i BNWCF North-West Ceramics Foundation Funding for ceramists working in British Columbia is more accessible than most people think. The North-West Ceramics Foundation awards $300 once a year and dispersements of a maxitnum of $200 up to five times yearly. This funding is the Potters Guild of British Columbia Schol- arship and the Maureen Wright Scholar- ship respectively, Recent recipients of these awards arc Kathryn O'Regan who attended a work- shop at MISS.A this past summer, Masood Mostofee who attended a Clary Uhian work- shop, in 1999 Steven Provence went to a Les Manning seminar, and im 1999 Laurie For Sale Teaching/drop-in Studio Profitable Great opportunity for pottery teacher(s) Fabulous waterfront location in Vancouver Calli for more information Ask for Dave 604.270.4244 Funding for Ceramists Rolland went to NCECA with a Maureen Wright Scholarship. These funds are avail- able for all residents of British Columbia seeking further education in the ceramic arts. The North-West Ceramics Foundation isa charity dedicated to education in the ce- ramic medium. The Foundation dispenses scholarships, holds a biennial fundraiser From Oven to Kiln, and sponsors the keynote speaker at the Canadian Clay Sym- posium. Fund raising events are supported by the clay community and ultimately benefit the community itself. The next From Oven te Kiln will be held in April. We are looking for donations for the silent auction, large center piece vases for tables and, of course, dessert plates of a9" diameter. Tickets for the event will be available in the New Year and the exact date, time and price of ticket will be announced in the February newsletter, Apply now for the $500 Potters Guild of BC Scholarship, awarded once a year in March, and the $200 Maureen Wright Scholarship, which is dispensed up to five times a year at any time for any workshop. Applications are accepted by the Founda- tion in writing only. Details of how to apply and where to send your application are at http://www. bcpotters.com/ scholarship-html. For specific details of the awards call 604,874.8518. Board of Directors NWCF Tuesday through Friday Saturday Vancouver Island Potters Supply Serving all of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands New Hours 10 minutes south of Nanaimo #5, Z071 South Wellington Road, Nanaimo, BC Phone: 250.716.9966 Fax: 250.716.9960 9:00AM to 4:00PM 9:00AM to 2:00PM Potters Guild of British Columbia Newsletter January 2003