about the potter

My ceramics are handmade in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Seven years ago I started taking pottery classes at a local community arts center, and this quickly became my life's obsession. I consider myself "self-taught" because I am not formally trained in ceramics, though I have had many wonderful teachers along the way. 

I endeavor to balance the usefulness of my designs and art.  I am interested in reaching beyond the confines of the dining ritual and the utilitarian function of serving food to creating beautiful ceramic art designs.  By designing functional art, I seek to direct the eye, hand and mouth to treat food differently.

My obsession with creating functional sculptures has lead me on new adventures and experiences.  Combining ocean inspirations and light created the desire to construct beautiful working sculptures that light up any room in a  dwelling.  Staying within my interests of designing functional art, I continue to offer  you the opportunity to treat 3 dimensional sculpture differently.

My regards,
​Teena Martin

ART + function

exhibitions

2017
Luminescence II - Deer Lake Gallery - March 18 to April 8
BC Gallery of Ceramics - April 6 to 29
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2016
Luminescence - Deer Lake Gallery
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speaking engagement

Richmond Potter's Guild - February 2017
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memberships

2017
Potters Guild of BC
Burnaby Potters Guild

workshops

2016
Styrofoam Hump Molds - Linda Doherty, instructor
Intensive Throwing - Jay MacLennan, instructor
Soda Firing Workshop - Linda Doherty, Jay MacLenna, instructors
Handbuilding Workshop - Bob Kingsmill Instructor
Constructing with porcelain - Tanis Saxby, instructor
Emily Carr  Introduction to Mold Design and Casting - Phillip Robson, instructor

2015
Baker's Delight - Fredi Rahn, instructor
Sets & Settings - Fredi Rahn, instructor
Bas Relief - Louise Solecki-Weir, instructor
Teapots with Attitude - Kathleen Raven, instructor

2014
Pots That Pour - Jay MacLennan, instructor
Finished Texture - Jay MacLennan, instructor
Throwing & Altering - Fredi Rahn, instructor

2013
Intensive Extruding - Linda Doherty, instructor
Intensive Throwing - Jay MacLennan, instructor
Bowls, Bowls, Bowls - Jay MacLennan, instructor
Garden Sculpture - Jay MacLennan, instructor

2012
Daytime Pottery - Sabrina Keskula, instructor
Painting with Spoke - Linda Doherty, instructor
Workshop with Elizabeth Carver
Summer Pottery - Sabrina Keskula, instructor

2011
Daytime Pottery- Sabrina Keskula, instructor
Summer Pottery - Sabrina Keskula, instructor

2010
Daytime Pottery - Sabrina Keskula, instructor
Introduction to Pottery - Sabrina Keskula, instructor