ANNUAL SALE

Well, it's going to be called "LIVING WITH CLAY", sibling to 1984's
successful "COOKING WITH CLAY". If you weren't at the meeting on
September [7th, you missed a democratic and hilarious vote on that
subject (of title), and a good session altogether.

[9686's “LIVING WITH CLAY" has the potential of being just as successful.
The title represents reasonably well the intention of giving the public

a broadened image of how they can use ceramic work in their every-day life.
We all know that well-made functional and decorative pieces are a joy to
use and look at. However, there are many people who are still just a
little apprehensive about using ceramics, or who have questions such

as, "Can I safely use something so colorful for drinking tea?", or,

"Will that wonderful sculptural piece look just as wonderful in my
living-room?" We can't necessarily answer all such questions, but we

can maybe help a little.

So with that idea, we have approached an interior designer, Aliki
Gladwin, for help. She and possibly another member of the Interior
Designers Institute are offering their free services in setting up
displays, using several basic furnishing styles and not a few ceramic
pieces. These will not be huge displays, but small] arrangements set at
two or three strong focal points to attract and draw the public through
and about the space.

But as usual, there is still alot of work to be done, and as usual, we
need your participation. Besides volunteering for the sale period
itself, we need people to also take on poster distribution, If you can,
please not this on your application.

Procedure will be much the same as last year; Peggy Cameron was an energetic
and efficient organizer: The back room will be used for stock storage.
Checkers and back-up stock persons have the right to reject pieces that

are flawed. Don't get caught up: do it yourself:

Also note last year's recommendation to price pieces individually; it's

a lot easier for everyone involved.

Pots are to be delivered to Robson Square Media Centre, 800 Robson St.,

on Wednesday, November 26th, between [2 noon and 4 p.m. Unsold pots must be
picked up on Sunday, November 3th, between I0 a.m. and I? noon. Give
yourself enough time so that check-in and check-out can be easily
accoplished during those hours.

Participants will be charged a 30% commission on sales, [02 of which goes
to rent the Media Centre space. Entry fees are $15.00; 8 hours of work

on the sale site is also to be volunteered by yourself or a willing friend.
Guild membership is also required in order to take part.

Even if you don't plan to sell your work, we need your help and assistance
to ensure a successful sale. You'll enjoy meeting other clay enthusiasts
and you'll be giving your Guild a boost as well. Just fill in the
volunteer form and mail off today, or at least by November Ith.

Co-ordinators who need to be identified to you at this point include
Jan Jorgenson, tel:224-3184, Cheri Markewicz, Registrat, 975-9615,
and Margaret McClelland, Sale Staff Co-ordinator, 261-6693.

see you in November: Jan Jorgenson,
4 Convenor.