{"title":"platters","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn all about jewellery at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ponder Craft \u0026amp; Design - Jewellery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pondercraft.ca\/jewellery\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePonder Craft \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/a\u003e, or find wonderful BC artists making brooches, pins, and more on our CCBC \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc - members\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/our-members\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emembers\u003c\/a\u003e page!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"olive-dish-white","title":"White Olive Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003e3 x 32.5 x 8.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade ceramic olive dish is a great way to tastefully present olives, or other appetizers. The creative flare of Carolyn’s design also adds character to your meal sharing times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc member carolyn dipasquale\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/carolyn-dipasquale\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarolyn DiPasquale\u003c\/a\u003e is an artist who works in both clay and metal. Her pottery ranges from the tiniest of tea pots to family-sized serving pieces. Carolyn’s functional stoneware pottery is made to be used and enjoyed every day and reflects her love of cooking. Both wheel thrown and hand building techniques are used, and may be combined in the same piece. In addition to her ceramic art, Carolyn creates sterling silver jewellery. Her distinctive and whimsical work is sold in galleries across Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolyn Dipasquale","offers":[{"title":"flower","offer_id":40870845874224,"sku":"1DIPC037","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"classic","offer_id":40870845939760,"sku":"1DIPC037","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"geometric","offer_id":40870845906992,"sku":"1DIPC037","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"celadon","offer_id":42478581645360,"sku":"1DIPC037","price":48.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dotted","offer_id":43255439523888,"sku":"1DIPC037","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1DIPC037_01.jpg?v=1688235025"},{"product_id":"peapod-platter","title":"Peapod Platter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5 x 39.5 x 15 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estoneware\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis zany platter features a brocade floral pattern and a wiggly form. A delightfully fun piece for serving food or holding trinkets!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions: dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/laura-van-der-linde\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLaura van der Linde\u003c\/a\u003e makes tableware including functional \u0026amp; domestic vessels and plates for everyday use. The surface is her canvas in the round. Colour is intuitive for her, as she believes it has healing qualities. Combinations of colour evoke emotions and with the celebration of delicious food, can capture an experience to remember. Laura works on the wheel and uses slump molds for her slab-built pieces. When dry, her pieces are painted with underglazes, bisque-fired, then fired again with a transparent glaze. Laura received a diploma in ceramics in South Africa, She spent a year apprenticing at a production factory in Johannesburg and started her own business in 1990. Four years later, she immigrated to Canada, continuing her work here in Vancouver. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/Laura_van_der_Linde_profile_240x240.jpg?v=1748982260\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Laura Van Der Linde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40855052288048,"sku":"1VANL006","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1VANL006_01.jpg?v=1706568377"},{"product_id":"rectangular-ceramic-platter","title":"Rectangular Ceramic Platter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5 x 30.5 x 16 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estoneware\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis leafy serving platter reminds you to \"Be Curious\". A great functional piece for serving food or holding trinkets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions: dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/laura-van-der-linde\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLaura van der Linde\u003c\/a\u003e makes tableware including functional \u0026amp; domestic vessels and plates for everyday use. The surface is her canvas in the round. Colour is intuitive for her, as she believes it has healing qualities. Combinations of colour evoke emotions and with the celebration of delicious food, can capture an experience to remember. Laura works on the wheel and uses slump molds for her slab-built pieces. When dry, her pieces are painted with underglazes, bisque-fired, then fired again with a transparent glaze. Laura received a diploma in ceramics in South Africa, She spent a year apprenticing at a production factory in Johannesburg and started her own business in 1990. Four years later, she immigrated to Canada, continuing her work here in Vancouver. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/Laura_van_der_Linde_profile_240x240.jpg?v=1748982260\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Laura Van Der Linde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40855052320816,"sku":"1VANL007","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1VANL007_01.jpg?v=1706568529"},{"product_id":"brown-white-olive-dish","title":"Brown \u0026 White Olive Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eapprox. 3.5 x 33 x 8\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe olives, crackers, and more in this hand-built dish, decorated with a coffee coloured slip and carved to create a bold pattern. This item has been finished with a food safe glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc member carolyn dipasquale\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/carolyn-dipasquale\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarolyn DiPasquale\u003c\/a\u003e is an artist who works in both clay and metal. Her pottery ranges from the tiniest of tea pots to family-sized serving pieces. Carolyn’s functional stoneware pottery is made to be used and enjoyed every day and reflects her love of cooking. Both wheel thrown and hand building techniques are used, and may be combined in the same piece. In addition to her ceramic art, Carolyn creates sterling silver jewellery. Her distinctive and whimsical work is sold in galleries across Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolyn Dipasquale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40996452368432,"sku":"1DIPC115","price":48.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/IMG_2138.jpg?v=1699295322"},{"product_id":"oval-casserole-dish","title":"Oval Casserole Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003e6 x 17 x 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eporcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe up a delicious casserole in this modern white dish! Crafted from porcelain with a food-safe clear glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/atsuko-yoshimura\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAtsuko Yoshimura\u003c\/a\u003e grew up in Japan and immigrated to Canada in 1996. She studied ceramics extensively in Japan and Canada. Upon arrival in Vancouver, she enrolled in the Fine Arts program at Langara College. Then she transferred to Emily Carr University of Art and Design and received a BFA in 2006. On top of her studies, she worked as a glaze technician at a pottery studio, and also produced ceramic work for galleries and craft shows around Vancouver. In 2008, she took a hiatus from pottery making and focused on raising her children. Once her second son entered elementary school in 2014, she made a fresh start with a new body of work, porcelain series. In addition to making work out of her studio in Vancouver, she currently works as a pottery studio manager at West End Community Centre in Vancouver, BC.