The Potters - Grahame & Debbie Wales
Grahame (aka The "Hairy" Potter) and Debbie Wales have been making functional and one-of-a-kind pottery for over 30 years.
Using both porcelain and stoneware clay, they fire with propane in a large reduction kiln yielding a wide variety of rich, luscious glazes in earth tones, jade-green celadon, vibrant blues, and a lustrous metallic, iron-saturated glaze.
Their functional pots which include dinner sets, tea pots, casseroles, mugs, butter dishes, goblets, bowls, lamps, serving dishes, ikebanas, pitchers, platters and sinks are meant to be used and are lead-free, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
Grahame specializes in wheel thrown pieces while Debbie has branched off to create square and rectangular work as well as one-of-a-kind carved wall hangings that depict the beauty of the Haliburton Highlands.
Studio Location
Earth and Fire Pottery is located 3 km west of Carnarvon, just off Hwy #118 at 1234
Crooked House Road. Carnarvon is on Hwy #35, 15 km north of Minden, 26 km west of
Haliburton. Travelling from Toronto, go north on Hwy 400 to #11, continue north to the
Bracebridge turn off. Turn east (right) onto Hwy #118 and drive for about 56 km. Turn
right on Crooked House Road, just 3 km before Carnarvon, and follow the signs to 1234
Crooked House Road.
Be entertained and informed as the "Hairy Potter" spins his magic on the wheel, creating something beautiful from a lump of clay.
Links
- Sandy Lane Resort: www.sandylaneresort.com
- That Place in Carnarvon: www.thatplaceincarnarvon.com
- Yours Outdoors: www.yoursoutdoors.ca
- Stouffer Mill Bed and Breakfast: www.stouffermill.com
- Bonnie View Resort: www.bonnieviewinn.com