~ POTTERS an COLUMBIA a Amsterdam, Norway, Continued from Page 4 Amsterdam, the Mauritshuis in the Hague, small shops in Norway and endless tiny galleries and museums in Montpelier, France to name a few. Coming from Canada and travelling to locations in Europe really brings home what a young country we are. In Norway, I was told to go see the old Church, which was only a few blocks from our hotel. The original portion was almost 1300 years old, and the addition almost 1100 years old. The new church I was told was not as interesting —it is only 600 years old...only 600 years old, they say. When not making pots or volunteering with various arts and crafts organizations, | either read or walk my dog. Terra (as in sig) is a small but very active Shepherd/Husky cross—my pocket-sized Shepherd. I have not as yet found an absolute favorite walking trail here, but Burnaby Mountain has had a few visits. My most favorite trail of all time is in Nova Scotia. Taylor Head Provincial Park Wilderness Trail takes you from abandoned farm land through Acadian old growth forest to wind stunted tamarack to blustery wind-swept oceanside cliff face in less that two hours of rolling, moderately easy walking, and some of the time, a well trained dog can go off leash. I also love books, the feel and smell of a real paper-and-ink book. Needless to say, I have too many, and I realized just how many when I moved from one side of North America to the other. My reading tends toward popular science including The Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan, Collapsed, by J. Diamond, lots by the late S.J. Gould and various fiction writers. I try to alternate reading fiction with non- fiction—all good things in moderation. What’s new for the Gallery? Happy Spring from the PGBC Board! With the season of renewal upon us, the PGBC board has been busy re-examining some of our guild policies and listening to concerns brought to us by members. Keeping in mind the Vision statement for the Gallery of BC Ceramics, Representing the Best of BC Ceramics, each and every display in the gallery has been renewed, refreshed, relit and tweaked to show off the work. In conjunction with our annual review of work in the gallery as per existing policy, we undertook an overall review of standards and standards policy. Jury sessions will now be increased from one per year to three. We hope this will increase flexibility and opportunities for guild members to participate and jury their work into the gallery. For 2011, our first jury will be held on April 11, with additional juries scheduled for June 13 and Sept. 12. Tentative dates for 2012 are March 5, June 4 and Sept. 10. ‘These will be confirmed in January of next year. We look forward to a great season of prosperity and success for our B.C. potters! Specialty Workshops at the Surrey Art Gallery Pottery-Level 2 Raku Workshop Learn to create more complex forms like teapots, casseroles, and butter dishes. Explore new finishing and glazing techniques. Fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Apr 12, 9:30am—Noon 10 sessions $180 | #4242393 Instructor Eliza Au has an MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics, has practiced and studied across North America, and has been artist in residence at the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland. Raku glazes. 15 years. surrey art gallery | surrey centre 13750 - 88 Avenue Www.surrey.ca/arts Enhance your pottery with beautiful crackle or iridescent glazes, and the smoky textures of Raku. Fee includes one studio drop-in visit, trigger adjustments, kiln loading, one bag of clay, bisque firing, and May 17, 7:30—8:30pm (info session) June 26, 9am—4pm (Raku firing) 2 sessions $98 | #4243089 Instructor Chery! Stapleton is an artist, educator, and pottery studio technician and manager. She holds a BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and has been teaching ceramics for Iisiigreey A Kiln Operations Workshop Learn all about electric kiln operations from the kiln manager at Surrey Art Gallery. Topics include re-wiring, firing schedules, cones, troubleshooting, and safety. June 4, 10am—12:30pm 1 session $26.50 | #4243073 Instructor and full-time potter Murray Sanders has taught at the Surrey Art Gallery for nineteen years, and is also the ceramics studio technician. He holds diplomas in Fine Arts and Adult Education. REGISTER TODAY! Please register no later than 7 days in advance. BRITISH COLUMBIA ss ARTS COUNCIL c*> An agency of the Province of British Columbla Conseil des Arts du Canada Canada Council for the Arts Potters Guild of BC Newsletter « April 2011