Takeshi Yasuda was in Vancouver many years ago and I remember being so impressed with his throwing ability. He produced unique forms on the wheel. A long way from the traditional stoneware clay and forms of his home, Mashiko, he delights in the sensuous fluidity and pure whiteness of porcelain. Vincent Massey introduced him as having been a formative instructor…
350 people attended Elementum: Form, Function and Feast, the 6th Triennial Canadian Clay Ceramic Symposium, held at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on Saturday. With 13 presenters there was something for everybody, whether beginner or professional, wheel thrower, hand builder, sculptor, teacher, curator or writer. To be honest I saw it as a chance to catch up with potters I've met in over 40 years…
Last night the TriCity Potters' show "Fantastic Feast" opened at Port Moody Arts Centre. There was a good crowd, with lots of potters of course, and a good crop of Port Moody Arts supporters. Also showing this month in the other galleries are Port Moody prints and maps to commemorate the city's 100th year of inauguration. To see more photos of the show go to…
It's probably a good thing the rain's returned today. When the sun makes its rare appearances it's too tempting to spend hours outside. I never thought I'd actually enjoy digging out weeds, making room for the perennial plants that I want to have flourish. But now I've had two urgent requests from Crafthouse YVR for some more jugbirds. I keep telling people that having my…
A few weeks ago I received an interesting invitation to attend an afternoon reception at the home of Zoë and Gaetan Royer. 'Artists meeting Artists' was organized as a fabulous opportunity for local (living or working in Port Moody) artists to meet each other and to learn what we are all working on in our studios. I fully expect that many collaborations and plans will…