Jim Lorriman...extraordinary wood turner!

King's Point Pottery Gallery & Studio is very proud to announce we are now showing the amazing work of 
Jim Lorriman. ( We are so excited to have his work here in NL!) Jim's pieces can be found in various collections on every continent except Antarctica.  His work has been purchased by a former US president and been given as gifts to a member of the British Royal Family.  He is represented by a number of galleries across Canada and the United States.

Jim was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and has made his home near Mansfield, Ontario.  He is self-taught but both his father and grandfather worked wood in their spare time.  Like them he started off in furniture and wooden boat building but left these traditional pursuits to become a full-time wood turner.

Early in his career he came across a book by Dale Nish which described how to make a bowl from a board.  Intrigued, Jim tried this technique and has not looked back.  He took Nish's basic idea and expanded the horizon almost exponentially.  

Jim uses this method to give new life to old wood.  Dock cedar, fallen branches from the forest, stair railings, window frames, historical wood and so on - all have been given new life through Jim's careful nurturing.

Always trying to find new and better ways of making his pieces, Jim is constantly innovating.  He is aware that others may wish to follow him.  To this end he has been making videos of his methods of work and various techniques which he employs. 

Thank you Jim, for allowing us to be your first gallery here in Atlantic Canada!

Jim's Website: http://www.jimlorrimanwoodturner.com/
(Images and text from Jim's website.)

New work for March of Mugs, 2014

We are launching 3 new lines of work at the gallery show and sale curated by Alexis Templeton Gallery, the March of Mugs Show at the Quidi Vidi Plantation, St John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. Running: Feb 28 - Mar 01 -Mar 02, 2014.

1. The first is the Tipton Tea Series. Inspired by both the innovative work of Alberta ceramic artist Barbara Tipton and the Newfoundland and Labrador love for tea. Here are a look at the first 3 in what we hope will be a long running series. (Those familiar with Ms Tipton will immediately see we are going in a decidedly different teacup direction from her very fine work.)

Tipton Teacup: inspired by antique Lipton teacup from the 1950's

and some very early 1980's work of Ms Tipton.

Fish Teacup: Newfoundlanders used to be called Fish and fish only refers to cod.

For us it is a bitter sweet cup as the NL fish were nearly destroyed by overfishing.

Beothuk Teacup: the Beothuk were race of people that 

used to live here in NL that are now very sadly extinct. 

Inside the teacup is a view of 2 beothuks paddling a canoe.

Beothuk patterns made with real red ochre paint.

2. The second is called the Ballistic Shot Glass Series. Made with the use of a 12 gauge shot gun to decorate the cups. Inspired by the creation of the earth's moon and its highly textured surface.

3. The third is the carved deep blue sea & land series. It features fish, crabs and other land & sea life.

Caribou stein.

Shaun's Majumder Manor & King's Point Pottery webisode

W network image of Shaun Majumder

For those living on the rock this might be old news but for those living under a rock....W Network has a whole new kinda "bay watch" series called "Majumder Manor" based in Burlington, Baie Verte Penninsula, Central Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada...a.k.a. the home town of the oh so 'funderful' Shaun Majumder. Shaun's team visited us here at King's Point Pottery Gallery and Gifts and he has turned that visit into a webisode!
Pls check it out at the following link:

http://majumdermanor.wnetwork.com/kings-point-pottery/

Happy viewing! Go Shaun! (image from facebook majumder manor)

No# 1 shopping destination in the province!

Who is # 1 under "shopping"?

The other day a NL tourism operator dropped by our shop for the following reason: "According to Trip Advisor.com you (King's Point Pottery Fine Craft Gallery) are the number 1 shopping destination in Newfoundland and Labrador!"  Our reply "Whaaahoooieeee!!!!" Trip advisor rates travel destinations all around the world and to be rated number #1 here in NL is a real thrill. Thank you to everyone who likes what we are trying to do here and we will continue to try our utmost to bring you the very best in our specialty of fine handmade Atlantic Canadian craft! We invite you to drop by and see what's new and exciting at one of Newfoundland's best craft shops!

