It is Day 4. The arch of the main chamber is up and cast. Tomorrow there will be lots of welding and the chimney will go up while the lid to the firebox is cast…everything looks like it is a go for a firing on Thursday. Fingers crossed! If you are looking for a greatContinue reading “Need a chimney built? Rebecca Wong from Vancouver can really swing a mallet. Helping out is Zach Quin, Smiling Cow Studio, Maple Creek Saskatchewan”
The Rocky Road to the New Kiln
The old train kiln’s chimney was leaning like the tower of Pisa and, in fact, Markus Boehm called it the ‘Pisa chimney’ quite often as he thought about the design for our new wood kiln at the School. The brief was: had to be able to be fired by only 1 or 2 students inContinue reading “The Rocky Road to the New Kiln”
Made room for 2 lucky individuals if you want to learn about wood firing and join some fantastic folks building a wood kiln with Markus Boehm June 21-30
The permit is in hand, the materials are on site or on their way, and excitement is beginning to stir. It is just 16 days away from the first day of the wood kiln workshop at the School of Art, University of Manitoba. I have opened up 2 additional spaces for another lucky 2 peopleContinue reading “Made room for 2 lucky individuals if you want to learn about wood firing and join some fantastic folks building a wood kiln with Markus Boehm June 21-30”
One space in the kiln building workshop opened up!
Sadly, one of our participants is unable due to an illness in their family. So if you have been hoping to be part of this amazing workshop with Markus Boehm and missed out, now is your chance. The cost is $325. If you are coming from out of town, we have arranged accommodation and threeContinue reading “One space in the kiln building workshop opened up!”
Interlake Studio Tours June 9-10
Every year the Interlake supports its makers with bi-annual open studio visits. This year the dates are June 9 and 10 and September 1 and 2. Go online, check out the map and visit the workplaces of the more than 29 plus talented individuals. The Interlake has a history of creative individuals. The Wave tourContinue reading “Interlake Studio Tours June 9-10”
University of Manitoba article on Sures
The University of Manitoba remembered Sures in a UM Today article: Please go to: http://news.umanitoba.ca/distinguished-canadian-sculptor-jack-sures-bfa-57-dies-at-83
Canadian Ceramics Community is saddened by the loss of Jack Sures on May 12
Jack Sures had a strong connection with Manitoba. Born in Brandon in 1934, he started studying painting and printmaking at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art in 1954, when it was located downtown. After transferring to the University of Michigan and travelling to Europe and the Middle East, the young artist returned to WinnipegContinue reading “Canadian Ceramics Community is saddened by the loss of Jack Sures on May 12”
Fired Up! Victoria, BC May 25-27
More than three decades ago, the late Robin Hopper and his partner, Judi Dyelle, envisioned an event that would showcase the best of British Columbia ceramics on one site for an event packed weekend. During these 32 years, twenty-three ceramists have displayed and sold their work at the Metchosin Community Hall. It is, in fact,Continue reading “Fired Up! Victoria, BC May 25-27”
Julia Nema, Budapest ceramic artist, will join Markus Boehm in Winnipeg to build the new wood kiln for the School
Julia Nema is one of the most respected wood fire potters. She has a studio in Budapest and was recently featured in an article ‘Welcome to Budapest’. Julia has been firing her work in a Phoenix Fast Fire Kiln. She now needs to build a new kiln in an urban area, so she is joiningContinue reading “Julia Nema, Budapest ceramic artist, will join Markus Boehm in Winnipeg to build the new wood kiln for the School”
Ufuk Gueray Congratulations to an amazing artist!
Not about ceramics today! But a great celebration, indeed. I met Ufuk and his partner, Erica Mendritzki, about six or seven years ago right after they had graduated from Guelph. They were hired to teach as sessionals at the School of Art. Over the years it was my pleasure to watch them accumulate exhibitions andContinue reading “Ufuk Gueray Congratulations to an amazing artist!”