COLUMBIA

Year of the Ox: Vancouver
Potter’s Work on Stamp

This year Canada Post celebrates the Year
of the Ox: a time of stability, harmony and
balance.

‘The international stamp features a work
of pottery, an art form heavily rooted in
Chinese history. The vessel was also chosen
for its connection to the earth, since 2009
is the year of the Yin Earth Ox. The custom
made earthenware pot, created by Vancouver
potter Shu-Hwei Kao, is a reproduction of
a vessel that would have been used for food
preparation,

‘The pot’s big belly means literally fullness or
prosperity, the colour red indicates good luck
and with the addition of the Ox image, the pot
symbolizes a wish for a happy and prosperous

ox year. For more on Shu-Hwei Kao see:

www.shkao.com/English/Welcome.html

Put your Guild to work

for you!

Many of us have training, education, and experience in life that
isn't clay-related. We may have had, or are still working in, careers as
website designers, accountants, bookkeepers, interior designers,
graphic artists...you get the idea. If you have services to offer or are
looking to hire someone, why not work with fellow potters and guild
members?

Get your business or service listed with the guild’s new Resource
Directory and start looking there first when you need a hand with
something. Information submitted will be listed online in the members
only area of the website.

Please send your information to Melany at editor@bcpotters.com
and include the following information:

* Your name and the name of your business, if applicable

¢ Short summary of service or business (25-35 words)

* Contact information (mailing address, phone/fax, email, website)

* Info on any, discounts or deals you might want to offer to fellow
members

JACK TROY ANAGAMA WORKSHOP

THE DRAGON KILN CROSSES CULTURES

Presented by Clatsop Community College

® Jack Troy Exhibition ¢ Traditional Glazes Available
e 2 Day Clay Workshop ¢ = Critical Review of Firing

¢ Lecture with Japanese Koto Player © Home Stay Options Available
e ~=- Firing Traditional Anagama ¢ Local Food

© Approximately 20 Pieces Per Person @ Dynamic Environment

WORKSHOP FEE $250.00 USD

April 16 through May 2, 2009 in Astoria, Oregon

ccc-ceramicsdepartment.schools. officelive.com OR

(503) 338-2449 for Registration

Clatsop Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. The Jerome campus Art Center and the 16th street PAC offer ADA accessibility. The
Astoria Dragon Kiln is not currently ADA accessible. Contact Disabilities Services at 503 338-2474, TDD 503 338-2468 for further information.

Potters Guild of BC Newsletter - February 2009