Other art on display in and around the Shadbolt Centre: a painting by Joe Average, a ceramic mural by Bob Kingsmill, Coast Salish carved monoliths and Keith Rice-Jones' ceramic collaboration 'Past, Present and Future'. I've just posted a close-up of a section of the 'Future' column. There is a new display installed on the outside of Mather Building which houses the Ceramics Department. It features…
The Shadbolt Arts Centre is named after Jack and Doris Shadbolt who were Burnaby residents. Jack is one of BC's most well-known and admired painters and Doris was an Art writer and curator. To remind us of their importance in their community a photo of them is displayed in the foyer and throughout the entrance there are some spectacular Jack Shadbolt paintings. On Thursday I…
I spent Thursday over at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby as part of a team loading the soda/salt part of the Ombu wood kiln there. It was nice to spend the day catching up with potters, most of whom I've known for quite a few years. Jay MacLennan, technician there, did almost all of the actual loading - bending his tall frame into…
I've finally found time to compile a third album of our tour in Italy in May. This slideshow is of fabulous Venice! https://picasaweb.google.com/jugbird/Italy3Venice
Yesterday was my day to deliver pots. Even though it was raining really hard I drove to the airport first. Normally I park near a Skytrain station and use transit to get to YVR but this time I needed my car to get on to Granville Island as well. I'm glad to have the airport supplied again - they've waited too long! These heavy suitcases…