LSL Kahiki Pottery & Progression - Other Crafts

U umeone Tiki Socialite Joined: Aug 26, 2005 Posts: 168	U umeone Posted posted on Sat, Oct 15, 2011 10:06 AM Aloha, I feel right at home saying aloha, for the years I worked at the Kahiki, I answered the phone "Aloha, Kahiki Supper Club, how may I help you?" I am so nervous but, here we go...most of you know that my Father, Bill Sapp and his partner, Lee Henry were the originators of the Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus, Ohio. My Mother, Marcy Sapp designed the Oil Lamps, ashtrays and various mugs that were used up to the late 1970's when the Kahiki was sold. My Mothers designs were made into molds and were produced in the basement of the Kahiki. I have always dabbled in clay but my main focus was on working in Restaurants all phases, Coat Check to Manager and everything in between. At 50 it just wasn't fun anymore, I had a calling back to Clay. So with the support of my Husband Craig, I am now a Potter. So I'll share what I've done and doing in hopes to inspire more Tiki Creations. I do so miss the Tropics, the Kahiki was my refuge from the cold gray skies of Ohio. I can still hear the waterfalls, the soft Hawaiian Music, smell the aromas and feel the atmosphere. A carefree feeling of family and relaxation, being transported to the South Seas. That's what I want to evoke with my Pottery. I hope you will join me on my journey. Mahalo, Linda [ Edited by: umeone 2011-10-17 08:36 ]

Aloha,

I feel right at home saying aloha, for the years I worked at the Kahiki, I answered the phone "Aloha, Kahiki Supper Club, how may I help you?"

I am so nervous but, here we go...most of you know that my Father, Bill Sapp and his partner, Lee Henry were the originators of the Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus, Ohio. My Mother, Marcy Sapp designed the Oil Lamps, ashtrays and various mugs that were used up to the late 1970's when the Kahiki was sold. My Mothers designs were made into molds and were produced in the basement of the Kahiki. I have always dabbled in clay but my main focus was on working in Restaurants all phases, Coat Check to Manager and everything in between. At 50 it just wasn't fun anymore, I had a calling back to Clay. So with the support of my Husband Craig, I am now a Potter.

So I'll share what I've done and doing in hopes to inspire more Tiki Creations. I do so miss the Tropics, the Kahiki was my refuge from the cold gray skies of Ohio. I can still hear the waterfalls, the soft Hawaiian Music, smell the aromas and feel the atmosphere. A carefree feeling of family and relaxation, being transported to the South Seas. That's what I want to evoke with my Pottery. I hope you will join me on my journey.

Mahalo,
Linda

[ Edited by: umeone 2011-10-17 08:36 ]

Post #610298 by umeone on Sat, Oct 15, 2011 10:06 AM