It may be because Spring is finally here and we're noticing woodpeckers drumming for a mate, goldfinches cavorting at the feeder and hummingbirds dancing nearby, that I found I'd made a good number of jugbirds for my recent firing, as well as another Egg box. I see three of these around here but clearly not the Puffin! I was determined to get a kiln load…
There was total silence for a while on Friday night as members of TriCity Potters concentrated on scratching, scraping, drawing or carving into leather-hard pots and tiles. We were all engrossed in the process of sgraffito. Executive member Maria Palotas, an experienced pottery teacher, had offered to lead this group activity, since she had recently used the technique on cups and bowls. We had asked…
Elaine Brewer-White was our guest speaker for the first indoor, in-person meeting of TriCity Potters in two years! Because PoMoArts is using all available rooms to provide not-crowded classes, Fridays are the only week-day when a meeting room is available, at least for the time being. We'll try to reserve a room for Wednesdays again, starting in the Fall. But, at last, Dr. Bonnie gave…
This November will not be a happy memory for many British Columbians. The province is barely recovering from the horrendous long-lasting rainstorm of two weeks ago and now we are into a second fearful downpour, with a third forecast for next week. Faraway friends have been in touch to make sure we’re OK and yes, we certainly are, but we’re all feeling very sad at…
I set my alarm for 7.20am on Saturday so that I was sure to be awake and coffee'd all ready to listen to host Sheryl MacKay on CBC's weekend morning show 'North by NorthWest' or NXNW. Some time ago I read of a new initiative between the show and BC Potter's Guild. Guild members were invited to join a plan to be interviewed by Sheryl if we…