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COLUMBIA Prince George Potter's Guild hosts First Ever Northern BC Clayfest a NEWSLETTER The Prince George Potter's Guild is thrilled be hosting its first biennial Northern BC Clayfest

August 18 - 20, 2006. Four nationally and internationally renowned presenters will be providing demonstrations at Clayfest. These include Yasuo Terada of Japan, Linda van der Linde and Aaron Nelson from BC, and Jim Etzkorn from Alberta.

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"We are truly blessed to have Yasuo Terada at our very first event," said Leanna Carlson, president of the PG Potter's Guild. "Yasuo is a fourth-generation master potter who loves to share his knowledge. Anyone who has worked with Yasuo Terada can't help but become intoxicated by his knowledge and passion,” she added.

Yasuo Terada has delivered workshops and lectures the world over, and participants always leave with a new and fresh approach to their work. His workshops balance between the very different cultures of East and West. His wonderful sense of humour, and his sharing spirit make Yasuo an inspiration for everyone.

Jim Etzkorn teaches ceramics at Red Deer College, Mount Royal College, the City of Calgary and has taught at a host of institutes all over the world. Jim is a renowned studio potter producing functional and decorative vessels. His artwork is utilitarian, decorative and contemplative. His work has been inspired in part by classical icons from ancient China, Korea and Japan.

Laura van der Linde is a dynamic and expressive artist working in Vancouver. She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa surrounded by the intensities of urban liv- ing and riotous tropical abundance. Her work in clay through the last twenty years is a celebration of vivid, bold colour and design.

Aaron Nelson is a fabulous young potter who impresses everyone with his amazing ability to throw paper-thin pots with porcelain, the most challenging of all clays. Aaron will reveal his trade secrets and clever tips for creating the most exquisitely beautiful pots.

Northern BC Clayfest will also include a Clayfest Showcase with a display of ceramic arts based on the theme "Our Northern Communities’. This is an oppor- tunity for clay artists to showcase their work to their peers and fellow artisans. Pieces will evoke something of the north or the northern lifestyle through the expression of the piece and/or the materials used. Showcase pieces will be displayed at various venues throughout northern BC. In addition to the workshops and showcase, the Northern BC Clayfest will also include a wine and cheese gala, Clayfest Marketplace, slide shows and more. Interested participants can find more information and sign up at www.pgpotters.ca/clayfest.

Karen Heathman, Clayfest Organizer