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Represents
the work of two potters: husband and wife team, Jo and Vic Duffhues. They
began their work in clay together in 1979, near Lindsay, Ontario. That
year Vic gave Jo a new potters wheel as a wedding gift, allowing her to
turn a hobby into a profession. “I acquired a husband and career
at one and the same time,” she jokes. In 1992 they moved to beautiful
Vancouver Island, and they believe their magnificent surroundings have
much to do with their current glaze development and the beauty of the
work they produce together.
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Their
functional stoneware line truly represents a blend of their talents. Vic
does the bulk of their wheel-thrown work and Jo creates their slab-ware
line; however, glazing and decorating of these pieces is shared. Jo especially
enjoys doing the sgraffito
carving that is part of their distinctive and colourful work. Functional
stoneware is their "bread and butter" line. And they produce
an impressive number of items, ranging from dinnerware to bowls, platters,
mugs, goblets, pitchers, teapots, sushi ware, flower vases, ikebana pots
and more.
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While
the functional line perfectly showcases Jo and Vic's combined talents,
both of them also continue to develop their individual skills, creating
distinctly unique works of art.
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When
you work with your hands, you're a labourer,
When you work with your hands and head, you're a technician,
When you work with your hands, head, and heart, you're a craftsperson,
When you work with your hands, head, heart and soul, you're an artist.
Adapted
from a speech given by Hunter S. Thompson.
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JoVic
Pottery
Jo and
Vic Duffhues
4781 Shell Beach Road, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1L7
Tel. (250) 245-8728 ~ email: [email protected]
Hours:
Tue ~ Sat. 10 to 5 daily ~ Sundays and Mondays by Appointment or Chance
MasterCard and Visa Accepted
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