Past Events
London Artists Studio Tour
WHEN: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 21: 7-9:30, April 22: 10-5, and April 23: 12-5, 2014. www.londonstudiotour.ca
Come and see where and how it's all made! The London Artists' Studio Tour consists of a juried group of over 30 artists who open their studios to the public for one weekend. It's free, and self-guided: you get a map/brochure and choose which artists' studios you would like to visit. This art show is unique from any other because you get to see how and where it's all done. It's a peek inside the artist's world. I will be doing wheel-throwing and hand decorating demonstrations all weekend, and raku demonstrations (weather dependant) on Saturday and Sunday. I'll also have a couple of extra potter's wheels set up outside if you want to give it a try - again weather depending. My studio is a fun and educational place to visit for all ages. Lots of good food too: you can see the wares in use. Please come visit me.
London Potters Guild Fall Sale
WHEN: Saturday, November 22, 2013 - 10:00am-6:00pm & Sunday, November 23, 10:00am-4:00pm
WHERE: The Thames Valley Board of Education Centre (1250 Dundas Street, at Highbury)
Come see my newest patterns and designs. Look for my cards with ornaments - little treasures
WEBSITE: http://londonpottersguild.org/
WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2014. Store hours 9-4, I'll be there 11-3.
WHERE: 27093 New Ontario Road, Ailsa Craig. Click Here for Map.
WEBSITE: www.sunnivue-farm.on.ca
Please join me in visiting Sunnivue Farm, I'll be there 11-3. I'll bring my wheel and being doing demonstrations and talking about pottery. I'll have a variety of pots for sale too.
The Sunnivue Farm organic foods store is quite a treat, with Waterbuffalo meat and cheese, other local organic meat like lamb, pork, chicken and beef and local organic vegetables. In the morning, 10:00-12:00, take in the annual public meeting for the ROSE land trust that holds the farm. See the attached flyer for information about their special speaker, Mark Caygeon Junkin, who is a farm succession farm planner and strategist. There will also be a chance to learn more about the land trust concept. After the meeting enjoy a pork tasting offered by the Wisnoski farm family, whose products are offered through the Sunnivue store.
Collections and Connections 2014
WHEN: Sunday, June 8, 2014 - 2-5pm
WHERE: 540 Oakridge Drive London, Ontario N6H 3G1
A showcase and sale of 8 women's work. This will be an enlightening afternoon. Meet the artists and explore our creative work. Treats and door prizes.
Click here for more information.
London Artists Studio Tour
WHEN: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 2, 7-9:30, 3: 10-5, and 4: 12-5, 2014. www.londonstudiotour.ca
This is a juried group of 26 artists who open their studios to the public for one weekend. It's free, and self-guided: you get a map/brochure and choose which artists' studios you would like to visit. This art show is unique from any other because you get to see how and where it's all done. I will be doing wheel-throwing demonstrations all weekend, and raku demonstrations (weather dependant) on Saturday and Sunday. I'll also have a couple of extra potter's wheels set up outside if you want to give it a try - again weather depending. My studio is a fun and educational place to visit for all ages. Lots of good food too: you can see the wares in use. Please come visit me.
Click here for the brochure and map.
London Potters Guild Fall Sale
WHEN: Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 10:00am-6:00pm & Sunday, November 24, 10:00am-4:00pm
WHERE: The Thames Valley Board of Education Centre (1250 Dundas Street, at Highbury)
Come see my newest patterns and designs. Look for my cards with ornaments - little treasures
WEBSITE: http://londonpottersguild.org/
Annual Christmas Open House
WHEN: Sat December 14, 2013 - (11am to 3pm) & Sun December 15, 2013 (11am to 3pm)
WHERE: Turning Bull Pottery Studio: 4353 Queens Ave, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0
I will have my usual line of brightly coloured, fun and functional ware, alongside experimental pieces from the past year. This will include Cone Ten reduction-fired porcelain and stoneware, Cone six wares with different glazes, some raku fired pottery and more. This is also the only time I have seconds for sale each year - you can find some amazing deals.
