Gaia’s Garden

Gaia’s Garden

Posted by on Apr 16, 2020 in Blog, New Products, Sculptures | 6 Comments

Mother Earth needs our help! As I write to you, we are all dealing with covid-19 and operating under physical isolation practises. This deadly virus has impacted all aspects of our lives and will do so for some time to come. But even before this virus took us down, Mother Earth has been losing the […]

New Work – New Galleries!

New Work – New Galleries!

Posted by on Nov 1, 2017 in Blog, Galleries, New Products | No Comments

What a joy it is to wake up one morning and decide to explore brand new designs. I had this need for colour, colour, colour! So over the next few months, you will find a lot of new styles, drawings, designs in my work. Don’t worry, for the collectors that love my signature glazes and […]

Introducing Sacred Smudge Bowls

Introducing Sacred Smudge Bowls

Posted by on Mar 9, 2017 in Blog, New Products, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

It’s always good fun to find new product lines in clay. The options are endless in this wonderful medium and we are only limited by our imaginations. Sometimes we rely on others to offer inspiration and new ideas. That is how Sacred Smudge Bowls entered my life. My daughter, who lives in Vancouver, was in a New […]

Experience the Magic

Experience the Magic

Posted by on Oct 25, 2015 in Blog | 2 Comments

I always knew that, for me, clay had magical powers.  From the very beginning, it could transport me away to another place.  And over time, I learned to allow the power of the clay to direct me as I began to understand its magic. With time and practice, I discovered how to transform a lifeless […]

Today in the Studio

Today in the Studio

Posted by on Jul 9, 2014 in Blog, New Products | No Comments

Wow! I can’t believe I haven’t posted what’s happening ‘in the studio’ since May. Believe me, I’ve been in there working hard. I have been focusing on The Artist’s Garden Studio Tour, so most of my recent writings are about the garden. Here’s an update on the studio: I am trying to keep up with […]

Update on Metal Stands

Update on Metal Stands

Posted by on Jul 9, 2014 in Blog | No Comments

You may recall my last posting about these wonderful metal stands that Miranda’s boyfriend, Cass made for me. This is where we left off at that time: Since then, I have fired, glazed and fired again the ceramic inserts for these garden pieces. Here they are as I first assembled them: Thanks to Brad for […]

In the Garden June 24, 2014

In the Garden June 24, 2014

Posted by on Jun 24, 2014 in Blog | One Comment

June 24, 2014 It’s a delightfully drizzly day today – perfect for photography. Our summer drought is already underway so the moisture is most welcome – and the garden looks spectacular! If you are coming by for the garden tour, your official greeter, Miss Cali Cat, will be awaiting your visit. She has taken to […]

Making Garden Art Pieces

Making Garden Art Pieces

Posted by on Jun 17, 2014 in Blog | 5 Comments

On Mother’s Day weekend, my daughter, Miranda and her boyfriend, Cass came to visit. We had a wonderful time with perfect weather. It was a nice opportunity for us to get to know Cass better. Cass is a welder by trade, so I took him on a garden tour to see all the metal art […]

Looking for The Pottery Store in Chemainus BC?

Looking for The Pottery Store in Chemainus BC?

Posted by on Apr 15, 2014 in Blog, Studio Specials | 2 Comments

Hi, My name is Peggy Grigor, owner of The Pottery Store in Chemainus. Thanks for dropping by. We want to take this opportunity to thank all our clients, patrons and visitors for your support over the seventeen year history of The Pottery Store. Although our Willow Street store front is now closed, I invite you […]

Classes and Workshops in 2014

Classes and Workshops in 2014

Posted by on Feb 2, 2014 in Blog | One Comment

In my last blog entry, I mentioned that I have renovated my studio, and part of that process was to sell off all my extra pottery wheels. Since then, I have received quite a few comments from former students asking what my plans are for teaching pottery. In addition, I receive regular requests from newbies […]