Pawsitive Pottery
Pawsitive Pottery is an artisan studio in Sarnia-Lambton that creates handmade pottery and fused glass with a focus on pet-themed and personalized designs, including mugs, pet bowls, platters, planters, nightlights, and jewellery. The maker sells small-batch work through markets, pop-ups, a weekly appointment-based Shoppe, and local retail partners, offering gift-ready, handcrafted pieces for everyday use and special occasions. The business emphasizes tactile, small-batch production and occasional shifts in hours as the owner manages production and studio commitments.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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handmade serving plate/platter
Pawsitive Pottery has a handmade serving plate or platter available now at @petroliastreetbakery, suggested as a ready to gift option for hosts, new homeowners, or teachers. The maker recommends filling the platter with handmade treats as a personal touch, noting that these are Gifts made with love.
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Pawsitive Pottery platters
Pawsitive Pottery platters have just arrived at Petrolias Street Bakery, a local pickup option for hand made serving pieces. The announcement highlights using the platters to display bakery items like scones, cookies, bars, buns, and breads, making them an easy gift or entertaining upgrade.
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Health update and planned CRT-D procedure
You will receive a CRT-D pacemaker and defibrillator at the London Cardiac Institute within the next few weeks, after Dr. Tang identified a widening QRS at 133 milliseconds and a bilateral Bundle Branch Block that is worsening your heart failure. The implant is scheduled as day surgery with local anesthesia, and recovery is expected to take about 4 to 6 weeks, with medication and device adjustments to follow.
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The Shoppe Saturday pop-up
Pop into The Shoppe on Saturday, May 30 from 10 AM to 2 PM for a small appointment friendly pop up hosted by John @glazed_and_fused and presented by Pawsitive Pottery. Browse pottery, fused glass, jewellery, and River Vibes apparel at 1670 St. Clair Pkwy in Courtright for a relaxed, locally made shopping experience.
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Teapot completed and claimed
At Pawsitive Pottery the maker shared a slow studio win, finishing a teapot she made a few months ago, glazing it a few weeks ago, and photographing it on May 16, 2026. The finished teapot was quickly claimed by her husband, a small celebratory moment after taking time to focus and recover creative energy.
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Finished pottery pieces and appointment-only shop notice
Pawsitive Pottery posted a personal update on 2026-05-15 announcing freshly finished pottery, including a pretty planter, and that the Shoppe is now open by appointment only. The note has a warm, restorative tone and invites customers to schedule visits to see new pieces.
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Owner health update and temporary shop schedule change
Lori of Pawsitive Pottery announced a health update and that her ejection fraction is now 28 percent, and she will receive a defibrillator with about a 4 to 6 week recovery. The shop will be appointment only on Saturdays for the next few months, pottery and fused glass will remain for sale, and River Vibes apparel will be phased out with a clearance sale coming soon.
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The Shoppe Saturday market
The Shoppe Saturday market opens Saturday, May 9 from 10 AM to 2 PM at 1670 St. Clair Parkway in Courtright, offering pottery, fused glass jewelry, new fused glass creations, and local apparel just in time for Mother s Day. The market runs every Saturday, accepts cash, debit, and credit, charges no tax, and you can message the host to arrange an appointment outside market hours.
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Studio anecdote about cats and a vase
Pawsitive Pottery shared a charming studio anecdote on 2026-05-05 about Sheamus the ginger cat chewing a sprig of lilacs and a tiny vase that suddenly mattered, with tuxedo cat Mr Mistofelees stepping in to save the photo. The brief, amused post captures a candid pottery studio moment and the expressive reactions of two resident cats.
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Personal health update and maintenance plan
A Pawsitive Pottery post on 2026-05-04 shares a week spent recovering from a respiratory virus, noting this is the authors fourth illness since Christmas and that heart failure is making recovery harder. The update also says John will perform maintenance on Bernice with new elements, thermocouples, and a vent blower once he is feeling better.
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The Shoppe
The Shoppe is open every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 1670 St. Clair Pkwy in Courtright, shared by Pawsitive Pottery. You can message for an appointment, pay by cash debit or credit, and note that purchases are not taxed; please do not block the end of the driveway.
