Return of the Raku Fish – Hooray!
We are so happy to once again offer the fabulous hanging raku fish! As some of you may know, the artist responsible for the fish, Risk Ellsworth, has retired (boo!). But Mr. Ellsworth has trained a new artist in his technique for making the fish (hooray!). The new artist is Madd Mud Pottery. Isn’t that a perfect name for the maker of these kooky fish?
We’ve been quite sad while these fish have been missing from the store, as they have such personality and quirkiness. Each fish has a different expression on its face, and it’s always a joy to uncover each one as we pull it out of its shipping box. We usually try to match each fish with one of our relatives. (“Oh, this one looks just like so-and-so!” Um, please don’t tell so-and-so I said that.)
If you’ve missed out on getting a fish that looks just like one of your relatives, or if you just want to put a smile on your face, please come on down to the store. I’m sure we have a fish for you!
Buy One Get One Half Off on Thursday Nights
BOGO at Brooke Pottery? It’s true, and it starts tonight! We hope you’ve been taking advantage of our extended shopping hours on Thursday nights. But to give you even more incentive to join us for Thursdays on Kentucky, we’ll be doing a buy one get one 1/2 off sale!! Buy any item in the store and get half off any other item in the store. Here are your requisite caveats: Discount cannot be used on prior purchases, special orders, bridal registry or layaway items. Discount will be taken on lower-priced item. Limit of 4 items. Offer good on Thursday nights from 6-9 pm only through September 2011.
Live Music on Thursday Evenings
If you enjoy the classic hits that Hank and Paul play for us at Brooke Pottery during First Friday, then you’ll be pleased to know that Hank will join us for Thursdays on Kentucky. Brooke Pottery is now open late every Thursday 6-9 pm. Come by after work and shop to the pleasant melodies of Hank’s guitar solos. As always, we offer helpful gift ideas and free gift wrapping.
Our month-long August clearance ends this week. It’s the last chance to save 50% on selected jewelry, pottery, glassware, pewter table accessories, garden stakes,wine racks, candles and wood dancers. Wanna get the scoop on future sales? Sign up for our e-newsletter to get news and seasonal coupons by e-mail.
Artful Time Pieces by David Scherer
New arrivals in the shop this week include six new sculptural clocks by Michigan artist David Scherer. Explosive in color (and sometimes even form) these new artful time pieces are truly wonderful!
Well known for his 3-D paintings, David Scherer works in a variety of mediums and brings an intriguing, distinctive style and vibrancy to all of his art. Scherer attributes his unique direction to the expansion of his cumulative experience of more than 30 years as an artist. His sculptural wall clocks are energetic and complex, yet David modestly states “I am what I am, I do what I do”. And we love it! Shop online for David Scherer clocks at brookepottery.com.
Now Shop Online for Allan Ditton Pottery
Now you can shop for Allan Ditton’s high-fire stoneware online at brookepottery.com. Each week we add new products to our online shop with the hope of providing out-of-town customers with better access to their favorite American Craft Artists. Not familiar with Allan Ditton’s work? Have fun browsing. Allan’s high-fire stoneware is characterized by rich textures of overlapping lines and concentric spirals beneath vibrant crackle glazes of cobalt blue, celedon green, soft red and earthy black. 
The matte textured terra cotta on rims and tops of pots is actually a watertight and food-safe glaze. The pottery is safe for the dishwasher, microwave (mugs and bowls) and oven. Simply start in a cold oven and bring the baking dish up to temperature. Allan Ditton Pottery is handmade in upstate New York.
Big Sale Tonight – Rain or Shine!
Are you ready for the big sale? Don’t miss Brooke Pottery’s 50% Off Sidewalk Sale this evening 6-8:30 pm during First Friday. Selected pottery, jewelry, glassware, garden art and housewares are marked and ready to go! If it rains, we’ll simply move the Sidewalk Sale indoors. Shop early for the best selection and please note that Brooke Pottery will close at 8:30 in time for everyone to enjoy the fireworks at 9pm.
