Kate O'Rourke
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Kate O'Rourke
@orourke.bsky.social
Writer, Potter, Cat Lady
New Brunswick 🇨🇦
Potters, what do you do with your “thirds” - the pots you can’t even sell as seconds? I hate breaking them up so I try to repurpose…. Unless they’re they’re truly hideous. This one has a massively cracked handle and is twice as heavy as any gravy boat should be 🤣 #pottery
August 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
A few of the pieces at the Fresh Air Art Fair today! Check it out at Barracks Square in Fredericton until 8pm today!
August 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Still need a gift for Mom? These sweet little bud vases are at the Capital Art Sale in Fredericton this weekend (May 8 - 11) along with 34 of their closest friends ;) If you’re more into wall art, there’s an incredible selection by lots of talented local artists too!
May 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
As us Canadians anxiously watch election results come in, here’s a pretty pot in soothing tones of purple for you to look at. She’s all wrapped up for the Capital Art Sale here in Fredericton May 8-11.
April 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I’m loving this floating blue glaze that breaks green *chef’s kiss*

#pottery #maritimepotter #handmade
April 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Inspection time 🐈‍⬛ ✅
#pottery #blackcat #potterycat
April 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Spring vibes 🌷
#pottery #handmade
April 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A swirly mug for this week’s #mugshotmonday
#pottery #ceramics
April 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
You can do it, crocuses! #IsItSpringYet
April 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Loving this Cedar Hill Blue glaze from my community studio 😍 #blueglaze #pottery #maritimepotters
April 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Follow me on Instagram! I’ve started an account for my pottery www.instagram.com/maritimecera... and every follow/like/share helps my work reach new audiences! Photo of one of my bowls that’s already found it’s forever home for algorithm tax ;)
April 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The vase in the middle was made by Andrew McCullough of Nu Ceramics. I bought it many years ago, when I didn’t really have the money to spend on pretty things with no use, but I could not resist the turquoise! Fast forward and I’m now making my own turquoise vases at his new pottery studio.
April 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The #elbowsup mugs are now available at Nu Ceramics in #Fredericton! $5 from each goes to my local library, because a well-informed population with strong critical thinking skills is our best defense against authoritarianism. #pottery
April 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Tried to do some product photography. Ran into some issues.
#pottery #catsofbluesky #blackcat #maritimepotters #ceramics
April 5, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The end product!
April 3, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Neriage is challenging because there are ALWAYS air bubbles which make the throwing challenging, but the results 😍
#pottery #ceramicarts #Maritimepotters
March 30, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Some of these turned out better than others… this is the first time I’ve tried to use underglaze this way! #pottery #elbowsup
March 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
March 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Work in Progress. Debating whether the texture should be white or red… (it’s porcelain)
#elbowsup #pottersofbluesky #maritimepotters #madeincanada
March 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
February 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Love this cat mug, and she went right to the SPCA for a fundraiser. #pottery #handmade #giveback
February 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
One of the latest batch of experiments. #pottery
February 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Anyone else noticed that suddenly everyone’s smoking in the programs made by streaming services? I’ve seen more people smoke on tv in the last week than I’ve seen in person in the last 20 years. 🤢

As penance for my internet complaint I offer a photo of my cat, who does not smoke.
January 29, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Seeing lots of #potters joining as Bluesky gains some traction. Welcome!
January 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM