vendor profile: Carole Epp

It's simple really, I like to make things that make people smile. I want to be a maker of objects that through their imagery, evoke nostalgia, innocence and love. Perhaps sometimes a greater narrative or story is lurking in the images sometimes not. 

Within the whirlwind of a busy life with two young children, my functional ceramics have evolved from a past of formal inquiries and technical explorations towards more contemporary narrative representations and whimsy. From books and their elaborate illustrative art, to my children’s drawings and imaginations I find inspiration all around me. The reward of this work for me is that young and old find happiness though the work and its engagement with nostalgia and familiar imagery.

I'm looking forward to another amazing weekend at flock & gather and am thankful to be a part of the collective that makes these events happen. I'm most thankful though to the community here in Saskatoon that has been so supportive in their embrace of the handmade and the value in supporting local makers.

See you Friday!

xoxo
carole

caroleepp.com

Springtime Handmade Market Vendor Profile: Carole Epp

Within the whirlwind of a busy life with two young children, my functional ceramics have evolved from a past of formal inquiries and technical explorations towards more contemporary narrative representations and whimsy. From books and their elaborate illustrative art, to my children’s drawings and imaginations I find inspiration all around me. The reward of this work for me is that young and old find happiness though the work and its engagement with nostalgia and familiar imagery.

I'm looking forward to another amazing weekend at flock & gather and am thankful to be a part of the collective that makes these events happen. I'm most thankful though to the community here in Saskatoon that has been so supportive in their embrace of the handmade and the value in supporting local makers.

See you Friday!

xoxo
carole

caroleepp.com

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

Spring Market Vendor Profile: Carole Epp of the untrained eye

I'm a mom to two silly little boys, a wife to a bike builder extraordinaire, a blogger, an artist, and a passionate believer in the value of the handmade. I make functional pottery for the wee ones and the young at heart. Each piece is unique and tells a story. I love the imagery of the children's literature i'm surrounded with daily and I aim to bring out some of that whimsy and fun in my work. More than anything I simply hope that what I do might cause someone to smile.

caroleepp.com

winter wonders artisan profile: Carole Epp

Hi there, I'm Carole one of f&g's organizers.
I'm inspired by the songs children make up, late nights in the studio, my motor bike building husband, and kids books. I enjoy whimsy, making people smile and a good cup of tea before anything else. I aim to make beautiful objects than aren't taken seriously, but that are seriously loved and used.I look forward to seeing you at the market this weekend. Please stop by and say hi : )

www.caroleepp.com

Winter Wonders Artisan Profile: Brenda Wolf

 

 

 

 

It has only been recently that I have discovered a passion for clay.  As a new potter, I am constantly trying new things, whether it is throwing a new form or trying a new decorating technique….the ideas in my head just won’t stop!  That being said,  I am also  in love with all things distressed…tattered remnants of fabric, scraps of lace and ribbon, lost and found buttons, chipped and peeling paint.   So it seemed a perfect fit to incorporate those things into my new found love…clay.  Long ago, I would sew animals, stained by tea or coffee, attaching odd bits of lace or ribbon to them, sewing old buttons or fabric scraps to faces.  Now I roll tiny balls of clay into little shapes, rolling pieces flat, texturing them with scraps of lace, netting or fabric and attach these to the faces and bodies of my whimsical, somewhat primitive, lidded jars.

http://brendawolfceramics.blogspot.ca/

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: Paula Cooley

Paula Cooley is a ceramics artist living in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She has degree in ceramics from SIAST and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the University of Saskatchewan and has been been working full-time in clay since 1999.  

 

Paula uses wheel-throwing, hand-building, and various glazing and firing techniques, ranging from raku to wood firing to create her distinctive pieces. Her artistic practice, which takes inspiration from the natural world, includes functional and sculptural work, both of which influence and inform each other.  

 

To see more of Paula’s work please visit her website,www.paulacooley.com.

Spring Market Artisan Profile: Teresa Gagne

Teresa Gagne approaches clay in a playful and original way. She creates well-crafted pottery that brings pleasure to daily life and for special occasions.

Fascinated with surface, form and texture, The architectural, decorative, functional ceramics. jewelry, and musical instruments she makes reflect her connection with nature.


Teresa is a graduate of the Applied Arts Program, Ceramics, at SIAST, Woodland Campus, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and has furthered her education by attending numerous workshops and classes. She enjoys sharing her skills and knowledge with others.



She has received numerous awards for her work. Her work is in public collections including the Saskatchewan Arts Board, The Art Gallery of Prince Albert, and The Little Gallery as well as private collections. Teresa has exhibited her pottery locally, nationally and internationally.


www.tgagneceramics.com
http://goingtopot.blogspot.com
http://www.sccmembershipdirectory.com/type_professional-craftperson/gagne_teresa/gagne_t.htm

Spring Market Artisan Profile: Smiling Cow Studio

Adrienne completed her BFA in Ceramics in 1998 at the Alberta College of Art & Design in Calgary. Zach studied jewellery, sculpture and glass at the ACAD & only took an elective in ceramics. It wasn't until after their time at ACAD that Adrienne introduced Zach to the wheel. Together they make tableware and other functional pots from porcelain and stoneware.

Adrienne tends to focus on traditional forms in stoneware, she has worked for several production potters and has spent time in Japan researching traditional Japanese pottery.


Zach tends to focuses on simple porcelain forms with graphic images.




www.smilingcowstudio.com

Winter Wonders Artisan Profile - Cathy Terepocki

Cathy joined our local handmade community about 3 years ago and has since become a household name around these parts.

Working out of her home studio she creates unique and beautiful functional objects which beg to be collected and enjoyed through daily use.

flock and gather are pleased and lucky to have her as a collaborator for all of the knowledge she brings from years of experience as a independent producer, shop owner and all around amazing artist.


Visit her website at cathyterepocki.com for more info.

Winter Wonders Artisan Profile - Paula Cooley

Make sure you don't miss the gorgeous pottery of Paula Cooley at the Winter Wonders Handmade Market!


Paula Cooley is a full-time ceramics artist living in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She has degree in ceramics from SIAST and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the University of Saskatchewan and has been been a practicing potter since 1999.



Paula works with wheel-throwing, hand-building, and various glazing and firing techniques, ranging from raku to wood firing. Her artistic practice, which takes inspiration from the natural world, includes functional and sculptural work, both of which influence and inform each other.


To see more of Paula’s work please visit her website,www.paulacooley.com.

Cathy Terepocki is a Billboard Star!

Not much is cooler than seeing your name in lights or your work 7 feet tall on a billboard. Well done Cathy dear!

Before we forget, we should also mention that Cathy's new website is up and running and brimming with beautiful pics of lovely pots. Please take a minute to check it out here.

One of flock & gather members on the A word this week.

Our very own Carole Epp has an exhibition of her sculptural work up at the Mendel Art gallery right now which is garnering a wee bit of press. Today she was at the offices of CFCR being interviewed by Saskatoon's best know critic Bart Gazzola. You can hear the show live on Thursday May 19th at 7pm on CFCR (90.5 on your fm dial) or online right here.

Also make sure to check out the show at the Mendel before it closes next month!