Process

My 2022 went a lot differently than expected. Whil

My 2022 went a lot differently than expected. While it came with a lot of trials that tested me, it also came with a bit of reprieve and clarity. You don’t see a lot of me here because I have taken a step back from my small pottery business and accepted a full time position as an illustrator for a mobile game company. ⁠
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While this change was sudden, it was necessary; both for practical and mental reasons. The allure of choosing to do what you love for your financial stability is a difficult path to walk. We’re told to strive for the hustle and romanticize the dream of, one day, being our own boss. To have total creative control but overlook the very real burden that it can become. I’m not knocking the entrepreneurial life style. If you can, rock it. Own it. Live it. But it does take a toll, and it was important for me to take a hard look in the mirror, and be honest with myself with where I was at, and what I needed in the moment.⁠
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I’m not hanging up my hat, but I am redefining my relationship to my craft, so it may take a little time before I’m posting regularly again. Thank you for your patience, your enthusiasm and love of my work, and your kind words of support. I am so grateful to all of you. ⁠
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #canadianceramics #okanaganpottery #kelownapottery #shoplocalkelowna #wheelthrowing #mug #studiovibes #studiopotter #handmade⁠

This was my first year participating in @potswapof

This was my first year participating in @potswapofficial and I was completely bowled over by the thoughtfulness and sensitivity of this gift by @wanderwomanceramics

Many of you know I lost my sweet cat of almost 15 years last year, and it was one of the hardest things and worst feelings I’ve ever gone through.

This beautiful soul, who received my name, combed through my insta, and made a mug in honour of my best buddy. I’m glad I didn’t do a live unboxing because I would have just been blubbering to you all for 25 minutes. Im still welling up.

Not only did she create the most amazing mug, but it was accompanied by a beautiful bowl, and treats! The caramel is especially delicious ❤️

Thank you, @wanderwomanceramics and @potswapofficial for making this happen, and bringing a little piece of my best friend back to me. I will treasure this forever.

#potswap2022 #tinycatpottery #pottery #grief

Hey folks - I have some bummer news, I’m not goi

Hey folks - I have some bummer news, I’m not going to be able to attend the @Kelownacomicon this weekend.. Recent unforeseen circumstances have come up, and as such I’ve needed to bow out of my table. The organizers have been incredibly gracious and understanding, and I thank them for their accommodation. The event is going to be amazing, and I encourage folks to go out and show them some love as this is their first year back since restrictions lifted! Here’s hoping I’ll be able to rep the nerdy house wares next year <3 Much love.⁠
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #kcc2022 #kelownacomicon #kelownaevents #canadianceramics

Had an absolutely beautiful time last week at the

Had an absolutely beautiful time last week at the @wildflowermarket.okanagan in Summerland. There was sun, there was rain, there was laughter, and support. Thank you to the incredible organizers for putting this on, and everyone who came out to shop local!
📸 @maria.cihlar.photo
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #wildflowermarketbydenovo #okanaganpottery #mugs #canadianceramics #nerdchic #handmade #shopsmall #shopokanagan

I’ll be @wildflowermarket.okanagan today! Memori

I’ll be @wildflowermarket.okanagan today! Memorial Park, Summerland from 12-5.
I’ll have a whole bunch of new, Okanagan-inspired pottery, as well as Le Chats, and a handful of TTRPG mugs.

#tinycatpottery #pottery #handmade #canadianceramics #mugs #okanaganmarket #summerlandbc

Happy #mugshotmonday to one of the most glorious b

Happy #mugshotmonday to one of the most glorious beasts I had the pleasure of illustrating. I hope you take a minute out of your day, and lean into your fabulousness like Gary, here. We can all learn from Gary.⁠
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #canadianceramics #okanaganpottery #kelownapottery #shoplocalkelowna #wheelthrowing #mug #studiovibes #potterystudio #studiopotter #handmade #petportrait #custompottery #naturalbeauty #kelowna ⁠

May the 4th be with you.⁠ ⁠ Catch me Saturday

May the 4th be with you.⁠
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Catch me Saturday (may 7th) at the @VernonComiccon 10-5.⁠
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Admission is only $1!⁠
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #canadianceramics #okanaganpottery #kelownapottery #shoplocalkelowna #wheelthrowing #mug #studiovibes #potterystudio #studiopotter #handmade #maythe4thbewithyou #maytheforcebewithyou #starwarsday #princessleia #carriefisher #starwars⁠

Slowly starting to catch up. Here’s a personal f

Slowly starting to catch up. Here’s a personal fav from the last kiln batch that went to @saltywoodsman on Vancouver Island.
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I knew firing my own kiln and making my own glazes was going to be a lot of work. I was still not prepared for HOW much work that was. Mad props to all the kiln techs, and glaze wizards out there. You are truly invaluable. And a massive thank you to the folks who share their knowledge online. You simultaneously teach, while building confidence, and giving permission to try.

