WORKSHOP

CERAMIC WORKSHOPS SUMMER "86 at John Abbott College Ceramics Dept. P.O.
Box 2000, Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec H9X 349 or ph 514 -457-6610,
Ext. 396. Decoration July 7 -18 with Jenny Lind, Allan Walter, June
23rd- July 4th, Les Manning, Form in Process, July 7-18, Movldmaking
with James Ewing; June 23 -July 4th Handbullding with Aurore Chabot.

ANNUAL SALE ]

Tt's membership feed-back tlme!! In the interests of better serving
you, we're asking you to give some thought to the issues raised below,
and to get your responses back to us as soon as you tan. Thank youl!

Firstly, prellminary planning for the Guild's Annual Christmas Sale is

underway once again. The guesliuns of where, when, and how need to be

answered soon. Since the Guild relies heavily on your time and support
during the sale (particularly 1f you're selling in it}, you should have
some input..

Essentially, the decislon ls whether to have the sale at the Robson
Square Media Centre or at the whole or part of our Granville Island
location. Robson Square, though costing $1500 In rent for the three
days thls past year, and demanding a let o£ preparatory work, has some
advantages. Office lunch hours and downtown business traffic during
the week have brought us 4 market which would be very hard to duplicate
on Granville Island. It has thereby broadened our iLmage, and helped to
promote the Gallery last November, as well. There is also something
special about that space when it has been set up. It's an EVENT,
that's all!

The Granville [sland site has some advantages, too. We would be using
space which we are already paying for. Advertising for the annual sale
at that lecatlon would serve to strengthen the public's awareness of
the Gallery's presence there. Though we would still rely heavily on
your assistance for the sale's success, we could hold it £or a longer
period of time, and perhaps ease the stress of mammoth energy
expenditures over a 3-day event by spreading them over a ten day or two
week period, Bo you believe me? Bue to the avallability of less
Space, Fewer pots and bodies would be needed at any one tlme to occupy
and opérate the space.

Finally, the question of money as it directly affects your pocket. At
the moment, due to In¢reases In postage rates and printing costs, the
newsletter eats a large proportion of cur annual membership dues. We
are doing our best to cut back wherever possible (without affecting the
news). It has been suggested that fees be increased, starting in
January '87. Your present membership would be extended From the end of
August "86 to that date. What's your fee threshold? Would you still
be 4&2 member Lf Lt want up to $25,007 Remember, the Potters Guild has
an obligation to do more than just senc out a monthly newsletter.

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