Book Review Clay: A Studio Handbook by Vince Pitelka The American Ceramic Society, 2001] ISBN: 1-57498-()00)-4 Hardcover, 384 pages, BIk/W images S408 Writing from the perspective of a “studio potter, welder, fabricator, mechanic and university educator”, Vince Pitelka has puttogetherahighly comprehensive guide for the studio potter, The main objectives are to educate potters about their medium, emphasize safety precautions, simplify building a studio and marketing work. The book is laid out in a three column format. Headings are clear and distinctly set into the writing newspaper style, which makes the text very easy to read. At first glance the book looks text-heavy and im- age-light, but despite the very sparse use of images it is easy to follow and filled with relevant information, Pitelka's writ- ing style is clear and concise. Just what you need in a how-to publication. Pitelka touches on every topic. There are City of Burnaby Parka, Flirereation & Caltural Services January DOU standard throwing, handbuilding, and sur- face decoration chapters complemented by more advanced sections on glaze chem- istry, kiln building and firing theory. He has two glossaries: One On ceramic terms, one on cemmic raw materials. Less con- ventional topics are product photography and professional studio practices like mar- keting, pricing and advertising. This is an altogether one-stop stadio set- up publication. For the professional or the novice just starting oul in clay itis a very complete guide to both the medium and the practice of potting. Rackelle Chinnery. =oom ££ Vm Vince Pite|ka, WINTER 2002 PROGRAMS AT THE SHADBOLT Register Now Classes $123.22, & weeks starting January 19-24 unless otherwise stated Times 10:00 AM-1:00 PM or 7200-10:00 PM fatraduction io Porters: Jay MacLennan (Su morning), Sabrina Keskula (MM), Roeemary Amon (T), Fredi Rahn (W moming), Barbara Toohey (Th) Continuing Pottery: Darrel Hancock (W) Intermediate Wheelthrowing: Gillian McMillan (M moring) Throwing: Jntermediare‘Advanced: Sam Kwan (Sa | 2:00-3-00PM) Elementary Exrrusions: Linda Doherty (W moming) Clay Seulprure: Debra Sloan (MM) $145.12 (inchodes models) Making Pow fer Wood and Soda firing: Linda Doherty (M moming) £79.02 (5 sessions) This course is offered in conjunction with wood finng wis details TBA, Pottery Open Workshops (non-instructional) Su, M & W 1:30-5:30 PM; W 5:30-9:30PM beginning January 20 Drop-in fee students $6.29, others $8.99. (Call 604.291.6864 for information and registration. SHADBOLT CENTRE FOR THE ARTS (450 Deer Lake Avenue Burmaby, BC WSG 233 Potters Guild of Botish Columbia Newsbemer Peter King Architectural Ceramics Workshop March 29-April 2 $575 US Suquamish, WA at a beautiful waterfront studio in Kitsap County on Puget Sound, 45 minutes from downtown Seattle via Ferry and awta or local bus. Deposit: A $250 deposit via cheque or money order is due by January | $. Deposit should be made out to Brenda Keeley. Peter King, author of Architectural Ce- ramics for the Studio Potter, is foremost in his field. His workshops are dynamic, highly informative and fun. Learn how to make fireplace fronts, door surrounds, sinks and installation guidelines for large pieces. itis rare that he teaches on the West Coast, Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from a master. Contact: Brenda Beeley, attn: Peter King Workshop, P.O. Box 1339, Suquamish, WA 98992-1339, Tel: 360.598.3688 or