About
I am a full time potter living and making ceramics in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada - the traditional lands of the Anishinabek Nation and the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation. I live in the city with my partner Bob, and work out of a small garage studio on my parent's property in the country north of town.
I use primarily stoneware clay fired to cone 8 in an electric kiln, but am continuing to learn about atmospheric firing using gas and wood fuel. Over the years I have used many methods of forming clay, from slab building to pinch coiling large sculptures, but currently my work is made on the potter’s wheel. I love simple, well designed forms with interesting glazes as the primary decoration. Inspired by Japanese ceramics as well as American Folk pottery, I try to make pots that bring beauty and comfort to everyday living.
Kat Twomey has been working with clay since 2009, graduating from Fine Arts at Lakehead University with a major in Ceramics in 2013.
Black Dog Ceramics was originally started as a shared art space with Katie Lemeuix and Janet Twomey in 2015, who now work independently.
In 2018 Kat brought BDC to the public with a line of functional wares sold at local art sales.
In 2020 Kat transitioned to full time pottery, continuing to sell work locally and online.
Collections of work are released seasonally, and sold mainly through this website. If you wish to be notified of upcoming sales and behind the scenes processes, sign up to the email newsletter or follow along on Instagram.