letting the natural beauty of the raw clay show.
As a small batch artist, pieces are thrown, glazed and fired without molds or forms, with the utmost of care. As a result, each piece is handmade and unique and something we can both be proud of.
Posted on November 13, 2022 by Out Of Hand -
Bright and functional ceramics for everyday use in your home.
Posted on September 26, 2018 by Out Of Hand -
Salt fired porcelain stoneware functional dishes and sculptural pieces
Cathi’s career as a studio-trained potter began under mentor Herman Venema in Matsqui, British Columbia, in 1974. She also completed fine arts courses at Kwantlen College and the Fraser Valley College. Two Canada Council Grants provided fundingfor a 4-month residency at The Archie Bray Foundation in Montana and the Banff Centre for the Arts. Experiences with fellow ceramic artists include residencies in Canada, the US, and internationally.
Her exhibition history has been extensive over the years, being invited to participate in seven USA exhibitions at the National Clay Exhibition for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) and the ’21st Century Ceramics’ in Ohio. She was juried into the Sydney Myers International Award, Australia. In 2010, Cathi was awarded the Carter Wosk BC Achievement Award for Applied Art and Design. Among the many publications that have featured her work are Robin Hopper’s ‘Functional Pottery’ and Phil Roger’s ‘Salt-Glaze Ceramics’.
Cathi’s passion for the preservation of nature is evident in all aspects of her work. Her studio and gallery on the beautiful Cowichan River near Duncan, BC, is surrounded by the west coast rain forest that inspires her. The unique salt-fired functional stoneware and sculptural forms she creates have designs from nature that she cares about so passionately.
Posted on September 25, 2018 by Out Of Hand -
My work explores the beauty of nature, color and form. I meticulously hand paint beautiful natures to create detailed piece representing my aesthetic and culture. The final work is unique and beautiful. I don’t use any stencil nor tools of any kind, no two pieces of my work are the same.
My ceramic pieces are cup, dish, bowl, teapot, vase, art frame and sculpture.
Posted on September 23, 2018 by Out Of Hand -
Contemporary ceramics handmade in stoneware clay.
Posted on September 23, 2018 by Out Of Hand -
Classic ceramic forms with unique and diverse glazes. Celebrating 50 years of his Denman Island pottery studio.