The Dragon Kiln Crosses Cultures with Jack Troy: An Anagama Experience

by | Mar 23, 2009 | Uncategorized

Starting April 16, 2009
Astoria, Oregon
Cost $250.00 US
Workshop Includes:
2 day in studio clay workshop with Jack Troy
Loading Anagama
Firing Anagama
20 pieces per person in Anagama
Traditional Shino Glazes
Bunk House and Camping at Kiln Site
Lecture by Jack Troy with music by a Traditional Koto Player
Dynamic Environment
Unloading and Critical Review with Jack Troy and Richard Rowland
For registration and additional information on workshop schedule please visit
or phone Richard Rowland at
503-338-2449

Daven Hee Workshop in Saskatoon!!

by | Mar 14, 2009 | Uncategorized

May 29-31st, 2009

Well here’s one definitely not to miss! I can hardly wait. Daven is such a great resource of ceramic knowledge, a generous spirit and a fantastic artist. If anyone is looking to travel to Saskatoon for this workshop let me know and I can help set up some billeting. Hope to see you there!

To register contact:
Shirley Carriere
610 Clarence Ave S
Saskatoon SK
S7H 3E2
P:306 343.6566
E: [email protected]

Check out more info on Daven here or go the Saskatoon Potters Guild website for more info about the workshop. And in the meantime here’s a few pics of Daven’s work:

Upcoming Spring Workshop -Rory MacDonald

by | Feb 15, 2009 | Uncategorized

Rory MacDonald Workshop
Mold making, slip casting, & working with coloured slips

Sponsored by the Moose Jaw Pottery Club

Demonstrations, artist talk, and hands-on with slip casting
June 6 & 7, 2009

Rory MacDonald is currently Assistant Professor of Ceramics at the University of Regina. MacDonald’s work in ceramics explores the history of industrial ceramic production techniques. He is interested in the role of ceramics within the practice of design and art concentrating on the development of new public audiences and spaces for contemporary ceramics. Central to his current research is the exploration of the concept of public craft. MacDonald’s current work explores site-specific firing and new techniques for glaze applications to architecture. He is the 2007 winner of the Winifred Shantz Award for emerging ceramics in Canada.

Cost: 65.00 members/80.00 nonmembers
To register, please mail a cheque that includes a contact email and/or phone
number so we can confirm your registration when we receive your cheque.

The cheque, made out to Moose Jaw Pottery Club, can be mailed to:
Moose Jaw Pottery Club
741 7th Ave. S.E.
Moose Jaw, SK
S6H 6B1
For more information contact: [email protected]

Mold making workshop – Calgary AB

by | Feb 7, 2009 | Uncategorized

Smooth-On ‘How To’ Seminar Basic Mold Making & Casting, Calgary
March 12

Register Today-Space is Limited! Hosted by GYPTEK INC.
Glenmore Inn, 2720 Glenmore Trail SE, Calgary
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost $60.00 + GST = $63.00 Lunch included

For More Information or to register contact (403) 201-0433 /[email protected]