TERRY RYALS BIOGRAPHY

Terry's studie is Jocated in the village of
Brentwood Bay near Victorna. His work
has been exhibited in gallenes and crult
shops in Bntish Columbia lorsixtecn years.
He has had three one-man shows and over
twenty group exhibitions in Vancouver,
Victoria and Sulispning Island.

Terry hasa bread educitional background
embracing his diverse interests. He began
the formal learning process with a degree
in chemistry fram Carleton College in
Minnesota. His developing interests in ce-
ramics and sculpiure eventually bed bo an
honours diploma in cermicsculpture from
Emily Carr College of Artin Vancouver
More recently, he studied anthropology
and archaeology al the University of Brit-
ish Columbaa withaspecial focuson Asian
ceramecs. His interests in arts and crafts
have also led him to visit Mexico, New
Mexico, Japan, China and Thailand.

He produces finely crafted wheel-thrown
porcelain vases, plates, bowls, comtuiners
and teapot sets. The glazed surfaces are
smooth and inviting to lowch, varying in
eciour from nch matte black and glossy
blucs to matte white and celadon. His
specialty is crackle glazes. These white
and celadon glazes are formulated to
crackle into a pattem of fine lines which
are emphasized by china ink, The work ts
high-fired by natural gas to cone ten (1280
degrees centigrade) in a reduction atmos-
phere, The temperature and reduction at-
mosphere give the porcelain clays a white-
ness and the glazes a depth and mchness
unequalled by amy other fining method.

Terry's porcelain work is a culmination of
his interests in sculptural form, functional -
ity and technical experimentation. He has
always been drawn bo pure simple forms
with clean lines and rich surfaces whether
they are found in early mextern sculpture,
pomitive pottery or the more refined fonms
of classical Chinese pottery. In particular,
producing high-temperature reduction
porcelain pieces reminiscent of Song Dy-
nasty Chinese ware has been his special
passion. Solving the inherent problems of
clay bodies, glazes and firing methexds
brings out his loveof technical experimen-
aon. Combining this knowledge and pro-
ducing contemporary, functional pottery
for all to enjoy ts hrs gexal.

CORNER CHAIR

The Christmas season is here again which means this is the last newsletter of the
Iwenlicth century, [ois filling to wish you all well in the new millennium.

The sense af introspectvon inspired by the attention focused on the end of the millennium
has offered us an opportunity to have a look at where we are as. an organization and where
we would like to be.

The Beard has been discussing direction and policies during their last meetings and
especially at a day-long retreat held in conjunction with our regular September mecting.
We included discussion about several issues relating 60 our role as a provincial umbeclla
group and or Function 8 ¢ potiers’ community. Ibis generally felt that whal we do asa
provincial group is beneficial and worth developing. [t was therefore decided to place
less emphasis on the Gallery and business issues in the newsletter so that mare space can
be devoted to dialogue of interest to all potters in Bntish Columbia, On a less (requent
basis, we'll report news about the Gallery and tn the near future we hope to introduce a
gallery report profiling potters and relevant news for enilectors and potential buyers.
This will be included in the newsletter as well as sent loa Gallery metling list We wall
aso be developing our own website, not to duplicate the newsletter but to provide
information about the Guildand Gallery and more importantly individual members. Stay
tuned for more details.

We alse felt the need to put extra effortinio building a sense of community among Lower
Maroland potters whoare not members of the smaller guilds. Previous discussions about
having social events were reconfirmed. Consequently we have planned two social
programs, with more in development. We hope that by giving opportunites for dialogue
among members, the Guild wall become more member dnven creating a platform for
member initiatives to complement those made by the Board. See page 5 for the first social
planned for Thursday, December 9 where members can buy the book Made of Clay at
aspecial once only pnee. A great Christmas gift!

On organizational matters we have decided to try giving Guild committees much more

autonomy in decision making in order tc -
streamline Board business. This wall re- TABLE OF CONTENTS
duce our rather lengthy meetings and pive Terry Ryals |
members mare opportunities for input. Terry Ryals Biography + |
While these ideas, except the Website, do = | Comer Chair z
not represent big new initiatives, they show Made of Clay at Christmas 3
a wie san in ee a ae 7 our | Canadian Clay Symposium 4

bh 1 £ 9S 1 aim .
cats ee: " Northwest Ceramics Foundation 4 |
With an increase in social events and ac. | Gallery and Guild News 5
lve committees, we hope to pdentily indh- Membershi 5
viduals who will help develop ideas and Rosen: fe Ir 6
devote lime to commillees, progrums and salen oe
eventually take onaleadership role inthe | Terry Ryals techniques q
Guild, We believe these new organiza- | Call for Entry ba
tional plans will help promote the great | Two Slide Lectures at ECIAD 9
ceramic work of BC potiers into the pew ' x '
millennium. Call any of the Board mem- | Project Empty Bow! °
bers to discuss these plans and lend your Dragon Feast 200K) lo
ideas and energy to help accomplish our | Exhibitions 1
goals. Workshops M1
May you all have a wonderful holiday Holiday Open Studios IL
season and may your New Year be Y2K | Markets and Fairs 12
bug free. Free Studio 12
Ron Vallis President | Wanted Ie