The other artists working here a couple of Fridays ago, during a Christmas Raid, were Eric Metcalfe, Mina Totino, Rebecca Brewer and Philippe Raphanel. Trips out here have to be coordinated with teaching commitments at Emily Carr U or SFU so the group varies depending on who is free. Allyson Clay couldn't join us as she still had too much marking to do and Elizabeth…
The latest collection of painted plates was taken out of the kiln yesterday and Al took good photos of them. These new plates are quite spectacular. I'll post pics of work by Monique Fouquet and Renée van Halm first and then do another post to show pieces by Eric, Rebecca and Mina. Philippe left four plates here, unfinished, to complete another day. Monique, bless her,…
It's been a while since the Raiders were here but we finally coordinated last Friday to get together. I managed to make enough plates for the group after I got back from England so we organized a Christmas Raid. Six artists made their way out to Port Moody. Eric, Mina, Renée, Monique and Rebecca drove out and first-time visitor Philippe Raphanel took the skytrain to Lougheed…
It's always exciting to wander through the three floors of Primavera Gallery. There are prints, fine weavings, lots of contemporary jewellery, handmade furniture, sculptures, glass art and of course a huge selection of the best British pottery. http://www.primaveragallery.co.uk Downstairs one finds shelves of functional ware alongside a display case of the very valuable historic pieces by Lucie Rie, Hans Coper and others. I always spot…
I have been home from England for just about two weeks now and life is returning to normal. My nine days over there were memorable and important for me. We gave Bill a fine Church of England send-off with thoughtful eulogies and sermon, moving hymns and music. I now have a greater appreciation of what a kind and learned man he was. When I first arrived over there…