Issues
Privatization of BC Hydro

Many potters have written to the mewsletter
expressing concern about the potential privati-
terion of AAC Hydro and its inpect on costs for
those who use elecrric kilns. The following (san
excerpl fram website
wee, citizensforpwhlicqnower.caindex kimi, it
ourlines same of the asues. The following teat
may not be the opinion of all Guild members,
but is given for information aad oliscwssion.

The Union of BC Municipalities urges
Victoria to halt BC Hydro privatization
deal with Accenture, and affirms opposi-
thon to energy deregulation.

WHISTLER, September 27 - Delegates to
the annual convention of the Union of BC
Municipalities voted unanimously Friday
to strengthen a resolution opposing priva-
tization of BC Hydro by urging Victoriato
cancel a proposed contract that would sec
Bennuda based Accenture take over the
crown corporation's key administrative,
maintenance and customer service func-
tions,

Under the proposed Accenture deal, key
Hydro services would be turned over to
the Bermuda based corporation as the first
stage of the breakup of the crown corpora-
tion, The contract with Accenture has not
yet been finalized.

Delegates referred back a proposal that
would have allowed the development of
independent power production to export
markets because of concer that the word-
ing Was mot strong cnough to ensure all
power generated in the province would be
allocated to domestic needs as a priority.

Earlier, 15 mayors and councillors from
around the province signed on to Citizens
for Public Powers’ class action suit to
block the privatization, deregulation and
break upof BC Hydro, During the conven-
tion, dozens more added their names.

For more information, contact Mark
Veerkamp, Coordinator, BC Citizens for
Public Power at 604.790.3352 and for
recent information sec
www.citizensforpublicpower.ca/
index.html

November/December 2002

Potters Guild of British Columbia Newsletter

Zea Wulf
Opens new Studio and Store in Burns Lake

It was while enjoying dinner at a friend's one night that | realized how exciting it would
be to make my own serving dishes. I loved the idea of making something t0 use, Having
always a hand in some craft or another, I felt | had found my niche. That was back in 1997,
not 1979, like so many other great potters I've met. But ] knew | had to start somewhere.

liook afew beginner and intermediate pottery courses
at ¥Virions community centres in the Lower Mainland
and learned alot. Ai that time, I gave myself five years
to have a studio and store. Somehow, it his all fallen
together.

In 2000, I moved back to my hometown of beautiful
Burns Lake. On the fifth year of starting pottery, I
began to put together my basiness plan. It is also in
Burns Lake where | fell in Jove and now have a family.
Having a studio and store adjacent to my home seems
ideal and allows me to he close to my family.

Zea Wall Carved Sugar Bowl
D002 copper oxide used to
accentuate detail

Last June, I was approved for a grant
through Aboriginal Business Canada.
Since | am half Inuit, | qualified. This
enabled me to build the studio amd
build my business from ground up. In
August, 1 received my kiln, glazes
and supplies along with 100 boxes of
clay.

Zea Wulf Raw Carved Bow! D002
This is a signature work. The same
Gesign 1s on beapots, mugs and
olbers.

It is a very exciting time bat none of this would have ever happened if it were not for the
tremendous amount of support from my husband and parents who bought my wheel. My
husband has also offered to quit his job when business makes us millions. [#ca drew a
happy face at this point. |

Most of my pottery is functional; the glaze is very simple, allowing the shape to speak
for itself. Occasionally, I enjoy carving some works. It adds another dimension and

stimulates the viewer. | fire in the cone 5/6 range using a variety of glazes, mostly mattes
of natural earth tones.

It is scary to take the step of opening a studio and store, Especially without years of
experience, bul surprisingly there are several amazing potters locally who have given me
much encouragement and support, As well
as Many prospective customers already
knocking at the door, | officially open the
beginning of November. Piease drop by:
call me af 290.692.9166 for directions.
Zea Wulf

Zea Walf Various Howls 2002
thrown and glaxed

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