Born in North Dakota and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Rosemary Thomas and her husband, Dave, immigrated to Commanda, Ontario Canada in 1979. There they built a home in the woods and embraced a simple lifestyle, living off the grid for 25 years. To this day, though now living in North Bay, Rosemary still makes all her thrown pieces on a kick wheel, enjoying the simplicity and quiet of the ancient process.
Rosemary was inspired to take up pottery by her daughter, Tracy, who has a Fine Arts degree and who Rosemary describes as a “very fine potter.”
After apprenticing with Tony Oorschot at Rockcliffe Pottery, Rosemary began her formal pottery education at Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario in the mid 1990s. Her main focus was functional pottery with an emphasis on detailed underglazing techniques. From 2004 to 2008, she also served as Studio Technician.
Shallow bowl with park bench, 16″ x 12″ (40 x 30 cm), $98.00
Rosemary has participated in many shows including the juried Muskoka Outdoor Show and the Artists’ Garden Show in Callander, which she attends annually.
Rectangular blue green and yellow tray, 16.5″ x 7″ (42cm x 18 cm), $54.00
She receives inspiration from her daughter and from Japanese potters. Stepping lightly on the earth is important to her and this philosophy is reflected in her work.
Vase with two trees, 5″ (12.5 cm), $30.00
Vase with car, 5″ (12.5 cm), $34.00
Beer mugs (2) 5″ (12.5 cm), $40.00