Also, just in time for Christmas: Christmas Ornament greeting cards!
My friend glass artist Rachel Hayes will be here with her lovely creations.
Stratford Garlic Festival
WHEN: September 7 & 8, 2013: Saturday 9-4, Sunday 10-4
WHERE: The Old Stratford Fairgrounds. 20 Glastonbury Drive, Stratford
This is my favourite event! I love all the fantastic food, entertainment and friendly atmosphere! I always bring lots of helpers so that I can take a look around the festival too - with over 100 vendors there are so many good things to sample! I especially like Shakepeare's Pies and Nudge...Nudge Fudge Inc., and I look forward to seeing them every year. I'll be there as always with my potters wheel and lots of garlic inspired wares like roasters and keepers. This event is worth the drive (if you're in London), come out and spend a few hours, it's always a great day!
For more information please see the Stratford Garlic Festival website.
Ontario Crafts Council Exhibit
Parallel Journeys: Two Mentorships
WHEN: Thursday August 2 to Sunday September 2, 2012. Opening Reception: Thursday August 9, 6 - 9pm.
The Ontario Crafts Council is pleased to present Parallel Journeys: Two Mentorships. Curated by Bruce Cochrane and Angelo di Petta, the exhibition showcases ceramic work by twenty mid-career craftspeople that have taken part in a creative mentorship program organized by FUSION: The Ontario Clay and Glass Association.
WHERE: 990 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6J 1H1
WEBSITE: http://www.craft.on.ca/
WHEN: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 13: 7-9:30, 14: 10-5, and 15: 12-5, 2012. www.londonstudiotour.com
This is a juried group of 23 artists who open their studios to the public for one weekend. It's free, you get a map/brochure and choose which artists' studios you'ld like to visit. This art show is unique from any other because you get to see how and where it's all done. I will be doing whell-throwing demonstrations all weekend, and raku demonstrations (weather dependant) on Saturday and Sunday at 11am. I hope you will visit me!
Here is a link to the brochure and map:
http://www.londonstudiotour.com/images/2012-Studio-Tour-Brochure.pdf
Christmas 
Open House
When: Sat December 10 (11am to 3pm) & Sun December 11, 2011 (11am to 3pm)
Where: My studio is located in East London,
at 71 Stevenson Ave. N5W 1Y4 (click here for a map)
Please come visit my studio on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 from 11-3 both days.
I only do two Open Houses each year and this one offers the best prices! This is the only opportunity to find truely unique pieces of mine. I will have my usual line of brightly coloured, fun and functional ware, alongside experimental pieces from the past year. This will include Cone Ten reduction-fired porcelain and stoneware, Cone six wares with different glazes, some raku fired pottery and more. This is also the only time I have seconds for sale each year - you can find some amazing deals.
Also, just in time for Christmas, my newest thing: Christmas Ornament greeting cards!
My friend glass artist Rachel Hayes will be here with her lovely creations.
We'll have treats and cider, and I'll be doing demonstrations both days, so please come visit!
The London Potters Guild 29th Annual Fall Show and Sale
When: November 25-27 2011
Where: London Clay Art Centre: 664 Dundas Street, London
Forty-five potters and clay artists are participating is this year’s Sale, with a new open floor plan and lots of room! This is always a great show, with all sorts of clay art, from traditional pottery styles to the new and arty. Ceramics for the kitchen, wall, garden and more.
My hottest item this year is Brie Bakers - each with a unique recipe hand printed right on the dish. My newest invention, and something I'm having a lot fun creating, are handmade cards with a snowflake ornament attached - a perfect little gift for this time of year.
Friday night is always the best time to visit: we’ll have live Jazz music again, lots of treats and door prizes.
For more information please see the London Potters Guild website.
