Art Talk

You know that feeling when you use a perfectly designed utensil? Functional art adds so much to a home and boosts your sense of wellbeing. The Artfest shop brims with beautiful handcrafted home accessories.

Keep your grip on these handcarved shot glasses by Dotti Potts. At 2" wide and only 2.5" high, this 4 set of glossy porcelain cups can be used for saki or holders of small things. Handmade in Canada,

Soon it will be fresh berry season in Canada. Stevens Pottery has made this pretty, yellow Berry Bowl for keeping those fruits in tip top condition in your fridge. Air can circulate through small holes near the bottom to prevent mushy spots but also useful for draining washed fruits or cooked pasta.

Buttery green, chartreuse, a beautiful, comforting mug for morning coffee or late night tea hand made by Ileana Tierney of One Rock Pottery. Speckled clay with leaf brushwork and a pulled handle.

Add warmth to your home with this Magical Candle Holder by emerging artist Lindsay Franks. Using two layered glazes a unique dripped effect is created that Lindsay says reminds her of a dragon's fire.

This tall ceramic mug has a pulled handle and spray glazed with leaf Illustrations. It will fits you car drink holders and the silicone lid fits tight for hot drinks.

South African born artist Sandra Silberman and her husband Gavin Silberman began their ceramics business Dotti Potts in Canada in 1995. Sandra first fell in love with ceramics while studying with well-known South African ceramic artist Anthony Shapiro in 1992.