John Chalke Workshop
at the Shadbolt Centre

John Chalke has been at the forefrom of
Canadian ceramics for over 1) years. His
unique pieces reflect an ongoing explora-
tion into the historical aspects of ceramic
production and the aesthetics of three-
dimensional form, Heis recognized world-
wide for his innovative discoveries in the
technology of ceramics as well as for the
quality of his work, John is one of only
four Canadian artists whose work has been
purchased for the Victoria and Albert
Museum in England. The first ceramic
artist to receive The Governor General's
Award for Fine Craft in 2000, be has
participated in more than 240 solo and
group exhibitions and has work in beth
public and private collections internation-
ally. John taught in England prior to emi-
grating to Canada in 1968, where he oon-
tinued instructing at both the Universities
of Alberta and Calgary and at the Alberta
College of Art and Design.

In this weekend workshop featuring dem-
onstrations, discussions and a slide pres-
entation, John shows why heis considered
to be one of the most important and influ-
ential cerarmists of the last 50 years. This
program is presented in partnership with
the Potters Guild of BC

Sa/Su October 3/6, 10:;00AM-4:00PM,
$64.20 (earlybird price to September 15)
or $74.90 (after September 13), Student
rales also available, Call 604.291.6864
for registration or information.

John Chalke Pitcher

10

Fall Adult Ceramic Programs

All regular programs 3144.60V9 sessions
Exception: see * below

Introduction to Pottery

Sundays/10am-lpm Jay MacLennan Starts Sept. 15
Tuesdays/7-l0pm Fredi Rahn Starts Sept, 24
Wednesdays/7-10pm Sabrina Keskula Starts Sept. 25
Thursdays/7-L0pm Barbara Toohey Starts Sept. 26

Continuing Patrery
Wednesdays/7-10pm Darrel Hancock Starts Sept. 25

Intermediate Wheel-throwing
Mondays/1Oam-1pm Gillian McMillan Starts Sept. 16

Throwing; Intermediate/Advanced
Saturdays/10am-lpm Rosemary Amon Starts Sept. 14

Experimenting with Crystalline Glazes
Wednesdays!!Qam-lpm Linda Doherty Starts Sept. 25

Efementary Exirusions
Tuesdays/7-l0pm Linda Doherty Starts Sept, 24

Clay Sculpture*
Mondays/7-l0pm Debra Sloan Starts Sept, 16
$166.00 (includes model fee)

Glaze Fundamentals; High Fire Glazes*

Sundays! lOam—tpm/2 sessions D’arcy Muargesson
October 20 & 27/$112.35

Soda Firing Werkshop*

Wednesday, Oct, 16 (glazeW23{loadV30(fire), 6-10pm &
Sunday Nov. 3 (unload)!-Spm Jay MacLennan $87.87

Wood/seda Firing Workshap*

Monday, Sept. 16, 1:30-9:30pmi(load) /Friday, Sept. 20,
lOam onwards to [0pm Saturday, Sept. 21 (firing)!
Wednesday Ipm (unload)

Jay MacLennan & Linda Doherty $139.10

Registration begins Monday, August 26.

See Fall/Winter Leisure Guide for Winter 2003 programs.

Call 604.291.6864 for details and registration.

City of
Burn

Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Services

Potters Guild of Bnush Columbia Newsbetter

September 2002