Stratford Garlic Festival
When: September 10 - 11, 2011
Where: The Old Stratford Fairgrounds. 20 Glastonbury Drive, Stratford
I love this event because of all the fantastic food and friendly atmosphere! The only bad thing about being a vendor is not getting enough time to sample everything! I especially like Shakepeare's Pies and Nudge...Nudge Fudge Inc., and I look forward to seeing them every year. I'll be there as always with my potters wheel and lots of garlic inspired wares like roasters and keepers. This event is worth the drive (if you're in London), come out and spend a few hours, it's always a great day!
For more information please see the Stratford Garlic Festival website.
First Friday on Richmond Row
When: Friday, August 5, 5pm - 9pm.
Where: Gift of Art, 575 Richmond Street
London, Ontario
First Friday events are a trend that is catching on in many cities in North America. Usually centered around art galleries and other cultural happenings; businesses and organizations host an opening or special event on the First Friday of each month. Brad at Gift of Art started this idea in London this year, with twenty to thirty downtown businesses joining his efforts each month. It's a great way to bring people downtown. I attended my first First Friday event in Philadelphia last year in conjunction with the National Council for Education on the Ceramics Arts - NCECA Conference. There were over twenty galleries within a four sqare block area and it was estimated that 7000 people attended! Imagine closing the streets for art! Please come down and see me at Gift of Art on Richmond Row this Friday night, and remember that the "First Friday" of each month there will be interesting things happening on Richmond Row!!
For more information please read the First Friday flyer.
Art In The Park Glencoe
When: Friday July 15 from 12:00pm to 8:00 pm.
Where: Glencoe Train
Station, Downtown Glencoe
I'm looking forward to participating in the inaugural year of this show at the beautiful train station park. Also in Glencoe that day is a large car show that starts at 5:00pm: fun for the whole family!
For more information please read the Art in the Park Glencoe flyer.
Art in the Village
When: Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Where: The corner of Wortley Rd. and Elmwood Ave. in the Green Space at the Normal School (Wortley Villiage).
This will be my first time participating in Art in the Village, but I've heard it's a wonderful event. There will be more than 50 artists there. I'll bring my wheel and do demonstrations throughout the day. Hope to see you there!
Metropolitan Market
Pottery Wheel Demonstrations all Weekend
When: Saturday May 14, 2011 9am to 5 and Sunday May 15, 2011 12pm to 5pm
Where: 140 Dundas Street. Downtown London Ontario.
The Met is a weekend artisans market located in the heart of Downtown London, Ontario. In any thriving city, the arts and culture scene is pushed to the forefront and the local businesses and artisans are supported by the community. The Met is a local destination shopping experience, showcasing the vast array of talent that London and surrounding area has to offer. I'll be there all weekend doing demonstrations. Print this page for 10% off your entire pottery purchase. The Met is always free to enter and shop, and 2 hours free parking is available at meters or validated in the Covent garden lot.
For more information please visit http://metropolitanmarket.ca/
Gathering on the Green
In Wortley Village. Saturday June 4, 2011. A great event for the whole family on the village green.
The Potters Market
When: Saturday May 28 & Sunday May 29, 2011
Times: 10am to 5pm
Where: Goldie Mill Park, Downtown Guelph Ontario - at 75 Cardigan Street
A fundraiser for the Guelph Youth Music Centre featuring the works of over 50 Canadian potters. For more information please visit http://thepottersmarket.ca/
The London Potters Guild Spring Show and Sale
April 29th, 30th and May 1st, 2011
London Clay Art Centre: 664 Dundas Street, London
London Artists Studio Tour
DATE: April 15, 16 and 17, 2011. www.londonstudiotour.com
This is a group of 23 artists who open their studios to the public for this one weekend. It's free, you get a map/brochure and choose which artists' studios you'ld like to visit. This art show is unique from any other because you get to see how and where it's all done. I will be doing demonstrations all weekend. I hope you will visit me!
Here is a link to the brochure and map: http://www.londonstudiotour.com/images/2011-Studio-Tour-Brochure-w.pdf
Empty Bowls, Presented by Lambton College Ceramics
With proceeds going to The Inn of the Good Shepherd and Lambton College Student Food Bank.
