2 blue Galliano Bowls on a board by Matthew Freed

Matthew Freed Pottery
Art for everyday life

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Latest Update

Dec 31st '22

All the best in 2023!

Wishing everyone a wonderful year ahead! Thanks for all your support in 2022. For me and my business, the new year offers a chance to slow down and play - to try new things and experiment. AND... I always take a break and head somewhere warm and befriend a sea lion or two!

Cheers, Matthew

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Matthew Freed Pottery Holiday

News Archive

02/04/22

A Fresh Start

For me, the start of a new calendar year is an opportunity to pause and re-energize after what is always a very busy holiday season. It's important to keep playing and to try new things - to keep the creativity flowing and to embrace challenge and failure. I look forward to this quieter time of the year and to trying new things to keep myself and all of you excited with my work! Wish me luck!

Matthew Freed Pottery Studio tools

07/20/21

Markets begin to re-open

I am thrilled to be able once again to attend festivals and events! The pandemic made for a challenging year so it feels great to slowly be returning to normalcy. I think above all else I missed seeing familiar faces of colleagues and customers at markets and having little conversations and catch ups. I look forward to more face to face interaction in the months ahead!

Harmony Arts Festival, Matthew Freed Pottery,

03/28/21

A new deep green glaze with navy speckled undertones

It's always fun and challenging to put on my chemistry hat and fiddle around with new interesting glazes. I'm really please with the rich tones of my new Garibaldi Glaze Collection. I hope you enjoy it as well!

Garibaldi, Matthew Freed, Shorty mug, forest green pottery, pottery mug

02/06/21

Having fun in 2021

The early months of the year are always full of a spark of creativity - less pressure means more time to play and try new things. I'm working on some new projects that I can't wait to share with you very soon!

Matthew Freed Pottery Studio work large bowl

01/01/21

All the very best in 2021

Cheers to looking forward to a better year ahead!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and festive 2021.

Tree of Life Teaset by Matthew Freed

12/24/20

Enjoy your festive season! Let's put a bow on 2020 and move on!

Wishing everyone a fantastic festive season! Follow my lead and enjoy some decadence!

Yaletown Belly Mug in a winter wonderland by Matthew Freed

12/08/20

New Website Launched!

I am so thrilled to launch a new swish website this week! I hope you all enjoy the new slick design and that you find it easy to navigate. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. I'm also excited to be able to post updates directly on my site so you can keep up to date with what I am up to. Thanks to Dan for his brilliant work on this!

Matthew Freed - art for everyday life

12/05/20

Cancellations at the Winter Farmers Market

Unfortunately I will not be attending the Riley Park Winter Farmers Market tomorrow or on December 12th. Overnight, new government restrictions came into effect that disallow artisans from participating although the market will be running as scheduled. Sadly this was the last door that remained open to me for direct sales this holiday season. I will continue to update my web store as new works are created.

Kitsilano Collection: Bowls, Mugs and a Vase by Matthew Freed

11/28/20

Support small businesses!

Here's a sampling of my new work recently taken to the Circle Craft shop at Granville Island. Lots of small businesses on Granville Island could use your love this holiday season - if you are able to support them then please do so.

Yaletown collection by Matthew Freed

11/20/20

More mugs coming!

So many blank canvases in the works. It's great to see such a surge in web store activity the last few weeks and to see a whack of locals taking advantage of the delivery option. I'll be updating new products weekly as they are created so keep checking in.

100 blank mugs by Matthew Freed

11/12/20

I'm happy!

The Eastside Culture Crawl is on (this weekend and next).
Nice to see so many familiar faces so far!
It's a year of quality versus quantity and I'm really pleased so far.

Appointments must be pre-booked: click here

Culture Crawl 2020

Upcoming Events

10/21/23 : 9 am - 2 pm

 Lakewood Dr. and E. 13th Ave. Vancouver, BC

Trout Lake Farmer's Market

This outdoor farmer's market boasts a wide variety of local food and craft items. Lots of options!

11/08/23 - 11/12/23 : 10 am - 9 pm (Wed - Fri) 10 am - 7 pm (Sat) 10 am - 5 pm (Sun)

 Vancouver Convention Center

Circle Craft Holiday Market

Western Canada's premier artisan market featuring close to 200 talented creators.

