Janet & Jay O'Rourke
Oregon
Gingko wood
Non-functional
Teapot - 6.5" x 4" x 12"
Teacup Saucer - 2.75" diameter x .5"
Tea Cup - 2.25" x 1.5" x 2.75"
Tray - 8" diameter x .5"
About the Teapot
I know when the faeries drink sparkle nectar tea from this teapot, they always are smiling and frolicking and happy. We need more joy in this world.
About the Artists
Janet and Jay O'Rourke have been collaborating for over 45 years. Janet's pencils, paintbrushes, and carving tools are her magic wands. Jay's lathe and carving tools are his magic. Together, they find inspiration in nature, birds, insects, gardens, and magic to create their unique, one-of-a-kind works.
Together, they spend time salvaging wood from storms and tree trimmers to use in their creations. Each piece is carved by hand using a combination of pigment, pyrography, colored pencils, and Swarovski rhinestones. All of their work is finished with multiple layers of lacquer.
*Teapots that are purchased will remain on display in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition, through September 14, 2026.
After the show closes, teapots will be carefully packed and shipped by September 28, or they may be picked up at the gallery.
About National Teapot Show XIII
Cedar Creek Gallery's National Teapot Show XIII is an invitational event featuring teapots crafted by artists from across North America. More than 200 hand-crafted teapots created using a broad range of materials - including pottery, glass, wood, fiber, and mixed media.
Teapots in the show come in all shapes and sizes! Some are functional - just right for your daily cup of tea, while others are created as sculptural teapots.
Every teapot in the show is available for purchase.
All teapots will remain on display (including those already sold), both online and in the gallery, through September 14, 2026.