Contd from Page 6, Production Cycle Need to get your business online? being able to throw for a few weeks and then get to the bisque, glazing and firing stages. In the first cycle, I throw, hand-build, trim, put on handles, etc. Iam still trying to get used to the drying times within the studio so that often adds delays. In the second cycle, I make glazes (both test glazes and rebuilding stock) and glaze bisque ware. The third cycle, I clean up and bisque the work from the first cycle’s output and then it starts again. As . mentioned before, it takes me much longer ] e ns & Q uill to go through each cycle than I thought it i would but I expect it will improve as I become more efficient and proficient. Once I have enough pots in stock, I would like to be able to extend the length of time I spendin each — Check out the view from Brenda’s wheel— cycle, particularly the first cycle. not a bad place to go to work every day! On expectations, I absolutely love what I do! I had some friends and former colleagues in the pit of my stomach by noon at the come up for a visit. I told them I know that I thought of going to work the next day. I can't made the right decision on my career change wait (and often dontt wait) for Wednesday to hen Sund : kevele it’ come so I can start my work week again! when Sunday comes (in my work cycle it’s lly Ti J don’t have that k More info: http://downtoearthclayworks.ca . actually Tuesday) and I don’t have that knot p yw www.lensandquill.com info@lensandquill.com Info will be out soon on the Guild’s Annual General 604-487-1945 Meeting coming up in May. Get involved in your Guild! “Mia Muse” - Ceramics Workshop with Suzy Birstein at The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts September 10th - 25th, 2009 Envision your “Inner Muse” under the creative guidance of ceramist Suzy Birstein - famed artist for the 2008 Academy Awards Nominees - on the enchanting island of Skopelos, where “Mamma Mia” was filmed! . Suzy will demonstrate her ceramic hand building techniques combining textures, slabs, coil - The ca aed Foundation and pinching to create figurative sculptures. Students will have hands on experience creating Suzy Birstein r small figures in the form of decorative and functional mugs, masks, spirit bottles, and heads. Fit Lane OLS ge . . P . _ . . fograph by Laura Leyshon After the work is fired, experiment with Suzy's unique multi-surface combinations of fired under glazes and glazes alongside painted and patina'd surfaces. MUSE and personal ongoing sources of inspiration, such as visual, musical and theatrical ... — all of which will be enhanced by the evocative ambiance of Skopelos. We will experience local music, food, artists, museums, architecture as well as exploring gorgeous beaches and hikes into nature.. e or te Under the Skopelos sun, we will create time to discuss participants’ initial concepts of ae Skopelos Town Suzy Birstein Workshop a . soe . Photograph by Laura Leyshon Our vision will grow as we make visible the synthesis of clay, color concept and culture. All skill levels are welcome! Costs to include workshop, materials, firings, opening/closing dinner and breakfasts $1,800. An early bird special is offered by registering no later than June 1st. “Get the sweet beat...” . . . Birstein Accommodations on Skopelos range from €12.50 - €25 per night for single or double occupancy. Photograph by Kate Henderson Contact Jill Somer at info@skopart.ora Group travel available, contact mpanos@omeqa-travel.com or Suzy Birstein at suzy@suzybirstein.com For more information about Suzy Birstein please go to www.suzybirstein.com Tos Yiannis The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts at www.skopart.ora Mama Mia! Church Tap Film “My DeLovely Fever” by Suzy Birstein Photograph by David Henderson SOBA Potters Guild of BC Newsletter » March 2009 7