f| Published by Chilton Book Co.
(available for sale in the Gallery of BC Ceramics, $43.95)

[| On the cover of this book is a photograph taken by Gwynn
Hansen in the late sixties of a kiln firing at La Borne, France.
WI was immediately drawn to the book because | remembered
[| the same photograph from my student days. The intensity
and colour of the flames became an indelible image for me. |
\) knew at once that this book had a lot to offer and further
"| perusal confirmed my initial impression.

\| Jack Troy reveals what motivates potters to utilize what may
Ff) seem to some observers an archaic and labour intensive way

of firing pots. What becomes quite apparent is the incredible
|| range of kilns and processes that are being used. A variety of
kilns are included, as well as photographs of kilns under
construction and finished kilns.

The chapter on glazes offers detailed suggestions on how to
alter glazes to achieve a variety of effects from flame

like to share with you, and ask for your input. First, we
would like to think about creating an exhibition of B.C.
|| potters’ work with the title OFF THE WALL! . The title
says it all. The exhibition would be mounted to coincide
with the next AGM and Made In Clay sale. We would like
\| to secure a venue on Granville Island so that all these
| events can be within walking distance. So.... what do

you think? Would you accept the challenge offered in
J the title of this exhibtion?

stacking presents a number of options for the placement of
pots to take advantage of how the firing process interacts with
the objects and their placement in various parts of the kiln.

Several common threads run through the book. Many of the
kilns involve extended firings, and there is an obvious a sense
of commitment from the people who are involved. Firing wood
kilns demands that the potter must develop, through
observation and experience, a deep intuitive sense for the clay,
wood and fire. Observations of the author and the many
contributors reveal the commitment and attention to detail that
is involved. This is more than a book about wood firing, it is
about community and common bonds, the pursuit of a creative
vision and the UPI.lization of accumulated technical and
intuitive knowledge.

Sam Kwan is a long-time potter renowned for his trained hair,
bicycle addiction and some truly beautiful wood fired pots.

Second, we would like to put together an annual
publication that would contain potters’ profiles, technical
and other papers, exhibition critiques, ads, and so on.
This would be in a well-illustrated journal format. Many
associations have journals that are published quarterly or
three times a year and these serve as excellent vehicles
for material that is outside of the newsletter’s scope.
So...what do you think? Would you be interested in this
type of publication and, as importantly, would you be
willing to contribute material? We look forward to hearing
from you;

Committee: Carol E. Mayer (chair)
Tam Irving

Ron Vallis

Patrick Taddy