Four of the top ceramics artists in the province are coming to Burnaby.
The four will be on hand at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on Saturday, March 21 for Dig This: Exploring B.C. Clay - a day of demonstrations and dialogue about all things ceramic.
The event features Brendan Tang of Vancouver, Sarah Lawless of Kaslo, Robin Dupont of Winlaw and Kathleen Raven of Salt Spring Island.
Each artist works with different styles and techniques, and each will lead participants through demonstrations and discussion about their work.
"I identify mostly with indigenous folk artists working in the same medium," said Raven in a press release. "My inspiration evolves from memories, dreams, poetry, magic, myth and the environment. I love to make pottery and hope the pots I make are filled with good spirit and that this feeling is carried over to the user."
Guest speaker Bob Kingsmill will also be on hand to discuss pioneer potter Axel Ebring, featuring a display of Ebring's work from his private collection.
The day-long workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $110. See www.shadboltcentre.com or contact Sharron at 604-205-3012 to register.
There are also several connected events throughout the weekend. Among them:
* Friday, March 20: The Gallery of B.C. Ceramics on Granville Island hosts an artist reception from 5 to 7 p.m. An exhibition is underway from March 5. At 7:30 p.m. at Emily Carr University, the Northwest Ceramics Foundation sponsors an artists' talk with the four Dig This presenters.
* Saturday, March 21: At 5:30 p.m., after the Dig This workshop, the Potters Guild of B.C. hosts a dinner in celebration of its 60th anniversary. It's at the Shadbolt Centre.
* Sunday, March 22: Visitors can watch the unloading of the Shadbolt Centre's new Train Kiln and see the results of the firing workshop with Robin Dupont.
* Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24: Kathleen Raven leads a two-day, hands-on workshop, Teapots With Attitude, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
See www.shadboltcentre.com for all the details.
