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From the PGBC member web pages

Recent work by Derek Moore.

This newsletter series features your fellow guild members. Artist profiles and photos are taken directly

from the guild members’ web page which can be viewed here: http://www.bcpotters.com/Guild/

memberwebpages.php

Get to know your fellow guild members and make sure that you have your own profile listed on the

website—contact Becky to update or add your profile, becky.c.mceachern@gmail.com.
This month’ web page profile is from Derek Moore of North Vancouver:

Derek Moore began in the fine arts program
at Langara College in 2000 with the intent
of becoming a software designer. Two years
later he moved to Alberta to attend the
Alberta College of Art & Design and became
immersed in the culture of clay. Upon
graduation from ACAD Derek was rewarded
with publication in Ceramics Monthly as one
of the eight emerging artists of 2005.

He returned to Vancouver and started his
own small production line as well continuing
to develop the segmented forms which have
now become his main focus.

"My new work reflects my love of
architecture, construction, sculpture and
my passion for the most versatile material,
clay, and its history in pottery. My work has
always consisted of thrown components; their
curving circular lines appeal to me, but as my
new work takes on a vertical component, the
concept of curvature has been taken to new
heights. This is due mostly to an ability to
stack higher and push the form into almost
caterpillar-like articulation. Each piece
becomes a character, with flowing repetition

and expression.”

Pottery - Registered
Open Studio

For this non-instructional studio
time, you must have taken at least
one ceramics studio class at the
Surrey Art Gallery, and feel
comfortable working on your own.
Our studio technician will be on hand
to answer questions. Clay available for
purchase; glazes and firing included.

January 19, 10am—2pm
6 sessions $74.75 | #4311383
(24 hours of studio time)

January 22, 10am—2pm
8 sessions $99.75 | #4311382

(32 hours of studio time)

surrey
art gallery |

surrey

centre

13750 - 88 Avenue
www.surrey.ca/arts

Specialty Courses & Workshops

at the Surrey Art Gallery

It’s easy to register!

604.501.5100 | www.surrey.ca/register

Raku Workshop

Enhance your pottery with beautiful
crackle or iridescent glazes, and the
smoky textures of Raku.

Fee includes one studio drop-in visit,
one bag of clay, bisque firing, and
Raku glazes.

March 5, 7:30—8:30pm (info session)
April 7, 9am—4pm (Raku firing)
2 sessions $99.25 | #4311394

Instructor Cheryl 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 15 years.

Please register at least 7 days in advance.

Pasi a EY SS OE & Canada Council Conseil des Arts
RR An agency of the Province of British Columbia <> for the Arts Be ehade

Beyond Round: Alterations
of the Thrown Form

Throw, alter, and construct complex
pieces using wheel-thrown forms as
a base to be altered. Learn leather-
hard construction and decoration
techniques; integrate slab forms;
and complete your process with
glaze applications.

March 9 & 16, 10:30am-1:30pm,
and March 10 & 17, 12:30-3:30pm
4 sessions $85.75 | #4313357

Instructor Fredi Rahn has a BFA from
Nova Scotia College of Art & Design.
Fredi creates one-of-a-kind functional
and decorative pieces in her Vancouver-
based studio, and exhibits her work
across the continent.

REGISTER TODAY!

Potters Guild of BC Newsletter : December 2012