Ceramic Patchwork Installation

by | Aug 14, 2010 | Uncategorized

16th August, 2010

Part of august craft month

Relating craft to the ethos of the Slow Movement – a reconnection to self, materials and its positive impact for our quality of life – ceramicist Gail Mahon invites members of the public to contribute and engage with the sculptural works that will be developed during a week installation at the Tower Museum.
By bringing together old and new elements in a ceramic ‘patchwork’, the installation work examines the future of craft and explores the relationship people have with craft objects and their perceptions of value. Collaboration
Gail will work alongside the Mission Hall Quilters’ Group to add to their installation work. Within a sewing circle, the group will use traditional patchwork techniques to create long lengths of fabric to thread
the ceramic beads and components. Join Gail to share in the experience and explore craft skills and creativity as the installation evolves throughout the week. The outcomes will be displayed as part of Mahon’s solo exhibition in 2011.
Where: The Tower Museum, Union Hall Place, BT48 6LU
This event starts: 16th August, 2010
This event ends: 21st August, 2010
How To Take Part: To get involved and to find out more please contact +44 (0)28 7137 2411 / [email protected]
Costs: Free Admission

PERSONIFIED: Deborah Potter and Anita Rocamora

by | Aug 14, 2010 | Uncategorized


Until August 22, 2010 at the Art Gallery of Regina
From the website:
“This show reflects the wisdom, humor and experience of two remarkable artists who have pursued their own directions within the field of sculpture for more than three decades. Deborah Potter and Anita Rocamora both use the figure as a vehicle for exploring human character and emotion and issues related to identity, self image, and contemporary culture. Both have also had years of experience working with clay and have begun introducing other materials (like metal, fabric and found objects) to animate their work and push the boundaries of traditional ceramic sculpture.”

A site 2 see friday – Jill Bell Ceramics

by | Aug 13, 2010 | Uncategorized

As i’m slowing trying to better structure and add to the blog and its content, i thought i’d add to Eye Candy Monday by ending the week with A Site 2 See Fridays. Love it? Hate it? Other suggestions? As always I’m very open to advice and suggestions on how to make the blog better for you guys, the readers. I’m hoping to expand on Mondays gorgeous images and context with posts on fridays leading you to interesting blogs, galleries, podcasts, videos, craft writing, etc.

If you have ideas or would like to promote your own work, website, event, organization please feel free to drop me a line at [email protected]. I always try my hardest to get back to everyone. If you don’t see your content live on the blog in a reasonable amount of time, feel free to write again and bug me, sometimes things get lost in the spam folder or in my messy life : )

So for today’s A Site 2 See please check out the figurative work of Jill Marleah Bell on her blog Jill Bell Ceramics: Ceramics, drawings and all round nice girl.

Open Studio at Robin Dupont’s

by | Aug 12, 2010 | Uncategorized


A must see indeed if you’re anywhere near by! I just spent the month of July at a residency with Robin so can easily attest to the refined skill and mastery of the soda technique that Robin has been researching for years. It’s gorgeous work to own and more importantly to use.

LOCATION:
4562 Hwy 6,
Winlaw, BC VOG 2JO

Map Code: 13A

Directions: 20km North of the junction on hwy 6-7 km south of Winlaw.Find out more about Robin and his work on his incredible wife’s blog here.

NEW Exhibition Catalogues for Sale at the ACC

by | Aug 12, 2010 | Uncategorized

CLAY 2010: $15 + gst (and shipping)
Clay 2010 is the most recent and extensive venture intended to add fine craft to the AFA collection. The AFA has contracted the Craft Council to manage an acquisition process and touring exhibition that represents a 2010 cross-section of ceramic arts activity in Alberta. Unity & Diversity: $40 +gst (and shipping)
Intentionally broad in scope, the exhibition theme “Unity and Diversity” seeks responses from craftspeople on how they see their work in the context of the Canadian craft scene. Does Canadian craft have a unified identity, or do our vast physical and cultural geographies make the question of identity much more complicated and diverse?

To order catalogues call the ACC Shop at 780-488-5900 or visit the Alberta Craft Council.