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also very large scale. We were all intrigued by his unique approach to firing
these pots: they are loaded upright in the firebox but when red hot, gently
pulled over onto their sides onto the ash beds when the conditions are right
that the pot won’t be fused to the kiln floor. The textures and colors achieved
on the surfaces of these huge vessels were incredible and unlike any wood
fired pots that P’ve seen in North America. The Australians certainly do have
a unique aesthetic when it comes to wood firing.

We have been lucky to have both Janet Mansfield and Paul Davis lead
firings at the Shadbolt centre. ’ve participated in almost every firing there
and am always amazed to see how different the approaches to firing the same
kuln are.

During our visit, we worked hard to charm Robert Barron in hopes that
he might consider coming to Canada to share his knowledge with us. Sharon
Reay from the Shadbolt Centre has confirmed that he will be coming early
next year to lead a firing and conduct a workshop. I know that I will be the
first registered and am looking forward to it eagerly!

We ended our inspiring day with Owen and Robert by visiting a nearby
beach that Robert recommended for a swim; and had a lovely sunset walk
while contemplating and embracing our lovely day.

To find out more about Robert Barron and his pottery, please visit his
website www.gooseneckpottery.com.au and if you are interested in his
workshop, please register early so that the number of participants needed to
run the workshop can be confirmed in time to arrange his travel plans.in all

corners. He was very gracious and warmed up to us.

Sheila Mortssette

Aussie Potter Robert Barron Coming
to the Shadbolt Centre in February, 2008

In Feb. of 2008, we are very pleased to host two workshops with Robert Barron
at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Robert was born in England, but began
potting full time in the family pottery i Australia in 1976. Two years later,
he embarked on a five-year, worldwide journey to explore potteries in New
Zealand, North America, England, Europe and South Korea, spending time
with Michael Cardew in England and apprenticing at Cornwall Bridge Pottery
in Connecticut, as well as frequenting workshops, art schools, galleries and
museums. He returned to Australia in 1984, to establish Gooseneck Pottery
at Kardella, Victoria, where he built a 1,000 cubic foot, five-chambered wood
kiln, which he fires two times per year.

Robert’s work has been widely exhibited and collected and he has been
the recipient of numerous Australian ceramic awards and grants. He has a
passion for pots made by traditional crafts people throughout the world and
he continues to develop ideas and techniques and share them internationally

through an extensive record of lectures and demonstrations. @

Call 604-291-6864 for more information or to register for the following
workshops:

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Pottery laid out for sale

Sheila Morissette nith Robert Barron
holding some of the pots she purchased

Robert Barron: Direct
From Down Under

Sa/Su, February 23/24,
10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
$84.80
Barcode: 146897

Wood Firing With

Robert Barron
Th/F/Sa/W,
March 6/7/8/12,

times vary

$318.00
Barcode: 146898

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Note: Registration is now
underway at the Shadbolt Centre
for both Fall 2007 and Winter
2008 programs. You can register

POTTERS

GUILD
«BRITISH

by phone at the above number, or
online at wwm.burnaby.ca/ webreg