COLUMBIA ClayLines Celebrating Success in our community Wood firing workshop, Nanaimo By Gari Whelon Australian wood-fire potter Robert Barron will demonstrate small- to large-scale thrown pots and discuss the aesthetics of wood firing. Robert is an internationally-known wood-firer who runs Gooseneck Pottery in Victoria, Australia where he fires a 1,000 cubic-foot, five- chambered kiln. For more information and for images of his work: www.gooseneckpottery.com.au In the two-day workshop in Nanaimo on March 6 and 7, Robert will demonstrate: throwing including big pots (coil and throwing), handles, hand-building, glazing, show images, talk about firing and. packing, etc. In short, he will share a wealth of knowledge and experience with us. The workshop is open to all and space is limited so get your registration in now. Send your cheque payable to Tozan Cultural Society, P.O. Box 307 Stn. A, Nanaimo B.C. V9R 5L3, right away to guarantee your spot. The phone numbers and emails to use for registration are: Helen Randall 250- 754-8183 dickall@island.net Ruth Porter 250 758-9403 ruthporter333 @gmail.com, Gari Whelon 250 753-3699 whelon@telus.net The workshop is $120 (includes lunches catered by Tamagawa). Student lodging available on site for $45 per night, including dinner on Saturday and one-time linen charge. (Second night accommodation available for $20, no meal and no extra linen charge); Dinner only on Saturday Night, $15. For information contact Tamagawa at 250-722- 2511. POSSIBLE TOZAN FIRING WORKSHOP: We are also looking at the possibility of having Robert lead a wood firing as a workshop at the end of March. Contact Gari Whelon at whelon@telus.net or Ian Nattrass at nattrass@shaw.ca and register your interest so that we can determine whether there is enough interest to proceed. Call for applicants, Edmonton, AB 20% Early Bird discount deadline: February 15 The Works Art & Design Festival is a 13-day (June 25 to July 7) event that showcases a wide variety of emerging and professional artists from all genres. In 2009, approx. 290,000 people attended and more than 500 artists were featured. This is the largest FREE festival of its kind in North America. Apply now for the Art Market! Three options: a 10'x10' tent, a table ina tent shared with other artisans, a space in The Works Consignment Tent. Tents are provided at no cost to you. The Works extended marketing campaign and media partners include Global TV and The Edmonton Journal. For questions: Glyn Evans-Percy at 780-426-2122 ext. 234 or marketing.assistant@theworks.ab.ca For a 20% Early Bird discount please apply before February 15. www.theworks.ab.ca/societyfolder/calls Submissions for the March 2010 newsletter Please get your articles and ads in to Melany by February 20 at the latest for the March 1 newsletter. If you submit your material after that date, it may have to wait till next month's newsletter. Submissions can be sent to editor@bcpotters.com. Thank you for your help! Guild member featured Check out the latest edition of Ceramics Art and Perception (2009 issue 78) for a great article on Cathi Jefferson. Her Ceramic Epitaphs are creations born out of her daily walks in the woods near her home in the Cowichan Valley. Workshop, Delta Delta Potters Guild is pleased to offer a demonstration workshop with Nova Scotia potter, Joan Bruneau. For an “up close and personal" experience watching Joan demonstrate her throwing and altering process, here is an additional opportunity. Dates: Sunday and Monday, March 14 and 15, following the Canadian Clay Symposium. Cost: Two days for $50 Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Delta Potter's studio located in the South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen, across from MacDonald's. To register or for queries contact: Molly Magid at mmagid@shaw. ca or call 1-604-814-0111. Unclassifieds KILN FOR SALE: a Len Werner kiln-large, upgraded Perfect Fire control box, metal stand, good bricks and lid, electrical needs work, $500. FREE: 30 pounds of barium carbonate. Ronda...604.921-9888 KILN FOR RENT: 65 cubic-foot gas reduction kiln. Firing to cone 6 or cone 10. Space for a club or for individuals. Phone Don Hutchinson (604) 531-6540, White Rock, B.C. WANTED: beginning potter looking for reasonably-priced electric pottery wheel in good working condition. Newer model preferred. Call Val at 250-635-2322 or email with pics &/or description to val@citywest.ca. FREE KILN! Outside is in rough shape but it has new elements and the brick work is in good condition. The stats on the kiln are: Kenweel Kiln; 40 Amps 230V_ 1PH; Model 2258S; Max Temp cone 9 (although we didn't fire it past cone 04). The wires you see hanging down are to attach an external computer. Cone sitter & switches work. It must be picked up, cannot be delivered. Email Sarah at scoote@langara.bc.ca. Potters Guild of BC Newsletter - February 2010 13