Working out of my studio in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, I explore ideas in clay through a wide range of objects and methods.

 
 

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Check it out! My only spring show, May 10/11 (and JUST in time for Mother’s Day). I’m busy in the studio making and making, so now’s the time to send me a pm if you want to make sure you get something specific into the kiln! #racheldecondeceramics #dartmouthmakers #handmade #supportlocal #shopdartmouth #mothersday #fathersday #ceramics #greatgifts
I’ve gotten so many new followers over the past few months, I thought I’d better introduce myself. My name is Rachel and this is me doing what I do best, working and talking. I’ve been working in clay for quite some time now (almost 20 years if I let myself do the math!). Yikes, I’m getting older it would seem. Anyway, I was lucky enough to study ceramics at a number of different schools and I eventually moved back to Nova Scotia where I slowly worked to setup a studio. This is an incredibly beautiful province and I’m so lucky to live here. Living in the country allows me to keep bees, chickens and garden and see the beautiful wildlife in this province (think eagles, hawks, deer, owls etc). I teach and also sell at various shows, shops and galleries within the Maritimes. After being fairly itinerant for almost 10 years, it’s nice to finally be someplace I can set down roots. If you have any questions about me or my process, you’re always welcome to ask ☺️. Thanks for your continued support- Rachel. #racheldecondeceramics #ceramicartist #canadianceramics #meetthemaker #makersgonnamake #novascotia
The girls are out flying today. Great to see so much activity. Fingers crossed they can get through this last little bit of winter. I found this little bee on the snow and picked her up so she could get airborne again. ♥️🐝 #racheldecondeceramics #cleansingflight #honeybees #beekeeper #beesofinstagram
More stripes close up. I’m really pleased with the hint of purple in this one. What do you think? #racheldecondeceramics #stripe #colourfun #ceramicartist #contemporaryceramics #ceramics #underglazes
My studio floor is pretty dang cold, so I’m improvising 😂. I hope your toes are toasty warm wherever you are. #racheldecondeceramics #studiolife #brrrr #coldtoes #ceramicstudio #winterincanada
Close up as promised. These colour combos are awesome (at least how I’m seeing them....I’m a little colourblind). #racheldecondeceramics #stripes #ceramicartist #underglazes #contemporaryceramics
Did you know that as an RPT @nscaduniversity, I’ve never been assigned any kind of office space? This computer bag constitutes my office. In it each week I bring my computer and all my paperwork, while I lug all my other teaching supplies in a grocery bag. I’m lucky enough to be able to store this stuff on the floor in the technicians office when I’m there. When I have to meet with students privately, I try and find a quiet place in the studio away from other people. If that’s not possible and if I’m lucky, I can ask the tech to let me use his office, so I can shut the door for privacy. It’s fun trying to look professional to your students when the institution treats you like a vagabond. I’m striking for job security, fair wages (and a little respect). #funscad #funscadonstrike #sunscad #nscad #caut #facultyonstrike #solidarity #teachingceramics #halifaxns
It was a good day out on the picket line yesterday. Lots of ♥️ and support from students and passersby. Did you know that I’m not only Regular Part Time faculty, but also an alumni? It was the faculty @nscaduniversity that inspired, taught and mentored me. I wouldn’t have gone on to study ceramics at various institutions, done residences or gone to graduate school, had it not been for them. Faculty mold the future. I’m striking for fair wages and job security, so if you’re in Halifax passing by, show your love for all these incredible people. #funscad #funscadonstrike #nscad #racheldecondeceramics #sunscad #strike #fairwage #jobsecurity #faculty #facultyonstrike
Okay, this is super exciting. That dark brown egg is from a Black Copper Maran and I’ve been waiting patiently to get one for months! This totally made my day 😬. Thank you little hen ♥️ #racheldecondeceramics #countrylife #smallfarmer #blackcoppermarans #firstegg
More stripes to start your day off right. How did you fair after yesterday’s storm? Looks like a winter wonderland here, albeit all hard and frozen. March came in like a roaring lion 🦁 #racheldecondeceramics #stripes #ceramicartist #contemporaryceramics #canadianceramics #vases