An indie publication for offline inspiration

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Volume 01:
making pots

As a malleable material, clay can change lives, build community, inspire others, heal emotional wounds, and preserve history. Volume 01 shares the stories of 18 Canadian potters and explores the intricacies of the craft through their diverse perspectives.

SOFTCOVER / 192 RECYCLED PAGES / 7.5 X 9.5” / FLEXIBLE CALENDAR / DESIGNED AND PRINTED IN CANADA / CRAFTSMANSHIP + NATURE

*This publication was created with Bullfrog-power renewable energy and printed locally in Burnaby on 100% recycled paper at a carbon-neutral facility.

 

Celebrating those who live slowly and care deeply.

Hamaka is a heartfelt reminder of our cultural heritage, our responsibility towards natural resources, and the countless stories that makers can collect in a lifetime—honoring those who work with their hands, source materials in the wild, and find fulfillment in their craft.

This is a passion project devoted to inform and inspire. We depend on the support of our sponsors, community partners, stockists, and readers.

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Driven by curiosity and exploration, we don’t want to be the fastest or the first; we want to slow down, dig deep, and get lost in an endless creative sway.

 

Volume 01 was possible thanks to the kind support of our promotional partners

Hamaka is printed in Canada on 100% recycled paper in a carbon neutral facility. We donate 1% of our sales to organizations that protect forests and oceans, or support regenerative food systems.

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Brain food in the form of short emails. We love email interactions and one-on-one conversations. Through our “Lab Reports,” we share short lists of things that inspire us, including makers’ stories, nature explorations, book recommendations, articles, podcasts, and project announcements.