by Carole Epp | Jan 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
“To coincide with the centennial of Canadian Confederation,
the three-tiered order was established in 1967 as a fellowship that
recognizes the outstanding merit or distinguished service of Canadians
who make a major difference to Canada through lifelong contributions in
every field of endeavour, as well as the efforts by non-Canadians who
have made the world better by their actions. Membership is accorded to
those who exemplify the order’s Latin motto, desiderantes meliorem patriam, meaning “they desire a better country”, a phrase taken from Hebrews 11:16.[2]
The three tiers of the order are Companion, Officer, and Member;
specific individuals may be given extraordinary membership and deserving
non-Canadians may receive honorary appointment into each grade.”
For a full list of those added to the Order of Canada visit the
Globe and Mail.
Find out more about the Order of Canada
here.
by Carole Epp | Apr 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
In the face of a diagnosis of terminal liver cancer, Robin Hopper
took on what he considers one of the most important projects of his
life. “Swansong” is two + hours of
memoir, musings, demos, a tour of his garden and much, much more. As his
final contribution to the ceramics community, Robin wants the impact of
Swansong to benefit children.
“Swansong” is $30 with all proceeds going to the British Columbia Arts
Programs For Youth and the Jimmy Fund, the pediatric wing of the Dana
Farber Cancer Institute. Please help insure Robin’s legacy of sharing
his knowledge and helping others by purchasing “Swansong.”
You can
purchase “Swansong” from The Potters Shop www.thepottersshop.com, directly on line here: https://www.gofundme.com/rrm92mkk, or from a select group of pottery suppliers in the USA and Canada. Stay tuned for a complete listing.
by Carole Epp | Jun 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
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Thursday June 7, 2012 6:30 – 8 pm
Senior Curator Rachel Gotlieb moderates a panel discussion with acclaimed Canadian studio potters Thomas Aitken, Scott Barnim, Robin Hopper and Roger Kerslake as they discuss their ties to the British studio pottery movement. Their work is on display in the focus exhibition Connections: Canadian and British Studio Ceramics.
SPONSORED BY: DR. LORNA MARSDEN
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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