New photo exhibit at the King's Point Pottery, KPP Gallery...

Moon at King's Point Pottery

From the 30th of July 2012 until the 30th of September 2012 we will be hosting the first annual KPP Gallery Newfoundland and Labrador Photo Exhibition called the "Clothesline show".  See the wonder that is NL transformed through the eye of the artist(s). Affordable art to feed your appetite for New-found-culture.

New from old Barrels arrive!!

photo credit: C. Davison

"Yesterday", everything used to be sent in wooden packaging....barrels of fish, of salt, and of sugar. Today's, new shop product is not all about what was inside..rather it is thee outside, the container itself, the old barrels that are the centre of attention. These new products are all made from (recycled) barrels... into candleholders, wine bottle holders, serving trays, shelves...handsome real (used) hard working barrels turned into charming outport-functional housewares. Everything old is transformed into wonderfully new again...I just luv 'em! We invite you to drop by the King's Point Pottery Gallery and see the traditional old barrel totally reinvented for 2012. Oh and did I mention they are so affordable..with items starting at just $20.00!

Wild about Dark Tickle!

photo credit: dark tickle

Dark Tickle creates jams, jellies, teas,...and new types of chocolates...all of which have as a key ingredient
wild -untamed-au naturel-HANDPICKED Newfoundland and Labrador berries. The berry picking capital of Canada is most certainly Newfoundland and Labrador and one of the biggest producers with the most variety is Dark Tickle of the Great Northern Penninsula. Gwen, Steve & their son Kier run the handcrafted business that is also an "Economuseum"! We have a "wonderful grand" new selection of their unique wild food products here at the King's Point Pottery Fine Craft Gallery and Gifts. Why not "hand pick" something wild for yourself during your next visit?

Jason Holley's rubber chainmaille is back!

Jason's wristees...

"The only way to understand my jewellery is to touch it, wear it.  Chainmaille is a textile made up of tiny circles.  Each ring is free to roll over your skin and catch the light. It’s important for people to interact with the jewellery. I display my jewellery open, so that customers can touch each piece."


A healthy obsession with historical chainmaille helps to fuel Jason Holley's career as a jeweller.  His pendants, cuffs and necklaces are evidence of Norse and Celtic inspiration: endless knots and rhythmic rows of perfect, shining circles. Holley sees a common function between the fashionable world of contemporary jewellery and chainmaille.  "I think my jewellery is about confidence and strength.  When people wear a piece and look in the mirror I see them stand up straighter.  I want people to feel strong, secure and bold.  They know that it's armor."  Holley meticulously creates each piece of jewellery by hand –one ring at a time – following his own patterns. New selection now available at King's Point Pottery Fine Craft Gallery.


(text from crafts of character web site)
photo credit: Itaro Hayashida

Urve Manuel, Glass Artist

photo credit Urve Manuel (Deer Lake installation)

Look what just swam into the new King's Point Pottery Fine Craft Gallery...One of Urve's Giant Cods from her amazing public installation at the Deer Lake Airport, NL, Canada called "Coming and Going". It is one of the last of her limited edition works produced for that gorgeous permanent exhibit. Super big fused glass fish with iridescent glass accents...a one of a kind treasure! (Thanks Urve for letting us showcase the giant cod here at the gallery this summer!)


A Stone’s Throw Glass is the name for Urve's glass art business in picturesque Gillams on the North Shore of the Bay of Islands in Newfoundland. She offers custom work in both leaded and fused glass designs for windows, room dividers, and cabinet doors, fused glass dishes depicting local images , as well as lessons, tools, and supplies.


She has been creating leaded glass panels for over 15 years, and have recently been working with warm glass to create fused glass pieces. Her work makes up part of art collections in Iceland, Norway, Canada, and the United States. The Provincial Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador, The Rooms, also houses both her leaded and fused glass pieces.

