Julia Rayne Schumacher | Ceramic Artist in Canmore Alberta

Rayne Maker Pottery, featuring the work of Julia Rayne Schumacher, is a clay art business located in the beautiful Bow Valley town of Canmore, Alberta. “Through my creation of functional pots and decorative sculptures, I hope to inspire, in the lives of others, an intimate affection for their personal surroundings”

3000 visitors and 75 vendors produced an amazingly successful fundraising market this past weekend. The Canmore Christmas artisans market raises funds for the preschool society and has a long-standing reputation for being the best Christmas market in the Bow Valley. It felt early this year, and I can’t believe it’s already over. It was a pleasure to see everyone and to have the continued support of all of our local and visiting customers. As some of you got to see, this market has become a sweet little family affair for @erock_massey, our daughter, and I. If anyone is thinking about Christmas gifts over the next few weeks, we will be happy to welcome you for a studio visit. By appointment, please get in touch! Thanks again everyone! #canmore #bowvalley #buyitinthebow #canmorepottery ...

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These bowls are some of our favourites at home. I only have a few for sale at the Market this weekend. But they’re goodies! @canmorechristmasartisansmarket #canmorechristmasartisansmarket #pastabowl #canmore #canmorepottery ...

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This weekend I’ll be upstairs in the Canmore Rec Centre. The one and only sale I do, outside of my studio. It’s a local fundraiser too. So come and support! @canmorechristmasartisansmarket #canmorechristmasartisansmarket #canmorepottery #beautifulthings ...

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Brand new cups featuring elegant stag antlers. Walk our popular Bow River loop and you’re likely to spot an Elk lounging in the forest. It’s early folks, but we are ready. See you at @canmorechristmasartisansmarket this weekend! #canmore #canmorechristmasartisansmarket #stag ...

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Fully into it lately folks! Looking forward to seeing everyone at the biggest bestest Canmore Christmas Artisan’s Market this weekend! See you in a few days everyone! @canmorechristmasartisansmarket #ceramicspoons #saltspoon ...

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My daughter would not have made such a beautiful heart strung song had she not been through her trauma. Likewise, I would not have found my solace in art as a youth, had I felt content and belonged. So although it breaks my heart that she is still hurting from her experience, there is true value and beauty that comes directly from it. Many, many thanks to the instructors and mentors that helped make the silver lining happen. @trudygolley @music_julie_chang @j.trevelyan2018 @jfrizzell , Pierre Oberg, Robert Alspach, Allan MacIntyre. Sorry if you’re not listed. I hope you know that you made a difference. #silverlining #georgiasong #thankyouteachers ...

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Studio visits are finishing up for the season. Monday-Wednesday this week only: Come see me for your gifting pleasures. Get in touch to schedule a visit. #canmore #buyitinthebow ...

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Check out this award winning brewery in Calgary! They are excellent brewers and lovely people! #bornbrewing #calgarybeer #canmorepottery #beermug #coffeemug ...

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Accepting Studio Visits, by appointment, from now until Dec 20th. I’ve got a good selection of work out on display for your perusal. Near downtown Canmore. #canmore #canmorepottery #ceramicplates #ceramicplate ...

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Accepting Studio Visits, by appointment, from now until Dec 20th. I’ve got a good selection of work out on display for your perusal. Near downtown Canmore. #canmore #canmorepottery #fishmug #handdrawn ...

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I am excited to display, this weekend, the largest bowls I have ever made. Born of a new throwing technique that I created for myself. Come see my 14”-16” diameter Bowls for yourself. #canmorechristmasartisansmarket @canmorechristmasartisansmarket #canmore #canmorepottery ...

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Custom tile project, featuring three iconic Canadian Rocky Mountains, for a bathroom wall renovation in … Australia… !! I spent a semester living there during the 3rd year of my BFA. So I know that ceramics is a very highly regarded art in Australia. With many galleries dedicated to it’s ceramic artists who are considered national treasures in their country. A great place to be a potter. And an experience of a lifetime to have lived and worked clay in a place that values the craft in such a meaningful way. I’m sure it played a big role in forming my own perspective of my own value as a ceramic artist. #australianceramics #canadianceramics #canmorepottery #raynemakerpottery #ceramictile #ceramiclandscape #hangingwallart #wallart #handmadebyme #canmore #bowvalley #tourismcanmore #canmoreart #madeinalberta ...

