About This Release

These collaboration pottery pieces are wheel thrown by professional potter Catherine Epps and hand carved by Kathryn Beals. These one of a kind pieces are made by hand from stoneware clay, and are food safe functional art.

About This Piece

This is a medium sized stoneware bowl measuring 8” by 3” and features a hand-carved and painted octopus tentacle design. This bowl size would be suitable as a serving bowl for a small group.

The inside is hand painted with cobalt blue underglaze, and the outer surface of the bowl is carved to match.

This piece has been stamped on the bottom surface by both artists. Read about the meaning behind Kathryn’s aspen leaf stamp.

Care instructions: Made with stoneware clay and food safe glazes. Hand wash recommended, oven safe.

This piece will be wrapped securely in eco friendly packaging for transit.

This is a handmade piece of art, and all handmade pieces of art will have minor cosmetic irregularities in the shape and glaze, which we will note in photos as needed. Check photos carefully and message us for any clarifications.

About Shipping and Currency

(Local island customers - this website is in USD - please contact us directly for pickup purchases in CAD)

This item will ship via Canada Post from British Columbia, and may take several weeks to arrive. Prices are in US dollars. There is no duty on original artwork, but local taxes may apply based on your country’s regulations.

Free shipping for all destinations in the US and Canada.

You can read more about the shipping policies, care and other information here, the causes we support, or our sustainability initiatives. The artist retains copyright of all original paintings.

About This Species

Giant Pacific Octopus

The Giant Pacific Octopus is adapted to survive in cold, oxygen rich water. These intelligent creatures have amazing camouflage abilities, and the females care intensively for their eggs. The octopus feeds on fish, crabs, shrimp and other marine invertebrates.

Octopus are threatened by climate change and ocean warming, since their copper-based blood does not carry oxygen efficiently, and they are sensitive to changes in oxygenation in the water.