ing with emphasis on decoration and design; works with porcelain and silver combination. MARGARET McCLELLAND - Handbuilding techniques; contemporary slide presentation and brief history of ceramics; porcelain and stoneware. DONNA McLAREN - General workshop; handbuilding; medium range con 6 - 8 glazes in an electric kiln. FRED OWEN - Handbuilding and wheel work; raku firing with wood; lecture and slide presentation on pre-Columbian and Oriental ceramics; decorating techniques; functional emphasis related to design. JEANNE SARICH - Raku and pit firing; con 8 - 10 glazes; throw- ing, handbuilding and decoration techniques; historical approach to Chinese, Japanese and Korean ceramics; slides and informal practical session. UPCOMING GUILD WORKSHOPS KAMLOOPS - Sept. 25 & 26 with Barbara Barron. Contact Kam- loops Arts & Crafts (Nancy Lyon 372-9171. VANCOUVER - Oct. 24, with Gordon Hutchens, Contact B.C, Potters Guild (Ronda Green 921-9888) NOTES SURREY ART GALLERY CLOSURE - The current renovations being undertaken at the Surrey Art Gallery will facilitate new ac- tivities such as: expansion of permanent collection and loans; increasing of programmes in the areas of symposia, films, lectures, performances, & exhibitions; developemnt of a ref- erence library, lounge, and membership. We look forward to the "new face" and interesting activities! UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA is now considering the implementation of a diploma or post-degree program in the administration of the visual and performing arts. This program would be designed primarily for those currently working in the field, as well as graduates with degrees in Fine Arts, For more information contact Douglas Franklin, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 1700, Victoria, B.C. V8W 2¥2 or 477-6911. 4