It’s a Wra p! By Mike McElgunn, Canadian Clay Collective

The 6th Canadian Clay Ceramic Symposium ran for a sold-out
crowd March 23 at the Shadbolt Centre.

An event of this magnitude requires many hands behind the scenes
to be a success. Huge thanks go out to the Shabolt Centre for the Arts,
the awesome, hardworking Shadbolt staff, our line-up of skilled and
generous presenters, the Potters Guild of BC and guilds throughout

the province as well as the North-West Ceramic Foundation which
assists in bringing in our keynote speaker, Greenbarn Potters’ Supply
for the clay, and of course you, the inquisitive participant! Recognition
also goes to the Canadian Clay Collective, a committee of dedicated
individuals who meet and work over two and a half years to plan and
run each symposium. This event is truly a gem for our local ceramics
community!

Mark your calendars, the next symposium will be in 2016 and 97%
of evaluations submitted stated the respondent planned to attend the

next Symposium... I'd suggest you watch for information in late 2015

and register early to ensure your spot!

TOP RIGHT:
Presenter Robbie
Lobell peruses the
Mug Wall. BOTTOM
RIGHT: Mariko
Paterson spars with
Brendan Tang. LEFT:
Judy Weeden at
work. BELOW: Les
Manning critiques

Road Show. All < é

photos on this and the Py WG 20 |%
Malice §ACuIt Ceramics
by Sandra Ramos and - te -

Heather Dahil, except
where noted.

Register: 604-291-6864 or online: burnaby.ca/webreg

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