1st Annual British Columbia Creative Achievement Awards 2004 Applied Art & Design Call for Submissions Calling all Applied Artists and Designers! The British Columbia Achievement Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the 1st Annual Creative Achievement Awards. The awards will recognize work in jewelry, glass, wood, fibre, clay and metal or such areas as, but not limited to, textiles, furniture, musical instrument making, weaving, ceramics, book binding, paper, fashion and industrial design. Four awards of $5,000 will be avail- able to individuals working within BC’s applied art and design community. Three awards will be presented to an established artist/designer and one award will be presented to an emerging artist /designer. Information on the awards can be found on the Foundation’s web site at www.bcachieve- ment.com, or in the brochure, which can be obtained by calling 604-261-9777 or toll free at 1-B66-882-6088. Deadline for submissions is December 1st, 2004. didiatiats O Dear Santa, Things I want for Christmas 1. Gift Certificate from THE MAD POTTER! 2. Sherrill Ribs from THE MAD POTTER! 3. A Giffin Grip from THE MAD POTTER! 4. Anything from THE MAD POTTER! From your favourite well behaved Potter THE MAD POTTER #6 - 3071 No. 5 Road, Richmond ~ Tel: 604.244.3734 Store Hours: Tues. to Fri. 10am to 7pm and Sat.10am to Spm November! December 2004 Potters Guild of British Columbia Newsletter \\ \ y Bad Dog Arts presents "Throwing Pains" with LES MANNING Fri. Sat. Sun. January 28, 29, 30 9-5 pm World renowned instructor will cover detailed throwing techniques with special attention given to body ergonomics while working on the wheel. Proper pos- ture and set-up can prevent injury and help with "throw- ing pains". 364 (B) East Esplanade (by the Seabus) North Vancouver Info 604-763-2347