Stoked! Exhibitions and Workshops

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Canadian Clay Symposium

March 25th, 2023

PRESENTERS: Steven Heinemann · Marissa Alexander · Cathi Jefferson · Martina Lantin · Sami Tsang · Julie Moon · KC Adams

The Symposium brings extended ceramic-based benefits for registrants and interested others.

STOKED! invites a wide variety of venues to co-ordinate large and small ceramic focused exhibitions around the Lower Mainland. There are also Workshop opportunities with some of the STOKED! presenters.

           

Exhibitions to Visit:

(Check full information for each exhibition at canadianclaysymposium.com/exhibitions)

The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge

o   “Transformation” Fraser Valley Potters Guild juried show.  March 4 to April 29

Port Moody Arts Centre, Port Moody

o   “In Flux” A juried exhibition of new works by Tri-City Potters.  Feb. 23 to March 28

Crafthouse, Granville Island, Vancouver

o   “Here We Have No Lasting City” Works by Susan Johnston. March 3 to April 1

Place des Arts, Coquitlam

o  “Vin Arora: Meltdown: The Second Wave” March 10 to May 4. On-line March 17 to May 4

With Reception on March 31

Mobile Contemporary Ceramics Gallery: FORM, Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby

o   A renovated vintage Airstream Trailer turned Gallery space. Exhibition and sale of works by  Robin DuPont, Martin Tagseth, Katy Drijber, Dawn Candy, and Martina Lantin.

o   9am to 5pm March 25 only

Potter’s Guild of BC at Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby

o   “Sur La Table” 2023 Members’ Pop-Up Plate Exhibition. March 25 only

Deer Lake Gallery, Burnaby (Steps from Shadbolt Centre)

o  “Offbeat: Explorations in Clay Exhibition” March 25 to April 23

o   Artists: Genevieve Dionne, Robin DuPont, Heather Dahl, Linda Sormin, Cathy Terepocki, Hannah Watkins, Nathalie Paolinelli and Amelia Butcher

o Opening reception will immediately follow the Symposium, 5:30 to 7:30 pm March 25

 Kate Metten Ceramics, Vancouver

o   “Mitra Mahmoodie: Dancing in the Desert” March 23 to April 9

O-Five Rare Tea Bar, Vancouver

o   “Wood Fired Pottery Exhibition” March 18 to April 23

Kwantlen Polytechnique University Spruce Building Atrium, Surrey

o   “Past, Present and Future” Exhibition by Fraser Valley Potters’ Guild and alumni of Douglas & Kwantlen Ceramics programs. March 18 to June 19

Satellite Workshop Opportunities

(Full information for each exhibition can be found at canadianclaysymposium.com/exhibitions)

“Soda Firing: Brush and Fire – a Delicate Dance” with Cathi Jefferson (SOLD OUT)

o   March 21 to 27 (various times) Shadbolt Centre, Steam Plant

o   The Public is invited to the Kiln opening, Monday March 27, 10am Steam Plant

“Pots in Process” with Martina Lantin

o   Sponsored by Delta Potters Guild Studio, South Delta Recreation Centre, Tsawwassen

o   Martina will focus on wheel throwing to alter wet pots and will layer designs in slip using monoprint and paper-resist.

o   A one-day demonstration workshop Friday, March 24, 9am to 4pm.

o   Registration information at canadianclaysymposium.com/events

 

Important Details

o   Bring your lunch with you. Coffee service is provided but no food service is available.

o   Full information can be found at canadianclaysymposium.com Check back for updates.

o   Attend in-person or, for the first time, online. 

o   9 registrations are available at this point.

o   Pricing and registration information for both in-person or online attendance can be found at

 canadianclaysymposium.com/registration

Newsletter#8 Stoked: Exhibitions & Workshops.pdf (click to download the article)

Canadian Clay Collective

The mandate of the symposium is to provide a forum in which both professionals and students can gather and participate in an educational environment. Exposure to a wide variety of local and international practices, aesthetics and expertise fosters heightened awareness and furthers both technical skills and knowledge of the craft.