emerging artist: Leah Spagrud

“The
work I am currently creating stems from a long time fascination with the
teapot. When I began working in clay in 2008, all I wished to create
was an aesthetically pleasing and well functioning vessel for tea.
However, this form proved too challenging, and in frustration I set it
aside. Only recently (and after a number of years learning to work with
clay) have I began to readdress the teapot, and pouring vessels in
general.”

Great Bowls of Fire – tickets still available – don’t miss your chance to support a great cause.

Yes, we still have Great Bowls of
Fire tickets to offer you, and they are now being sold in three
locations, $45 each. Cash please! This is the 8th year that the Ottawa
Guild of Potters volunteers are oganizing this event with proceeds going
to the Ottawa Food Bank.

Il Primo Ristorante, 371 Preston St.
Allium Restaurant,   87 Holland Ave.
Thyme and Again, 1255 Wellington St. W. 

Remember
the action takes place this Saturday, March 2nd at the Glebe Community
Centre, 175 Third Ave. starting at  5pm. Check our blog for the 14
delicious soups and fresh baked breads that are in store for you.  And
admire the variety of handcrafted pieces that will be auctioned during
the evening.

Also, don’t forget that after you have tasted these wonderful soups, you keep your handcrafted bowl for future dining.

www.ottawaguildofpotters.ca

a site 2 see friday: Crooked Pot Gallery

The
Parkland Potters Guild was established in 1976 and is a non-profit
organization run by volunteers to promote and foster an education in
clay throughout our community. Our membership is made up of 65 members
from Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and The County of Parkland.  We offer member led classes for adults, teens and children.
We
have completed 3 murals on the building adjacent to the guild and have
completed mural projects for the Alberta Summer and Winter Games.  One can be found on the gazebo at Rotary Park in Stony Plain and the latest one on the facade of our gallery.  Stony Plain is well known for the town murals and we are pleased to be active in mural making.
The Crooked Pot Gallery is the store front for the guild.  It contains work from more than 30 local guild artisans.  We offer unique handmade collectables, art, sculptures, jewelry, seasonal items as well as functional pottery.  Each month we offer featured artists displays.  The blog is a pictorial diary of the work of gallery potters and of many of the events we participate in or sponsor.