Don't forget to check out Urve's website at: http://astonesthrowglass.ca/ for more details.

Master Carver Kevin Coates of Winterton, NL, Canada.

"Nobody does it like..." the self taught carver Mr. Kevin Coates! 


King's Point Pottery Gallery is once again proud to be able to showcase this uber talented, award winning, NL, folk art, carver who used to make his living from the fishery. One of his many claims to fame is having been commissioned to carve the likenesses of all the premiers from across Canada. His carving materials are local, in the form of blown down dry balsam fir wood from the nearby headlands of Winterton, (where he was born and raised).


 With more than 3,500 carvings completed, his story telling figures have become true cultural icons, that are fittingly now a part of the province's official permanent collection! Kevin says "..My carving is one way of keeping the memories of the old times alive..." And we say"... Hope you drop by to celebrate the old times with his amazing cast of characters and perhaps take one home for your permanent collection! 


(Photo: from King's Point Pottery Fine Craft Gallery)

Vibrant & Luscious!!

Anna Robaczewski is the passionate fibre artist behind the beautiful and practical products created under the banner of Winkleworks. She has worked in graphic design, photography, paint and fibre after graduating from NSCAD. Her handmade wool and silk pieces are fine wearable everyday art that brightens any occasion! (Image Credit: Winkleworks) Currently available at King's Point Pottery Fine Craft Gallery, King's Point, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

A Y Designs..by Ayelet Stewart

Here at  the King's Point Pottery Gallery, our newest designer who does jewelry  is a true international artist. She was born in Oxford England, grew up in Israel (and got her BFA there), received her MFA in Japan and now resides in PEI, Canada. Ayelet ( pronounced 'eye-yell-it') hand crafts all of her jewelry using a variety of gemstones and sterling silver. She is inspired by the beautiful landscape and ocean that surround her in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. For more detailed information, pls go to her personal web site at:  http://www.ay-designs.com/
Photo credit: A Y Designs web site

The AFTER...the Gallery section is OPEN!

View from the new archway into the new light filled 400 sq ft gallery space.

Years in the planning and an entire winter/spring of construction...equals it is (structurally) DONE! Over double the retail floor space (just in time for our 20th anniversary), the new fine craft gallery looks some good (to me)!

Birds eye view from the trees above.

As well, we look forward to many-many more internal changes each and every year with new artists and ideas. Special thanks to Pop aka Calvin Yates for all the custom shelves and tables and Dennis Burt for his assistance with the tuckamore trees.

View of the antique yellow hutch and out towards the bay.

We hope you will be able to find the time to drop down to our town of King's Point and see all there is.... here at the gallery, at the restaurants, at the trails, at the museums, at the accommodations...The town has become a real Central Newfoundland destination! (Check out the new Newfoundland and Labrador Travel Guide...featuring the Town of King's Point + the Pottery + the Cafe + Tom's store...!)

View back to the centre of the middle portion of the craftshop.

More pictures soon!
(To see "the before" image pls go to the March blog posting.)
Best wishes
Linda and David

Beach glass jewelery a.k.a. Mermaids Tears...

Judy Jenkins of Nova Scotia, Cindy Schaefer of Rattling Brook (summer-gal) and Leslie Yates of  Corner Brook are our beach glass artists. We have a wide range of rare colours and unusual shapes to choose from. Our antique glass is from across Atlantic Canada but predominately from here on the island portion of the province. For something truely different in beach glass think King's Point Pottery Gallery and Gifts.

PS: Did you know that NL is truly a beach glass hunters paradise with such interesting places a nearby glassy beach, or historic trinity or...other old towns and villages...many laden with glassy treasures. Good hunting!

The ladies who make Labradorite Jewelery...

