by Carole Epp | Mar 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
There is something adventurous and exciting when you have the freedom to explore an abandoned site with memorabilia left behind, a depiction of a life once lived. This exhibition was inspired by a visit to a remote and abandoned hamlet of Bents, Saskatchewan. Artist Cathy Terepocki became fascinated by the buildings in their various states of decay as well as the artifacts left behind as a testament to a bygone rural era. Even more so, she was surprised by how many artifacts had been left knowing that in other parts of the country they would be vandalized and pilfered.
Terepocki’s desire to maintain this historical site and the belongings left behind led her to create free souvenirs for the town in the hopes that by placing the pieces out there that visitors would take a cup and leave the other objects untouched. Terepocki draws parallels between the history of ceramics, the factory made ceramic object, and the desire to preserve memory, time and experience.
Art reception and talk: Friday, March 16 @ 7:00 pm
LML Cultural Centre is located at 133 Donovel Cres
(Beside South Shore Elementary School) Regina Beach
Gallery Hours: Saturdays 10:30 am ~ 4:30 pm,
Sunday 12:30 pm ~ 4:30 pm and Thursday 5:30-8:30
For more information, call the LML Cultural Centre at 729-4484
by Carole Epp | Mar 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
April 19 , 2012, 6:30PM
3811 Point Grey Road
Vancouver, B.C.
Join us for a memorable evening of dinner followed by a silent auction of works by some of British Columbia’s most celebrated ceramic artists. The online auction catalogue will be available as of April 1, 2012.
The evening will also include the presentation of the NWCF Award, the recipient artist talk, as well as the parade and exchange of unique dessert plates made by local potters for each guest to take home.
The proceeds of this bi-annual fundraiser support the NWCF Speaker Series, the Canadian Clay Symposium, the Maureen Wright Scholarship Fund and the prestigious annual NWCF Award for excellence in the ceramics arts.
Founded in 1998 by John Cloutier, Keith Rice-Jones and the PGBC Board, the From Oven and Kiln silent auction and dinner has become our main fundraising event. Funds raised through the Oven and Kiln Auction/Dinner supported the Jumpstart Scholarships, and continue to support the Maureen Wright Scholarships and, beginning in 2009, the NWCF Award.
Reservations & Tickets:
Ticket Price:
-$110 for members of the BCPotters Guild
-$125 for non-members
In person:
Gallery of BC Ceramics
1359, Cartwright St.
Granville Island,
Vancouver, B.C., V6H3R7
Cheque payable to:
“NWCF From Oven and Kiln”
(Send to above address if mailing in your order)
Phone: 604-736-3039 | Deborah Sloan
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.nwcf.ca/fundraising.html
by Carole Epp | Mar 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
It’s pretty much impossible to be around the ceramic community in Canada or otherwise without some knowledge of Robin Hopper, either through books or videos or in person. It was earlier on in my clay career that my parents took me on a trip out to visit Robin’s studio in Metchosin on Vancouver Island. To say that it presented me with an idealistic version of life as a potter is to say the least. Robin and his wife Judi Dyelle have likely one of the most impressive studio/gallery/gardens out there. A creative paradise for sure. My own studio reality is a far cry from what I saw there, but the memory still gives me hope of someday moving to better accomodations than my gasoline stained and drafty garage studio.
Robin’s knowledge of ceramics and list of accomplishments is far reaching, his impact on the community far greater than he likely realizes. And so it was with great pleasure that I discovered he had started a blog to share his wealth of knowledge. So I encourage you to take some time to stop by, give him some feedback, have a chat and learn from this contemporary master.
rhrising.blogspot.com
www.chosinpottery.ca
by Carole Epp | Mar 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Waterloo Region ceramic artist and sculptor Ann
Roberts will be at the Canadian Clay and Glass
Gallery creating an artwork in the exhibition space.
Admission is free. Drop in any time on:
Friday, March 9: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday, March 10: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 11: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
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The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
25 Caroline St. N.
Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5
(519) 746-1882
Twitter: @CdnClayandGlass
