COME SAY GOODBYE TO DAWN!
After 19 years at FRC she is moving on
to PTC to start a new visual arts program.
After 19 years at FRC she is moving on
to PTC to start a new visual arts program.
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All proceeds from the Ceram-o-rama Event go to Reaching Out Winnipeg, an organization that helps folks from outside of Canada
who face serious persecution and discrimination based on their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Newly sponsored people to Winnipeg are provided financial and social supports for a full year. The costs per person for the year can well exceed $20,000. ROW members help with physical and mental health care needs, finding suitable accommodation, employment, as well as the many other steps in the adjustment to a new life in Canada.
who face serious persecution and discrimination based on their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Newly sponsored people to Winnipeg are provided financial and social supports for a full year. The costs per person for the year can well exceed $20,000. ROW members help with physical and mental health care needs, finding suitable accommodation, employment, as well as the many other steps in the adjustment to a new life in Canada.
Choose your ceramics below. See Dawn to pay for / reserve ceramics.
Please note:
- The art room does not have endless amounts of these ceramic items; in some cases we only have one or two left. Please see Dawn ASAP (in the art room slots 1 / 2 / lunch / 5 / 6) to pay for and reserve your ceramic bisqueware. Sorry - no bisqueware will be held without payment!
- These prices are one heck of a deal! Paint-Your-Own-Pottery studios like Brush Fire and Crock-a-Doodle charge $8/hour for glazing / studio time, plus they charge WAAAAY more for the bisqueware - like close to $30 for a single mug! Think I am exaggerating? Check out their websites for yourself!!!
- Keep in mind that this cost includes the bisqueware item, unlimited use of glazes, and my donated time to load and unload the kiln to fire, clear-coat overglaze, then refire your piece.
WINTER ORNAMENTS: (These can be painted in acrylic or glazed with ceramic glazes)
You know what they say: no two snowflakes are alike. Well, in this case, that's a bold-faced lie. Every damn one you order will be the same.
SNOWFLAKE
ORNAMENT $4.00 3" x 3" x .25" |
Put a little romance into the holiday season with this precious heart decoration. Write your loved one's name on it, or just crazy-glue on a picture of your favourite kind of pizza. Mmmm. Either way, it's a total win.
HEART
ORNAMENT $4.00 3" x 3" x .25" |
What the hell is this circle supposed to be? The earth? A cookie? The black hole left in your heart by a former lover? Here's the great thing about this ornament: YOU get to decide! Are you lazy as hell? Just clear-coat this sucker and call it a snowball!
CIRCLE
ORNAMENT $4.00 3" x 3" x .25" |
Are you really into redundancy? If so, what better way to decorate your Xmas tree than... with a smaller Xmas tree! Wanna take it to the next level? Decorate this little ornament with a few more, smaller Xmas trees... it's TREE-INCEPTION!
TREE
ORNAMENT $4.00 3" x 3" x .25" |
This little gal is an angel, but if you want to be creative you could just turn her wings into arms, and live your 1986 Cameo fantasy: "Wave your hands in the air like you just don't care!"
ANGEL
ORNAMENT $4.00 3" x 3" x .25" |
Some say that the most "Manitoba" thing you can wear is head-to-toe denim. Or if you're like Burton Cummings, a felt bomber-jacket covered in dog hair. I say that the most "Manitoba" thing in the world is a comfy, warm pair of Garbage Mitts. Paint this sucker a nice, bland tan colour and you're on your way!
MITTEN
ORNAMENT $4.00 3" x 3" x .25" |
For those of you for whom the holidays are just a reason to eat way, way more than you usually do, here is the perfect decoration. Celebrate the glutton in all of us by painting up this adorable, icing covered baked good.
CUPCAKE
ORNAMENT $4.00 3" x 3" x .25" |
If you're super hipster, you want to be the guy to start a trend. "I knew about Arcade Fire before they were cool." You know what nobody knows about yet? Wearing a ceramic bow-tie. It's the most hipster thing, like, ever. Be the first to attempt this uncomfortably heavy but definitely original fashion trend.