Leslie Collins of Lelli (St John's), Michelle Lambert of Art Sea (CBS), Nancy Rogers of NDR (Dover) and Carissa Thorne of  CC Handmade (Springdale) are our NL designers who work with this iridescent stone. And 'yes' it is true, Labradorite is the official stone for our province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was discovered and named (in the 18th century) for the original deposit found in Northern Labrador. Aboriginal legend has it that the source of the sensational play of colours showing in the rock is from the Northern Lights that are still trapped inside. We encourage you to drop by our fine craftshop and see if you too will be captivated by the dancing aurora borealis like colours of the stone called Labradorite.

Photo of CC Handmade by: Itaro Hayashida

Crafts in Glass

Fred and Vera Warren of Chapel Arm are the makers for these true NL stained glass products. They started out with it as a hobby but have been full time for alot of years now. The above is an image from their web site, of their varied and colourful work, with the wonderful view out the bay in behind their bayside studio. They do custom work as well and just finished 3 very lovely larger pitcher plant pieces for our gallery, as well as a huge range of everyday priced smaller work for our shop. We carry a wide variety of glass products here at King's Point Pottery Gallery and Gifts but Crafts in Glass are our only stained glass suppliers.

Springdale artist Doug Downey

Doug is a self taught oil painter who uses a palette knife instead of a brush to create his impressionist style works. The image above was painted on site, just 5 km away from the gallery, at beautiful Rattling Brook Falls. (Image Credit: Doug Downey)  He runs very popular painting workshops, carves wood, makes rustic twig furniture, and shows his work across Canada. We have 3 new works from Doug, that just arrived here today, at the King's Point Pottery Fine Craft Gallery. Keep an eye out this summer for that local painter at the side of the road capturing the light, that can only be Newfoundland and Labrador!
For more information on this talented local artist pls visit his web site at : http://nfsales.no-ip.biz/webs/web.asp?user=dougdowney

Right off the batt, ROTB pottery products...

They are back with a bigger and better selection at the King's Point Pottery fine craft gallery. For those of you who are not familiar with R.O.T.B., they are the dynamic wife and husband team of Cindy and Darryl Lentz. Both are "retired" from the Canadian military and now marching to the beat of the demanding potters wheel. They have set up their shop and studio in lovely PEI, (yet another beautiful island in Atlantic Canada)! The Lentz's have started a full/complete line up of handmade kitchen and dinnerware - something we are rarely seeing any more...and so we doubly appreciate their drive, vision and their focus on quality. Right off the batt, one of 12 different ceramic artist / makers featured here at the gallery in King's Point, NL, Canada.
(Photo: from Right Off The Batt)

Potter's Mill of Carbonear, NL, Canada

Who's the best thrower? As far as I am concerned that would be Mr. Sid Butt. He is very accomplished at many other things but since I know something about ceramics, it seems most appropriate to comment on that particular aspect of things. Like many other multitalented artists Sid spends half his time on one art (painting) and half on another. We are lucky enough to have his summer craft, pottery in our shop. He and his wife Aggie run their pottery from the lovely old Salvation army church in Carbonear...surrounded by a small garden with cluckin' chickens.

New work now in stock from Sid Butt of the "Potter's Mill", a great Newfoundland ceramic artist at the King's Point Pottery Fine Craft Gallery right here in King's Point, Green Bay, Central Newfoundland, NL, Canada!
Photo credit of Teapot: Itaro Hayashida

Gordon Gosse Woodworking.

Another new fine craft artist has joined our gallery today, Gordon Gosse of St John's. Here he is in his selection room in the capital. What fun being there in person getting to visit the artist!

His wonderful work speaks for itself...and it tells different people different things! I see an orchid in this book matched spalted NL birch box lid but others see...well what do you see????

Some of his newer boxes feature many naturally coloured woods...ebony (black), yellow heart (yellow), poplar (green)...wonderful stuff. Truly exception work at very affordable prices! Pls do drop by and check out this new craft artist here at King's Point Pottery Fine Craft Gallery, Gordon Gosse!

(Special thanks to the CCNL craft gallery for providing me with Gordon's contact info.)