Hi, I'm Colette and I'm  a clay artist that lives just outside of the Nations Capital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  I've spent a lifetime working in the film industry, the retail sector and years as a legal secretary before I became a mother. While the luxury of staying home with my children was wonderful my creative nature needed an outlet and I did every kind of craft and art medium before I found clay and it captured my entire heart.  I've been a clay artist and ceramics instructor for almost 30 years, but now that my arthritis is catching up with me, I have stopped teaching to devote my energy to working on my own voice and what I have to leave behind as a legacy.   I share my life with my amazing husband on five wondrously inhabited acres.  Black bears, porcupines, deer, foxes, feral cats, ermines, rabbits, raccoons, skunks and coyotes have all been sharing our woods with us this year.
I have two wonderful horses, a couple of incredible cats and a perfect Russian rescue street dog, Laika that keep me busy and dedicated to their well being. 
I hope you find some eye candy here.  Most pieces are for sale if up on the website, and if you're interested reach me at colettebeardall@rogers.com.

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