BOW
ORNAMENT $4.00 3" x 3" x .25" |
This one comes with choices. Paint it like a holiday wreath! Or, if you're slightly more food-motivated (like me!) you could turn it into a pretty little donut, with a bow. Talk about options!
WREATH
ORNAMENT $4.00 3" x 3" x .25" |
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"No, not the buttons. Not my gumdrop buttons!" This one's for folks who love the holidays but love the Shrek movies even more. "Do you know the MUFFIN MAN?!"
GINGERBREAD
ORNAMENT $4.00 3" x 3" x .25" |
HOLIDAY THEMED
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This ultra-sleek, ultra-modern Holiday Tree is SO very 21st Century and perfect if you're a serious minimalist but you also love Christmas. It's smooth, it's modern, and it won't shed needles on your living room floor. Add a few drops of pine-scented-oil inside and make all your holiday dreams come true.
MODERN
CHRISTMAS TREE SORRY SOLD OUT $25.00 5.5 x 5.5 x 9.85" |
DINNERWARE
Don't be distracted by its fuzzy, woolen appearance... this tumbler won't make you itchy, shrink in the wash, pill or stretch. This baby might look just like shetland wool, but it's as solid as rock and way, way less absorbent.
SWEATER
TUMBLER $6.00 3.5" X 3.5" X 6" |
Have you ever wanted to eat a meal out of a sweater that your Irish Granny knitted? Well here's your chance, buster! Fill this adorable, tiny bowl with some Lucky Charms or some corned beef and cabbage - it'll fit in the palm of your hand - and enjoy a meal like you never have before.
SWEATER
BOWL $4.00 4.5" X 4.5" X 2.75" |
What's better on a frigid wintery night than a hot chocolate with a shot of Bailey's? Drinking it from mug that looks like it just rolled right out of the clothes dryer, that's what!
SWEATER
MUG $6.00 5.5" X 3.75" X 4" |
If you work at FRC, you're used to dealing with over-achievers. This powerhouse drinkware set is a teacup, a mini-teapot and a lid all-in-one. You can save yourself a trip to the kitchen by one-hand-carrying this multitasking tea-set all the way to wherever you've decided to snuggle up with a good book. One and done! BOOM.
TEA-FOR-ONE
$15.00 6.5" x 4" x 7" |
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Folks in Mexico celebrate Dio de los Muertos - the Day of the Dead. This multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to remember friends and family members who have passed on, and help support their spiritual journey. You can use this mug to support your own spiritual journey into caffeination each morning.
SUGAR SKULL
MUG $10.00 5.35" x 4.5" x 4.15" |
Tea drinkers unite! What are you looking for? Creativi-tea? Clari-tea? Sereni-tea? Whatever your aim, throw your pinky in the air and wave it around like you just don't care... because this mug's special sexy string-holder is a helluva well-designed novel-tea! (Tea bag not included.)
TEA BAG MUG
$6.00 4.75" x 3.35" x 5.25" |
During the age of the Black Plague, traditional "beer steins" had lids, to prevent diseased flies from getting into the beer. Thankfully, you live in Manitoba in the 21st Century, so the worst you'll ever experience is a mosquito accidentally nose-diving into your fancy mug. Let's face it... you don't need to be German to appreciate this lovely stein.
BEER STEIN
$14.00 5.75" x 3.8" x 6.5" |
Yeah, it's the perfect size and shape for cereal - but listen up, Jacko - nobody tells this bowl what to do. It's bloody 2023, for goodness' sakes. Stop it with the labels, already. THIS BOWL CAN BE WHATEVER IT WANTS TO BE!
"CEREAL" BOWL
$8.00 ($26 freaking bucks at Crock-A-Doodle) 6.25" X 6.25" X 3.25" |
Want a nice bowl but need some creative inspiration? This puppy comes with a design already carved in. It's like a freaking colouring book - BUT IN 3-D! Challenge yourself to paint inside the lines or go rogue and cover the whole thing with one colour like the bad-ass you are!
