Jo’s picking up the slack…

Vic’s cracked humerus bone is truly a cause of stress around here, and not too much humour. Had it happened in January, it would have been so much better. Right now we need to gear up for the Cedar-Yellowpoint Artisans’ annual Christmas Tour.

It’s always a terrific event and one that we really love being part of too. Some of the mid-Island’s most celebrated artisans welcome you to enjoy the wonderful setting that they have created for you at their farms, studios, and shops. Like us, lots of these artisans not only display and sell their unique work, but many demonstrate techniques and take the time to answer questions and they even serve light refreshments. But how can a potter produce with a cracked arm? Well, if he can’t make the pots, maybe Jo can pick up some of the slack.

With some of her regular work gently drying on the shelves. Vic, the one-armed camera bandit, caught her getting back on the wheel. It’s not something she does all that often anymore, but from the smile…

It does require a little effort to center the clay, but before long the familiar rhythm of throwing brings calm.

We will do our best to have our showroom fully stocked and ready for the holiday season. Sometime between baking for the tour, teaching students from Stu”ate Lelum, handling the bookkeeping, and a myriad of regular chores. Jo’s determined that she will get the pots through. And there will be work by Vic that she is going to somehow get bisqued and glazed too.

Come visit us during the tour which starts November 17 and runs for 4 days.

We’ll also host Lynda Diamond of Island Estuary B&B with her delicious antipastos during the tour. And how wonderful they will be when given with a gorgeous Vegetable and Dip Platter from our studio.

Carol Wagenaar will also have her beautiful wreaths for sale again this year. This is her annual fundraiser for Haven House.

I’ll be sure to have our cider heated for you.