From clay to cup: how a Keramik mug is made
Throwing, trimming, glazing and firing, step by step at the wheel.
Studio diary
Cheryl is building Keramik in the open. Follow every step, from glaze tests and the first kiln load to the pieces on your table.
First posts on the way
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Lake of the Woods in glaze: testing the colours of water and pine
Glaze test tiles chasing the greens and blues of the lake.
Rainy day in Kenora: what to do when the lake says no
Indoor ideas for cottage weeks when the weather turns.
Your first pottery class: what to expect and what to wear
A simple guide for total beginners, from aprons to clay under your nails.
Building a studio from scratch: the kiln goes in
Choosing a kiln, wiring it in and the first test firing.
Handmade around Lake of the Woods
Local markets, makers and spots worth visiting, from Kenora to Sioux Narrows.
Be first at the wheel
Opening news, first class dates and early booking for summer workshops. One email a month.