Volume 01:
making pots
Volume 01 shares the stories of 18 Canadian potters and explores the intricacies of the craft through their diverse perspectives. As a malleable material, clay has the power to change lives, build community, inspire others, be part of memorable moments, heal emotional wounds and preserve history.
Featured stories
Earth’s crust • The chemistry of colour • A potter’s vocabulary • Roaring flames • More than a firing crew • Revelling in reinvention • Pause and gaze • A lifelong pursuit • Learn and teach • State of flow • The firing rhythm • Flourishing together • The healing power of clay • Pots n’ folks • Blending cultures • Pull, shape, repeat • Vessels for life • Creating art to protect Earth • Rooting for a kinder future
Featured makers
Andrew Kellner • Caitlin Andrews • Cathy Terepocki • David Moynihan • Emma Smith • Heather Dynes Smit • Johann Munro and Ryan Byng • Mary Fox • Mike Doxey • Natalie Prevost • Pat Stamp • Queenie Xu • Robin DuPont • Sandra Zuidema • Sue McLeod • Simone Littledale Escobar • Tony Clennell • Wayne Cardinally
Volume 01 was possible thanks to the kind support of our sponsors:
Our studio is Bullfrog-powered with renewable energy and 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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