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February 15, 2012
Making Hugo’s foot print for friends.
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January 30, 2012
Curiosity killed the cat……
When you put “A” glaze onto “B” glaze without tests
= Hand blisters from chipping glaze off your shelves.
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Dec. 13th, 2011
Thanks to all who came out for the 2011 Christmas Sale.
Good times…good crowd.
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Oct. 21st, 2011
6 year old photo..not much as changed on the outside.
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Aug 17th, 2011
Wedding, Honeymoon on Isle de la Madeleine…What a trip, what a wedding.
Took a while, now back to work. ——————————————————————————————————————- Aug. 26rd, 2011
A firing in early Spring. I have used this kiln in 30 degree centigrade weather, and it was not a pretty sight. The techniques requires a lot of physical exertion. Once you get the kiln going, there is little time to stop for more than a few minutes. Even in the Winter firings, you are covered in sweat.
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Aug. 3rd, 2011
Last night I threw 114 bowls as gifts for my wedding this Sept. 3rd
I have the fireplace blazing and it is hot… hot…. hot!
-Only 18 left to trim.
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July 20th, 2011
Talk this Sunday – July 24th, 3pm
at Brundage Point River Centre, Grand Bay Westfield, NB.
-Come if you can make it.
Pottery Demonstration & Presentation
By Darren Emenau Sunday, July 24, 2011 Brundage Point River Centre 3:00 to 4:00 pm Darren Emenau specializes in locally dug clay and glazes that he creates from materials indigenous to the east coast of Canada, such as, potash, silica, shale, wood-ash and granite. The striking surface effects created by firing his work multiple times in his wood-fired or oxidation kilns has garnered him consistent recognition for his art practice and professional achievements over the past 14 years. Admission is Free – Door prize & Refreshments Sponsored by the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Tourism Committee For more information contact Laureen Lennan, River Centre Coordinator, 738-6406 ——————————————————————————————————————- July 10th, 2011
Large vessels where I will add tiles made from kids from K -12.
A collaborate project where I show the ways of local materials in action.
I was able to reach 100s of children, and explain to them how things were done before Nintendo. ——————————————————————————————————————- June 30th, 2011
April Creek
Behind the studio, and home.
The Freshet (a Maritime term referring to spring flooding),
is a renewal to the soil and a great change in the scenery.
This shot was taken from the creek in April.
The wood kiln is located in the mid-left of the photo.
In 2008, the water was so hight that it reached the kiln shelter,
but caused minor damage. I was lucky.
Generally, the water rises about 8 feet when the ice breaks and
by June, it recedes 100s of feet.
My backyard provides a quick break from work.
Friends tent, have fires, swim, and fish there for many months.
Most mornings find me dunking in the creek as my cup of Joe.
I love Jones Creek!
June Creek
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June 21th, 2011 Nora working in the raspberry patch behind the store. The never ending garden.
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June 18th, 2011
Little visitor on my MNO stamp on this rainy day.
Nora and I slept in the new tent down by the creek to the sound of beating rain, and we will again tonight.
We transplanted flowers from the store to the house; but mainly, it was a classic rainy sleepy day.
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June 6th, 2011
20th class for the out reach program ( Saint John Regional Grant), where local children from K – 12 work collaboratively with local clay and materials. Each student has gained a fuller understanding of the process involved with utilizing local materials, with a particular focus on the basic geological breakdown of how ceramics are made –an experience where science meets art. Each student has worked on elements of the final ceramic form.
Twenty works with approximate dimensions of 3 feet by 2 feet will be created, for this project. Works will be on view for three to six weeks at a time at various locations in Saint John, NB – Starting in Oct., 2011. Each display will indicate the students involved, their age, and a statement that describes the collaborate work and its material connection with the Lower St. John River Valley.
Making Hugo’s foot print for friends.
