Inside the Studio
Playing in the mud
Every piece we create begins as a piece of moist clay. We primarily use cone 6 stoneware, for its durability and versatility.
All pieces are hand thrown on a wheel or created through a hand building process.
Adding details
After throwing and drying the piece to a leather hard stage, details can be added by carving, attaching handles or decorative toppers (because of our love of furry beasts, handles are usually in the shape of animals!). After it dries, it goes for the first round of firing in the kiln.
Painting and glazing
Now that the piece has been bisque-fired, it can be painted and glazed. It is then fired again, to a higher temperature.
The final heat is on
The glaze, whether it has painting beneath or not, requires a final firing in the kiln.
We use mid range firing temperatures, hot enough for the clay itself to vitrify. This creates a durable and functional product.
The moment of truth
It is always exciting to open the kiln after a glaze firing, to see the final result of weeks of work! So many things can happen at those high temperatures, and there is a lot of serendipity in exactly how glazes melt and vitrify.
Studio tour
All this magic happens at our small studio and gallery at
66 River Road, near Bear River, Nova Scotia.
How to order
You can purchase our pottery at several venues in Nova Scotia:
- Our studio shop near Bear River, NS
- Annapolis Royal Farmers’ and Traders’ Market
- Wolfville Farmers’ Market
- Antigonish Farmers’ Market
- Halifax Brewery Farmers’ Market
Contact us or view our Facebook or Instagram pages to see what market we are at each week.
You can order from us in person, by phone or email. Contact us directly to discuss details and ensure your pottery meets your expectations.
All prices are in Canadian dollars, tax and shipping not included.
