New Tea Bar

Prior to the shows, I set up a new tea bar in the gallery. It feels really good. We have a new supplier and have some great quality organic teas. Feel free to come and sample when you are on Vancouver Island.

Post Holiday Sale

I have been neglecting the blog a bit lately. I have been so busy with the two weekends of my Holiday Sale. The weather was beautiful. A very low sun filled the studio with warm and golden colours. Thanks to everyone for coming out. We thoroughly enjoy sharing our farm, tea and art with you.

Now, it is back to work. I am coiling up a storm these days working on a lot of Christmas orders.
I have lots of teapots and really large vases on the go. Looking forward to sharing these soon.

Holiday Sale

November 15+16 and November 22+23

10 am - 6 pm
at the Artfarm

Two Weekends of Open Studio
&
Gift Finding

• Tea by the Tao of Tea and Artfarm
• Trufles and more by Art to Eat (Michelle Plain)
• Chocolates by Pearl Chocolate (Patty Doyle)
  
• Tea cosies by Angela McDiarmid
• and lots of my handbuilt ceramics
  

8350 Richards Trail, Duncan, BC
250 748 3811

Clay Classes

Here is your opportunity for another round of classes before the Holidays.
I am offering regular Handbuilding Classes, Teapot Building and Mask Making.

In Handbuilding we pinch, slab, coil and sculpt. These classes are fun for any and all your creative ideas. This time, I am offering slightly longer sessions over a period of five weeks.

In the Teapot Course we build an entire tea set, including cups and/or creamer and sugar bowl. This a great gift idea as well. The tea sets will be ready in time for the Holidays.

In Mask Making we create a beautiful wall hanging using basic handbuilding techniques.

Core / ClayPlay
Mondays 9:30 am -12:30 pm November 10 – December 15
Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm November 6 – December 11
Course fee: $195 – Deposit: $75 at registration.

Teapot Building
You will create your very own tea set using different hand-building techniques. Previous experience with hand-building recommended.
Time: November 4 – December 9 - Tuesday 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Course fee: $195 – Deposit: $75 at registration.

Mask Making
During this 4-week course you will design and create your own mask that can be used as a decorative wall hanging. Open to all levels.
Time: October 23 – November 20 - Thursday 6:30 pm -9:00 pm
Course fee: $150 – Deposit: $75 at registration.

Maximum enrollment: 6 per class, pre-registration recommended.
All courses include instruction, clay, use of tools, glazes, bisque and glaze firings.

Margit Nellemann Handbuilt Ceramics 8350 Richards Trail, North Cowichan, BC 250.748.3811 www.margitnellemann.com

Sidney Fine Art Show

Feels like I haven't stopped running since my last post. I have some catching up and a bit of blogging to do after a hectic month.
This coming weekend the beautiful town of Sidney, BC is opening its doors to the Sidney Fine Art Show. I have two pieces in the show. If you are in British Columbia and anywhere near Southern Vancouver Island be sure to visit the show. Have a look for more information -
http://blog.sidneyfineartshow.com/

Clay Classes

I am starting my Fall round of clay classes this coming Tuesday (September 16). I have a Monday morning handbuilding class that starts September 22 (10:30 am - 1 pm). There is one spot available in this class and a few in the Teapot, Lamp and Mask Making classes. Check my previous class post for further info -

Tea at the Artfarm

I am a huge tea fan. I start with black tea in the morning and then I will sip almost any colour tea for the rest of the day. Delightful! I also have a soft spot for teapots and love making them. Well, what would be more natural than to add tea to the blend. We now offer loose leaf teas out my studio. We currently have 15 different varieties. Have a look at the menu -

TEA MENU

Standards – $3.50 (50gm) $ 6.00 (100gm) - Earl Grey, Monks Blend, Borengajuli (Assam), Keemun, Darjeeling, Pinhead Gunpowder, Genmaicha.
Special Teas - Matcha $ 13.00 (50 gm) $ 24.00 (100 gm), Darjeeling White Tips $ 14.00 (50 gm) $ 25.00
(100 gm), Chrysanthemum $ 9.50 (50 gm), $ 17.50 (100 gm), Hojicha $ 4.00 (50 gm) $ 8.00 (100 gm), Jazmine Dragon Tears $ 13.00 (50 gm) $ 25.00 (100 gm).
Red Teas - Hunny Roiboos $ 3.50 (50 gm) $ 6.00 ( 100 gm).
Artfarm Blends - Iranian Blend(Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Orange Pekoe & Lavender) – $ 3.50 (50 gm)
$ 6.00 (100 gm). Moroccan Blend (Pinhead Gunpowder & Peppermint) $ 3.50( 50 gm) $ 6.00 (100 gm).

artfarm teas
8350 Richards Trail, Duncan, BC V9L 6B4 T 250 748 3811