Friday, January 27, 2012

Pottery Marks of Prince Edward Island - Clay Impressions Pottery Studio - Ellen Burge

Clay Impressions Pottery Studio is home for Ellen Burge, when she isn't operating her booth at the Charlottetown Farmers' Market. Her website indicates:
If you are interested in purchasing my pottery please email me.
Ellen Burge
(902) 676-3296
clay_impressions@pei.sympatico.ca

Ellen's studio mark includes a PEI stamp as well as a mark that resembles a house.
Pottery by Ellen Burge -- photo by Joe Martell
From the collection of Joe Martell & Rick Smith


Pottery by Ellen Burge -- photo by Joe Martell
From the collection of Joe Martell & Rick Smith

Her website indicates: 
"Welcome to Clay Impressions Pottery Studio. Located near the north shore of Prince Edward Island, Clay Impressions is nestled between woods, farmland, and the amazingly picturesque maritime shore.

Although relatively new to the east coast pottery scene, I found my passion for clay back in the 1980's. On a whim, I attended a course at a local potters' studio.

It was not long before I left computer programming behind and embarked on my life’s true journey.
I began making pottery professionally around 1989.  The transition process was an organic development as I joined the local guild of potters, then dived headlong into intensive courses at St. Lawrence College,  as well as attending workshops presented by world renowned potters who visited our area.

As a member of potters guilds and the PEI Crafts Council, I find the sharing of tips and advice among the many different artists an essential element and benefit of the craft.  

After two decades, I still feel a thrill in transforming soft clay into finished pots.  Creating pottery is a very real connection to nature and to art. Each time I walk outside, my eye is drawn to the beauty in nature or the architecture of buildings and I am inspired to design new work with an emphasis on form and texture.

I believe a pot should be a joy to hold and feel, not just to be seen.

Ellen Burge"
Pottery by Ellen Burge -- photo by Joe Martell
From the collection of Joe Martell & Rick Smith

Pottery by Ellen Burge -- photo by Joe Martell
From the collection of Joe Martell & Rick Smith

 


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