Invitation to Suzy Birstein’s Exhibit with her Dad!! “Fathers and Daughters” Suzy and Morris Birstein, Dennis and Samara Malkin. Ceramic and Multi-me- dia Sculpture and Painting. Zack Gallery at Jewish Community Centre 950 W. 41st Opening : Thurs. March 25, 7 til 9 Til April 18 19th Annual Pacific Rim Potters Spring Show and Sale Sat. May 8th, 10am-4pm, Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, 2964 Richmond Rd, Victoria, BC FREE admission, refreshments, door prizes. Wheelchair accessible. A variety of beautiful pottery, porcelain, and raku handcrafted by Vancouver Island potters. (250) 382-0974 for more information. Pottery studio fire, let's help! FIRE RELIEF SILENT AUCTION! Ceramic artists working at the 5th and Yukon studio complex suffered loss and damage when part of the complex was virtually destroyed by fire. An impromtu silent auction of donated pots was organized at the Symposium and. dona- tions were also taken.If you missed this event, cash donations can be mailed to the Potters Guild Mark your envelope “Fire Relief”. Gallery of BC Ceramics 1359 Cartwright Street Vancouver BC V6H 3R7 Send to: The Yukon & 5th studios have been a crea- tive hub for at least 10 years in Vancouver and many ceramic artists work there. Many are members of the BC Potters Guild, and several sell at the Gallery of BC Ceramics. It was an electrical fire that began between 2 walls. The building did not burn completely, but there is much water damage. Some people were not affected as much as others. Detail still to be worked out, but we wanted to let other pot- ters know how they can help! April 2004 Amaco Slabroller For Sale. $400.00 Long Cable model Very strong and sturdy Approx. 2°10" by "ED 1») Studio 3 Phone: 6044%)8-3390 “Too Good for the Shard Pile Sale” For a chance to get great pots at bargain prices come to the Lougheed Town Cen- tre April 5th, 5pm-8pm, April 6th, 1 0am- 6pm or April 7th, 10am-9pm. Ifyou have time to help with the sale on the above dates please call Linda at 604-205- 3042 or 604-420-0415 or email lindadoh@telus.net Donation pieces can be dropped off at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts until April 4th or brought to the Lougheed ‘Town Centre on the days of the sale. With our members’ generous donations we can again have a smashing good sale. Kilns for Sale: Paragon kiln, excellent condition, 15" di- ameter, 13" deep. Kiln sitter, vented, stand, $350. 1 cubic foot kiln, good condition, $200 Call Studio 3: 604-708-3390. Port Moody Festival of the Arts March 26 - April 4, 2004 Studio Tours Saturday and Sunday April 3 & 4, 11am - 5pm throughout Port Moody - Free! Check out the work of over 30 artists (including several clay peo- ple) in their studios/local galleries and other Check www.pomoartsfestival.be.ca for a map and listings. venues. <3 THE MAD POTTER #6 - 3071 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC (Near Bridgeport) Tel: 604.244.3734 Store Hours: Tues. to Fri. 10am to 7pm and Sat.10am to 5pm For all your pottery supplies. Potters Guild of British Columbia Newsletter Il