The Humble Mug CLAY 2012

‘There are some fundamental design considerations for mugs. First is

Annual juried show by the Fraser Valley Potters Guild

deviation from the basic tube. If the bulk of the form is at the base it

is very stable but can look heavy and tired. In addition, if the top is

too narrow you will get a liquid rush over the transition.
How the mug addresses where it sits is important. This is often the |
weakest part of pots. To take the opposite extreme, if the top is very

wide in relation to the base (as with Mike ODonnell’s) then the “a ?

liquid cools quickly. The position of the handle will seriously affect
the balance and must be a complement in character and weight to
the rest of the mug. Then there is the all important lip, the part that
mediates the mouth and the liquid. If you think of the shape of the
mouth, a very slight turn out will conform to the lips. Too much
flare and you wear the tea! An inward curve doesn’t invite the liquid
or the lips. When you get all the basics working together, there is the Opening Reception
glaze, the fire and any possible whimsy like Celia’s seal on a button Wed. June 6", 2012, 7 to 9pm
of clay up near the handle that for many people becomes a stroking

Show runs June 6" to July 14°

focus.
at the

Chilliwack Cultural Centre Art Gallery

Ultimately, with different sized hands and mouths it becomes a

very personal choice and I remember reading about a potter, who
like most potters laid a very eclectic table. His teenage daughter 9201 Corbould St, Chilliwack, BC
complained and asked why they couldn't have sets of nice things like call 604-392-8000 for more information
all her friends. Her younger brother, who obviously hadn't been peer Oneoltotuwee trarcnvallevpettorerialdtcat

pressured into conformity piped up, “But if they were all the same, Special thanks to the Chilliwack Visual Artists Association

you couldn't have favourites.”

Developing Ceramic Surface Throwing Intensive Workshop
In conjunction with his workshop $96.50, 3 sessions
(full) Vince Pitelka shows images Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-4pm reasu re r

of his work. Open to the public. Instructor: Jay MacLennan

Thursday, July 19 at 7pm. Starts June 22 Barcode 261996 Needed

Soda Firing Workshop Summer Clay (12-17 years)

$114, 3 sessions $104.55, 5 sessions

Thursday, Friday, Monday 1:30-4:30pm

Times vary, call for details Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays

Instructors: Linda Doherty Instructor: Sabrina Keskula (12-15 years) In January, Patrick Geach resigned from the

& Jay MacLennan Starts July 3 Barcode 262006 P. Guild of BC board b h .
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Summer Pottery Instructor. Vin Arora (15-17 years) conflicted with other activities. We need

$176, 8 sessions seuelulyo  evadile aout someone for the board who can interpret our
Monday, Wednesday |arm-ipm Registration for summer 2012 _ monthly financial statements and provide sound
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registration begins June 19.
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Instructor: Fredi Rahn
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Programs cover all ages and skill
levels. Prices do not include tax.

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