Also, treat yourself to some nice stationary. It makes taking notes much more fun.
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #mug #catsofinstagram #cat #petportrait #okanaganpottery #okanaganartist #studiopotter #canadianceramics #kelowna #okanagan #handmade

Catch me and these new Okanagan Night mugs at East

Catch me and these new Okanagan Night mugs at East Kelowna Market tomorrow - Sunday from 10-2:30. There will be lots of amazing local vendors, food trucks, and easter fun for the littles! Come say hi, and enjoy some sunshine @eastkelownamarket⁠
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #canadianceramics #okanaganpottery #kelownapottery #shoplocalkelowna #wheelthrowing #mug #studiovibes #potterystudio #studiopotter #handmade #kelownamarket #eastkelownamarket⁠

Glazing some muuuuuuugs! After a month of testing,

Glazing some muuuuuuugs! After a month of testing, and learning from the incredible @suemcleodceramics about specific gravity, flocculation and deflocculation, my head is spinning! I’m excited to put some new practices into my regular habits in the studio, and start getting the results I want.

Catch me this Sunday (the 17th), at @eastkelownamarket and May the 7th at @vernoncomiccon !

#tinycatpottery #pottery #glazedemo #glazingpottery #canadianceramics #studiopotter #okanaganpottery #okanaganartist #mug #pottersofinstagram #perfectpour

Look at the grandma trying to figure how to make a

Look at the grandma trying to figure how to make a reel! In all seriousness though, I was so happy to finally get back on the wheel today. Two solid weeks of recovering from my stupid pinky injury.. and as you can see, I still have a ways to go. This bandage barely helped, but I switched to a full glove afterwards and it worked much better!
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #mugshotmonday #wheelthrowing #pottersofinstagram #canadianceramics #okanaganpottery

So on top of being stoked for my upcoming markets,

So on top of being stoked for my upcoming markets, I am now PANICKED because I can’t throw with my bum finger (I lost a fight with an xacto knife, and my pinky now sports 5 lovely stitches).
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Here’s some nat 20 mugs to make up for the nat 1 I rolled on my dex save.. hopefully I’ll be able to make more soon. This injury has definitely put me back over a week in production, and it really opened my eyes that being a solopreneur means little mistakes have huge consequences 😬.
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#tinycatpottery #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #nat20 #nat1 #mug #pottery #handmade #solopreneur #okanaganpottery #okanaganartist #makersgonnamake #critterart #ttrpg #hdywdt

I'm really looking forward to seeing people (safel

I'm really looking forward to seeing people (safely) in person for markets this year. I've missed being a part of the market community. I'm definitely the weirdo who, had I an office job, would have wanted to go back to the office. I love being around people who are excited about art, and markets are the perfect place to be!⁠
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Shows so far:⁠
April 17th ---- East Kelowna Market⁠
May 7th------ Vernon Comiccon⁠
July 9th ----- Wildflower Market, Summerland⁠
Aug 20&21 -- Kelowna Comiccon⁠
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #canadianceramics #okanaganpottery #kelownapottery #shoplocalkelowna #wheelthrowing #mug #studiovibes #potterystudio #studiopotter #handmade #cats #petportrait #catmugs⁠

No matter what situation you find yourself in, the

No matter what situation you find yourself in, these Critical Mugs got you covered. From natural 20s to critical fails, and everything in between. Where ever the dice lands, you just gotta roll with it.⁠
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #canadianceramics #okanaganpottery #kelownapottery #shoplocalkelowna #wheelthrowing #mug #ttrpg #potterystudio #studiopotter #handmade #nat20 #nat1 #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #critterart

Three vanilla mugs catching a spot of sun. Workin

Three vanilla mugs catching a spot of sun. Working towards a spring shop update, as well as prepping for a few markets. More info on dates/locations to come.⁠
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #canadianceramics #okanaganpottery #kelownapottery #shoplocalkelowna #wheelthrowing #mug #studiovibes #potterystudio #studiopotter #handmade⁠

I've been in a heavy making cycle lately. I'm in a

I've been in a heavy making cycle lately. I'm in a bit of a glazing bottle neck, as I run my glazes through a series of tests. Hopefully I'll have some exciting results to share!⁠
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #canadianceramics #okanaganpottery #kelownapottery #shoplocalkelowna #wheelthrowing #studiovibes #potterystudio #studiopotter

When you make a mug for your DM to match the exasp

When you make a mug for your DM to match the exasperation they feel over your constant shenanigans.. 😚 .⁠
Quote reads: "You can sit in your sin." after the party chose to get drunk on a beach instead of following the plot and woke up with hangovers that the cleric refused to cure.⁠
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #canadianceramics #okanaganpottery #kelownapottery #shoplocalkelowna #wheelthrowing #mug #studiovibes #potterystudio #studiopotter #handmade #dungeonsanddragons #cleric #dnd #ttrpg #dungeonmaster #gamemaster ⁠

Oh hey! Dropping back in your timeline to let you

Oh hey! Dropping back in your timeline to let you know these cuties are now available at @karmyc_bazaar in Kelowna!
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A little something to melt your heart ❤️
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Thank you @beanscenecoffeeworks in the mission for letting me do some last-minute photography on your benches! 😅🥰
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#tinycatpottery #pottery #sweetheart #muglovers #mug #handmade #shoplocalkelowna #kelowna #okanaganpottery #kelownamakers #canadianceramics