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

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.

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.

MUG SHOW AND SALE

The Sarnia Lambton Potters Guild is having a Mug Show and Sale during the month of November at the Petrolia Mercantile and Tea store in Petrolia.

I took the mugs in and left everything for Karen and Haley to set up. They are currently in the process of setting up the Christmas side of the store - and this week Karen will be moving the
mugs back closer to the coffee section. There are another 12 mugs to be added to the display yet. We hope to have a good turnout to see the mugs - and some sales of course.

Some nice looking mugs there fellow potters. Thank you to those of you who are participating.

MUG SHOW AND SALE

Hello Everyone, Well - we're gearing up for our mug show and sale at the Petrolia Mercantile next week.
Please remember to bring your mugs to the meeting on Monday night. Maximum 10 mugs per potter.
I will be going in and setting up the show on Friday, October 22nd, and the show should run for about 4 weeks.
I'm looking forward to seeing all the great mugs. Anyone want to send me some pictures?

Also - of course - our meeting is Monday, October 18th at Lambton College - Room L2011 as usual.
Social is at 6:30 - Meeting starts at 7 pm. Bring a potter friend with you.

Hope to see you all there.

HOBBYFEST - JULY 25TH

THE SARNIA LAMBTON POTTERS GUILD WILL HAVE A BOOTH SET UP
AT CENTENNIAL PARK IN SARNIA ON SUNDAY - JULY 25th from 10 am - 4pm.

COME OUT AND JOIN THE FUN - IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE GUILD - BRING SOME
CLAY, YOUR TOOLS AND A COMFY CHAIR AND COME OUT AND HELP TO DEMONSTRATE.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GROUP - COME OUT AND SEE US.

SALE - SATURDAY, APRIL 17th, 2010

Announcing the 3rd annual - Sarnia Lambton Potters Guild Show and Sale:


ONE DAY ONLY!





(click on the poster to make it larger)

Free addmission at the door. Draws for door prizes.

Fabulous gift ideas for upcoming Mothers Day and Fathers Day, Birthdays - even early Christmas Shopping!


There will also be pink ribbon ornaments for Breast Cancer Awareness (all proceeds to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society), and Bowls for Empty Bowls (all proceeds to the Inn of the Good Shepherd).

Come out and support your local potters - made by local Artisans - and Made in Canada.

For further information:
Please contact us at: sarnialambtonpottersguild@yahoo.ca



Below are some examples of the works of 2 of our potters participating in the sale:

Bird Feeders and Houses by Tammy Ward of Brigden area:





Jewellry by Katherine Bisson of the Lambton Shores area:



We hope to see you all there!