Take five experienced potters and one neophyte - pack into one van - ride the
highways and ferries to Denman and Hornby Islands, add the hospitality of
resident artists and what do you get? - one great weekend!

First stop for tour organizer, Jo Blackmore was Good Earth Farm, where Larry
Aguilar combines the nurturing of a Bonsai garden complete with Japanese
Koi pond and the raising of begonias with the art of pottery.

Too soo we rushed for the double ferry to Hornby Island. Next on our itinerary
a special viewing of Ann Ngan's art. Such diversity and complexity of paintings,
subtly lit by the sun that poured through the windows. Later, we shared another
aspect of Ann's creativity - a delicious meal of specially prepared local
oysters and a melange of seafood.

And who could forget Heinz Laffin and Gerhardt Kosel in their studio? Heinz at
the wheel with the grass covered roof below the window and the lazy Jersey
cow strolling by.

After dinneg to Wayne Ngan's beautiful new studio with its wood fired kiln
to see that talented award winning potter and sculptor give a throwing
demonstration. Then, an informal get together with the artists and our hosts
before we headed, complete with flashlights, to bed.

Early to bed and oh, so early to rise. There was yet another ferry to catch.
But it was worth it. You haven't lived till you've tasted Frittata at Barb
Ongerata's Sea Canary on Denman Island.

And so to Le Baron Pottery at the sign of the dragon. From the virgin clay we
each produced a unique dragon - one of a kind creatures. Only hunger dragged
uS away.

Early afternoon to Eileen Devereux, Fabric Artist, a fascinating visit where
we followed the process from Angora rabbits to the finished product. Six
different people with six different life experiences, sharing a very special

time together.
Margaret Flemming

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