Yolande Stark
About Yolande
History with clay
- As a gardener by profession and enthusiastic cook, pottery was a natural progression for me. I am able to make the vessels to prepare and serve the wholesome food that we grow on our farm.
- Working with clay also helps me stay connected to the earth when I am not in the garden
- Gina Joys was my first pottery instructor and I have been a guild member since 2012
Favorite clay
- Medium-fired red clay (M390)
- I like the feel of it in my hands
- I love the way it intensifies the glaze colours
Primary forming method
- The wheel
Favorite decorating methods
- Carving in clay
- Layering glazes
Favourite vessel to make
- Bowls are my favourite, but I enjoy making any servingware and dishes
- Mugs are a challenge because they are the most personal pottery item ever. There is such a special connectedness with the shape, colour, size and feel of our favourite mug.
Where I get my inspiration
- From nature; this is visible in the blue, green and brown tones of my finished work
A selection of Yolande’s work:
