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1985 Professional Development Award Winners. COC is
pleased to announce the winners of the 1985 Profcasional
Development Awards. They are stained glass designer,
Barbara Laffey of Toronte and raku pottery producer, Peter
Powning of Sussex, New Brunswick, Harbara Laffey will
receive a $12,000 award to: develop the pigments, stains
and metals that are compatible with the unique conditions
of an industrial glass-tempering furnace; design a series
of architectural glass installations. Peter Powning will
receive a $6,000 award for a research and development
project on: simplification and standardization of the raku
firing process; formulation of new clay bodies; the develop-
ment of an efficient method for the production of raku
tiles; the development of a suitable slip-casting clay for
developing a line of cast raku pieces.

SALES& FAIRS J

Place des Arts' Christmas Sale, November 15 and 16 at
1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam. Sale starts
November 15 at 12 noon until 7 p.m., and on Saturday,
November 15, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For interested
craftspersons and further enquiries, please eall
526-2891.

WORKSHOPS

David Leach Workshop, October 12 and 13. At our new
location - 1359 Cartwright Street. There are still a
few positions available. For further information call
Coralie Triance, 876-5120.

Estrin Ceramics Supplies
1696 W 5th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. 734-5374
HOURS: MON-FRI 9-5, Saturdays 11-3

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