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Bonnie Anderson owns and operates a
Pottery School, Studio and Gallery in
Kelowna, British Columbia. She specializes in
the ancient art of Raku firing technique.
Bonnie is inspired by Picasso and uses his
images as a starting off point in her
handbuilding, sculpture and painting
techniques. She is well known for her skilfully
rendered abstracts and shapely vessels. At
the University of Calgary, Bonnie studied the
subject of Erotic Arts from Ancient te Modem
Civilization, majoring in Painting, Printmaking
and Ceramics.

Potters Addict has seven instructors that
teach Handbuilding, Sculpture, Raku and High
Fire glazing skills. We are currently involved
with the Boys and Girls Clubs and three
distinct school systems. Many students are
bussed in to take part in the various classes.
We have a Secretary, Bookkeeper and many
volunteers who help to run our business, My
biggest problem is finding time to manufacture
my own work, because of the time and energy
it takes to run and operate my business,
although help is on the way soon with more
family involvement.

| participate in four major show each year to
show and sell my creations. | also have work
in the Bronzé Rooster Gallery in Kelowna and
the Kelowna Art Gallery store. Potters Addict
and staff also volunteer their time every year
to support the Fat Cat Children’s Festival and
Parkinson Recreation Family Fun Day, both
held in Kelowna.

We at Potters Addict look forward to becoming
a member of the Potters Guild and to
contribute to the education and promotion of
the Ceramic Arts.

Thank you Bonnie Anderson and Potters
Addict (/ove that name) for responding to my
request for information from members outside
of the lower mainiand. When | read about
peoples busy days, I’m grateful that you find
time to send in articles.

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As of February, the editor position here at the newsletter
becomes a paid job. The hours involved are around 35-40 q
month. The guild hopes to be able to pay $300 a month, but
this may be less or nothing in tough fiscal times. The board
has decided that it is only fair that the position be open to our
members and that it not make a hasty decision based on
expediency. The Board will accept applications for the
position of editor from interested guild members. !f you are
interested in this job. the Board requires some experience in
newsletter publishing and a familiarity with the Microsoft
Publisher program. If you are interested please send your
resume and some samples of your work to Jane Matthews,
General Manager here at the Guild office. I've put out the
last three issues on a volunteer basis and am quite happy to
continue with the position on a (hopefully) paid basis.

The Surrey Art Gallery is offering an indepth workshop
for visual artists on “Portfolios and Proposals” Saturday,
Jan 20, ipm-4pm. The cost of the workshop is $26.75
(includes GST). Registration is required by Sunday, Jan
14. To register call 596-1515.

This workshop will detail how to package your work so that
it is an effective visual tool for exhibition proposals,
commission applications and grant proposals. Instructor
Jil P. Weaving will outline the individual components that
make up a comprehensive portfolio. She will also
introduce a few case studies which will help participants
evaluate their own portfolio or proposal,

Jil P. Weaving is a Vancouver artist, writer, arts advocate,
social activist and educator. Presently she is coordinator
of the Artists -in -Residence Program for the Vancouver
Board of Parks and Recreation. Her work has also been
exhibited at the Contemporary Art Gallery, the Burnaby Art
Gallery, Banff Centre for the Arts and Artrapolis ‘93.