Knut Pottery, Alan Knutson

Al has been making functional pottery and raku for the past 16 yrs. He loves rich vibrant colours and bold flowing forms and strives to make each piece function well for its intended purpose whilst being visually pleasing. The large teapot on the right has been glazed in burnt teal.

 

Al makes a wide variety of functional pottery from teapots to cream and sugars, mugs, butter dishes, trays, casserole dishes, bowls of all sizes, spoon rests, tea bag holders, pate dishes and pickle boats. All are microwave, dishwasher and oven safe with reasonable use. He takes care to make sure that all his glazes on functional pieces are food safe.

 

The majority of his pottery is wheel thrown. Some items are draped and some details are extruded. He takes great care to make sure that items are light, smooth and attractive. Shown is a rope edge tray in sky blue.

 

His work can be found in Artisans' Store, downtown Nanaimo, Chemainus Theatre Gallery, downtown Chemainus, Comox Valley Art Gallery, downtown Courtenay, Imagine That, downtown Duncan, The Mud Room, Cowichan Bay, and The Old School House Arts Centre, Qualicum and of course at his studio in Nanoose Bay.

 

Al's studio has moved to larger premises in Nanoose Bay, 10 mins drive north of Nanaimo, close to the Red Gap shopping centre. Turn off Highway 19 at North West Bay Road (Petro Station on corner), follow North West Bay Rd to Powder Pt Rd, turn right, we are 300 metres from corner - Look for Knut Pottery Plus. Lots of parking at rear of studio/showroom. Please phone ahead to be sure someone is in the studio 250-468-7633. This year we are part of the Nanoose Bay Studio Tour and we are #6 on the list of studios to tour.
Three legged teapot shown is in a burnt teal glaze.