Yesterday was another of those busy but productive days when the 'Raiders' turn up. My guests were Eric Metcalfe, Mina Totino, Monique Fouquet, Renée Van Halm, Elizabeth McIntosh and later Marlene Madison. It was a rainy day so we ate our splendid potluck lunch inside. Al and I thank you all for Monique's home-baked quiche, cheeses, cold cuts, salads, breads…
The other two artists who had freshly fired plates to take home yesterday were Renée Van Halm and Monique Fouquet. Renee had painted a rather large platter (which we made from a found metal lamp shade!). It's spectacular. I think I'm going to be asked to make one of those again.. Her other piece is a practical bowl, also very clearly a Van…
Today's 'Raiders' were able to take home their plates from the last 'Raid'. I hadn't made them wait for me to fill the kiln but fired it half full so that they could be ready for today. I'll post some photos of these fine pieces before I add anything about today's fun day with yet another 'raid'. Last time Eric Metcalfe painted…
I always try to make my way up to Tottenham Court Road tube station when I'm in London. The Contemporary Ceramics Centre Showroom is a short walk from there, right across the road from the British Museum, so is easy to find. This collection of photos shows work that grabbed my attention, either because I have met the potter and/or I'm really impressed…
When we were in Victoria last week Alan and I decided to drive out to Metchosin. After a fine hike down to nearby Witty's Lagoon we stopped to see if 'Chosin Pottery was open. It's many years since we were there and bought a standard Hopper jug and sugar bowl. The yellow set is still in regular rotation in my kitchen. Judy Dyelle…