Vendor Profile: Karlie King

Karlie King (BA, MA) has been a Professional Visual Artist for over 15 years. In 2013 & 2014 she worked for SaskCulture as a Cultural Animateur. She has received several Grants from the SaskArtsBoard for her Artwork. Plus, her Art has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the country. For the past two summers, she was the Artist-in-Residence at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park (SK), and in 2014 she was the Artist-in-Residence at the Canadian Western Agribition (SK). At the Flock & Gather - Summer Teeny Tiny Show & Block Party she will bringing some of her favourites: one-of-a kind funky baby knitwear, ceramic handmade ring bowls, and her signature Clay Creature Tiles (bees, dragonflies, mice, and more!).

Springtime Handmade Market Vendor Profile: Kalika Bowlby Pottery

 I am a contemporary potter, living and working in Nelson, BC, Canada. I create one of a kind wheel thrown and hand built ceramics inspired by mid century modern design and architecture, African textiles, traditional Japanese ceramics as well as the preparing and sharing of food. My time in the studio is an extension of the time I spend in the garden and the kitchen. Growing, preparing and sharing food with love and attention is a way for me to celebrate, connect and nourish myself and those around me. The objects I make are another way to nourish and celebrate, adornment for the table and the food, delighting all of the senses at each meal. I hope these items can bring more joy and goodness to the meals and lives of others. 

website: www.kalika.ca
blog: http://kalikabowlby.wordpress.com/
etsy: http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/KalikaBowlbyPottery
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalikaBowlbyPottery

Winter Wonders Artisan Profile: Carole Epp

I'm inspired by the chaos, the noise, the blur, the wonder, and the creativity of life with two small boys at home. I started making dishes for my first son as an aside to the functional pottery I was already making and now years later it plays a huge part of my studio practice. I love that these storybook images can insight smiles and memories for young and old alike.

Each piece is one of a kind, made by hand, and fired at my home studio. Each drawing is unique although some times I do a run of a series of a similar image. Every part of the process is handmade by me.

The dishes are 100% food safe, microwave safe and safe for the dishwasher - although handmade dishes do tend to live longer lives if they are handwashed with care.

carole_epp@yahoo.ca
caroleepp.com

Cathy Terepocki Studio Sale

Well in case you haven't heard the sad news, Saskatoon is losing the ever lovely Cathy Terepocki. So if you want one last chance to see and grab one, or two or three pieces of her amazing work for yourself then you'd better not miss her studio sale. One day only this Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. 

Of course you can still find her work on Broadway at the Better Good. But this will be a great opportunity to pick up some new work or old stock and seconds in both dishes and jewllery. 

221 31st Street. W. Saskatoon (back alley studio entrance)  

 

cathyterepocki.com

Winter Wonders Artisan Profile: Ornamentation

A professional graphic designer by day and a maker by night, weekends and vacations. Vivian offers you less plastic bling and more simplicity and elegance with her handmade, ceramic ornaments.

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Breaking news -

Carole's kids tableware can now be found on Broadway in Saskatoon at Handmade House.

"Handmade House has been selling quality Saskatchewan crafts for over 30 years. The member-run shop features the work of 70-80 Saskatchewan artisans. Their work includes treasures for all budgets, from a few dollars to several hundred."

If they don't have what you're looking for then check out the Stall Gallery at the Farmer's market for more of Carole's work or find her online here.