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Call for Submission

Online Journal: Interpreting Ceramics
Ceramics Education

In 2009, the online journal Interpreting Ceramics is planning to
publish a special issue on the theme of ceramics education. We invite
submissions for possible publication from all parts of the world.
Potential articles could focus on any aspect of ceramics education, from
the university sector to small scale projects. We particularly want to
reflect the range of approaches occurring internationally. We welcome
submissions of groups of articles focusing on a particular country or
region, as well as submissions from individual authors. Please see our
Submissions Guidelines page for advice on the preparation of your
text,

Call for submissions, ceramics education:

http://www.uwic.ac.uk/icrc/issue010/education.htm

Submission guidelines:

http://www.uwic.ac.uk/icrc/submission.htm

Movin’ On
By Clive Tucker

After eight years as the artist in residence at the Port Moody Arts
Centre, I have decided to hang up my kiln gloves and continue my
search for the meaning of life in new surroundings. Yes, I’m finally
going to rent my own studio and pot there. Well not entirely on my
own, I will be sharing the studio with Jacqueline Sheridan who has
worked with me at the art centre for a number of years. It’s very grown
up I know, but I hope I can get used to it. This means two things:

First, I will be making more pots and firing just my own work and
not the productions of the friendly art centre clientele. This is a very
exciting change.

‘The other major result is that there will be an opening for an artist in
residence at the Port Moody Art centre. I’m not sure how the position
will be structured but I can advise anyone interested in the position
to keep an eye on the Port Moody Arts Centre website for any news.
My new studio is in Port Moody and we will have an open house once
moved in. My last day at the art centre will be Dec.14, 2008. I look
forward to continuing my teaching at the Port Moody Arts Centre and
hope to offer more classes as I will, of course, have loads more time.
‘The new studio is opposite the sawmill with a view over the inlet,
walking distance from Rocky Point Park. It’s on the second floor, 2605
Murray Street. I can’t wait to move in.

FingerPlay:
Prince George

By Ken Turner, Assistant Curator of
the Two Rivers Art Gallery

Unpacking and installing FingerPlay was a delightful experience
akin to a child’s Christmas morning. One of the privileges of installing
a group of work such as this is the experience of holding the objects, it
is so much more intimate than merely looking. The reality of holding
each item brought an appreciation of size, proportion, texture and
colour that cannot be conveyed in a two dimensional image.

Finding arrangements for such a diverse collection was indeed a
challenge. The interplay of some groupings could be very positive
while other attempts failed to please. Ultimately I think we achieved
a balanced presentation in which each piece compliments its
neighbours.

I have yet to find a favourite in this exhibit, each day I walk through I
am drawn to a different piece and notice something new in a piece I
thought I had explored thoroughly earlier. I don’t have a great familiarity
with the potters of B.C. but this show makes me wonder what they
make when the size restriction is lifted. Is 12”x12”x12” next?

The FingerPlay display at Two Rivers Art Gallery, October 3 to 30:

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