We carry fine glass and pottery from the following artists (Vancouver gallery only):

• Michelle Kaptur
• Blue Spruce Pottery: Hand thrown Raku and Stoneware Pottery by Michael and Michele Gwinup

Though you wipe your hands and brush off the dust and dirt from the vessels, what is the use of all this fuss if the heart is still impure?
– Sen-No-Rikyu

Rakuyaki or Raku is a form of Japanese pottery characterized by low firing temperatures (resulting in a fairly porous body), lead glazes, and the removal of pieces from the kiln while still glowing hot. In the traditional Japanese firing process, the pot is removed from the hot kiln and put directly into water or allowed to cool in the open air. Raku is considered the traditional method for creating bowls for the Japanese tea ceremony. Raku tea bowls are hand-made from earthenware, each with a unique shape and style. Raku techniques have been adopted and modified by contemporary potters worldwide. Source: Wikipedia

Raku Samples