EDITOR: Lynne Carmichael ISSN 0319 812x THE POTTERS GUILD OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 315 West Cordova Street Vancouver, 8.C. V6B 1E5 Ki NEWSLETTER 1977 Hello Potters The next General Meeting is Wednesday, May 18, 1977, 8:00pm, at the Unitarian Church, Fireside Room, N.E. corner of 49th and Oak. The meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. PROGRAM: At our next meeting we will have Dave Stevens, a student from the University of 8.C., as guest speaker. He will demonstrategwith the aid of slide interesting techniques used by Peruvian potters in the constructing of their pots. Our evening of Peruvian Pottery promises to be an educational and interesting one DON'T MISS IT! CALENDAR OF EVENTS UBC MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY - April 5 - May 15 THE ART OF ANCIENT PERU a special exhibition by the students of FA 461/661 HOUSE OF CERAMICS * May 3 - 14 WAYNE NGAN - Recent stoneware and raku - May 16 - 28 TWO POTTERS - FRANCIS HATFIELD AND JANET MCLEOD CREATIVE CHAQS - Vernon's Creative Chaos is scheduled for May 27, 28 and 29th. An invitation is egtended to all area craftspeople and artists ta exhibit their creations and to the public to attend this largest crafts fair in 8.C.'s interior. More than 18,000 people attended last year's show. Anyone wishing to exhibit at the fair should contact Sandy Rysen, 11708 Palfrey Orive, Vermmm, 8.C. (542-8503) ~ RICHMOND'S CERAMIC CLUB - May 25 - June 10 - ANNUAL GALLERY SHOW to be held at the Richmond Art Centre. open every day 2pm - 5pm and Monday - Friday 7pm - 9pm. POTTERS BOOKNGOK HANDMADE IN ONTARIO - A qguilde to Crafts and Craftsmen, by Susan Himel and Elaine Lambert, published by VanNostrand Reinhld Ltd., Scarborough, Ontario, $5.95 A *who's who" in Ontario crafts community of interest to working 6.C. craftspeople for the purpose of comparison. The book is broken down into regions, under which are listed galleries, shops and artisans working therein. A good guide to enthusiasts planning a holiday in Ontario. (Reviewed in Performance) FOR SALE SKUTT ELECTRIC KILN - Mod#l 231 - 23" opening, 27" deep, 7 cu ft High Fire cone 10 Perfect condition, never ued - Shelves, stand and extra coil. OSest offer over $700.00 call Bessie 299-7064 evenings. MY CAR $f! =A 69" AUSTIN AMERICA only 40,009.8 miles (as of this morning) one owner, 2 drs, 1300 cc, 40 miles to gallon, excellent condition, call Lynne 263-7679 WANTED Two production potters to join a newly established pottery. Rent $50.00 per mo ‘Four people to share 2,200 sq. ft. Want to establish a line of dinnerware and planters with a retail/wholesale market. Write to EARTH AND FIRE, 312 Richmond Ave. East, Brandon , Manitoba. POST*GRHDUATE CERAMIC STUDENT - wishes a position on a temporary basis. For further information call me at 263-7679 ; Also a Finnish gitl is looking for a summer job in a Nee geant Studio. I have their letters of application and would be happy to sendy anyone who is able to supply them with temporary positions. Oa * WHO OO YOU WANT FOR WORKSHOPS IN THE 1977-79 SESSION?" Please rush your opinions to us as we are in final planning stages for next year.