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January 2002

Volume 38 Number |

Diversity in Clay
Canadian Clay Symposium
Saturday March 23

January 31 is the deadline for the carly bird price. It
is only fair to let you Know that over 200) have
registered. We don't want you to be disappointed so
call the Shadbolt Centre forthe Arts at 604.291 6864.

The symposium offers an incredible array of talent,
Included in the line up are: Alison Pearrneve, Clary
Ilian, Peter Usley, Peter King, Susan LePoidevin,
Paul Mathieu, Sally Michener, Pamela Nagley
Stevenson, Ron Roy and Laura Wee Lay Lag.

Alison Peargrieve focuses on handbadiding her whim-
sical functional ‘on the edge” forms. Personal varia-
tions of wheel throwing will be demonstrated by
Pamela Nagley Stevenson and Clary lian. Peter
Isley (I'm still doing penance for misspelling his
name in the brochure and sin-
cerely apologize for the error)
will be giving instruction and
demonstrations about crystal-
line glazes plus we hope to have
him unloading a crystalline
glaze firing that very day. Sally
Michener will be in the foyer
assembling a large figure and
Peter Ring from Florida will be
putting together a large free-
standing sculpture as well — so
lots to sec! Susan LePoidevin
ami Laura Wee Lay Lag have
quite unique personal ap-
proaches to pit firing and it will
be very interesting to watch their
different ways af working. Plus
Susan will be showing slides
about her recent residency in
Kilmartin, Scotland. The clay
and glaze expert for the symposium is internation-
ally renowned Ontario potter Ron Roy. Interesting
topics and sessions will happen throughout the day,
Paul Mathie will be presenting the timeless topic
Ant versus Clay with a perspective that really clari-

Susan LePoidevin at Nether
Largi¢ Caim, Kilmartin, Scotland
September 20K]

fies the issue once and for all. Paul will also show
slides and discuss his upcoming book The Sexual
History of Clay. The keynote address features Paul
and Clary giving their views on The Aesthetics of
Form, which should prove to be both diverse and
entertaining. A special session uses Harmeny
Vissers” award winning idea Outside Influences
where several presenters will participate.

We are counting on everyone to participate once
again in the Ceramic Rogdshow ro make it a truly
spectacular event. Remember to bring your piece —
old ornew made by you or someone elec. It dorsn't
matter as long as you like it Bring it for us all to
admire. Also please bring a mug(s) to donate to the
mug wall. This is a fundraiser for the Northwest
Ceramic Foundation that supports
and helps to fund this symposium.
All mugs will be an incredible 515.
Please plan to bring a mug, buy
one and enjoy the day,

Exhibits include the Presenters’
Show at the Gallery of BC Ceram-
ics a well as at the Shadbolt Cen-
tre forthe Arts. A Millennium Plate
display will also be at the Shadbolt
Centre. The Canadian Craft and
Design Museum is having the
Empty Bow! fundraiser and auc-
non on Thursday, March 21. Mark
your calendars.

Dave Dobie at Greenbarn Potters
Supplesiscoordinating booth dis-
plays at the Shadbolt Centre. In-
quiries: call him at (M.888.341 1.
Cathi Jefferson

604.929.9175

sev papes 7, Gand 7 for asgeactated
workshops and biagraphical information