Clay Lines

Celebrating Success in Our Community
In Gratitude: Editorial Farewell

Being the editor for BC Potters has been an incredible learning experience.
As I pass on the job to a new set of hands, I wish to thank the members of
the Guild and the board for the opportunity to contribute to this extended
community of potters.

I owe a special thanks to Don Jung and Andrea Maitland for their support
in the production of the newsletter. Andrea 1s a first-rate proof-reader with
a delightful sense of humour—the newsletter wouldn’t be what it 1s without
her extra attention to detail. Don not only makes sure the newsletter—and
bulletins—go out via e-mail each month, but the articles he has consistently
shared in the past year are definitely worth a public thank you.

Also in need of recognition for their continuing efforts in making BC
Potters possible: Brenda Beaudoin, Sheila Morissette and Jinny Whitehead.
Without their regular submissions, we'd all miss out on what’s going on, in
Vancouver and throughout the province (not to mention Australia!)

As writing is a passion of mine—nearly as much as making pots!—you’ll
likely find more articles from me in future issues. I look forward to sharing my
next adventure in ceramics with you.

The newsletter does not exist without the insight of our whole community;
I encourage each of you to step beyond your comfort zone and share your
experiences. Write about what inspires you to make, to collect and call yourself
a potter—BC Potters 1s the collective voice of people with aspirations and
frustrations just like yours. Why wouldn’t you want to sing your part in this
fabulous choir?

It has been an honour. Thank you. @

Unclassifieds

Free Kick-Wheel.

Rstrin kickwheel, no motor, a bit rusty but useable for

Amber Alyne Kennedy

in Victoria
waxing, decorating or throwing, Horseshoe Bay.
Call Ronda: 604 921-9888.

MOSAIC/QUE

The Pottery Supply House in Ontario has put
together a fine calendar for 2008 to celebrate
their 50 years of service to clayworkers in
Canada. On each day of the year a Canadian
pot 1s featured, with many British Columbia
potters included. It’s lovely!

If you'd like a copy for $15, place

your order by calling 1-800-465-8544
www.psh.cal

Medal of Bravery

Potter and CBC reporter Vincent Massey
is one of three men who will be awarded a
medal for saving the life of a ‘stranded ice
sailor’ at Green Lake in Whistler in 2005.

(from theVancouver Sun, Thurs Jan. 1 7G

Showbiz

Vancouver artist Suzy Burstein has made
‘motion pitchers’ to be tucked into the gift
bags being presented to the non-winning
Academy Award nominees at the Oscars.

(from theVancouver Sun, Thurs Jan. 1 7G

Short term Raku Teaching Opportunity

In May 2008 our grade 10 students are having

an experiential pilot program where they will be

Studio Equipment for Sale.
Pm downsizing and changing directions. So I’m selling
off some things that I have duplicates of.

Pictures and details are available on my Craigslist
ads at http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/ for “Display
Shelves”, “Ceramic Extruder’, “Ceramic Slump
Molds”, “Large Kiln”, “Ceramic Tile press” and
“Ceramic Monthly Magazines”

a piece with raku clay and then fire it, having
built the raku kiln themselves—at least that’s the
theory. Please contact Anna Forbes, Head of
Art, St. Michaels University School,

3400 Richmond, Victoria V8P 4P5 B.C.

anna. forbes@smus.be.ca 250 592 2411 local 7500

You can contact me through the ads or at
winegummo@hotmail.com

For Sale: Lockerbie Kick-Wheel with Motor
$570. Purchased new 1998, excellent condition, barely
used. Call: 778-858-5776

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are going to do 1s raku, and I am looking for
someone with some experience of this type of
firng to work with us for a couple of days. This
is a paid opportunity! The kids are going to build

either out of school doing community service
or they will be working at things not normally
covered in the timetable. One of the things we

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