EXHIBITION AND SALE AT THE
DELTA PACIFIC HOTEL

In the summer newsletter, we introduced
the idea of having an exhibition and sale of
pottery in the ten days prior to From the
Oven and Kiln Fundrusing Dinner, to be
hel on Friday, October 29 at the Delta
Pacific Reson & Conference Centre in
Richmond, The Gallery Committee is or-
gunizing a display of works grouped on
plinths around the lobby; there will be
tables for sales and wrapping, book pro-
movon and selling tckets for the cinner
Weneed volunteers tohelpmake a success
of this sale, The hours are 1O-O0AM—7:00
PM, October 19-29. Please call!!!

SALES

August totals are 109 less than antict-
pated, bringing our year to date sales down
by 11%. The Gallery Committee is con-
sidering what action needs to be taken and
scvcral recommendations have been made

Michael Collins

Wholesale

Potters’ Accessories
Paté and Butter Knives, Spoons,
Pickle Forks, Pestles, Honey Dippers,
Cane and Wire Handles, Oil Lamp
Burners and Chimneys, Cheese
Domes, Corks, Shaving Brushes,
Soap Pumps, Lamp Parts, Fiberglass
Wieck, Plate Stands, Clock Miowements
and MUCH MORE!

PitéRonives
Hand Turned Hardwood
Non-Toxic Oi! Finish 47° long

ll or write
“ATALOGUE

Please c
for a FREE

Michael Collins
13 Helen Ave., Kitchener,
Ontario, Canada N2P 2E7

(519) 653-2806
email
me@michaelcollinspottery.com

GALLERY NEWS

to the Board. One idea is to create a mug
wall including all members’ works, mol
just those selected for the Gallery. Some
reasons for this idea are mugs are a top
seller; they are casily transported for ina¥-
ellers; consumers know what a mug is
rather than having to justify the purchase
of a large display bowl. This as in its early
stage of development; feedback is wel-
come, We may (ry to lic in some sort of
workshopYsocial prior to the unveiling of
the wall. What are your comments?

EXHIBITIONS

Suzy Birstein's new sculptural work Du-
éts are installed Saturday, October 2. The
opening receplion has been chanzed fran
the afternoon of the opening day to Tues:
day, October 5 from 6:00-9:00 PM. Suzy
is Ulling her pieces with phrases from
songs; the subtitle of the exhibit is there's
not another Inonan in wew bt wr two.
Bach of ber three dimensional sculptures

GUILD

MADE OF CLAY AT CHRISTMAS

Applications are coming in every day for
the new formatof 5' x5 open booth spaces.
Many members are applying who have not
participated ina Made of Clay event pre-
viously. The new layout seems very popu-
lar, All paricapants are responsible for
their own sales and packaging. However
the Guild makes available a central credit
and machine for a 3% commission on
processed sales. In addition the Guild is
accepting orders for issue paper, news-
print and bags for packaging. Orders must
be placed by November 5; please call the
Gallery of BC Ceramics al &14-669-5645
and ask Carole of Jane for pricing and
ordering information. For those who wish
to place their orders directly, we usually
deal with the following three companies:
Eddies Hang-up Displays 604-708-3100
for plastic bags and tissue paper, Buyers
Packaging 604-940-6513 for newsprint
and gift boxes, and Classic Packaging 604-
444-4049 for paper bags and gift boxes.
There isalso Mayers Packaging 04-875-
129] in Vancouver which has ashowroom
and store. Please keep in mind that expen-
sive Wrap is nol necessary or required;
Safeway bags and newspaper work just
fine too!

Potters Guild of British Columbia

is a puur of beads front and back. These
brightly coloured works are a dramatic
transition to the fall months

In November, the Gallery looks forward to
anexhitntof celadon pieces by Terry Ryals,
tiled Celadons: an appreciation, Terry
has developed a body of porcelain works
woth crackled and carved surluces. Open-
ing reception for Celadoms is on Saturday,
November 6, 2:00-4:00PM

De you enjoy wonking with people?
Wane to learn about other potters?
Seeking involvement in the pottery com-
burt Tye

Meet other potter; exchange ideas and
techniques; find owt what i happening
across Candas and much more. Become
a Guild poluntecr, Calla Board member
or Jane for details 604-669-5645.

NEWS

MADE OF CLAY: CERAMICS OF
BRITISH COLUMBIA BOOK
SALES

Book sales for the month of August are
below target. We planned to sell 50 retail
and 50 wholesale copies but results are 17
retail, 10 wholesale and 4 to Douglas &
Melntyre. The July sales for Douglas &
McIntyre were quite strong at 22 copies.
This brings the total books sold to just over
1,000, a third of the total printed.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

We hope to increase our exposure in the
clay community and do more things for
our members, To help accomplish this we
are asking for volunteers to be available on
un as-needed basis. Your commitment
depends purely on your availability;
projects require as little as twice a year or
one day a month. Once we have a sizeable
roster, we can formalize the valunteercom-
mittee and select a coordinator. If you are
interested, please call a Board member or
nee at the Guild office.

Jane Matthews General Manager

October 1999