Ceramic Arts: Our Story
In 1974 a very focused Jackie Cessna had a clear vision. Having worked in television in Montreal and Hamilton and then moving to Vancouver she knew she wanted to work for herself.After staying home with her two children for 10 years, the time was right to open her business. Ceramic Arts Limited (parent company to Pottery Painting Canada) was incorporated 46 years ago. Jackie’s vision was made possible by her commitment and respect for learning, growing and assisting many people in making their visions of owning their own business come true. When Jackie opened her ceramic distribution company, there was a demand for consistent supplies and education. For many years, Jackie brought ceramic artists from within Canada and the United States to teach seminars to grow the industry. She always worked diligently to bring quality product lines to retailers and home studio's that were open or wanting to open. Expansion into porcelain and stoneware were...