Later in the day last Monday I drove in to Vancouver, mainly to help make up numbers for a quorum for Circle Craft's AGM. First I stopped at the Gallery of BC Ceramics to leave some new pieces for them. They now have four more small salt-fired jugbirds from last December's firing and a couple of earthenware plates. Manager Laura phoned me the next day…
To celebrate forty years of promoting and celebrating Fine Crafts in BC, Circle Craft Co-op invited longtime members who work in clay to be part of a special show. I remember visiting their Christmas Craft Fair when it was held at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre (the Cultch), meeting some artists who are still members and enjoying my first taste of carrot cake! I have…
After I'd had a day or two to make notes on the salt firing I chose some pieces to deliver to my Granville Island galleries. The interim manager at the Gallery of BC Ceramics, Laura Carey, seemed pleased with the new work but she also showed me how much she likes my miniature Pileated Woodpecker jug bird! Assistant Carita Ho is always happy with…
Some people use their jugbirds for milk and have asked me to make a sugar container to match. My recent batch of work included jugbirds, each of which has a sugarpot painted to coordinate with whatever bird it is. Alan tried out our new photo lightbox for these photos. The depth of field is good but now…
It's been a busy week leading up to the ArtWalk. Last Wednesday I decided it really was time for me to attend Circle Craft's AGM. I gather they never get a quorum! This year they did. I'm so glad I made the effort as I had a chance to share a table with people I never get a chance to talk to - Penny Birnam,…