Kiana Stanek Art Blog

A Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing at the Hintonburg Pottery Studio

Kiana Stanek, March 29 2019

Ever wondered what it would be like to take a pottery wheel throwing class? Now that I have taken three beginner pottery classes at the Hintonburg Pottery Studio and I am now a studio member, I thought I would share what I have learned and explain the basics of how to make your very own pot. Please note that I am absolutely no expert in pottery mak...

The Nepean Visual Arts Centre is your one-stop shop for all things creative

Kiana Stanek, February 27 2019

Calling all art enthusiasts in Ottawa West! Looking to try something new in the neighbourhood to express your creativity? Located within the Nepean Sportsplex at the intersection of Woodroffe Avenue and West Hunt Club Road, the Nepean Visual Arts Centre offers a wide variety of specialty art programs year round for people of all ages.

Why everyone in Ottawa, artist or not, needs to visit the Hintonburg Pottery Shop

Kiana Stanek, February 22 2019

Greetings fellow potters, artists, Ottawans, and Ottawa lovers. Looking for a truly unique experience in Ottawa West? Between Westboro and Little Italy, you’ll find the quaint neighbourhood of Hintonburg, which has a mix of local businesses, heritage buildings, older residential areas, and newer establishments. Home to the QUAD (Quartier des artist...