Laura Rae Studio, Halifax Nova Scotia

The pandemic altered many aspects of our lives; for Laura it coincided with a move to a new city. Amid the confluence of events Laura found herself without her typical hobbies and creative outlets. Recalling a love of pottery that began in an evening adult craft class in 2018 Laura found a course at the Centre for Craft Nova Scotia and was instantly hooked. Shortly after one week long summer course in 2021 a wheel was on the way to Laura's apartment and within six months Laura Rae Studio was well underway.

Laura creates a wide variety of forms and styles within her work but is driven by the stunning depth that occurs from the interaction of layered glazes. Laura is a predominantly functional stoneware pottery living in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

"When I discovered pottery I was infatuated with the vast range of forms. While forms remain a critical part of my process, glaze has become my fixation. I want to create stunning depths of color that you can get lost in everyday."