o A world of uncertainty, Continued from Page 4 sorrow to ecstasy to anger. I allow my work to venture in to a world of uncertainty that comes from my own imagination. I find it intriguing to create a realistic bust of a figure that engages the audience, and is embellished with the flora and fauna of my own world. I push the limits of clay as it allows me to produce any image from my imagination. I enjoy producing works with a low fire clay to maintain an energy-efficient practice. I also recycle all scraps of clay and re- use it in future works. The way I stylize the flora and fauna décor on my figurative sculptures is influence by video game graphics because, as a gamer, I understand that video games are able to capture the imagination of a viewer and submerge them in a world for tens and even hundreds of hours. Tam currently working with the character of a jester who morphs physically and mentally with each rendition. I hope to introduce new characters into my practice and into my world, and will start by imagining new renditions of old decoration techniques of historical sculptures. Kathleen McGiveron wi/l be completing her Bachelor of Visual Arts degree at ECUAD in spring 2011, and will be looking to submit to local galleries as well as seeking out an art-related career, whether it is working in the Vancouver Art Gallery or working at a local auction house. More information and work can be viewed at www. kmcgiveron-art.com. LADYSMITH, B.C. Potters Discussion Group Hello fellow potters: The next Discussion Group meeting will be on Sunday, Jan. 9 from 1 p.m. onward at my pottery in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. Everyone is welcome, beginners to professionals, and there is no charge. The idea is for a free flow of discussion covering any problem areas. I personally like to help with problems around finding your style and the creative process but am happy to help in other areas too if I can. Mary Fox Pottery is located at 321 Third Ave. Ladysmith 250.245.3778, maryfox@shaw.ca An email or phone call to let me know you are planning on attending is welcome but not a requirement. Looking forward to seeing you, —Mary Fox (See article by Hilary Huntley, Page 8.) Book Revi CW By Patty Osborne Ceramic Projects Ceramic Arts Handbook Series Edited by Anderson Turner Published by The American Ceramics Society ISBN 978-1-57498-307-4 136 pages / $29.95 US If youre an intermediate potter who is looking for ways to expand your repertoire or a pottery teacher who needs to satisfy more experienced students, the 26 projects in Ceramic Projects will keep you busy. Included are an extruded lotion dispenser, a citrus juicer, lanterns and lights, several innovative teapots, three-piece pots, and joined pots. The step-by-step instructions, accompanied by photos, are easy to follow and the forms are simple enough that it would be a natural next step to encourage oneself or one’s students to modify them and thus move toward a personal style. Many of the essays begin with a reflection on how the author/potter came to a technique or design—valuable information for potters who are ready to move past imitation and on to making their own unique work. The best of these is an essay by Annie Chrietzberg who describes how one of her students took Chrietzberg’s technique of slab-built mugs and, by adding thrown elements and linocut texture, came up with mugs that, while inspired by Chrietzberg’s, bear little resemblance to them. Whether you just need new ideas or if you're ready to spread your wings and take off with your own designs, Ceramic Projects will be a big help. Totally CERAMICS ... sUpplier of your ceramic and pottery needs. Georgies new Cone 6 Interactive Pigments: IP203 Golden Straw IP204 Olive Green IP205 Autumn Foliage Aversatile design element that interacts with both clay and glaze. Usethem: * over top or under your raw glaze ¢ as a wipe back fortexture Availabjej in 22 colours Hours: Drop by and check Monday to Friday us out: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. #109 - 18525 - 53 Ave. Surrey, B.C. Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Or give us a call at: 604.574.0454 GUILD ee of BRITISH COLUMBIA a Potters Guild of BC Newsletter - November 2010 5