The Butler's Pottery & Photography

05/23/2026

Another butter dish to decorate your table. The copper colour in the blue slate butter dish enhances the embossed butterfllies. I keeping with the butterfy theme I added a Monarch butterfy for the lids handle. It also has 4 black and orange caterpillars on the botton of the butter tray for feet.

05/18/2026

People have asked me for a piece of pottery with this glaze. I've never seen a ceramic glaze the turns out a black and white swirl. I could decorate a white cup with a swirl of black underglaze, then clear glaze it. But I don't. Instead I centre about 1 pound of white clay. I then take out 3 or 4 coil size clay and replace it with black clay. When I turn it on the wheal swirls twist aound the cup.
https://thebutlerspottery.etsy.com/listing/1852918456

05/15/2026

When I began my pottery journey I visited a local potter. She had made unique toothbrush holders and thought they'd be cool to make. The tops of her's were straight across and all the same colour. I slanted the top and have made them different colours and even added texture to them.
Little did I know they'd be my best seller, after mugs.
https://thebutlerspottery.etsy.com/listing/257183744

05/13/2026

I hand build these pitchers in two sizes, 20 and 16 ounce. They are one of a kind, colours are limited. https://thebutlerspottery.etsy.com/listing/1012068338

05/11/2026

Discovering the Magic of Clay: Joyce’s Artistic Evolution

Before Joyce discovered clay, she confidently navigated through countless artistic avenues—acrylic painting, knitting, sewing, and an impressive array of crafts—each serving as a joyful detour. However, it was in the pivotal moment she uncovered the magic of clay that her true calling emerged, sparking a vibrant wave of creativity that fills her with profound joy! Joyce delights in crafting exquisite cups, bowls, and vases on her pottery wheel, pouring her heart into decorating each piece before sending them off to the kiln for transformation....

Before Joyce discovered clay, she confidently navigated through countless artistic avenues—acrylic painting, knitting, sewing, and an impressive array of crafts—each serving as a joyful detour. However, it was in the pivotal moment she uncovered the magic of clay that her true calling emerged, s...

05/06/2026

I grew up on a farm in farming country. My summer jobs started with picking fruit from cherries to cutting grapes. I often decorate my pottery with animals and plants. This one I sponged on the background then hand painted the grapes.
https://thebutlerspottery.etsy.com/listing/1611961895

04/30/2026

When I began painting art, the art club I went to did an excersize. Everyone was given 3 kernals of popcorn and told to sketch them. They were then told to eat the popcorn. The instructor said now you are finished. We then would say 'eat the popcorn' meaning we needed to stop painting.
Artist, including me, tend to over work their art. I painted and posted these lilies a few months ago. Today I add more to the painting.
Should I have not added more, and eaten the popcorn.

04/26/2026

Another customer pleased. Positive reviews mean a lot to me.
❤️
https://thebutlerspottery.etsy.com

04/10/2026

I hand painted these parrot birds on these mugs. It will bring a smile to your morning cup-of-jo.

04/07/2026

This vase started with a bag of porcelain, ceramic paints and glazes. The hummingbird and flowers add a spring feeling to this flower vase. It can be purchased from my shop or on Etsy.

https://thebutlerspottery.ca/2026/04/07/a-unique-hand-painted-vase-for-special-gifts/