Read more about the article Painted Plates, ‘Snow’ clay & the SHUFFLE
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Art shows / Gillian's work / local pottery shows / Port Moody Art / pottery / pottery studio visits / Raiders / TriCity Potters / Visiting artists

Painted Plates, ‘Snow’ clay & the SHUFFLE

Once the early June celebratory time was over I got around to painting ten Egg boxes with underglazes so that I could get the most recent plates fired as well. 'Snow' white earthenware clay from Plainsman Clays has been recommended as a replacement for the Georgie's Wonder White that I have been using for some years now. I need a white clay for my visiting…

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June 19th, 2023
Read more about the article Spring Raid
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Raiders / Visiting artists

Spring Raid

Yesterday was one of those days that turns out just right. Renée and Monique had been trying to find a day when they could 'Raid' my studio one more time and paint plates. I hadn't had visiting artists here to do that since late last year. There were a number of slab plates on hand, some bisque-fired and some bone dry so we chose Wednesday…

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May 11th, 2023
Read more about the article Solstice Sign-off
Renee van Halm
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Solstice Sign-off

December has brought us record-breaking cold and snow. Today I've been thoroughly enjoying watching the many local birds who are grateful for seeds, nectar and suet. The sun popped over the Chines to our south for its shortest spell, from 11am to 1pm today. I spotted a Hairy Woodpecker clinging to an icicle while waiting for a turn at the seed-feeder and I grabbed my…

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December 21st, 2022
Read more about the article Raiders’ Plates
Eric Metcalfe 9" x 8 1/4"
Raiders / TriCity Potters / Visiting artists

Raiders’ Plates

I bisque and glaze-fired these plates shortly after the last Raid but I seem to have had a number of special events that I wanted to record since then. There was Circle Craft Christmas Market, the soda firing, its opening and then my work. But the Raiders are anxious to see the results of their painting day so finally, here they are. First up is…

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November 21st, 2022
Read more about the article October Raid 2022
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October Raid 2022

Today we had another Raid! Renée van Halm had contacted a small group to settle on a day and this morning she arrived here at 10am with Eric Metcalfe, Monique Fouquet and David MacWilliam. https://www.moniquefouquet.com https://reneevanhalm.squarespace.com https://davidmacwilliam.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Metcalfe ready for a Raid The artists quickly settled on which plates they'd like to paint today. David was here for a Raid a long time ago so…

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October 26th, 2022