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 an extra large handmade bowl measuring approximately 12” by 7.5”, and features hand-carved octopus tentacles against a rich black background. This would be suitable as an extra large salad bowl for a big group of people or a large decorative statement piece.

The outer edges are carved with black underglaze, and the inner surface is clear glaze over the white clay. This piece has a small cosmetic bump on the white inside of the rim, noted in photos.

The bowl 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.

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.