VOLUNTEERS

The Guild is seeking volunteers. We have
projects that could use some extra heads
and hands. Tf you can spare some time each
month, do let us know. We are seeking
volunteers in the following areas:
+ Guild library
organizing the Cruild library of books,
magazines d& videos
* Gallery Openings
hosting andor food preparation
* marketing
designing and implementing special pro-
motions and events for customers
* Gallery Ambassadors
chatting with visitors in the Gallery about
ceramic techniques and BC potters
* Gallery maintenance
mounting displays, painting and general
heautification of the Gallery
Kimehea Rajkomar Gallery Manager
6(t.669. 5645 <bepguikd @ intouch be ca>

MEMBERS NEWS

Rachelle Chinnery is exhibiting new work
titled teumam! through to July 4 at the
Portfolio Gallery, 863 West Hastings, Van-
couver, www.portfolioartgallery.com,
604.801.6928.

Clive Tucker is teaching pottery classes
for beginner and intermediate levels at
Port Moody Arts Centre, Participants lear
various techniques including use of cone 6
bright glazes. Sessions begin July 9 and
August 13, A third session begins July 16
where Clive conducts a wheel throwing
clinic. Por information and registration:
Port Moody Arts Centre 604.931.2008

Jim Stamper is teaching two courses,
wheel throwing and mould making, at
Douglas Park Community Centre during
July and August. For details, contact the
Centre 604.257.8130 or Jim
<jstamper | & home, corm

MADE OF CLAY

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The much disputed $2 entrance fee has
been discussed, but is here to stay, The
alternative is raising booth fees, This year
we Will add door prizes to the invitation
plus underground parking available, We
will be asking all out-of-towners to con
iribute door prizes since they are not read-
ily available to help with other more local
volunteer work,

Mail in the application form ASAP, early
birds get the pick of their location choice.
Spaces will be allocated by the end of
September. Any ideas and suggestions can
be emailed to <bepguild @intouch.be.ca>
and they will be forwarded to the new
show coordinator,

Anyone wishing to lake on this task or help
with one of the committees, should con-
tact Ronda Green at 604.92 1 9888 oremail
<rondangreen @ hotmailLoom>

Magei Kneer.

Gerstley Borate is Back... (for a while)

Laguna Clay has recently let us know that they have located and purchased a
limiteo arnount of unprocessed Gerstley Borate, which they are naving ground
to the traditional specifications. This supply may last from 1-2 years, or may go
much faster depending on customer démand,

Laguna will keep prices reasonable, although they anticipate a couple of price
increases during the lifetime of the supply In order to offset the cost of storing
0 large inventory of this material,

Shipping of Gerstley is expected fo stan sometime this summer. Give us a call of
Greenbam for current pricing and availability, We'll be getting some as soon as
it is available from Laguna.

9548 192 Street,
Surey, B.C, VAN 3RP
Phone: 604-888-3411
Fax: 604-888-4247

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GREENBARN
POTTERS SUPPLY

Potters Guild of British Columbia

Monday -Friiday 9-5
Saturday 9-1

Closed long weekends
e-mail: qreenbam@telus.net

July/August 2001