~ POTTERS an COLUMBIA a Holiday Sales & Exhibitions Sharon Reay & Bookends SOUTH SURREY Christmas Exhibition & Sale Sat., Dec. 4and Sun., Dec. 5 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nicoletta Baumeister Nicole Chang Dale Ramsey Connie Glover Anne Walsh Jack Ploesser 13798 24th Avenue, South Surrey, BC www.studioexhibitions.com/ information. html Sharon Reay VINCENT MASSEY @ Red Flag Design Christmas Show Thurs., Dec. 9,4 pm-8 pm Fri., Dec. 10, 2 pm - 8 pm Sat., Dec. 11, 10 am - 4pm 318 Industrial Ave., Vancouver, BC Deeper colors, bolder marks, more robust handles and above all taking more time on each piece. This isa time for evolution and change, I have renewed my commitment to function. It is always challenging to be fluent in the language of clay, but my enthusiasm has never wavered. In the new year my goals are to resume my quest to make larger more artistic gallery pieces and I will keep you posted. Looking forward to seeing you at the Christmas Show in Vancouver and visiting Vincent Massey Pottery Gallery in Whistler. 2010 GABRIOLA WINTER ART AFFAIR December 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are pleased to announce the inaugural launch of the 2010 Gabriola Winter Art Affair (GWAA). This year we will be hosting over 30 local artists working in a variety of mediums such as glass, ceramics, jewelry, and textiles. In addition, some of our studios will woodworking, painting, sculpture be featuring accessories such as homemade soaps and apothecaries. Be it an item big or small we assure you that each is made with the utmost care and craftsmanship making each purchase the perfect gift for the ones you love the most. Located just 20 minutes by ferry from Downtown Nanaimo, you can pick up a Gabriola Art Affair map at Artworks in the Folklife Village Slice of Life Gallery in the Madrona Shopping Centre or any participating artist’s studio. All of the artists’ studios are indicated by a an easy-to-spot Igloo poster! see: For more info: Sylvie Milman, jupiterranch@shaw.ca, or Mariko McCrae, mariko.feedlotstudios@gmail.com or: http://gabriolawinterartaffair.blogspot.com Enjoy a getaway to the “Isle of the Arts” this holiday season... we hope you enjoy! FIRED UP AT THE FIRE HALL Fraser Valley Potters Guild cE -_ Ye ‘4 35" anniversary pag December 3" through December 22"4 2010 OPENING RECEPTION — FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3" 7:00-9:00 pm 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday thru Saturday 12:00 pm thru 4:00 pm Sunday (December 3'¢ through December 22 Inclusive} Newton Cultural Centre 13530 — 72"4 Avenue Surrey, British Columbia Aberthau Potters Club Sale Dec. 4; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aberthau Mansion of the West Point Grey Community Centre, 4397 West 2nd Avenue (corner of Trimble and West 2nd Avenue, near Jericho) Great gift ideas from more than 30 potters. Enjoy some shopping... then rest your feet in our tearoom. ‘Ensemble’ (Together) Christmas Show and Sake Maple Ridge Art Gallery Saturday Nowennber 20 Sunday Gecember 19 Maple Blidge Art Gallery 11944 Haney Place, Maglio Ririqe Opening Reception: Saturday, Mov 20, 2-4 pen ee Potters Guild of BC Newsletter : December 2010 15