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Tam Irving: Sense

By Angela Cachay Dwyer,
Surrey Art Gallery

Tam Irving (b. 1933), one of Canada’s
most respected ceramic artists, has practiced
in British Columbia for over 40 years.
Throughout his career he has explored the
technical possibilities of clay and glazes, and
experimented with the formal and aesthetic
properties of ceramic artworks. Irving is noted
for his interest in sourcing and processing
raw materials from this region for use in his
work. As both a maker and teacher, Irving
encourages the careful observation of form.
For Irving, whether you are the maker or the
viewer, you should take time to look for the
subtle nuances that each work has through
the history of its making.

The works in this display were generously
donated from a private collection in the
spring of 2009. This exhibit continues into
December.

Asymmetrical Vase, by Tam Irving, 1983.
Stoneware: clay, rhyolite tenmoku with
poured silt glaze.

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Potters Discussion
Group

Hello fellow potters:

‘The next Discussion Group meeting will
be on Sunday August the 8th from 1 pm
onward at my pottery in Ladysmith on
Vancouver Island. Everyone is welcome,
beginners to professionals, and there is
no charge. The idea is for a free flow of
discussion covering whatever areas people
may be having problems with. I personally
like to help with problems around finding
your style and the creative process but
am happy to help in other areas too if I
can. Mary Fox Pottery is located at 321
Third Ave. Ladysmith 250- 245- 3778,
maryfox@shaw.ca

An email or phone call to let me know
you are planning on attending is welcome
but not a requirement. Looking forward,

—Mary Fox

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shadbolt centres

Programs for all ages including:

Gesture & Expression in Clay:
Understanding Body Language
and Figurative Sculpture

with Elaine Brewer-White

$149, 2 sessions Sundays, 10am-4pm
October3&17 Barcode 223872

Don Hutchinson: Glazing & Decorating
$46, 1 session | Wednesday, 7-10pm
November 3 Barcode 229230

Registration for Fall & Winter adult
programs begins July 27.

Call Shadbolt Centre at 604-291 -6864
or register online: burnaby.ca/webreg

City of
‘Parks, Recreation
‘& Cultural Services

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Potters Guild of BC Newsletter « July/August 2040