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Work of Our Hands Christmas Showcase 2025

Location:

Pottery By Heather
4740 - 50 Street, Bon Accord, AB, Canada, T0A 0K0 - Directions ->

Preferred Entry is required for Friday and Saturday

Sunday November 9 we are open for walk in.

Notes:
- Please book your staggered entry on the website.
- Please finish the entire booking process by checking out and completing the booking form!

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It is hard to believe that we are prepping for our fall event! Where did the summer go? But prepping we are, and the excitement builds. Making lists, throwing pots, firing kilns and filling the shelves. The cycle of clay.

After giving it a try last year, of opening the event back up for walk in…. we will be going back to booking a preferred time to come and attend the showcase. All of you lovely people showed up at the same time and it was a bit overcrowded to say the least. Lol…so Friday and Saturday will be booked times and then Sunday will be open to wander in when you feel the urge. It will allow for twenty people to move comfortably around the showcase and be able to see all the amazing works created by the artisans. Very civilized…..lol.

I always struggle with the feeling that I need to have something ‘new’ on the shelves for a show. And there usually is something that one of my brilliant customers has said…..can you make me this? But as I look through my past inventories, I realize that most are looking for the tried and true. The comfort items. Bowls of all shapes and sizes to fill with delightful consumables, plates and trays to load up with holiday treats to share with loved ones and of course the perfect mug. There is nothing more comforting than that perfect mug that nestles in your hand and warms you. Or the mug you give that becomes the only mug to be used. So, there will be something new on the shelves, but you can be assured that the shelves will be filled with all the pieces we create that you have come to know and love.

As well as all our many pottery items, the studio will be filled with fine handcrafted work from all our talented artisan friends. We are excited to say that we have some new artisans joining us this showcase. Woven Dreams Fibre Arts Studio is joining us for her first Christmas Showcase. She brought us a few of her unbelievably soft, hand woven cotton tea towels in the spring, but they disappeared so fast, most of you didn’t even get to see them. We have ensured that there are going to be lots to choose from this time. We are also pleased to welcome Twisted Sister Metalworks. You will delight in these organic tree forms created from twisted wire. Such a dichotomy….taking the stiff usually unmoving material of metal and creating an organic form of nature.

Also in our ongoing consideration for the environment....please bring your own reusable shopping bag.

2025 Christmas Showcase Participants

New Artisan

Twisted Sister Wireworks - The art of twisting wire into nature. Beautiful silhouettes of trees to grace your walls, both inside and out.

Reveresqe

We are very happy to let you know that our local fruit winery, Reveresque, will be open for tasting and off sales of their wines during our showcase event. They are just down the road from us….easy to find.
Check them out at reveresque.ca  |  instagram  |   facebook
23507 hwy 28, Sturgeon County, AB

Joining Us Again this Christmas

  • Coronado Saskatoon Farm – A taste of summer in a jar. Jams made with care from local grown saskatoons and berries

  • Prairie Gardens – Yummy…. Creamy….. delicious hand made fudge. Perfect stocking stuffers. Or for your own indulgence.

  • Peeter’s Pride Alpacas – Beautiful soft alpaca yarns and products from a local alpaca farm. Socks, felted dryer balls, yarns for knitting your own creations and lovely knitted pieces from the talented hands of Laurie Peeters

  • Carol’s Creations – Silver wire earrings and bracelets in a myriad of styles. Hoops and stud earrings and chain mail bracelets to gift to others or spoil yourself.

  • Rosa Pinzauti Artist – Each year Rosa surprises us with a new selection of paintings and beautiful greeting cards. Both water colours and acrylics. We can’t wait to see what she will bring us this time!

  • Toula’s House of Clay – Haven’t got a green thumb….then Toula’s stunning clay flowers are for you. Or find that perfect Christmas ornament.

  • Westmount Soap Co. – So many amazing scents to choose from. Well crafted handmade soaps. Clean never smelled so good.

    • Tilted Barn Pet Co.- These dog treats are the talk of the town. All the local dogs are waiting for their owners to restock their supplies.

    • Jewelry by Aafke – A stunning collection of semi-precious stone bead earrings. No matter what your outfit you will find a pair to complement. And all on non allergenic findings. One pair is never enough!

    • MC Murt - 100% cotton bowl buddies to help keep your hands cool while snuggling with a warm bowl of yummy. The fabric selections are endless! Check out the new Canadiana line.

    • Stain Glass Artisan – Sparkling festive stain glass to grace your windows. Add some sparkle to yours or someone elses life.

    • S&J Candle Candle Co. – These small batch, hand poured candles are scented with 100% essential oils. The clean burning, natural soy wax base is lightly scented and ideal for small spaces. Sit back, breath deep and relax. Burn time is approximately 40-50 hours.

    • Ritchie Velthuis Visual Artist – Ritchie is the very talented creator of the ‘Bob and Doug Mackenzie’ sculpture in the Edmonton Ice District. He will be bringing some of his small clay sculptures and delightfully fun ‘bugs’.

    • Jolioli Designs – Creativity abounds from this talented lady. Finely sewn hand towels to grace your kitchen. And are the perfect hostess gift.

    • Au Chocolat - Single origin, bean to bar chocolate created from organic cacao beans from all over the world. Ethical chocolate produced in form of bonbons and chocolate bars. Handcrafted from scratch using natural ingredients and colouring. Treat someone special this Christmas

    • Nuts About You - Nuts About You is focused on keeping it fresh. They create a unique lineup of candied and savoury nuts. Don't believe me... give them a try! Perfect for the upcoming season entertaining.

    • Cailey Mrochuk Art – A delightful selection of small mosaics created with glass, stone and found objects.

    • Woven Dreams Fibre Arts Studio - Beautiful, soft, loom woven cotton tea towels in a rainbow of colours. Drying dishes will be a joy instead of a chore.