Travel to Turkey and Mexico Turkey Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia September 16-October 3 Workshop/excursiomhistorical and cul- tural tours, Istan- i bul ceramics col- lections, artist s0u~ dios, Topkapi pal- ace, Aya Sophia, Blue Mosque, Bosphorous ferry trip, Ankara ce- ramics collections at the Muscum of Anatolian Civilli- Istanbul, Turkey zations. Work with local ceramist Ergodan Gulec in Avanos, Cappadocia (or optional drawing course), Explore 13th century underground cities. Extend your stay and consider op- tional trips to Ephesus, Troy, Greek Is- lands, Fee $3193-$3395Cdn. Includes wittare from Vaneouver, internal airfare, accommodation, breakfast, tuition, tours, and transfers. Deposit $150 by May 20, Mexico San Miguel de Allende November 28-December 13 Clay Workshops with Denys James Handbuilding workshop/excursion/lan- guage/ art/tours. Denys’ workshop focuses on surface treatment and firing options at low temperature. Also available: silverwork, draw- ing, painting, Spanish, bronze casting and more. Fee $1995-2195. Includes airfare from Wancouver, transfers, accommodation, all meals, tui- tion. Variable return dates available. De- posit $100 by August 1, Pottery forming in San Marcos adwertiserment Mexico Oaxaca January 16-February 4, 2003 Workshop/excarstom/language/art Handbuilding, surface development and low temperature firing including wood- fired adobe battle kiln, saggar, pit, and Raku, Fee $2050- 2250Cdn. Includes airfare, transfers. tui- tion, homestay and breakfast with Mexi- can family, Spanish instruction, ancient pottery forming and firing day in Zapotec village, visit to Monte Oaxaca; building adobe kiln Alban. Deposit $100 by August 20. Information or Registration Denys James 182 Welbury Drive Saltspring Island, BC, V8K 2L8 Phone/fax 250.537.4906 email website: www.denysjames.com VANCOUVER ISLAND POTTERY WAREHOUSE INC. Stop by and visit Scott and Brendan, have a coffee and browse the ever expanding showroom. Take a look at the new Shimpo Velocity 1/3 hp potters wheel. Ask questions about the Cone Art kilns on display. We're always receiving new stock and are ex- panding the onsite book selection. Looking forward to seeing you! Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-3 Find us ten minutes south of Nanaimo. Take the Morden Road turnoff and turn right on Wellington Road. #5 - 2071 S Wellington Road, Nanaimo, BC Ph/Fax: 250.716.9966 Toll Free 1.877.716.9966 June 2002 Potters Guild of British Columbia Newsletter 11