In spite of it being a dreadfully rainy day, last Thursday’s ‘That Pottery Thing’ was a huge success and so much fun. When I arrived at the Mayer studio around 5pm the well-equipped photography space had been completely transformed into a welcoming venue for our guests. Long tables held all the ceramic donations, arranged in three groups for the auction ending deadlines and carefully arranged…
This will be your final reminder about NorthWest Ceramics Foundation's special event this Thursday September 30th. There are only two days left to register and bid on 59 donated ceramic treasures. Some potters have dropped by my studio to leave their donated plates. In the past these dessert plates have been a reward for patrons who have attended 'Oven and Kiln', our usual catered feast…
Every shelf in my latest bisque and glaze firings held plates, except for the top one. There I placed four requested Red-breasted Sapsucker Jugbirds, the 'North by North-West (NXNW)' mugs and two bowls for donation for the September NWCF fundraiser 'That Pottery Thing'. To save space here I've assembled the photos with the 'layout' app so that you can see the top and side…
I set my alarm for 7.20am on Saturday so that I was sure to be awake and coffee'd all ready to listen to host Sheryl MacKay on CBC's weekend morning show 'North by NorthWest' or NXNW. Some time ago I read of a new initiative between the show and BC Potter's Guild. Guild members were invited to join a plan to be interviewed by Sheryl if we…
On Thursday evening I attended the preview reception for the Western Front Gala Auction. Son Mike joined me and we took a careful look at all the donated art. There were photographs, prints and paintings waiting for the Gala evening ( which is happening as I write) as well as our six specially painted plates. The Luxe Hall (originally built to house the Knights of…