I took advantage of this fact, and asked my father to show me how to
build a large, wood-firing kiln. He has built many of these, and I felt
I could not have a better chance to learn first hand. I have been
interested in such kilns for some time, and this was too good to be
missed.

For some time I studied the existing kilns and patiently made many
bricks of various size and contours, all 1/5 of full size. Following
this, one day my father and I worked together and built the kin. Iwas
very happy to notice how happy he was. To him, this meant being
young again. Among the other things, I learned the nonchalant
attitude one must have when building a kiln. Should a brick be too large
or too small, simply shape it to size and forget about it. The kiln we
built is circular and it can have any dimensions. It has an outer stone
structure, with an inner brick "shirt" for protection against direct
fire, into which the kiln is built. This is composed of a lower section
situated below the ground and approximately one yard deep, with an
enclosed channel leading towards the outside for the draft. It follows
the cupole with many alveoli (openings), through which the fire moves.
Above this cupole, the floor of the kiln is built. This particular type
of kiln is open at the top; however, it can easily be enclosed. This
has been an experience of a life time.

Sept. 25 again on the go to start part two of my stay in Italy.
Santo Mignosa

DISTRICT NEWS

1.  Kootenays

Mr. Lance Stacey of Nelson is the new district correspondent for
the Kootenay area. Guild members who have newsworthy material may
contact him at: 512 Fourth Street, Nelson, B.C.

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THE ART CENTRE, 1334 RICHTER ST. , KELOWNA, B.C.

The first Okanagan Summer Art Festival, held 25th, 26th and 27th of
August in Kelowna's City Park, was considered a success by its organi-

zers, the Contemporary Okanagan Artists Group, although there was 4