Meet our members

Russell Davison is a self-taught potter working from his home studio in Saltair, British Columbia. Deeply influenced by the philosophy and aesthetics of Bernard Leach, Davison embraces a timeless approach to ceramics that values simplicity, utility, and natural beauty. His work reflects a quiet dialogue between tradition and experimentation, shaped by years of independent study and hands-on exploration.

Davison utilizes a range of firing techniques—wood, gas, and electric—to achieve varied surface effects and deepen his understanding of the ceramic process. Each method offers its own challenges and rewards, allowing him to explore the interplay of flame, atmosphere, and glaze in unique ways. His forms are often understated yet intentional, with subtle textures and earthy tones that echo the coastal landscape surrounding his studio.

Committed to craftsmanship and authenticity, Davison’s pottery invites everyday use while honoring the elemental forces of clay and fire. His pieces are as much about process as product—each one a quiet testament to patience, skill, and the enduring influence of studio pottery traditions.

Kat Hammick completed her diploma in Fine Arts at the Victoria College of Art in British Columbia where she studied drawing and painting. She discovered clay later, first through an introductory wheel class and then quickly transitioned to hand building and has been infatuated ever since. Kat’s sculptural work is inspired by themes of nature and the passage of time. 

Working with organic textures and shapes Kathleen finds that the dark earthy tones created by smoke firing complements these  forms. Fire is  a powerful element that influences ecosystems both creating and stimulating life, while simultaneously destroying and taking life away. This dichotomy is highlighted with alternative firing methods, making each of the finished pieces individual by nature.

Laura Gosnell is a Vancouver Island-based potter whose work reflects the profound connection she has to both the landscapes of British Columbia and her global artistic experiences. Now based in Chemainus, Laura’s work is deeply influenced by the coastal forests, mountains, and Pacific waters surrounding her.

After earning a degree in environmental biology, Laura began working with clay in 1998, and what started as a creative outlet quickly became her primary artistic path. A self-taught artist, she combines her scientific background with a strong commitment to sustainability—her studio is now powered entirely by solar energy, and she strives to create durable, functional pottery that counters the modern trend of disposability.

Her work draws on the organic forms of the West Coast—smooth, weathered stones, sea glass, and the rhythms of coastal life. Laura’s ceramics are a celebration of both nature’s beauty and the art of mindful, lasting craftsmanship

Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, I grew up in North Vancouver playing in forests always enchanted by their beauty.  The tall trees, varied grasses, wildflowers, water polished rocks, and majestic mountain ranges of BC are my inspiration. The organic earthy colour tones I need to work with are enhanced by my favorite type of kiln firing.  Salt Firing creates textured and varying tones capturing light within the surface.  The outcome with each piece unique, enhanced by the unpredictable nature of the process.

Since childhood I have always known I would be a potter and realize how blessed I have been to continually grow and create work that comes from within.  I strive to make dishes that are comfortable to hold and use every day with a calming presence.  Sculptural pieces strong in form that enrich the space they contain. 

Jasmine explores the connection between the natural forces that shape the vessels we use daily —crafted for brewing, drinking, and storing tea through different firing techniques that celebrate the unpredictable beauty born from atmospheric firing: soda, raku, smoke, obvara, high fire reduction and wood-firing. Each piece  expresses  the interaction between earth, water, and fire, transformed by flame and smoke, affecting colour and texture or by soda and wood ash which melt onto the surface of the clay forming glassy glazes with unique colouring. No two pieces are alike—each cup, bowl, and jar bears the imprint of a moment that cannot be replicated.