Muddy Duck Pottery

05/23/2026

If you’re looking for some of my work, but aren’t able to get into Courtenay, I’ve done a re-stock at and at in time for the weekend. Both of these little gift shops make my heart sing. Both are run by amazing business women. I’m proud to have work in these spots.
Thanking you all for your support lately 😊😊

05/18/2026

Sometimes an artist holds a piece back. Will I keep it? Will I gift it? Will I sell it? I just don’t know, but it’s a special piece. I will bring it to Kitty Coleman on Monday because I’ve decided to sell it. I can’t believe I sold out of 27 fruit fly traps!! But here’s one more.
So much appreciation for all your support of my little niche market 💚

05/18/2026

The gardens are gorgeous this year!! No wonder all my customers were so happy by the time they made their way to the artist’s Glen. So many lovely conversations. So many wonderful dog friends. Thank you all, who came out today. It was busy and joyful 😊😊 Let’s do it all again tomorrow 😊

05/17/2026

Thank you to all who came out yesterday. I loved meeting, chatting and getting reacquainted with all my customers. And, of course, your four legged friends 😊🐾
We were so lucky that the weather gods smiled upon us. Looks like today will be amazing too. See you there 😊☀️

05/16/2026

The dignity mugs available this weekend are all similar to this one. They have a wide, flat handle, which I understand is easier to grip for arthritic hands. The handle accommodates a hand going through, not just fingers. There is a squish, for your opposite hand to grip for added support. It also has the little prop opposite the handle to use to help steady the mug as it’s being picked up, or set down. The first time I sold these publicly, I had a man with familial tremors in my booth (my dad also had this). The relief and joy I saw on his face, when I directed him towards the dignity mugs, brought me to tears. He picked up the mug, shaking, put his opposite hand on the prop and everything steadied.

05/15/2026

I will have a small selection of dignity mugs available this weekend. Please come find me waaaay down in the Artist Glade.
Although the connectivity is better than it used to be, I always suggest cash at this market. There is no longer an ATM on site.

05/14/2026

Any guesses what I made these to be? I look forward to reading the guesses because maybe I’ll realize they are multifunctional. The answer is in the comments.

05/13/2026

Faaaaak!!! Fak and double fak!!! A peek behind the scenes today. It’s not all fun and games in the studio. I stood on a bucket to reach something (something I’ve done dozens of times) and today was the day the old, brittle plastic lid gave way. What a f@(%ing mess! But sure glad there was no red iron oxide in that glaze, or it would have made a scene out of Dexter look like child’s play. Landed hard on my knee on the cement floor. Then, noticed a butter dish that I set out of the way and forgot about. It did not make it into the kiln. 🤷‍♀️ and, of course, I’m feeling behind the 8 ball. And BREATHE

05/13/2026

Back to old glaze combos, but with my hand carving in the clay surface now. I’m loving the depth and variation of the glaze. I think I’ll be following this tangent for a while. It will be unveiled at this long weekend. I hope to see you there 😊

05/09/2026

05/06/2026

If you need fruit fly traps, or mugs before Kitty Coleman, I have a good selection at the Potters Place right now 😊