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I first dabbled in clay while in high school in the mid 60's, but it wasn't until 1995
that I began to work seriously in this medium. It was after I bought an old kick wheel and some clay in the spring
of 1995 and felt the clay change almost magically in my hands as I applied pressure to it, that I was really hooked
on clay. My wife and I both took a beginners pottery course in Kamloops, British Columbia, in the fall of 1995.
Within a few weeks I was producing a lot of different pots and before I knew it I was selling them in the fall
craft sales. I took more courses, bought an electric wheel, a small kiln, some tools and clay, made a studio in
the basement, and got into production. I have attended many workshops over the last 27 years. Each one has had
an influence on the unique style of pottery I have developed.
In Nov. 2002 I took early retirement to pursue pottery full time. In 2004 we moved to Vancouver Island (British
Columbia, Canada) and are presently in Nanoose Bay, BC. I make mostly functional pottery using rich vibrant colours
and bold flowing forms and I strive to make each piece function well for its intended purpose whilst being visually
pleasing. My work is evolving: forever being refined and changed with the influence of each workshop I attend and
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12 cup driftwood handle teapot
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My goal is to make each pot unique.....similar but not identical. Each piece is either
thrown on the wheel or handcrafted from slabs of clay. All pots should be oven, microwave and dishwasher safe because
of the temperature they are fired to but it is not recommended that they be used for making candy or toffee. My
glazes are food safe and lead free.
As of January 2017 due to a few family circumstances it was time to slow down a bit, so I have removed my pottery
from all the stores I was involved in but you can still buy it from my Studio - Knut Pottery Plus - in Nanoose
Bay, open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm year round or phone for an appointment - 250-468-7633. If you phone
or email (al@knutpottery.com) we can always put aside pieces until you can pick them up. |
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