A story in yesterday's Christmas Gift Guide incorrectly identified Bermuda Clayworks as Island Pottery. In addition, the cover of the supplement was designed by Lisa Bardgett, not June Ming.

Jon Faulkner is the artist who makes the lovely, intricate pottery at the Island Pottery . His assistant, Helle Pukk, from Estonia is also an exceptional artist.

When you walk in, you are overwhelmed by colour and creative beauty. The Jazz design is a brilliant blue and orange on dishes and pitchers.

The dolphin pottery is more subdued, yet lovely and is one of the bestsellers at the moment, done in soft hues of blue, violet and white.

Mr. Faulkner explained how he came upon the design, "One night I was giving my two year old son, Max a bath. In the bath he was playing with a sponge in the shape of a dolphin. It may sound silly, but I studied the sponge for a moment and it inspired the idea of my dolphin pottery so popular with the locals and tourists.'' Ms Pukk adds: "All our pieces are microwave and dishwasher proof except the raku.

Island Pottery an education from Jon Faulkner at Dockyard "Raku is a Japanese word freely interpreted as `enjoyment'.

"The Raku Kiln is often seen as a symbol of experimental involvement with heat and ceramics in contrast to the production kiln with its repetitious control. The kiln is usually a temporary affair built out of doors and fired by charcoal, coke, coal, wood, or oil.'' Visit here for an education in pottery art. Each piece is lovingly crafted.

"Childhood's Faith in Santa Claus-The Christmas Letter.'' From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper , 1887. Above right: An Illustration by Thomas Nast taken from Harper's Weekly (Christmas Supplement) December 31, 1870.

ARTIST AT WORK -- The Island Pottery's Jon Faulknr at work on new piece of pottery