A few weeks ago I noticed that some of Canada's well-known potters were being challenged to post seven photos of their work for seven days, on facebook. They were asked to nominate another clay artist to join the effort each day. It wound up being a really interesting way to see a little history of each person and admire pieces we may not have seen…
Just over two weeks ago I took the train to Cambridge for the day. I had landed at Heathrow the previous afternoon for a planned twelve days in England. It seemed to be a good plan to get a box of twelve jugbirds delivered to Primavera right away, and in spite of jet lag I managed, and had a wonderful day. In an earlier blog…
This is my last chance to take a look at my new bird friends before I wrap them and nestle them into a padded box for their long flight to England. Some of these are brand new designs so I'm glad to have a photographic record. That way I don't have to re-think which colours go where to give my best interpretation of a particular…
Alan needed to consult and socialize with archaeology colleagues in Victoria last week so we opted to take the ferry over there for two nights and stay with friends Denis and Kim. While Al was at the University of Victoria, recently-retired Kim offered to be my chauffeur for the morning. We drove first to Oak Bay Avenue so that I could deliver a new selection…
Opening my studio to the public one day a year is a marvellous incentive to get the space clean and tidy. Tomorrow is the day of the Port Moody ArtWalk. Like last year it coincides with Summer Equinox. I have publicized the event on facebook and instagram and have sent invitations out to a list of friends. So if you've heard about this many times..…