10 reasons to buy handmade and local this year
1. Each piece comes with a story. It can be as simple as, “I bought this bowl at LIGHT THE FIRE” or as involved as “This vase was pulled red hot from a kiln and placed in a pit of hay and sawdust. The flame and smoke danced across its surface leaving these marks in their wake.”
2. there is a potter behind every dish. This show is an opportunity to meet the potters, and to feel a connection with them each time you use that special serving platter or vase.
3. A mug is about as personal as you can get with porcelain- (except perhaps a bathroom fixture .. wink-wink) You will always know which mug is yours. In a field of generic mass produced mugs, yours will be the only one that is just that shape, just that set of colors, and fits your hand perfectly. .
4. Handmade pottery makes a great gift. Each piece is made with care and love, it has a personality, it is unique and carries with it your message of caring.
5. using and having handmade items inspires creativity. It is a reminder to see the world in new ways, an inspiration to pick up pen and paper, a piece of wood, or some knitting needles. we can all do with more creativity in our daily lives.
6. It is an investment in the local economy. when you buy local pottery, you are supporting a local entrepreneur, a truly small business. This year more than ever, doing whatever we can to keep the Comox Valley healthy and strong is so important.
7. Pottery is an affordable art. that special plate is an expression of design and beauty. It is art at a reasonable price and it is art that you can use. Some of our potters show annually at the Filberg festival, Nautical Days, and galleries throughout the Island and Canada. LIGHT THE FIRE is a special sale where you can find truly AFFORDABLE ART!
8. Handmade pottery is an investment in quality. These are pieces that can last for years. Do you have a special piece that was your grandmothers perhaps,- years after her using it for daily use or special occasions? Pottery is often passed down and cherished. after all, they are still digging up whole pots from prehistory.
9. Handmade dishes just simply make your meals taste better.
10. You can avoid driving all around town in search of all the gifts for your list. At LIGHT THE FIRE pottery sale, you will find items from under $10 and of course, if you need real show stoppers-this is where you’ll find them. The members of the Comox Valley Potters Club are among some of the most wonderful, sought out potters on Vancouver Island.
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10 reasons to buy handmade and local this year