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Rose and Arnold Woyciehouski
20th Century, Circa 1990's
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

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She thought she would live out her life as a single woman. She almost seemed determined to do so, but she hadn't counted on Arnold who had been an acquaintance for many years. He also had worked at both Medalta Potteries and Hycroft as a burner which meant he looked after the kiln. When he became widowed over 11 years ago, Arnold and Rose began to spend time together, sharing long walks which they both so enjoyed. They found that they had much in common. Eventually, they were married and today, they live in quiet comfort - from time to time taking road trips across the country, as weather and health permit. Rose considers herself very fortunate to have found such a wonderful husband, albeit rather late in life.

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Rose with sample pieces of her one-stroke painting
20th Century, Circa 2008
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

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Rose still does a bit of art work, putting her hand to learning the one stroke method of brush painting on glass. Recently, she gave some of the tools she had used at the factory to Annette Unger, supervisor of the Working Pottery in the Medalta Museum, and her assistant, Chelsea Scott. She also gave them some tips on how to wield the brush when banding or lettering. Her demonstrations seemed second nature to her and she made it look easy - always a sign of talent and experience.

On March 30, 2009, this lovely lady, with a quiet humour and a gentle, somewhat reserved and regal presence, celebrated her 81st birthday.

Those fortunate enough to possess a finely banded Medalta Potteries plate or a beautiful hand lettered Hycroft item, has a piece of Alberta's clay heritage. They also just might have some of the handiwork of Rose Marie Stickle Woyciehouski.