Posted on 19 March 2024 by Chris Brown.
Medicine Hat boasts an impressive amount of artistic talent and a generous spirit.
Members of the Medicine Hat Potters’ Association have both
and this month are utilizing their talents to help teens in the community and
The Honeycomb House at Medicine Hat Public Library.
The group has partnered with 17 local businesses for the
Clay It Forward silent auction, featuring a wide variety of handmade
collaborative pots, each made by one member of the association and decorated by
another. From now until March 29 the pieces are on display at the local
businesses along with a sheet for bidding.
“We have a wide variety of items including vases, bowls, a plant pot, a jug, a platter and some items that could be used for a variety of purposes,” explains Corley Farough of the association’s special events committee. “Some of the pots are glazed, some are hand carved, and all created with careful thought and detail.”
(Video by David Gee/Rogers)
Farough says when members were deciding where the funds
would be donated, they looked for a place that was playing a positive role in
mental and among the younger population.
After learning about what The Honeycomb House specifically
and library overall has to offer to local youth, it was a natural fit, Farough
says.
“While the Honeycomb House isn't necessarily a space
designated for mental health, we recognized the extremely positive influence
that a space like this has the opportunity to provide for youth in our
community, and felt that it was such a great addition to our very loved public
library that we wanted to help ensure the success and amenities available
within.”
Youth and community librarian Stephanie Kuhn says she was
flabbergasted to learn The Honeycomb House was the chosen recipient for Clay It
Forward.
"The Honeycomb House has only been open for six months,
so to have community members rallying behind us goes to show how important this
teen space is for the community, she says. “We've increased our teen
programming at the library by 300% thanks to The Honeycomb House, so the funds
from the Clay It Forward initiative will be put to good use to continue
providing quality programming to Medicine Hat teens."
You can find a map of all the locations and the pieces up
for auction on the Medicine Hat Potters’ Association Facebook page.
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