To coincide with Independence Day, we are excited to announce that we are extending our 5% discount program, which we currently provide to teachers, to members of the military. All members of the military, including veterans, are all eligible for this discount. To sign up, just ask any of our associates during your next visit to the store. We thank you all for your brave service to our country.
Brooke Pottery will be closed on Monday, July 4, and reopen Tuesday at 9 am. Have a safe and happy Independence Day!
Freshen your Home with Fragrant Wax Vessels by Habersham
Our garden gallery smells absolutely wonderful thanks to new arrivals from the Habersham Candle Company. These colorful wax bowls are designed to release unique fragrances without burning, which makes them safe to use around pets and children.
Available in two sizes – the large diameter bowl is $60, the small 7.5″ bowl is $25. Shop now at brookepottery.com.
The hand poured wax vessels are created one at a time in Habersham’s Georgia factory. Each is decorated with a combination of real and synthetic flowers and leaves, and no two are exactly alike. From calming Lavender-Chamomile and soft Garden Vanilla to spicy Pink Grapefruit-Patchouli and Mandarin-Ginger, Brooke Pottery offers a range of fresh fragrances for your home.
Above: Rose Garden, Hydrangea and Butterfly Garden Fragrant Wax Vessels. Best sellers include:
- Butterfly Garden – naturally appealing, this infusion of leafy green basil is perfectly complimented with sweet notes of sage, chopped parsley and thyme. A touch of ceder wood and a shimmer of lemon grass complete this garden fresh fragrance.
- Seascape – ozone, sea salt and water musk mingle with a touch of sea lavender and orange flower. This fragrance will send you on a sensory journey to the Beach!.
- Magnolia – a southern classic, this bowl is infused with the heady scent of fresh magnolia blossom and a hint of lemon zest.!
Gift-wrapping Champions
Remember our smallest gift wrapping test? Well, the week before Christmas certainly put us through our paces. Fingers were flying and scissors were curling. And after Grace’s fun candy cane gift wrapping job on a Brazos handcrafted walking cane, we can cheerfully claim that no store wraps quite like Brooke Pottery! Here are a couple of fun photos from last week. Remember, our free gift wrapping service is available year round.
New Pottery by Gene Gandee
The Artful Living show on First Friday was fantastic! Thanks to all of the artists who participated and to everyone who came out to show appreciation for local art. If you missed Florida potter Gene Gandee at the show, stop by Brooke Pottery to see a new selection of his work. We have a variety of serving pieces – pitchers, vases, napkin holders, spoon rests, berry bowls, mugs and chip & dip platters – in beautiful colors, including the new glazes sand and forest green.
Small chip and dip platters are the perfect gift size
New Pottery by Gene Gandee
30% Storewide Sale Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Aug. 27-29
We need to fix our roof, and that means we have to pack up a lot of stuff. Because we would like to have less to pack, we are having a special pre-construction 30% off sale this Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 27-29. Take 30% off your ENTIRE order, excluding special orders, layaway items or previous purchases. That’s right, 30% off nearly everything. Help us out and save a lot in return!
The “Pottery” side of the store will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, August 30-31, for repairs. But don’t worry, you’ll still be able to shop. Just enter through the “Garden” gallery doors during construction. And remember, our 30% off sale ends on Sunday, so hurry in. Thanks for your help!
Great Coffee or Tea Service Idea
Sharing stories and visiting with customers is one of our favorite parts about Brooke Pottery. One recent customer put a novel twist on our teapots by Florida potter Gene Gandee. Combining a beautiful sepia glazed sushi set with a matching teapot and a miniature tea-for-one pot resulted in an unexpected and delightful….wait for it….coffee/tea service. Can’t you perfectly imagine cream in the mini teapot and sugar in the bowl? It was definitely a “why didn’t we think of that?!” moment. Thank you Betty L. for entertaining us with your fantastic gift idea.
