For those who don't know this about me, I love pottery.
No, not the type that you buy at Pottery Barn but that stuff that is hand-crafted. It doesn't have to be perfect or even made on a wheel but it has to be created with one's hands. I am in awe of so many amazing potters' works and have even spent my share of time either hand-building or with a kick wheel. It relieves stress to take out one's frustrations on a piece of clay and then come up with something that gives a person a feeling of satisfaction.
There is a coffee shop on Robson Street as well as the neighbouring Gyoza King that has some amazing pottery created by a guy named Hide. I love the "natural" feel that his pieces possess. He has such an organic style.
During my visit to the big city last week, I was reminded that he teaches classes and was thinking that I wouldn't mind commuting to take his classes on the weekends. I've done the commute to Vancouver for courses thing before while studying photography with one of the greatest instructors (you can see some of his work on the photography link page... from there, click on 02 and you can see a photo of him - he's the guy in the orange shirt) I've ever had before. And while I remember feeling really exhausted by the travel time yet exhilarated by the feeling of creating something that helped to express myself. However, now I digress...
I hope that you enjoy looking at Hide's page. And if you happen to be in Vancouver BC, you should drop by Chicco dall' Oriente Café located at 1504 Robson. They have amazing desserts and you can enjoy drinking from one of these amazing works of art!
No, not the type that you buy at Pottery Barn but that stuff that is hand-crafted. It doesn't have to be perfect or even made on a wheel but it has to be created with one's hands. I am in awe of so many amazing potters' works and have even spent my share of time either hand-building or with a kick wheel. It relieves stress to take out one's frustrations on a piece of clay and then come up with something that gives a person a feeling of satisfaction.
There is a coffee shop on Robson Street as well as the neighbouring Gyoza King that has some amazing pottery created by a guy named Hide. I love the "natural" feel that his pieces possess. He has such an organic style.
During my visit to the big city last week, I was reminded that he teaches classes and was thinking that I wouldn't mind commuting to take his classes on the weekends. I've done the commute to Vancouver for courses thing before while studying photography with one of the greatest instructors (you can see some of his work on the photography link page... from there, click on 02 and you can see a photo of him - he's the guy in the orange shirt) I've ever had before. And while I remember feeling really exhausted by the travel time yet exhilarated by the feeling of creating something that helped to express myself. However, now I digress...
I hope that you enjoy looking at Hide's page. And if you happen to be in Vancouver BC, you should drop by Chicco dall' Oriente Café located at 1504 Robson. They have amazing desserts and you can enjoy drinking from one of these amazing works of art!
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Cool stuff... I like organic art, Hide's work kind of reminds me of Chihuly a little...
Ahh! The god of glass... yes, it does, doesn't it.
Hey, have you ever been to that coffee shop? It's terribly tiny but also terribly interesting. They have a lot of Japanese-style desserts and drinks. You should definitely check it out. They are having (and actually always do) an exhibit of Hide's work. If you have time, you should check it out!
No, I've never been there... in fact I had missed the part where you mentioned it was on Robson street... I will definitely look out for it next time I'm in the area.
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