Welcome!

Please welcome the Nigel Foster Kayak Store!

Nigel and I have collaborated on this project to gather together the multitude of items that Nigel has created, from kayaks and books to DVDs.

We will have the deck bags for paddles that we designed for our trip in Labrador.

And, you can even purchase Nigel's latest kayak designs through the Nigel Foster Kayak Store, the infamous "Whisky 16" and the "Double Shot", both produced by Point 65 in 2008.

We are excited to put this impressive collection together in one place and look forward to adding more items in the future.

Expect Kri Kri espresso cups and coffee kit...

and perhaps a new book!
We invite you to visit today!

Reflections 2008

Boggled by the idea of bLOG entry...


When a small file titled "reflections" reveals itself.
I am thus inspired to recollect the year.
It was surreal...

A midnight journey to the haunted house in Iceland, lingering memories of spirits drifting over the water.

Loosing ourselves, double crossing bridges and twisting through Venice. Romance and mystery lurking in murky waters.

The on going Scandinavian saga of a company, Point 65
expanding and morphing, creating and recreating itself and kayak adventure.

Looking back, peering in.

Having fun with a new perspective on things!
Consider; reconsider the past.

Visualize the future... Welcoming 2009!

Colorful People!

I saw these 2 girls
walking, in Germany. Since I don't speak German, I used body language to get them to follow me.



I thought that they should try kayaking and suggested these boats by Point 65

It is fun when your boat matches your outfit!

They said they would think about it.

...I think I might try something new with my hair.

All About Color!

It's all about color?
A little sparkle too!

Don't neglect that "after wash up glow"!
A feast of color,
to be feasted upon!

Find an open display at The Square Room
or layered... at KOBO

Try one of each!

Visual Tour

Travel by trike at Howard House, a gallery on 2nd Ave in Seattle;
Take Lauren Grossman's lead. Explore cities, precarious;
Portending our future?
Mountains cast of heavy language
speak words of the prophet, Issiah,
cast shadows,
and doubt, yet shed light.
So intriguing because they seem to tell us something!
But what are they saying?
Let them mystify... There is beauty to be found in the materials, industrial,
and the mechanics are oh, so pleasing!!
Here is a show where you can touch, if you like, think too, if you dare!

Felt Hat

While suffering from a creative itch in Denmark, I was spurred on to begin this felting project.

It was knitted in Denmark, Nuremberg, Sweden and Seattle.

The over sized result did not shrink as much as I had expected. Washing machines are hotter and more vigorous in Denmark, where I washed my sample. So, surgery was necessary.

I just cut the darn thing down to size and stitched it back together using a blanket stitch!

It is extremely cosy!

Perfect for donning in the evening while reading or daytime buzzing about the town!

Truth be told, my friend, Mary Jane, Knitter Superior, and lovely Veida, who was busy knitting and felting in Svendborg, have been very inspiring!

I think that knitting makes a great traveling project!

Back to "Work"!

Finally!
At last! It feels wonderful to be back in the studio and working in clay again!
"Fancy", Seattle's very stylish jewelry store, has just ordered these rings.
And, the glazing room is filling up with mysterious pink dishes. Actually, that's just the color of the clear, final glaze.

But, let me digress! There was one little detour before I could really get back to work...
No sooner had we landed, after 2 months in Scandinavia, Nigel and I were setting out to the airport again for a red eye flight. This time, our final destination was Utica NY! Nigel was to be inducted into the International Kayaking Hall of Fame, which also includes Rowing, Canoeing and Cycling.
The ceremony, at the Childrens' Museum , was a special experience for both of us.
But, there was also opportunity to explore the Erie canal,
to drive along the Mohawk River;
To marvel at the Autumn foliage in the Adirondacks Mountains!

Then, it was really "back to the studio, again!"
This time of year I am primarily working on orders for Christmas. If all goes a planned, some of the dishes I am making will be used for Thanksgiving dinner!
"greenware", waiting to be painted with under glaze and decorated.
My head is bursting with new ideas!

So many items I would like to create! and myriad color combinations that I am lusting to use!
I have been stimulated and there are not enough hours in the day to realize everything!
...Stay tuned for final results!
And, visit The Kri Kri Web Store to see what's ready now!