DESIGN BOWL
$8.00 6.25" X 6.25" X 3.25" |
A princess-cut diamond is beautiful and multi-faceted. But purchase this handle-less polyhedronic mug instead, and save yourself a few thousand dollars (and the blood-diamond guilt). You'll feel like you're getting away with murder paying only a few measly bucks for something with so many sides. "Start the car... START THE CAR!!!" (obscure IKEA commercial reference)
MULTIFACETED MUG
$6.00 3.75 x 3.75 x 3.75" |
Unlike feudal wars, the burning of witches and the bubonic plague, there are some things that should NOT have stayed in the middle ages. You don't have to be a Lannister to yell at your loved one, "BRING ME MY CHALICE, KNAVE!" and then luxuriate seductively in your recliner as they hastily fill this posh-looking cup with ale! Start acting like the fancy lord or lady you are with this snazzy old-school goblet!
GOBLET
$10.00 4.24" x 4.25" x 7.75" |
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BOXES
What is this box for? Storing things. What things? Good question. The animal on this box could be a flamingo, or it could be a stork. This could be used to store your favourite summer jewellery (flamingo), or the placenta from your latest childbirth (stork).
FLAMINGO BOX
$8.00 |
This box could be used to store the ashes of a recently deceased relative. Or you could fill it with jello and shove a straw in there... and watch as your friends become physically ill seeing you slurp up the gelatinous brainy goodness. Whatever works for you.
SKULL BOX
$10.00 |
Do you collect rocks and/or dead sea-life? Are you into cephalopods? Do I have the box for you! This box is shaped like a glorious nautilus shell - and you may not know this, but much like zebras, nautiluses can be individually identified based on their striped shell patterns. But don't feel locked in to the standard stripes. You could make this thing purple and orange polka-dotted and nobody would bat an eyelash.
SHELL BOX
$10.00 |
Do you want constant reminder that you're on a diet and shouldn't consume any sweets? This charming donut box (with sprinkles!) is a great addition to any dieter's décor. It has just enough room in it to hide about 15 Jujubes, 20 Caramilk squares, or eight chunks of dry, crusty, tasteless Weight Watchers(TM) Coconut Candy. Just sayin'.
DONUT BOX
SORRY SOLD OUT $8.00 3" x 3" x .25" |
This winter, help fight your seasonal affective disorder by living your life like you're in the tropics. If you're like me, you can't afford a trip to Costa Rica but you don't want to miss out on the beauty of this island paradise... paint your own realistic ceramic pineapple!
PINEAPPLE BOX
$15.00 4.7 x 4.7 x 7.5" |
Here is a cupcake box! Cute as a button! The top part (also known as the delicious icing) is the lid, and the bottom part (also known as the part that I don't bother eating) is the container. IT'S COMPLETELY ADORBS! Note: This cupcake is ceramic and not recommended for consumption (without a need for emergency dental work).
CUPCAKE BOX
SORRY SOLD OUT $8.00 3.25" x 3.25" x 4.75" |
A true horticulturist would use this flower-shaped box to store seeds - tiny beacons of new beginnings. A child would use it to store toy cars or shiny rocks or the baby teeth they've been collecting since they were 7.
FLOWER BOX
$8.00 4.5" x 4.5" x 2" |
BANKS
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For those of you trying to save your Loonies, here is a sweet little cupcake change bank. There's a hole (with a plug) in the bottom to hold your money inside - so you can get it out if you run out of change in the Tim Horton's Drive Thru.
CUPCAKE BANK
SORRY SOLD OUT $8.00 3.5" x 3.5" x 4.25" |
AROUND THE HOME
As J. R. R. Tolkien said, "Look up at the sky. There is a light, a beauty up there that no shadow can touch." Sunflowers have always been symbols of epic optimism. They are constantly turning their heads towards the sun. This charming dish could sit on your desk and remind you to look towards the light.