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I am sad to see this week end. Georgia and I have been going twice a day (and spending at least an hour each time) to take care of 6 chickens at Georgia’s school before she goes to Day Camp, and again before bedtime. I’ve been fulfilling pottery orders while she is at camp, and going to @crossfitcanmore every day, scatter a couple physio appointments in there. Meanwhile managing to make delicious dinners for our little family to enjoy together. It’s been a full, and fulfilling week. Thanks Hugh @onewellnesslife for straitening me out. #canmore @alpenglowschool #canadianceramics @blackdogcafecanmore #canmorecafe ...

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Mug exchanges with old friends. What a blast we used to have in Art School together! 17 years later we are still potting. Both in our mountain-town home-studios. Raising our daughters with our swimming V-frame husbands. Great to see you bud! @suzannecooperceramics #canadianartist #canadianceramics #bfa ...

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Notice the missing skin on my thumb knuckle? It’s from the way I hold my mugs when I’m dipping them into the glaze bucket. Luckily I don’t glaze every second day. In fact, I only glaze about once every three months during most of the year. In the months leading up to Christmas, I am potting full-time, and firing much more often. But the labour of pottery is a fulfilling labour of love. And in order for me to keep that energy in my work, I deliberately do not overdue it. I love what I do, and therefor, you receive patiently-made objects of my love. I’m not too shy to say, I’m worth the wait. #canmorepottery #worththewait #raynemakerpottery #handpainted #handmadebyme #canmore #canmorealberta #juliaraynepottery #juliarayne #canadianceramics #canadianartist ...

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First time throwing 11 pounds of clay! This bowl is 16.25” x 5”.
Dry-Centring: A process that is impressively gentle on my body. Come see me do this in person at the Alberta Potter’s Association AGM in Calgary on June 10th. Members come for free!
@albertapottersassociation #canmorepottery #raynemakerpottery #albertacraft #canadianceramics #canmore
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A quick and satisfying morning session. See link: Have a look at this potter’s life. I think we all want to be him when we are older, right?!!!! I never want to retire pots, but I also think I really need a deer family in my life.

#carlcunningham

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By now I’m sure everyone in town is hyped about this new-build in Spring Creek. Well, I’ve had the privilege of making pottery for their company since 2016. And I am so happy to welcome them to Canmore! I can’t wait for all their high quality offerings! This team are real winners. Winning seemingly all the awards in Calgary for their restaurants. Truly, the best. #canmore #canmorealberta #buyitinthebow #canmorepottery @bridgettebarcanmore #canadianceramics #canmorelife ...

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If your job is physically demanding, I know something that will balance you out and it’s a lot more fun than moving boxes of clay. #yaycrossfit @crossfitcanmore #favoritegym #newclayday #canadianceramics #plainsmanclay #ceramicscanada #canmorepottery #raynemakerpottery #canmore ...

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Cog or Sun? See anything else? #carvedpottery #canmore #canmorepottery #lattecup #coffeecup #ceramique #studiopotter ...

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As much as I love drawing, I also love me a simple white mug. These feel lovely, soft, and light. If I could restock our entire kitchen, I might use this single glaze as my main theme. But, as an artist, I am obligated to keep many of my own and my fellow artist’s varied, drawn and sculpted mugs from my history and my artist community. May I live vicariously through my clients’ carefully curated and cohesive choices. #whitepottery #whitemug #simplepottery #lessismore #canmorepottery ...

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I hand-carved a plaster stamp of Canmore’s Three Sisters mountain range, and played around with glaze combinations over the past few years. #threesisters #largemug I’m quite happy with the result this time around. #ceramicmug #canadianceramics #claymug #mug #madeincanada ...

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This one is a winning combination, in my eyes. I hand-carved a plaster stamp of Canmore’s Three Sisters mountain range, and played around with glaze combinations over the past few years. I’m quite happy with the result this time around. . #threesisters #largemug #ceramicmug #canadianceramics #claymug #mug #madeincanada ...

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I hand-carved a plaster stamp of Canmore’s Three Sisters mountain range, and played around with glaze combinations over the past few years. #threesisters #largemug I’m quite happy with the result this time around. #ceramicmug #canadianceramics #claymug #mug #madeincanada ...

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