By 8am on the Tuesday, just over a week ago, we five were taking out the inner brick door of the kiln. Nancy and Gordon joined us to watch and later Jan and Ron, the local wood-firing potters, came to see our results too. We were pleased with the orange peel and colours overall but I expect we reserved real study until after we each…
Alan needed to consult and socialize with archaeology colleagues in Victoria last week so we opted to take the ferry over there for two nights and stay with friends Denis and Kim. While Al was at the University of Victoria, recently-retired Kim offered to be my chauffeur for the morning. We drove first to Oak Bay Avenue so that I could deliver a new selection…
Opening my studio to the public one day a year is a marvellous incentive to get the space clean and tidy. Tomorrow is the day of the Port Moody ArtWalk. Like last year it coincides with Summer Equinox. I have publicized the event on facebook and instagram and have sent invitations out to a list of friends. So if you've heard about this many times..…
The most recent group of Raiders have had to wait quite a while to see the results of their painting day. But, after spending time with two groups of family visitors and a couple of weeks fabricating stoneware pieces, I now have all ten of the latest plates all packed up. I think I'll post some photos of the fun things our visitors got up…
To follow yesterday's blog I'll add another brief one now to show better photos of my recent soda-fired pots. I think TriCity Potters were pleased overall with the results of our second group soda firing. Most people were happy with the flashing and some generous orange peel effects. I was most anxious about my Tall Bird.…