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Paw Print on My 🩵 Dimple cups
Pawsitive Pottery has released the Paw Print on My heart design on their Dimple cups, available now and offered in multiple colours. The maker emphasizes that each cup is unique and that they feel very comfortable to hold, appealing to collectors and gift shoppers who like tactile, pet themed ceramics.
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Playful post about cat humor
Pawsitive Pottery posted a playful confession on 2026-04-27 saying "I find cat butts funny!!!" and asking readers "Do you??????" with a laughing emoji. The short, conversational post is an easy share for fans of pet humor and invites quick reactions and replies.
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Pottery update: 4 cups made, one kept despite crack
Pawsitive Pottery reports four new cups were made and quickly adopted on April 26, 2026, while one slightly cracked cup was kept and tested with a glass of wine. The maker shared a lighthearted studio update and says they will definitely be creating more pieces soon.
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Thank-you and rest day post
Pawsitive Pottery thanks everyone who came to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton Spring Sale and shares a rest and recharge message on 2026-04-26. The short post expresses gratitude for community support and a quiet moment enjoying sunshine and reflection with family and friends.
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PPoM mugs & dimple cups at Spring Sale
Pawsitive Pottery is offering colourful PPoM mugs and dimple cups for adoption at the @bbbs_sarnia_lambton Spring Sale today at Lambton Mall in the old H&M location from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Drop in to browse the pottery selection and support the local spring sale partner.
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Spring Show — Lambton Mall
Pawsitive Pottery will showcase new designs and popular handmade creations at the Spring Show in Lambton Mall on April 25 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Browse colorful pottery and thoughtful gifts perfect for weddings or Mothers Day while supporting a local artisan.
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Handmade pottery cup
Pawsitive Pottery is offering a handmade pottery cup priced at $35 each, prepared through a multi step process and readied for the @bbbs_sarnia_lambton Spring Show. Each piece is shaped, underglaze painted, bisque fired, sanded, glazed, refired in the kiln named Bernice, and finished for sale, with a production cycle of approximately 36 hours.
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Glaze firing note and plan to test later
Pawsitive Pottery shares a candid studio note that a rushed firing of a flaking glaze did not work out, and that the maker will fix the glaze and test a piece later rather than risk mugs needed for an event on Saturday, 2026-04-25. The update is a practical reminder to test glazes before committing inventory to sales or events.
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BBBS Sarnia Lambton Spring Show — vendor participation
Pawsitive Pottery will bring fused glass kitty lights to the BBBS Sarnia Lambton Spring Show at the old H&M in Lambton Mall on Saturday, 2026-04-25 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The post tags @fusemusefusedglass as the source of the kitty cats, making this a great stop for handmade glass gifts and decorative lighting.
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Glow in the dark mug
Pawsitive Pottery posted an announcement on April 17, 2026 offering three limited run glow in the dark mugs, each decorated with three glowing dragonflies and priced at $45. The maker credited @milestone_decal_art for the decals and emphasized scarcity, so this is a quick grab for collectors or as a small gift.
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The Shoppe
The Shoppe is a weekly Saturday market at 1670 St. Clair Pkwy in Courtright, running from 10 AM to 2 PM and featuring pottery, fused glass art, jewelry, and vendors like John at @glazed_and_fused and @river_vibes_apparel. Payments accepted are cash, debit, and credit, the host notes there is no tax, and appointments can be arranged by message.
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Granite Tree mugs
Pawsitive Pottery quietly added a small batch of Granite Tree mugs to The Shoppe with only three remaining. Visit in person on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM at 1670 St. Clair Parkway in Courtright or message to arrange an appointment; payment by cash, debit, or credit and no tax applies.
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32nd Wedding Anniversary Announcement
Pawsitive Pottery posted a heartfelt note on April 9, 2026, celebrating 32 years of marriage and naming John Kennedy as the beloved partner. The message emphasizes enduring love, support through sickness and health, and a life filled with family, friends, and pets.
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Studio cleaning and wheel dedication update
Lori at Pawsitive Pottery cleaned her wheel area and tools on Saturday and will dedicate Johns unused wheel to coloured clays, keeping one wheel for white clay to avoid speckling. She explains that tiny particles from speckled buff, brown, and dark granite clays can appear as black specks in fired white pieces, and shares this practical studio tip with a warm sign off.