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/Wheel-throwing_240x240.jpg?v=1743636158\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px;float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atsuko Yoshimura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41640918417456,"sku":"1YOSA056","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1YOSA056_01.jpg?v=1729543802"},{"product_id":"santa-plate","title":"Santa Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e23 x 11 x 3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estoneware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful hand painted plate to add to your holiday servingware. Finished with a glossy clear glaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/sharon-reay\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSharon Reay \u003c\/a\u003ehas been creating art in various media since childhood. After attending the Vancouver School of Art, she continued taking courses and workshops, as she grew her art practice and raised her children in Burnaby. In the '80s, she taught ceramics at the Burnaby Arts Centre for several years, before it became the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. By the early '90s she had become the Adult Arts Programmer (in all disciplines except music), then later her position shifted to focus upon Ceramics of all ages. Her main focus has been on clay for the past 40 years, but she has often turned to other materials, mainly drawing and working with wood, when circumstances or injuries made work with clay impossible. The imagery she is most inspired by comes from children’s literature or nature and her whimsical characters most often elicit smiles from those who come across them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/Portrait_1_240x240.jpg?v=1745355517\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px;float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sharon Reay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41679176826928,"sku":"1REAS037","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1REAS037_01.jpg?v=1730231223"},{"product_id":"fruit-platter-with-beaded-inner-rim-1011","title":"Fruit Platter with Beaded Inner Rim #1011","description":"\u003cp\u003e30.5cm dia. x 4.4cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurly Maple, satin polyurethane finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis glossy, well-crafted fruit platter beautifully showcases the wood's natural grain. An elegant and functional addition to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions:\u003cbr\u003eThis platter is made from wood, a natural material that is subject to the changes in our four seasons. Your platter should be handled with care and protected from moisture and direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease do not leave food standing in it for long periods of time; the salad oils may stain the wood. Do not put it in the microwave. Hand wash only; wipe it off and leave it to air dry. Please, do not soak in water or put in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #e33b45;\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/allan-cusworth\/\" title=\"ccbc member allan cusworth\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAllan Cusworth\u003c\/a\u003e's first exposure to woodturning was in high school in Cobourg, Ontario, but it wasn't until moving to British Columbia in the early 1990s that Allan took a serious interest in the craft. He currently belongs to two local woodturners’ guilds as well as the American Association of Woodturners. He is recognized for his platters, bowls, and engraved pens, as well as his unique hollow vessels and wedding goblets. He takes specific interest in fine buffing his pieces to create a shiny finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllan's goal is to make each piece of work unique by embellishing wood grain patterns and natural wood colouration. His platters and bowls are generally finished with food-safe materials and are meant to be used. However, many become display pieces when purchased by his international customers. His style is constantly changing as he looks for that special piece of wood he can transform into a beautiful piece of functional art.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allan Cusworth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42541692420144,"sku":"1CUSA198","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/2026-05-311SQUM011-125.jpg?v=1782334362"},{"product_id":"garry-oak-bowl","title":"Low Garry Oak Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.8 x 11.1  cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarry oak \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wide, low bowl is crafted from rare, locally sourced from \u003cspan\u003ethe Pacific Coast of North America (Quercus garryana). Perfect as an organic centerpiece or a functional display dish. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom uses all salvaged wood that he finds from city trees that were cut down and friends backyards. When he turns every piece he pays attention to the detail of the grain and cut that he’s using. To achieve his elegant forms and thin walls he turns the wood while green, then returns it once dried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions: Do not immerse in water, merely wipe clean with a damp cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc member tom hedekar\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/tom-hedekar\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTom Hedekar\u003c\/a\u003e grew up under the tutelage of his father, a Danish Cabinetmaker so Tom’s wood projects display a unique Scandinavian touch as he works with the wood to bring out the best features of each piece. Tom is proud of sourcing the wood he uses from already downed trees and other sustainable sources. His love of wood took him from working in BC forests to a career in Professional Forestry. Tom became a Registered Professional Forester and spent most of his working career in education. He taught many college forestry courses, and his favourite lessons were always in the Tree ID and Wood Products courses. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTom has been turning wood for 60 years and he currently leads the “Turners Group” in the Mid Island Woodworkers Guild. He has taught several wood turning courses for members of the Guild and enjoys sharing his turning skills and his love of the art, encouraging beginners to get started on the “most fun machine in the wood shop.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/IMG_8354_240x240.jpg?v=1748976028\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tom Hedekar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43282895732784,"sku":"1HEDK538","price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/20260621-HEDK-155.jpg?v=1782674876"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.craftcouncilbc.shop\/collections\/platters.oembed","provider":"Craft Council of BC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}