Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Annual Spring Sale

Just a Reminder: Keep April 9th open............ Since Blogger won't let me upload the flyer, I'll have to tell you everything here:

SARNIA LAMBTON POTTERS GUILD - ANNUAL SPRING SHOW AND SALE

SATURDAY - APRIL 9TH
10 AM - 4 PM
WHERE: LOCHIEL KIWANIS CENTRE, SARNIA, ONTARIO 180 COLLEGE AVE, NORTH (CORNER OF GEORGE ST.)

FREE ADMISSION!
HOURLY DOOR PRIZE DRAWS!
DEMONSTRATIONS!

AND OF COURSE
- LOTS OF GREAT POTTERY FOR SALE
FROM 10 DIFFERENT POTTERS.




CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE IN THE OBSERVER - THERE'S EVEN A LITTLE
VIDEO ATTACHED. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!


http://www.theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3051911

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Annual Spring Sale

The Sarnia Lambton Potters Guild annual spring sale will be held on Saturday, April 9th from
10 am - 4 pm. Location is the Lochiel Kiwanis Centre on Lochiel Street in Sarnia.

Some of the members are sending in pictures of their recent work:

Finished and in progress:

Two of our newest members - Brendan and Emily Wilson have sent in the following pictures:

You may see some of this work at the upcoming sale.



Monday, March 7, 2011

Simon Leach Workshop

This past weekend, Barb, Jane, Linda and Tammy all journeyed to Peterborough, Ontario to take part in the Fusion Winter Workshop - with Simon Leach as the Presenter.

We had a great time.

Simon is the youngest grandson of Bernard Leach - and a very personable presenter.

The focus of the workshop was really about Production Potters. Simon gave us a lot of great tips on how to make things move more efficiently in the studio.


We started out with a bit of fun:

Throwing 2 bowls at the same time OR how to make twice as much pottery in the same amount of time:




From there we moved on and Simon Threw several bowl forms - and taught us some simple - and unique decorating tips:


This bowl has a simple - yet effective Paddling technique on it:


And this bowl was fluted - using a broken hacksaw blade:


Simon went on to teach us several different and useful throwing techniques. He produced quite a few very nice - yet simple and elegant pieces over the weekend.


I think I can safely speak for the rest of the group - although it was a long trip, a good time was had by all. It was a very interesting and informative weekend.