Formerly the Ontario Crafts Council, Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit service organization that works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life. We promote and celebrate professional craft through providing member opportunities, and advocate for craft practice by educating and empowering diverse audiences.

Thoughts of a pretired French Teacher. Philosophy, values, catharsis, photos. An end of semester Friday. Tuesday put us back into grandchildcare as we welcomed our Glencoe granddaughters to our house for the day. It started early and after a quick walk with Stewart. Amazing to see through the eyes of a youngster. Share with your friends! Or add a bookmark. It is a good thing wh.

Saturday, August 1, 2015. Parlour Window - Completely Restored. When one owns an antique home, one needs patience. Sometimes a project needs a few years to be completed. The parlour window - aka my studio window - is an example. In June 2011, I did a quick painting and glazing job, just to protect the wood and make it less draughty until I could get to it and do a proper restoration. The new wood windows were re-install.

And how to Join TACS. Information on the TACS Journal. Including TACS Research Grants and the TACS National Database of Architectural Ceramic Locations. Information on Tile and Architectural Ceramic Conservation. And advice on cleaning and caring for tiles. Information on the TACS events. Including the yearly Antique Tile Fair. And other Events of ceramic interest.

Saturday, July 18, 2015. Saturday July 25, 2015. Continuing to August 8, 2015. Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Sunday, May 31, 2015. Completes the exhibit Pigs in Museums. New work by Leslie Watts. The exhibit opened last night and continues to June 12th. Wednesday, May 27, 2015.

Appreciating the world of art, design, and handmade craft -plus all things creative, lovely and inspiring! Sharing my travels, my experiences, my fancies . My Paisley World! January 9, 2017. Earthy, Handcrafted Pottery by The Basement Potter. Down in the basement of her Georgia home,. Can be found in her Happy Place - her very own pottery studio. Including mugs, brie bakers, chip and dip sets and berry bowls,. All with beautiful, rustic textures and earthy glazes. More of The Basement Potter.