Bob Kingsmill

Canadian Clay Symposium
Surfacing: Saturday, March 24, 2007

Registration for the 4th Canadian Clay Symposium will begin Oct. 2nd.
We have an exciting line up of talented artists: Karen Burk of
New Brunswick, Jeannie Mah of Saskatchewan, Dianne Creber of
Ontario, Mark Hewitt of North Carolina, Bob Kingsmill of Vernon
and Granville Island, Sam Uhlick of Alberta and Kinichi Shigeno of
Richmond. Our keynote speaker will be Magdalene Odundo from
London. Late breaking news is Robin Hopper will be presenting at the
symposium, too!

Our theme is Surfacing and we'll explore with these talented ceramic
artists as much as 1s humanly possible about the infinite variables for
decorating clay forms. Slide and digital presentations, panel discussions,
and demonstrations will provide interesting opportunities for us to
enjoy, interact, learn, and grow. So far there are five ceramic shows that
will be happening tn the Lower Mainland during the month of March.
Extra workshops with some of the presenters are being planned and
we will let you know more about this tn the next couple of month’s
newsletters—stay tuned. We are fortunate that this newsletter 1s
featuring a presenter every month for you to enjoy. Lunch 1s included
with your registration fee and new this year will be a social from

reflect on a wonderful day. L& Cathi Jefferson

To register call:

5 to 7 p.m. with pizza and munchies so we'll have a chance to visit and Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

604.291.6864

Presenter Profile: Bob Kingsmill

After a week at the Metchosin Summer School of the Arts, I arrive at my home studio carrying a
lingering respect and affection for the potters and other craftsmen who teach there every summer.
Ther skills, intelligence and deep-seated reverence for clay (and irreverence for the human condition)
were truly awe-inspiring. I settle down to stuff of my own—a small mural for someone, a mask for a
garden and some soap holders a man wants to give to family members to celebrate his 50th wedding

anniversary. After 50 years, it

does seem relevant to give a
personal hygiene reminder
to loved ones.

I am nearly ready to
go for it, but I invariably
have this invisible, but real,
barrier. Whenever I say ll
do something for someone,
a part of my little brain
starts to develop avoidance
strategies and any interest
I may have expressed is
sucked dry along with any
motivating drive.

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Bob Kingsmill