Date: Friday March 18th, 2011
Two Seatings: 5:00pm or 7:00pm
Location: At Lambton Inn, 1485 London Road, Sarnia
Enjoy a simple meal of bread and soup, served in a handmade pottery bowl of your choice to take home as a reminder of all the Empty Bowls in the world. The evening also includes a silent auction and entertainment by Sisters of Soul.
Tickets: $25, Call The Inn of the Good Shepherd at 519-344-1746 or Lambton College at 519-542-7751 x3412.
The London Potters Guild 28th Annual Fall Show and Sale
November 26-28 2010, Friday 6-9, Saturday & Sunday 10-5
London Clay Art Centre: 664 Dundas Street, London
Forty-seven potters and clay artists are participating is this year’s Sale! This is always a great show, with all sorts of clay art from tradition pottery styles to the new and arty. Ceramics for the kitchen, wall, garden and more. Friday night is always the best time to visit me there: we’ll have live Jazz music again, lots of treats and door prizes.
My Fourth Annual Christmas
Open House
Saturday & Sunday, December 11 & 12, 10-5
This is the best time of year to visit the studio! Not only will you see my newest top-of-the-line work, but there will also be a whole year’s worth of experiments: pieces from the Cone 10 Gas Kiln at Lambton College, demonstration pieces from the London Potters Guild, odds and ends, seconds and more. You will see the work that never goes to the shows. This event is one of my favourites because of the surprises and delight of the holiday season. My friend Rachel will be there with her stained glass – and delicious cookies! Please visit for some Christmas Cheer and great deals too!
The Potters Market
Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30, 10-5
Goldie Mill, Guelph, 75 Cardigan Street
I was thrilled to be invited to participate in this show of some of Ontario's finest potters. Set in the stoney ruins of Goldie Mill, alongside the Speed River, this market has a great atmosphere. All of the artists will be present, with live music by local musicians, excellent home style world foods and more.
(click poster for more information)
London Artists Studio Tour
April 16, 17 and 18, 2010. Friday 7-9:30, Saturday, 10-5, Sunday 12-5. 4353 Queens Ave, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0 www.londonstudiotour.com
This is a group of 22 artists who open their studios to the public for this one weekend. It's free, you get a map/brochure and choose which artists' studios you'ld like to visit. This art show is unique from any other because you get to see how and where it's all done. I will be doing demonstrations all weekend. I hope you will visit me! Here is a link to the brochure and map - you can see my teapot on the front!: http://londonstudiotour.com/images2010/2010-London-Studio-Tour-Brochure.pdf
London Potters Guild Spring Show and Sale
Friday April 23, 6-9, Saturday April 24, 10-5 and Sunday April 25, 10-5. This will be at the London Clay Art Centre at 664 Dundas Street. There are 43 artists participating this year. You will see my brightly coloured, functional ware with lettered decoration among all sorts of other skilled artists, from functional to sculptural, wall art, garden art and more. We are the best place to get one-of-a-kind wedding gifts, Mothers' Day gifts and more. Click here to see the flyer for this event - see my dip platter!
Empty Bowls
Friday March 19, Lambton Inn, 1485 London Road, Sarnia. A fundraising dinner to help end hunger in our community. Enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread in a handmade pottery bowl of your choice to take home as a reminder of all the Empty Bowls in the world.
See article and video for this event on the In The Media page.
Process = Product.
November 18, 2009 to January 2, 2010 at ARTspace 165 King Street West, Chatham, On.
Click here to read an article on this event.
3rd Annual Christmas Open House
Saturday and Sunday, December 12 & 13, 10am-2pm
Come visit me in the studio, see where and how it's all made. No tax, great deals and one-of-a-kind pieces you won't see anywhere else.
London Potters Guild Show and Sale
Saturday and Sunday, November 27 & 28 at the London Clay Art Centre, 664 Dundas St.
Click here to read an article on this event.
Gathering on the Green
In Wortley Village. Saturday June 6, 10-4
A great event for the whole family on the village green - don’t miss the silent auction, live performances and community vendors.
