Nova Scotia potter Janet Doble uses earthenware clay with a maiolica glaze on which she paints her colourful, festive, functional pottery

Janet Doble Pottery

Tin Glaze pottery was first developed in Persia and by the 8th C. was being used in Spain. Through the Spanish island of Majorca the technique travelled to Italy and during the Renaissance it became known as maiolica. It's popularity spread through Europe because the white opaque glaze was prized as a substitute for Chinese porcelain. In France it was known as faience and in England and Holland as delftware.

Janet Doble has long been inspired by the festive colours and motifs of European maiolica. A white opaque glaze provides the background on which she hand paints her bold colourful patterns and motifs. Individually wheel thrown or hand built with earthenware clay they are glazed and decorated with a desire to transform the everyday into something unique and special.

Collect pieces one at a time or inquire about custom made place settings to create a completely personal dining statement

Serving Bowl

Small Pear Tray

Green Oval Tulip Tray

MAIOLICA