Visuals - Squamish Valley Artists Rack Card

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Back at 'er!

I finally got back on the wheel after a 7 month hiatus! Sometimes life and work just get in the way! I hope to make more lanterns and bird houses over the next 3 months leading up to ArtWalk in September.

You can purchase my crocheted Sunflower Pattern: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12341120

Foyer Gallery Group Show - June 3 - July 7, 2008

June 3 to July 7: Foyer Gallery Group Show, "Summer Synergy". Squamish Public Library. VISUALS Squamish Valley Artist Society will be presenting a group show at the Foyer. Mon, June 2 to Sun, July 6. Foyer Gallery Group Show "Summer Synergy" – Our warm weather exhibit. Combined effort being greater than parts! Mon – Thur 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Fri – Sun 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Winter 2008

A picture from the Brennan Park craft fair above - December 2007

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Lucy (4 years old) & Jake (12 weeks old)

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With the arrival of our second bundle of joy (Jake) a couple of weeks ago, I have decided not to attend the Wild at Art this year. Even if I had adequate time, I would be scrambling to make new pieces and cleaning up my glazes which froze over the winter. My pottery and crochet are supposed to be my passion/hobby and when they start to cause stress and worry, it is time to remember what is important. I do both of these things for the joy of it. There are more shows and more time!

Still cold - still crocheting

It is still way too cold to get out in the studio and I need a good two weeks at +5 degrees in order to thaw out my glazes and work on some new pieces. It doesn't look promising that I will have any new pottery for the Wild at Art in March. Hopefully the weather will warm up soon. In the meantime I continue to crochet!

Crochet, Crochet and more Crochet!

It is still too cold outside so I continue to crochet! I am itching to get out in my pottery studio but I think it will only be a matter of weeks now!

A Year (and a bit) in review

Considering I have only been doing pottery for 15 months, I would consider 2007 a great success. I have my own wheel, kiln and a great little space to create. I have accomplished making my own glazes and continue to tweak my skills and take courses. In 2007 my pottery was in 5 shows and one craft fair and I have also sold quite a bit of pottery online.

So what does 2008 hold? This winter has been extra cold which hasn't allowed me to spend time in the studio. It has been hovering around the freezing point which means my clay freezes and my glazes are a semi-frozen disaster. So I am waiting for the weather to warm. In the meantime, I taught myself how to crochet and have been branching out into selling accessories such as hats and bags. I will also be selling these items online via http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5081673

My next show will be Wild at Art March 14 - 23, 2008 and I will be displaying dozens of birdhouses of all shapes in sizes utilizing the wheel, hand-building and extruded clay. For more information on the Wild at Art Festival, please visit http://www.wildatart.ca/

Please take the time to fill out the poll in the left hand column to provide feedback on what items you would like to see me make in 2008.

Christmas Sale!!!

All items on my website have been

reduced from 15% to 50%!

I need to make space for 2008!

Free shipping within Squamish.

Please visit my store for details: http://www.sunnydazedesign.etsy.com/

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Happy Holidays and all the best in 2008!!

Upcoming Shows

Brennan Park Christmas Craft Fair

Saturday December 2, 2007

10am - 2pm

Brennan Park Community Centre

1009 Centennial Way, Squamish

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Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School

Christmas Craft Fair

Friday December 7, 2007

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

2590 Portree Way, Garibaldi Highlands

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Wild at Art Festival

http://www.wildatart.ca/

March 14 - 23, 2008

West Coast Railway Heritage Park

39645 Government Road, Squamish

ArtWalk Weekend!!!

This weekend was a success with lots of sales and great exposure! Thank you all for stopping by.

I have posted all of my items online for sale. Feel free to visit www.sunnydazedesign.etsy.com to view or purchase any new items from the Sea to Sky Collection.

I will be at the Christmas Craft Fair at Brennan Park on December 1, 2007 from 10am - 2pm.

NEW Glaze and New Items

Here it is, the new Sea to Sky Collection!!!

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The square plates are also a new addition suggested

by a friend of mine (Glenda Morin) who loved the new glaze

and suggested square plates!!

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To see all of the items of my Sea to Sky Collection

either click onto my online gallery on the left or visit:

http://picasaweb.google.com/SunnyDazeDesign/NEWSeaToSkyGlazeCollection

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Remember my upcoming studio tours/demos/sales coming up on September 22 & 23, 2007

Art at the Market

Today was a great show. I received lots of value feedback and had a few sales too! The weather definitely hindered our traffic flow but it was worth it!

Next show is the ArtWalk Studio Tour on September 22 & 23, 2007 11am - 5pm in my home studio.

New Studio!

My studio has been revamped! More space, more light and the creative juices are flowing! Thanks Greg for your help!!!

New Work

The glaze combo on the plates is called Sea to Sky.

Fresh out of the kiln this morning.

Contest Finalist!

I didn't win the glaze contest that I entered (tea pot) but I was one of the finalists! Not bad for a rookie! http://coyoteclay.com/contestfinalists.html

Visit me at the SAC building on Cleveland on Saturday August 18th as I will have my pottery on display and for sale!

Pictures of my new studio to come shortly!

The perfect colour match?

As any artist, I want my work to be unique. I guess that is what all artists strive for. I want someone see a table of my wares and instantly think to themselves "there is Lisa's stuff, I should see what she is selling this year to add to my growing set". I have been trying to create a colour theme of sorts and have been messing around with making my own glazes (commercial glazes are more consistent but WAY more expensive). I want 2 - 3 complimentary colours which I can say are mine. Above are the green and blue shades I want to work with. The green needs a little more tweaking but definitely on the right track! It's coming together. My next show is at the SAC building in Squamish, BC on August 18, 2007.

Serving Sets

Some serving sets hot out of the kiln ready

for my summer shows/sales:

Upcoming Art Shows

My pottery will be on display August 18 at the SAC building as well as I will have my studio open for tours/demos on September 22 & 23, 2007! For details visit www.squamishart.com

Crochet

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Okay, so it is not made out of clay but I made it! I have recently taught myself how to crochet.

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Don't get me wrong, I love pottery but I need a good 2 - 6 hours set aside to do pottery because of all the prep work and clean up time involved. Crochet is great if I have 10 minutes here and there without clean up and can be done almost anywhere!

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So crochet is my latest addiction on top of pottery. Poor Greg, he is worried that the house will be filled with doilies soon!

Updates

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Above are some new pieces I just pulled out of the kiln. This month is was all about flower pots and vases. I have been inspired by Spring! The one small bud vase was made especially for rhododendrons just in time as my 4 bushes are opening this week!

I haven't been spending as much time on the wheel as I used to. Before I was happy just to make "stuff" but now when I hand-build or sit at the wheel, I have something specific in mind. I still try something new every single time, but I plan in advance.

I have also been enjoying spring, gardening, working a lot and teaching myself how to crochet (my mother is so proud). I have a bit of a lull in work coming up so I will be busy on the wheel as I have 3 shows coming up in August and September and I do not want to wait until the last minute!