After a number of firings I was able to take the last of the current batch of Raiders' work out of the kiln on Friday, before I left for Shadbolt Centre for the soda firing. This post features the work of Philippe Raphanel, Mina Totino and her friend Michelle Normoyle. Philippe spent much of the day applying several layers of colours…
Arriving at last Wednesday's Opening Reception at Port Moody Arts Centre rather late I found myself talking to Vancouver artist Jeff Wilson, and didn't have time to pay attention to the other two shows that evening. I'll pop back down soon - that's the advantage of arranging to have an Arts Centre open two blocks from my home. Jeff lives and works in the…
There have been a number of notable events in my world recently and I've been too busy making plates, firing pots or enjoying time with our grandsons to sit down and write a blog. But I don't want any more time to pass before I record the 'Evening of Recognition'. Kay and Eliza accompanied me to the Craft Council of BC Gallery (previously Crafthouse), on…
On my way in to Vancouver on Tuesday, for that meeting at the Ceramics Gallery and to collect my remaining stock, I stopped in at the Western Front. The latest plates had emerged from the kiln that morning and Al quickly took photos of them. There was a bit of a rush for one particular platter that Eric Metcalfe had painted. He explained to me…
February has been a tumultuous month for BC's Ceramic community. At the end of January BC Potters' Guild President Laura Carey sent an email to members notifying us that the Gallery would be closing at the end of February. A final show 'The Guiding Hand' featuring the wood-fired work of Past President Jinny Whitehead opened on Feb 1st. I had a cold and didn't attend.…