What happened to August? It seems I last wrote a blog in late July. After that we had a fine week with the family at Rathtrevor Beach before Steve, Jen and the grand-boys left for their big move to Edmonton. Al and I spent a couple of days more with friends in Duncan before returning home. There were no ceramics-related events in August that I…
About two years ago my BC Coast-dwelling cousin asked me to make him a big Bald Eagle Feast Dish, in my own style. I put off making it for too long but once I had switched over to my red earthenware clay again, in June, it was time. It's basically just a big oval casserole, but the fierce eyes and big yellow beak on his…
I made the recent Raiders wait to see the results of their work until I had filled my kiln. Thursday was the super kiln opening day.. it's always exciting but a little nerve-wracking, even with an electric kiln. First I'll post photos here of the little group of Raiders' plates and then, in my next blog I'll share pics of my own creations. As mentioned…
Thursday evening saw the opening of three shows in the PoMoArts galleries. A fellow ceramics student from Emily Carr U days, Margaret Hsu, joined me to see what this year's Ceramics Artist-in-Residence has produced for her year-end solo show. Georgia Fitton, also an Emily Carr graduate, was already giving pottery classes in the Arts Centre when she was awarded the Ceramics Residency. She tells us…
On the last Thursday in June a small group gathered for a Raid. David MacWilliam and Monique Fouquet arrived here on a rainy day, bearing lunch and their ideas for the day's plate painting. It was so good to have a day of friendly conversation and concentrated art-making once again. David, Monique & me As usual Alan and I enjoyed lunchtime treats, including Monique's made-that-morning…