Dates: 1945-1971 [Vancouver] 1972-1979 [Sardis, BC] Location: 4316 Fraser Street, Vancouver, B.C.; 2nd location: 2910 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. People: David Lambert, -d.1985. Retired Canadian soldier, member of the British Ceramic Society, established the first commercial production pottery in Vancouver, … Continue reading →
It is surprisingly difficult to find in-depth information on the company, BC Ceramics. The following information was gathered many years ago as personal research, and I cannot currently find it anywhere online. I began with an article I found on … Continue reading →
Cranberry Pottery of Powell River, BC closed its doors on April 12, 2014. The pottery was in production for 40 years at which time the owners made the decision to retire. The company produced handcrafted porcelain-like stoneware pottery; they were … Continue reading →
History: the Herta years Production years: 1955-1967 Location: Hamilton Street (Yaletown district) Vancouver, B.C., Canada People: Herta Gerz (1913-2005) Artistic Director, designer, production manager focused on training decorating staff, on designing unique & varied decorative patterns, motifs & figurines, on decorating … Continue reading →