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There is a lot of confusion about crystalline glazed pots and their functionality. These dramatic and beautiful glazes are largely used on decorative pieces such as vases, where the interiors are glazed with a standard clear liner glaze. Never one to follow convention, I enjoy combining different coloured crystalline glazes on plates and bowls. Since the…
Well, it has been quite a winter for us Vancouver Islanders. Today we shovelled yet again after another heavy snowfall last night. Brad could be seen wading through the snow after dark with a long stick to tap the snow off of Peggy’s prized Japanese Maple! The good news for you is that no one…
In the December 23rd edition of The Ladysmith Chronicle, I debuted my monthly column, called “Creative Parenting”. Using a question and answer format, my goal is to help parents learn how to deal with difficult teenage issues. Readers are encouraged to send me their questions and I will rack my brains for the answers and best…
On December 15th, my dear friend and writing colleague, Joyce Barnes, passed away quietly in her sleep. She had been fighting brain cancer for 18 months. Remarkably, after removal of a sizable tumor early in the summer of 2007, Joyce managed to fulfill the wish list she made when diagnosed. She accompanied the family on…
Just wanted to share some of the wild and crazy things we do to challenge ourselves. I participated in the 2008 Nanowrimo Contest – that is – National Novel Writing Month Contest. The challenge is to write a 50,000 word novel in the month of November. This is the 10th year this contest has run…
Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery is holding a one day art show featuring the work of thirteen local artisans on Saturday, November 29, 2008. Peggy will be there with pottery and her new book. Please plan to come by to start your Christmas Shopping. The Gallery is located at 610 Oyster Bay Drive in Ladysmith (that’s the…
This season we are hosting our first annual year end sale. In order to make room for fresh art in the new year, we are offering our regular customers an opportunity to come by and find great deals on existing work. Everything in the studio will be reduced by 20-50% for this weekend only. To help take the chill…