planters and vases

In the latest production I have new planters: 2 sizes for 4" pots, single in 2 colours of earthenware, barrel fired and double in  stoneware. The vases are a variety of sizes for small amd large bouquets. Prices run from $40 for the smaller planter to $120 for the larger vases.

teapots

The summer is winding down after 1001pots, workshops and lots of visitors.It has been 1 year since the beginning work on the new studio and what a year, new space,clay, glazes, kiln, the works.  Now, what a pleasure to serve tea to visitors in the garden, chat and of course, wrap up their purchased wares. Here are a couple of this latest batch of teapots.

latest barrel fire summer workshop too!

this is the latest barrel firing. I am using red and white earthenware, all pots are handbuilt, polished and fired in a mixture of straw and pine needles. I throw in salt and metal oxides for vapourous colours, There will be a 5 day workshop starting Monday July13, 10-4, nature drawing and pots at my studio in Val David. It will be lots of fun.

a new kiln shed

Here is my lovely new shed to keep us sheltered from the elements. I fired last week and it was raining, but we all stayed dry. Thank you Liam and Eli. 

studio action

This spring, there has been a lot of activity in the studio; students, open studio projects, visitors. All this means lots of pots, and lots of firings to come electric, gas and primitive. The projects are inspiring and the conversations are always stimulating. I am tickled to share all of this .

Val David spring

The snow is finally melted and it is time to fire again. The new kiln is firing too quickly for my taste,but we are starting to get the hang of it. The glazes are simple stone, ash, clay mixes that are showing an interesting range of surfaces and colours. As always, it is an ongoing process. The studio is very busy with my own work, students and open studio. The next session of workshops will be this summer. One week will be hand building with primitive fire  and there will be a two week workshop of handbuilding wit glaze and gas fire.  Those interested should contact me at robinhutchinson@hotmail.com

new work

New Pots from a barrel firing

Winter is slowly melting and I have started to fire again. Here are some new arrivals. I have been experimenting with less smoke, oxides, salt, and white clay. The results are lots of fun. Some of the latest pots are in a show at Maison de la culture in St. Faustin until the end of April.

classes

This year I am offering a winter session of handbuilding and open barrel firing. We will be using a variety of clays, burnishing and then firing with straw, pine needles and wood. Mixed in to the combustibles will be metal salts which will vaporize and give interesting colours. We have lots of snow right now and it is toocold to fire, so we are looking at an April firing date.

Last firing

The first firing in my new gas kiln. It was so exciting : new clay, new glazes, new kiln. The firing was a little fast, but for a first firing, it was terrific