Bob Kingsmill

Canadian Clay Symposium Surfacing: Saturday, March 24, 2007

Registration for the 4th Canadian Clay Symposium will begin Oct. 2nd. We have an exciting line up of talented artists: Karen Burk of New Brunswick, Jeannie Mah of Saskatchewan, Dianne Creber of Ontario, Mark Hewitt of North Carolina, Bob Kingsmill of Vernon and Granville Island, Sam Uhlick of Alberta and Kinichi Shigeno of Richmond. Our keynote speaker will be Magdalene Odundo from London. Late breaking news is Robin Hopper will be presenting at the symposium, too!

Our theme is Surfacing and we'll explore with these talented ceramic artists as much as 1s humanly possible about the infinite variables for decorating clay forms. Slide and digital presentations, panel discussions, and demonstrations will provide interesting opportunities for us to enjoy, interact, learn, and grow. So far there are five ceramic shows that will be happening tn the Lower Mainland during the month of March. Extra workshops with some of the presenters are being planned and we will let you know more about this tn the next couple of month’s newsletters—stay tuned. We are fortunate that this newsletter 1s featuring a presenter every month for you to enjoy. Lunch 1s included with your registration fee and new this year will be a social from

reflect on a wonderful day. L& Cathi Jefferson

To register call:

5 to 7 p.m. with pizza and munchies so we'll have a chance to visit and Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

604.291.6864

Presenter Profile: Bob Kingsmill

After a week at the Metchosin Summer School of the Arts, I arrive at my home studio carrying a lingering respect and affection for the potters and other craftsmen who teach there every summer. Ther skills, intelligence and deep-seated reverence for clay (and irreverence for the human condition) were truly awe-inspiring. I settle down to stuff of my own—a small mural for someone, a mask for a garden and some soap holders a man wants to give to family members to celebrate his 50th wedding

anniversary. After 50 years, it

does seem relevant to give a personal hygiene reminder to loved ones.

I am nearly ready to go for it, but I invariably have this invisible, but real, barrier. Whenever I say ll do something for someone, a part of my little brain starts to develop avoidance strategies and any interest I may have expressed is sucked dry along with any motivating drive.

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Bob Kingsmill