Caracol Clay Studio - East Coulee, Alberta

Denis Fortin

Un tout petit studio mais un grand talent et un grand accueil. Janet nous a ouvert ses portes et nous avons pu apprécier la beauté toute simple de ses oeuvres. Sa boutique saura charmer votre oeil et ravir votre coeur.

Carsie Guedo

Janet was lovely to visit with and so knowledgeable and passionate about her craft. The pieces are beautiful, and the kids loved the little freebies she gave them. A terrific place to pick up gifts for family or friends (or yourself!) for any occasion!

Michael O'Malley

We were sightseeing in Drumheller and were in the East Coulee area to see the coal mines and hoodoo. This studio was recommended by "Big R" at the Tourist Info Centre in Drumheller. There was a lot packed into the small space. John, the co-owner was very friendly and explained how he and his partner Janet made the various pieces, giving most of the credit to her for artistic choices. He also shared some of the history of the area and their history as well. My wife shook almost every rattle! She found a piece she loved and we enjoyed the visit.

Marino Pacori

I love going in and chatting with Janet when I'm around. We have a small but charming collection of their works. It always grabs my eye when I go by that shelf.

Marie Luciuk

Janet and John have an awesome selection of handmade goods. Very friendly, she welcomed us in even just to browse and you can see the love of the craft in the wares. She answered any and all questions!

Simon

Janet is a talented and caring artist who works with clay. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram by searching "Caracol Clay Studio". Her shop is filled to the brim with beautiful and original works that could surely draw a crowd. When you're driving around Drum, make sure to make this necessary pit stop!

Judy Dahm

Janet is a brilliant artist and her clay work is unique and moving. Every piece tells a story of the earth and our history on it. The colours of her work are vibrant and when you hold a piece you feel how special that piece of art is! I have many pieces in my home, and I love each one. Drop into her studio in East Coulee for a true Alberta experience.

Riley Collins

Artists - striking out, off the beaten path with their family, inspired by nature and a dream. A home of handbuilt ceramic pieces that index local ecology, the grand provenance of our planet, and a passion for found things.

Browsing through the tiny frontispiece in this chaotic studio feels like drifting into the artist's mind. It's all paired with a sense of hospitality that makes you feel like you were buying from a friend, more than a business.

Unique pieces, like full tea sets that send you into pre-history as much as contemporary elegance, hearty mugs - and even rattles - provide grounded connections to the artist's experience.