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January 30, 2012
Curiosity killed the cat……
When you put “A” glaze onto “B” glaze without tests= Hand blisters from chipping glaze off your shelves.
——————————————————————————————————————-
Dec. 13th, 2011
Thanks to all who came out for the 2011 Christmas Sale.Good times…good crowd.
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Oct. 21st, 2011
6 year old photo..not much as changed on the outside.
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Wedding, Honeymoon on Isle de la Madeleine…What a trip, what a wedding.
Took a while, now back to work. ——————————————————————————————————————- Aug. 26rd, 2011
Been busy with wedding plans. This is the bridal walkway down to the creek. Wood kiln seen on the right….Always renovations…Always fun. ——————————————————————————————————————- Aug 17th, 2011
A firing in early Spring. I have used this kiln in 30 degree centigrade weather, and it was not a pretty sight. The techniques requires a lot of physical exertion. Once you get the kiln going, there is little time to stop for more than a few minutes. Even in the Winter firings, you are covered in sweat.
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Aug. 3rd, 2011
Last night I threw 114 bowls as gifts for my wedding this Sept. 3rd
I have the fireplace blazing and it is hot… hot…. hot!
-Only 18 left to trim.
——————————————————————————————————————-
July 20th, 2011
Talk this Sunday – July 24th, 3pmat Brundage Point River Centre, Grand Bay Westfield, NB.
-Come if you can make it.
Pottery Demonstration & PresentationBy Darren Emenau Sunday, July 24, 2011 Brundage Point River Centre 3:00 to 4:00 pm Darren Emenau specializes in locally dug clay and glazes that he creates from materials indigenous to the east coast of Canada, such as, potash, silica, shale, wood-ash and granite. The striking surface effects created by firing his work multiple times in his wood-fired or oxidation kilns has garnered him consistent recognition for his art practice and professional achievements over the past 14 years. Admission is Free – Door prize & Refreshments Sponsored by the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Tourism Committee For more information contact Laureen Lennan, River Centre Coordinator, 738-6406 ——————————————————————————————————————- July 10th, 2011
Large vessels where I will add tiles made from kids from K -12.A collaborate project where I show the ways of local materials in action.
I was able to reach 100s of children, and explain to them how things were done before Nintendo. ——————————————————————————————————————- June 30th, 2011
April Creek
Behind the studio, and home.
The Freshet (a Maritime term referring to spring flooding),
is a renewal to the soil and a great change in the scenery.
This shot was taken from the creek in April.
The wood kiln is located in the mid-left of the photo.
In 2008, the water was so hight that it reached the kiln shelter,
but caused minor damage. I was lucky.
Generally, the water rises about 8 feet when the ice breaks and
by June, it recedes 100s of feet.
My backyard provides a quick break from work.
Friends tent, have fires, swim, and fish there for many months.
Most mornings find me dunking in the creek as my cup of Joe.
I love Jones Creek!
June Creek
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June 21th, 2011 Nora working in the raspberry patch behind the store. The never ending garden.
——————————————————————————————————————-
June 18th, 2011
Little visitor on my MNO stamp on this rainy day.
Nora and I slept in the new tent down by the creek to the sound of beating rain, and we will again tonight.
We transplanted flowers from the store to the house; but mainly, it was a classic rainy sleepy day.
——————————————————————————————————————-
June 6th, 2011
20th class for the out reach program ( Saint John Regional Grant), where local children from K – 12 work collaboratively with local clay and materials. Each student has gained a fuller understanding of the process involved with utilizing local materials, with a particular focus on the basic geological breakdown of how ceramics are made –an experience where science meets art. Each student has worked on elements of the final ceramic form.
Twenty works with approximate dimensions of 3 feet by 2 feet will be created, for this project. Works will be on view for three to six weeks at a time at various locations in Saint John, NB – Starting in Oct., 2011. Each display will indicate the students involved, their age, and a statement that describes the collaborate work and its material connection with the Lower St. John River Valley.