Australian wood-fire potter Robert Barron will demonstrate small to large-scale thrown pots and discuss the aesthetics of wood firing. Robert Barron is an internationally known wood-firer who runs Gooseneck Pottery in Victoria, Australia.

In the 2 day workshop in Naniamo, Robert will do a mix of things; Throwing demonstration including big pots (coil and throwing) handles, hand building, glazing, show images, talk about firing and packing etc.

The workshop is open to all and space is limited so get your registration in now. Please send your cheque payable to Tozan Cultural Society P.O. Box 307 Stn. A, Nanaimo B.C. V9R 5L3, to guarantee your spot. The phone numbers and emails to use for registration are:

• Helen Randall 250 754-8183 dickall@island.net
• Ruth Porter 250 758-9403 ruthporter333@gmail.com
• Gari Whelon 250 753-3699 whelon@telus.net from February 1st on
• Ian Nattrass250 390-3663 nattrass@shaw.ca until February

The cost for the 2 day workshop will be $120.00 and that will include a lunch catered by Tamagawa on both days.

For those coming from out of town and needing accommodation for Saturday night Tamagawa has student lodging available on site for $45.00 per night including dinner on Saturday and the one time linen charge. (2nd night accommodation is available for $20.00, no meal and no extra linen charge) and Dinner alone on Saturday Night would be $15.00. If you need information, please contact with Melanie Erickson at erickson@tamagawa.ca, or info@tamagawa.ca

For information about Robert Barron;

Tamagawa Nanaimo's Website

THE TOZAN KILN HAS BEEN REBUILT AT Tamagawa Gakuen of Canada Society, CEDAR, BC (PICTURES TO COME)

Glaze 1 Glaze 2

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