Culture Tour

We took a day off yesterday and headed for the Slocan Valley and the Columbia Basin Trust Culture Tour.  It's a long drive from here so we narrowed it down to 2 potters studios, Cameron Stewart's and Robin DuPont's, so we would have time to really look and to talk pots a bit.  Cam Stewart had Lisa Christie and Pamela Stevenson as his guests so there were 4 potters to visit with.  A great day and a good break from making.  I left a couple of pieces behind that I wish I'd bought so am hoping they're still available.  Lesson learned - don't hesitate!

Cam Stewart's handbuilt, delicate little mug.

Lisa Christie's unomi/on the rocks cup.

Robin DuPont's porcelain bowl.

Robin DuPont stoneware bowl.

Gearing Up

I'm on a roll, gearing up for a firing as soon as it rains.  I'm going to have the kiln loaded and ready to go as soon as we get several days of steady downpour.  This abnormally long spell of dry, hot weather has got us all a bit nervous.  100's of fires in British Columbia and I don't want to be contributing to them.  

So pots are drying on their heads/faces and more are coming.  Made teapots today that I'll assemble tomorrow.

Soup/cereal bowls

Big salad bowl

Basket serving dishes

Upside down big bell vase inspired by a bell played at the local Zendo Ceremony

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