Getting the most recent work fired has been quite a challenge lately, simply because of negotiating the slippery snow-covered path down to the kiln shed. But there weren’t too many pieces so I never had to be out there very long.

When Mina came out here last Monday she brought a couple of pots she’d made by hand, in her Vancouver studio, as well as another plate which Eric had painted at home. She then finished painting one of the larger new oval platters and another square plate. The oval platter, which measures 13 3/4″ x 11″, is painted to match a smaller one from last time. So it is bold pink inside with a glazed blue base and unglazed brush-decorated sides. There are no rules on ‘the right way to paint ceramic plates’ here.

The square plate I made by slumping a slab into an ancient electric frying pan. It is a most useful shape. Mina has used her favourite pink on the reverse.

Cindy Richmond’s plates didn’t get into an earlier firing so she’s had to wait a while for these two delicately painted pieces, a coupe and a medium platter.

And Cathy Busby’s second platter, which matches her earlier piece, is now fired. It says ‘Stand’ on the front and ‘Water Protectors’ on the reverse.

Eric’s standard plate will make a pair with his plate from the last firing.

Mina’s hand-built cube vessel is much enhanced with square shapes painted on it.

The bowl, formed over a found bowl, is lovely green inside, unglazed painting on the outside, with a glazed foot so that tables don’t get scratched.

Mina is talking about braving the road out to Port Moody one day this week, so never fear Cindy, Cathy and Eric, your work should be in town before Christmas!