Paul Davis Workshops
at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby

February 12 and 13, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In Co-operation with the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and the North-west
Ceramics Foundation, the Potters Guild of BC is pleased to present a two day
Lecture/demonstration by Australia's Paul Davis. Internationally recognized,
Paul spent eight years working in Japan, receiving the Japan foundation
scholarship in 1987. Currently heading Sturt Pottery in Mittagong, New
South Wales (renowned for wood firing), Paul demonstrates some tradition-
al "Hagi" techniques as well as a broad range of other useful throwing tech-
niques such as Mick Casson's three minute pots! Don't miss this unique
presentation.

Early bird price before January 15 is $85.60(Incl. GST) for Members of the
Potters Guild of BC, or $96.30 for non members. Seniors $64.20

After January 15, $96.30 for members and $107.00 for non members.
Seniors $74.90

Registration: Contact the Shadbolt Centre at (604) 291-6864
Wood Firing with Paul Davis at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
February 16 - 20 with unloading on the 23rd

Join Australian potter Paul Davis in firing the 60-cubic foot Wood/Soda kiln
at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Paul leads you through this unique fir-
ing process. Glazing and loading take place on Wednesday and Thursday; fir-
ing takes place Friday through Sunday with students taking various stoking
shifts; and unloading takes place the following Wednesday. Bring cone 10
bisqued pots to fill four cubic feet of kiln space.

Early bird price before January 15, $395.90 (Incl. GST), $302.28 for

Seniors.

After January 15, $428.00, or $321.00 for
Seniors

The Potters guild is offering a Rebate to
Potters Guild of BC Members who attend
the wood firing Workshop. Upon comple-
tion of the workshop, Guild members who
attend are invited to forward their fee
Receipt to the Guild and the Guild will
send a cheque to the member for 10% off
the workshop fee (pre-tax).

Registration: Contact the Shadbolt Centre

at (604)291-6864 Photos Courtesy of Paul Davis

International news: RESCUING HARRIED POTTERS

India's railways have scrapped plastic cups in favour of earthenware mugs to boost business for millions of potters whose ranks have been

plagued by rising unemployment, as traditional "kuhlars" lost ground to modern containers.

Keith Rice-Jones

Potters Guild of British Columbia Newsletter

September 2004