The two-day market will showcase handmade pottery with a variety of shapes and materials, promising one-of-a-kind decorations and gift items. Vendors announced include local artist Gina D. Jacklin, whose ceramic wall art has botanical inspiration; Janette Bogart, whose pottery includes handmade mug necklaces; Shu-Chen Cheng of Azalia, who creates Asian-inspired pottery; and the Bird Brick Pottery group. In addition to pots, the market will feature jewellery, sculptures, Mugs, and other ceramic items. The personal touch available with pottery is a major selling point for the market, which describes itself as:
“A marketplace of clay makers, designers, doers and dreamers. [...] Come explore a world of handmade pottery that tell the stories of the people who created them.”
Art marketplaces like this provide an opportunity for buyers to directly interact with vendors, who often use promotional items or brochure printing to help form lasting connections with customers and other artists. In addition to the annual spring market, the organizers behind the Potters Market are also known for its fall holiday show. Both events typically draw in potters from across Ontario and beyond.
The Guelph Potters Market will take place on June 3 and 4 at Royal City Park.Get a Free Quote for Mugs