Potters' Spring Exhibition and Sale
Spring Sale and Exhibition
April 28 - May 1
It's Spring. Time once again for the Ottawa Guild of Potters to present our latest creations to you. As you may have learned, the Spring Exhibition and Sale has moved to the beautiful Shenkman Arts Centre in Orleans. Starting on Thursday April 28 at 6 pm, the events begin with an Exhibition vernissage, juried by renowned potter Bill Reddick. You will also be asked to vote for the People's Choice Award at that time.
Throughout the event we will be demonstrating how to throw and handbuild in clay, the first steps of our craft. This spring, our charity pots will support the Gloucester Association for Children with Special Needs.
Win a free mug!
A raffle draw will be held several times during the sale and the winner will receive a free handcrafted mug. Free raffle tickets will be available during the sale at Shenkman Centre.
Shenkman Centre Virtual Tour
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx_eokkcrGI
What will you find at the Spring Sale and Exhibition of the Ottawa Guild of Potters?
- A chance to meet and watch local potters at work.
- A chance to find our more about ceramics, their construction and finishing techniques.
- A chance to vote for your favourite piece at the Exhibtion.
- A chance to win a hand-crafted mug at our free raffles.
Over 50 artisans offer
- Works that make you want to caress them gently.
- Multitudes of colours and forms to suit every taste on your gift list.
- Unique dinnerware to charm your guests.
- Jewellery that expresses your sense of aesthetic.
- Reconnection with the ceramic artisans of distant times and places.
- Dishes for a home-baked meal to gather your busy family with its warm aroma.
- Sculpture that can intrigue, beguile, and make you laugh.
- A ceremonial offering for newly weds.
- Provide a unique home for spring flowers and bring joy to the viewer
- A casserole that you can bring from freezer to delighted diners at a potluck dinner.
- The aroma of coffee in a mug that fits your hand like a glove.
- A pot for Mom's favourite houseplant.
- An urn commemmorating a loved one.
- A ceramic wall hanging to inspire you every time you pass by.
Parking
There are several locations you can park when coming to the Shenkman Arts Centre.
1. North side of building – Our main parking lot is at the rear of the facility. This lot, coupled with the one behind 255 Centrum (old City Hall) contains 199 parking spots (the only accessible parking spots for the building are located right by the North doors). This lot can be accessed via a road that lies between the Shenkman Arts Centre and the Royal Bank.
2. South side of building – The businesses on Centrum blvd employ a shared parking model. What this means is that you can use the parking spaces for any business (except the RBC parking lot) when coming for an event at the Shenkman Arts Centre.
3. East side of the building – There is an underground parking lot underneath 255 Centrum. This lot features approx 60-70 spaces and is accessible by taking the road to the rear of our building and continuing until you get to the east side of 255 Centrum.