SUNFLOWER DISH
$10.00 6 x 6 x 1.5" |
You remember when you were little and your mom got mad at you, put her hands on her hips and used your FULL NAME while giving you the what-for? Well, this sassy little vase looks like it SERIOUSLY CAN'T EVEN. It's got a 1:4 waist-to-hips ratio and curvy little handles to boot.
TUSCAN
VASE $10.00 6" x 6" x 7.5" |
If you're a human, and have a plethora of birds in your back-yard, here is a lovely little birdhouse to fill with the seed of your choice. If you're a fairy, this smooth-roofed abode is about the size of a bachelor apartment. There's no front door, though - so every neighbouring squirrel will see you change into your PJ's before bed. Who needs privacy, anyway?
BIRDHOUSE
$10.00 |
Behold! This roughly-hewn vase is the perfect way to say "I like pottery" without actually requiring any skill, talent or effort on your part. Its faux-thrown ridges suggest a hand-made quality, and the pre-formed glaze drips look glorious even with a shoddy, half-assed paint-job. This one's like a well-chosen set of breast implants; if it looks realistic enough, its unlikely anybody's gonna ask you any questions.
TEXTURED VASE
SORRY, SOLD OUT $12.00 3.5" X 3.5" X 7" |
Inspired by beautiful seashells from exotic places you'll likely never afford to visit, this fluted vase is a magnificent way to liven up any dull space. Slap on an ocean-inspired glaze and WHAMMO! Your living room is a goddamned island paradise! (Cue the ukulele music!) Pass me a Mai-tai, Carlos!
BENDY
ORGANIC VASE SORRY SOLD OUT $12.00 5" X 5" X 8" |
<=== That other vase seem too bendy and angular? Too over the top? Hell yeah it is! That thing is crazy AF! If you're more likely to enjoy a slice of light mozza on melba toast than a spicy jalapeño popper dipped in chipotle, maybe this less bendy, tamed-down version is more your vanilla style.
LESS BENDY
ORGANIC VASE SORRY SOLD OUT $12.00 4.5" X 4.5" X 9" |
What's the use of eating breakfast, if it's not an adventure?! This one's for those of you who like slurping cereal out of your laps. The effectively-placed holes in this deep bowl allow just the right amount of milk and Cinnamon Toast Crunch to plummet to the ground - your life will always be an adventure. Or you can just use this to hold a ball of yarn while you knit. Whatever floats your boat.
YARN BOWL
$18.00 6" X 6" X 4.5" |
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Does a small animal currently live in your home? This bowl is an appropriate size to hold food for anything from an overweight gerbil to a small labradoodle. If you're feeling frisky, maybe you could get two - because no matter whether you're housing a domesticated grey squirrel or (God forgive you) one of those fur-snakes that the animal-rights-activists call 'ferrets', it's fairly likely your little buddy deserves (at the very minimum) a matching set of stylin' chow dishes.
SMALL PET DISH
$10.00 ($28 at Crock-A-Doodle) 6.25" X 6.25" X 2.75" |
DOES A SMALL ANIMAL CURRENTLY LIVE IN HOUR HOME? THIS BOWL IS AN APPROPRIATE SIZE TO HOLD FOOD FOR ANYTHING FROM AN OVERWEIGHT GERBIL TO A SMALL LABRADOODLE. IF YOU'RE FEELING FRISKY, MAYBE YOU COULD GET TWO - BECAUSE NO MATTER WHETHER YOU'RE HOUSING A DOMESTICATED GREY SQUIRREL OR (GOD FORGIVE YOU) ONE OF THOSE FUR-SNAKES THAT THE ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS CALL 'FERRETS', IT'S FAIRLY LIKELY YOUR LITTLE BUDDY DESERVES (AT THE VERY MINIMUM) A MATCHING SET OF STYLIN' CHOW DISHES.
LARGE PET DISH
$10.00 8.5" x 8.5" x 3.25" |
* These bowls are for demonstration purposes only. Cats not included.
