Rachel de Condé Ceramics

I love seeing all the new little wonders popping up in the woods after our long winter 💚

I’ve been quietly working away on some new designs. Super pleased with how this has turned out so far, but there’s still a glaze firing to go, so fingers crossed.

If they work, I’ll have a limited number available this weekend at Halifax Crafters.

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It sure has been a minute since I last posted!

New spring colour combo that just came out of the kiln. What do you think?

I’m going to be @halifaxcrafters this coming weekend, so come say hello and support local 🇨🇦

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Picture of a blue tapered mug on stump with a snowy shorescape in the background. Text on the picture says: Help Wanted: Summer Studio Assistant. Wild Cove Pottery

Text that says: "Located between forest and ocean in Port Union, Newfoundland, Wild Cove Pottery makes a variety of functional and sculptural ceramics. Studio Assistant responsibilities include making, glazing, and firing pottery, as well as customer service and studio maintenance. Applicants must be outgoing and able to work independently. Retail experience and knowledge of the craft/art/tourism world will be considered an asset. The rate of pay for this position is $18/hr, 35hrs/week, for 8+ weeks. Other benefits will include access to a fully equipped ceramics studio, mentoring, and participation in studio firings. If you are applying from outside the region please be advised that housing can be difficult to find. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss living arrangements. This position is contingent on funding from Canada Summer Jobs so applicants must be 18-30 years of age and legally allowed to work in Canada. Apply by email to wildcovepottery@gmail.com Applications will be accepted until the position is filled."

It's that time of year again where I'm searching for some help in my studio for the summer. If you're interested please contact me at wildcovepottery@gmail.com

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“When you spend a dollar at a local small business, about 66 cents of that dollar is recirculated into the local economy, compared to only 11 cents if you spend that same dollar at a large, multinational retailer.” The Canadian Federation of Independent Business

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I’m slowly creeping into the world of screen printing!

I’ve been wanting to start working on different surface deco for the past few years, but I haven’t had much time to start the long research process. But I finally started this winter and hope to see how these look transferred to surface soon.

A pale blue mug sitting on a rough wooden board with a shoreline behind it and a blue sky overhead.

Giveaway! I'm enjoying my time on Bluesky so far, such a huge improvement over IG, FB, and X. This is just a little reward for folks who've also switched over. Like or repost this post for your chance to win this mug. I'll send it anywhere in Canada.

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Ceramic history. China neolithic Majiayao culture pot w whirlpool.

Ceramic history. China neolithic Majiayao culture pot w whirlpool. I have no other info about this. Anyone know more?

Getting a little milk frothing gizmo to mix up small batches of glaze and storing them in tiny containers with lids (also perfect for coleslaw) upped my glaze testing game!

Hard to believe the old way I used to do this 🙄

Never stop learning!

I’m doing some glaze tests in the hopes of improving my satin glaze. The tough part, is that this is a multi-step process. A small glaze test can look amazing, but on a larger surface fail or just melt differently or react differently and suddenly all your hopes and dreams are dashed.

A small family of splitgill mushrooms grows from the underside of an upturned stick like a bouquet of flowers. Behind them is a gray, bare, winter forest All photos by me

Here are some nice mushrooms

What a beauty! Reminds me of warmer days to come ♥️

Such a great idea!

3 pottery mugs with a black rose patttern on the underside of each mug. Wide base, narrow mouth, black lines on side. Two mugs are stacked and one is showing the underside pattern. White background. Mugs are on top of glass, reflecting their image.

📣 Feb Sale announcement! 📣

In hopes to reduce my dependency on social media apps, I’m offering a (rare) sale to all my subscribers. Sign up for my newsletter on my website by Feb 7th (I only send 4-6 emails a yr) and receive a 20% off coupon code via email on Feb 8th. Offer valid Feb 8- Feb 22nd

I sometimes wish I didn’t have to glaze! I love the underglaze matt colours as they are, but darn if the interiors don’t have to be food safe 🙄😂

Last day for my Valentine’s Day pre-sale. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to give a lovingly handmade (and Canadian made) piece to a loved one. Check out my website to see available pieces (in case you don’t want to gift a mug!)

I’m having a Valentine’s Day sale if you’re interested in supporting this small artist and showing someone you care about how much you love them. Win win for both of us. ♥️

I’ve gotten my pre-order all set up for this year’s limited run of Valentine’s Day work!

Pre-orders are open until February 2 @ 11:59pm AST.