11/16/23 - 11/19/23 : 5 pm - 10 pm (Thur - Fri) 11 am - 6 pm (Sat - Sun)

 My Studio (740 Jackson Avenue)

Eastside Culture Crawl

One of Vancouver's most loved events! I will be opening my doors for this self-guided artist tour once again. I will have a large selection of work on display and this is the one time each year when I sell my seconds.

12/16/23 : 10 am - 2 pm

 30th Ave. & Ontario St, Vancouver, BC

Riley Park Winter Farmer's Market

This outdoor farmer's market boasts a wide variety of local food and craft items. Lots of options!

12/23/23 : 10 am - 2 pm

 30th Ave. & Ontario St, Vancouver, BC

Riley Park Winter Farmer's Market

My last market of the year!

Events Archive

07/16/23

07/16/23 : 10 am - 2 pm

 Kitsilano Community Center

Kitsilano Farmer's Market

07/09/23

07/09/23 : 10 am - 4 pm

 48th Ave (between Delta and Elliott Streets)

Ladner Village Market

07/08/23

07/08/23 : 9 am - 2 pm

 1100 Comox St btw. Bute & Thurlow, Vancouver BC

West End Farmer's Market

06/18/23

06/18/23 : 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

  Kitsilano Community Centre

Kitsilano Farmer's Market

06/17/23

06/17/23 : 9 am - 2 pm

 Lakewood Dr. and E. 13th Ave. Vancouver, BC

Trout Lake Farmer's Market

06/11/23

06/11/23 : 10 am - 4 pm

 48 Avenue

Ladner Village Market

Opening day for the 2023 season!

06/10/23

06/10/23 : 9 am - 2 pm

 1100 Comox St btw. Bute & Thurlow, Vancouver BC

West End Farmer's Market

05/27/23

05/27/23 : 9am - 2pm

 1100 Comox St btw. Bute & Thurlow, Vancouver BC

West End Farmer's Market

This outdoor farmer's market along a beautiful tree-lined street has an array of locally grown and made offerings.

05/14/23

05/14/23 : 10 am - 2 pm

 Kitsilano Community Centre

Kitsilano Farmer's Market

A great community market with lots of local options.

05/13/23

05/13/23 : 9am - 2pm

 Lakewood Dr. & E 13th Ave., Vancouver BC

Trout Lake Farmers Market

This outdoor farmer's market boasts a wide variety of local food and craft items. Lots of options!

04/22/23

04/22/23 : 9 am - 2pm

 Lakewood Dr. and E. 13th Ave. Vancouver, BC

Trout Lake Farmer's Market

Opening day for the 2023 season! This large market features a variety of local food and craft items. Lots of options!

12/17/22

12/17/22 : 10 am - 2 pm

 4601 Ontario Street

Riley Park Winter Farmer's Market

11/17/22

11/17/22 - 11/20/22 : 5 pm - 10 pm Th -Fr. 11 am - 6 pm Sa-Su.

 740 Jackson Avenue (my home/studio!)

Eastside Culture Crawl

One of Vancouver's most loved events! I will be opening my doors for this self-guided artist tour once again. Vaccine passports are required for entry. I will have a large selection of work on display and this is the one time each year when I sell my seconds.

11/09/22

11/09/22 - 11/13/22 : 10 am - 9 pm W - F. 10 am - 7 pm Sa. 10 am - 5 pm Su.

 Vancouver Convention Center West

Circle Craft Christmas Market

Western Canada's premier artisan market featuring close to 200 talented creators.

08/05/22

08/05/22 - 08/07/22 : 11 am - 9 pm (2 pm - 9 pm Friday)

 Ambleside Park, West Vancouver

Harmony Arts Festival

07/29/22

07/29/22 - 08/01/22 : 11 am - 9 pm (2 pm - 9 pm Friday)

 Ambleside Park, West Vancouver

Harmony Arts Festival

12/04/21

12/04/21 : 9 am - 2 pm

 4601 Ontario Street

Riley Park Winter Farmer's Market

07/31/21

07/31/21 : Noon to 9 pm

 Ambleside Park, West Vancouver

Harmony Arts Festival

07/30/21

07/30/21 - 08/02/21 : 3 pm to 9 pm

 Ambleside Park, West Vancouver

Harmony Arts Festival

11/27/20

11/27/20 : 10am - 2pm

 50 E 30th Ave & Ontario St, Vancouver BC

Riley Park Winter Farmer's Market

This outdoor farmer's market boasts a wide variety of local food and craft items. Lots of options!