Linda Christianson cominued from page f The presence of Christianson’ s hands lin- gers on in subtle traces, fingerprint out- lines on edges, digit-furrowed ridges along sides, irregular spouts that could only have been shaped by a particular thumb ane forefinger. Although the word decoration implies surface, Chnstianson hopes that the marks from her tools and hands go much deeper than that. “I am interested in imparting an emotion, a spirit to these pots”, she says. Text ix frown a press release distributed by The Craft Potters Association, 10 amieunce Linda's exhibition at Contemporary Ceramics, Marshall Street, London, England. Linda Christianson workshop advertised in the Burnaby Let- sure Guide is completely enrolled. Cana- dian Clay Symposium delegates can at- tend her sessions as well as the workshop kiln opening onthe day of the Symposium. October DOU Denys James Excursions presents travel experiences for 2003 & 2004 Thailand Italy Thailand December 15, 2003 - January 3, 2004 18 Days Denys James, Louis Katz, and Suwanee Natewong Tour of folk potteries, temples, traditional arts and crafts Tuscany, Italy May 14-31, 2004 17 days Denys James, Giovanni Cimatti, and Pietro Maddalena Studio experiance, terra sigillata workshop with Italian master, tours of San Gimignano, Florence, and Siena 4ot Information and Registration Denys James 182 Welbury Drive Prone 250.537.4906 Satipring island, BC 3 Email denys@®denysjames.com VaK 2L5 Web www.denysjames.com © For all your pottery supplies. _ THE MAD POTTER #6 - 3071 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC (Near Bridgeport) Tel: 604.244.3734 Store Hours: Tues. to Fri. 10am to 7pm and Sat.10am to 5pm Poners Guild of British Columbia Newsletter