Get Mugged at KV Ceramic Studio

Another Columbia Gorge tidbit from the Team at http://www.travelthegorge.com/

At 1082 Tucker RD (a continuation of 12th street if you're coming from the north) - on the heights in Hood River - between a small apartment building and a garden center- hides a very special recreation destination for the crafty among us.  Ken and Verna, lord and lady of this quiet little kingdom, greet each visitor by name.  If they knew you were coming, your customary chair is ready and your personal treasures are set out ready for your continued attention.  A supply of cold sodas (diet Coke, a must) are in the frig.

It feels like home, if your home is warm, friendly, and your tables are surrounded by shelves and shelves of paints, glazes, greenware, bisque and wonderfully created ceramic and glass decor.   Everything is here for the amateur or crafting pro to make personalized gifts for friends and self, spend a few rainy hours keeping kids busy and quiet, or throw a party where everyone makes the same thing differently.  The possibilities are delightful.

Last Saturday the Team spent two noisy hours creating our own personal versions of ceramic travel mugs.  We had seen the mug at the KV Ceramics booth at the Hood River Blossom Festival and decided we just had to do this.  There was another table full when we arrived with 3 generations of the same family each painting merrily away at their own levels of ability.  (We also had very diverse levels of competence - which doesn't matter a bit.) 

While at the studio, take a break to look at the truly lovely selection of handcrafted gifts at their adjoining Gorge-Us Gift Shop.  Ken creates some very unique glazed ceramics and pottery and their daughters have obvious talent with fused and etched glass.  You can call ahead (541-386-4664) to reserve a table or a whole party, but just dropping by is also totally acceptable.