Page 1 6 ISSN 0319 812X THE POTTER'S GUILD OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 315 West Cordova Street ~~ Vancouver , B.C. April, 1978 V6B 1E5 NEWSLETTER Greetings- Those who attended the March general meeting enjoyed an extremely inter- estingpresentation in story form of Fanny Grubner's visit with Father le Page, the village priest in the area of San Pedro dea Atacama, high in the Andes, Fanny showed slides of the extensive excavations which included amazingly well preserved mummies along with large collections of polished red and black pottery. The program also encompassed a technical explanation of her own work, which has been inspired by her travels in South America, and members were given the opportunity to examine the pieces of ancient pottery which Fanny brought along for the “show and tell"part of the evening, following coffee. ee re oe bet Congratulations go to Robin Hopper of Victoria who recently won the . Saidye Bronfman Annual Award for Excellence in the Crafts. The award,worth $15,000 ($5,000 to be used to mount a travelling exhibition of the crafts- man's work) is to be presented annually for ten years. Robin was an established potter and teacher in England before emigrating to Canada in 1968, and has since made a major contribution to the Canadian craft scene. He now resides and works in the Metchosin area, APRIL GENERAL MEETING Fireside Room, Unitarian Church, 49th and Oak Streets--8:00 P.M.April 19th Progran, Topic of interest will be " Brownwares" and will follow a similar format to that of the preceding meetings--dealing with the traditional early brownwares and their relationship with modern high-iron and ash glazes, Jean Fahrni will bring examples of the old ones, and a panel discussion and informal workshop will follow on the use and. potential uses of local clay materials and ashes in decorating and glazing. Phere are many high-iron clays in B.C.which make fine high-fire glazes such as plain and oil-spot temmoku, kaki and tea-dust, as well as the simpler role of enhancing from an underglaze position. Anyone using local materials is especially requested to bring examples, also all those interested in learning how to find and prepare clays and ashes, please attend there will be a knowledgeable group on the panel. Bring your questions and a friendr- and a notebook! May Meeting | The final program of the current series dealing with ancient pottery types together with the modern counterpart will deal with what has been felt to be the high point in the potter's art-- the production in Asia in the Sung times of the rich, unctuous family of blue-grey to olive green glazes known as celadons, The Society is very fortunate to have our well known potter and teacher, Tam Irving lead this evening's discussions. Tam teaches at the Vancouver school of Art ,Has led many workshops, and best of all, has himself done very extensive research into the production of celadon glazes from local materials. This program is a must! Message for a Visiting Potter There is an urgent personal message for a potter visiting from California, Should any member meet or learn of the presence of a Miss Diana Elena Pashos ,would you please call collect either to Jean Fahrni,224-6200, or to Mr_.Pashos Area Code 408- 867-0202, in California.