Icebergs at Fleur De Lys, Newfoundland and Labrador

July 18, 2011

Icebergs are back in Fleur De Lys (on the Baie Verte Penninsula, Central NL) and many more (much much larger) bergs heading down to there!! Dale Shea from FDL was our skipper! Thanks to the Dorset Soapstone site who notified us of the bergs. Images by David Hayashida.

Spot the whale and berg!!

Satellite gps messaging system or "spot" is our new whale and berg device!Central Tourism (DMO - (Shannon Pinsent-exec. dir.)) just started a pilot project where they have loaned us one of these high tech devices to let tourists know where to stop for whales and bergs.

If you see a whale or iceberg this summer-fall... please notify us asap pls at 268-2216 or info@kingspointpottery.com and we will let tourism and lots of other agencies know right away where to direct tourists!!! Any where from Triton to Shoe Cove and all the 30 places in between...let us know and we'll send tourists your way! Now there are 9 other "spots" in our central region but let us see if we can spot the most whales and bergs!

Spot the whale/bergs and get the tourists!!

Cheers David

We got it!

We got it! "The world's most expensive chocolate bar" typically refers to thee one and only "Porcelana" by Amedei Chocolates of Italy. Awarded Best dark chocolate bar, Best bean to bar and the Golden bean award...it is one of the very best bars on the planet. So you now have the ultimate KPP choices for 2011: Porcelana at $24.00 a bar, Chuao at $17.00 a bar and Toscano Black 70% at $10.00 a bar. Certainly, these are not in everyone's budget but if they are in yours...how often can you get the world's best of anything for less than $25.00?

Wishing everyone a most delicious day.

Darkly yours,

David et al.

KPP

Burlington's Majumder Manor Man at King's Point

Burlington, (NL, Canada) born (now honest to goodness Hollywood type star of stage and screen...) Shaun Majumder (far right next to pop, linda, scott and finally me on the far left) dropped by King's Point to chat about his really big new project for outport Newfoundland and Labrador, the 12 part series "Majumder Manor" that will be shot/filmed on location in Burlington, NL! First it was Republic of Doyle (great show not just for "townies") but now....it's a whole new kind of Bay-Watch...NL style!

His idea is documenting the construction of a eco-lux-boutique-inn tv project (on the W network) on the Baie Verte Penninsula right here in the Central region of the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador. Wow...very exciting stuff for the whole province...and to be seen around the world.
Keep a look out for it... and Shaun who is doing a cross Canada Tour
http://shaunmajumder.com/ and for updates on his "Majumder Manor" check out http://www.facebook.com/ShaunMajumder?sk=app_4949752878
and for more on "just who is that b'y from burlington see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaun_Majumder

Best of luck to Shaun and his team in promoting outport Newfoundland and Labrador!

Japan Earthquake Fundraiser

Here is the draft sketch of the "Hai (Yes) Japan- Iie (No) Nukes" tumblers now in the pre-production phase for our Japan Earthquake Fundraiser here at King's Point Pottery, King's Point, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. (Yes... this shape is based on the 3 mile island nuclear power plant cooling towers!) While the price is yet to be finalized for one of these limited edition tumblers, it will be around $25.00 each (any taxes, shipping... extra) and all of the profits will go to potters in Japan affected by the March 11th, 2011 earthquake. If you wish to get one for yourself, reserve/hold one or give one to a friend(s) you can either email or call or contact us in one of the following ways: http://www.kingspointpottery.com/ , info@kingspointpottery.com , or 709-268-2216....or if you wish to donate in other ways there is the fabulous http://www.leachpottery.com/ who are collecting money to Japanese potters in the Mashiko area or of course the gold standard red cross http://www.redcross.ca/ or doctors without borders http://www.msf.ca/ (or other reputable earthquake relief organizations supporting Japan.) Both Linda and I strongly encourage everyone to give something to the Japan Earthquake victims if you are able to. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this important message! Best wishes David kingspointpottery.com

6 shopping days left!!!!!!

Thanks from all of us at KPP ...for all your patronage over the past 18 years (and counting).
It's not everyone thats lucky enough to build a small-local-handmade business in one's home town.
Nice to have had lots of help from Pop, David, Tracy,Wallie, Biscuit, Soapy..family, relatives, friends & customers.

Did I say Wallie helped with the photography...meow..meow...what ever that means...oh and of course we do not forget Ralph's long contribution.

And thanks to all our 70+ passionate handmade Atlantic Canadian artists (suppliers).

Newfoundland and Labrador: the people, the province, the government, ITRD, the Craft Council....thanks thanks and thanks some more. Hope you'all stay tuned for 2011 new salt-soda work...some very different work planned for next year.

We expect more "berry" delicious treats in the shop next year along with all the favourites everyone "screeches" for.

Remember the shop it still packed with all kinds of last minute gifts for those who might need just one more thing.

Cats , rabbits , and fish still in stock.

We are proud to have an all new Labrador section that we expect to expand on even more for next year.

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Our traditional Caplin will be available along with new caplin colours for 2011. Our award winning local NL mineral jars will be expanded for 2011.

Expect an increase in exciting new products $20.00 and under for next summer.

We are open over the holidays by appointment or by chance.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and to all a good holiday season.

Linda Yates, Founder & Owner

KPP A top 5 Arts Newfoundland Destination!!!!!

Well thank you very much to Martha Walls the editor (from Macintyre Purcell Publishing Inc http://www.bookofeverything.com/ ) and of course to Angela Antle (the artist/the host/the producer of CBC Radio's "Weekend Arts Magazine", WAM http://cbc.ca/wam/ ) for including us in the top 5 Arts Newfoundland Destination category!!

It's so crazy because we actually already carry this book in our gallery & shop but never realized we were listed inside on page 192...what a lovely surprising coincidence. Thanks to Rick and Susan for letin' us know!!

Who are the other fab 4 of 5...buy the book and find out!!

Thanks to all!!

ps: Is it just me or do exclaimation points together look like rabbit ears... !!