McKenzie River Pottery

These? Crack me up.

Swallow

What has everyone been looking at lately in Wellfleet? These rings by Swallow.

Kaleidoscope Pottery

"Each piece of Leafware is created by hand in our small, New England studio. The leaves used for the designs are picked from our garden and the surrounding area; we use over thirty varieties of leaves. The process involves using the actual leaf impressions, making each piece unique."

We've added new shapes to our page of Kaleidoscope Pottery. Check them out!

Holly Hauser explores the process

We were in the mood for something bright today.

"Texture and layers of bright and muted hues create the composition. The viewer is welcomed into the art making process as some areas of drawing are left as is, evoking a conversation between evolving parts. The theme of relationship is also explored in the ways that the flowers and fruit lean on and support each other." - Holly Hauser

Read Holly's bio on our website (and see the rest of this series).

Fred Perreault goes local and stays there

Just arrived in Orleans!



Fred Perreault (an 8th generation Cape Codder, for anyone who's counting) recovers wood from area job sites and makes bowls, platters and serving boards. He uses locust, red oak, various maples, white oak, red cedar, black walnut, cherry, poplar, hickory and ash.

We have a few photos posted on the website. Call or drop by to see what's currently available. All pieces are one of a kind.

Todd Reed

"It started as a way to question society about the idea of perceived value. In particular how value and perceived value relate to ideas of beauty or perfection that have become norms of society.

There are certain ad campaigns, such as, "She'll like you at a half carat, but she'll love you at a carat.", that prompted me to make this line of jewelry. This would be a line of jewelry that really did use the most perfect diamond in the world, the actual raw diamond. Uncut. Unpolished. Natural, perfect geometry. That was around 1994 when this idea really started to take off.

I am a self-taught goldsmith and metalsmith, and very much enjoy the hard work that goes into each piece. I have been extremely fortunate in that my work has won many international awards, and is frequently included in books, trade publications, and consumer magazines. My work can be seen at the finest shows and exhibitions in galleries and museums around the world. My work continues to grow as I grow, and I am still inspired by most everything. Beauty and nature are endless inspiration." - Todd Reed

Flameware - everyday handmade

In preparation for a woodfire show, we asked some of our potter friends to comment on handmade vs. commercial pottery (which is like asking the choir to comment on elevator music). This is what Sequoia Miller had to say:

I find using industrial ceramics to be like having a conversation with a mute person. Handmade objects have a particular point of view that is a combination of the maker, the material, and the user. Using handmade anything simply gives you more to respond to. It’s like riding a horse versus driving a car, only much less inconvenient.

Bearing that in mind, meet Flameware, by Terry Silverman

I, for one, have some great serving pieces but am not a fan of making extra dirty dishes for everyday meals. Flameware is safe to put on the stove top and in the oven, so you can cook in it AND serve out of it.

There really is something about interacting with handmade items that makes life just a little more nourishing.

Flameware makes a coffee pot, baking pans, skillets, sauce pans, butter warmers and more. Check them out on our website and find them in the gallery on Commercial Street in Wellfleet.

It's like riding a horse, only less inconvenient.