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Barrie Examiner, 20 May 1976, p. 6

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Ns 6The Barrie Examiner Thursda Ma 20 I976 Concentration awareness are musts for potter says wellknown artlst Potter John Reeve has made thousands of pots in the El years he has been pla ing With clay but each onea dsa new dimension to him With each pot make learn something new said the bearded Barrieborn ar DSt who has returned to his home town to conduct week long advanced ceramics course for Georgian College Summer School course Pottery itself hasnt changed in the past 5000 years But artitsts must change to fit their world It is not enough for potter to know how to use potters wheel or kiln potter must be kind of molelike concen trator on his work yet he must be simultaneously aware of and involved in many other areas art chemistry geology and the world outside self Mr Reeve said during an inter view His topic for his workshop is the potters work as broad as it is narrow Through lecture and demonstration he em ghasized potters need to be exible Mr Reeve who is presently involved with Cold Mountain pottery at Roberts Creek BC was born and raised in Barrie His mother Mrs Gor don Reeve still lives in Bar me Wellknown as potter lec turer and author Mr Reeve has travelled and taught in Mexico Canada the United States and England His work has been featured all over the world He has also received awards and commendations for his work He is author of Book OneA Potters Way to Understand Glazes Mr Reeve left Barrie in the mid50s to study the Van couver School of Art From there went to England to work with internationally famous ceramist Bernard beach guess Im persistent he said explaining his reason for success in the field What mean by that is Ive been around quite while But its stran Im still try ingtodoitrig Thats the challenge And the challenge demands con oentration More than anything pot ter has to have the ability to concentrate on his work as whole And although the art of pot tery hasnt changed in the past 5000 years technology certainly has brought ceramics to peak of popularity Im glad to see ceramics courses in the classrooms today he said And although technology might disturb some potters with the threat of mass pro duction Mr Reeve is un concerned There was time when people mi ht have valued mass pro uce But today there is an increasing trend to appreciate an artists work zaamxiawemmm ENGAGEMENT Mr and Mrs John Murison wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Anne to Robin David Williams son of Mr and Mrs COUNTY AWARDS Four 4H club members recently received county honor awards at the Mines ing 4H Club Achievement Day Cotton Review From left are Susan Hammond Minesing ll Karla McPhee Minesing Siobhann Williamson Anten Mills and Marcia Inftus New Pics ll Ex aminer Photo MAGAZINE WINS AWARD SASKATOON CP The Saskatchewan Indian mon thly ma azine published by the Fereration of Saskat chewan Indians has won United States journalism award federation spokesman said the pub lication laced second in the politica division print media of Lincoln Univer sitys journalism department Unity Awards in Media trogram Williams Mississauga The couple will be married Saturday June 12 at Cen tral United Church Barrie Cowper Photo JOHN REEVE well known potter works on pot during the workshop this week at the Georgian PEOPLE AND PLACES WA SALE BARRIE The Womens Association of Essa Road Presbyterian Church is holding rummage sale May 29 from am to 11 am Mary Foster is convener She can be reached at 7266262 RECITAL BARRIE Cathy Engel local piano instructor recent ly had recital in her home at 49 College Crs About 40 peo ple enjoyed an evening of duets and solos SPRING FLING BARRIE The Tall Trees Ratepayers Association will be holding Spring Fling dance May 29 at the GOP Hall on Ferris Lane The ad mission to the dance which runs from pm to am is $7 per couple and music will be provided by disc jockey For tickets call Joan Tim mins 72643139 or Donna Boyer 7265979 BINGO BARRIE Knights of Co umbus Bingo is held every Thursday evening at 730 at the Embassy Hall VISIT GUTHRIE Mr and Mrs George Campbell spent some time with Mr and Mrs Evan Wilcox and family and Mr and Mrs Ron Tweedy all of Bond Head VISIT IVY Mrs Marion Wilson College Summer School Mr Reeve was born and raised in Barrie has Mrs Ivan Speers and Mrs Mildred Ellis visited with Mr and Mrs William Barkhouse at North Bay recently WI MEETING STROUI Mrs Wal ters president of the Simcoe Kempenfelt District Womens Institute attended the district annual meeting recently VISIT GILFORD 77 Mr and Mrs Huges welcomed their nieces and nephews for visit recently BPW BARBIE Dorothy Aycliffe is past president of the Business and ProfeS CRAIGHURST ByMJlANIH Flowers in St Johns Church in Iraighurst were given by Mrs Laura Mac donald in memory of her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Swan Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Iedlingham who will celebrate their golden wed ding anniversary on Satur dayMay22 Ernest Ellsmere is pa tient in Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie Our New location is Now I9 Dunlop St Brand Name Carpets By Crossley Koroston Harding And others Westmiils Coilowoy Custom Made Draperies Custom Blinds Stock Blinds For Shop at Home Service Coll 128199 Modern Carpet Draperies 19 Dunlop St 7281 991 CUSTOM MADE DRAPEIIIES le rec Total necorator and Coordinating Services Choose from an outstanding selection of excellent quality materials and patterns from Canadas finest suppliers Personal service on large or small enquiries Tracking and installation as required Phone LOIS ROBERTSON or drop In to the Studio RR1 Hwy at Crown Hill Only Miles North of Barrio JUST IN TIME FOR GRADUATION 76 HIGH QUALITY WATCHES AND SCHOOL JEWELLERY WATCHES REDUCED 20 SPECIALLY SELECTED MODELS REDUCED UP TO 50 OLD PRICES GOOD STYLING FULLY GUARANTEED SCHOOL RINGS CHARMS NECKLACES CENTRAL EASTVIEW NORTH COLLEGIATES received international commendation for his work and has written book SCHOOL CHARMS REDUCED FOR GRADUATION on $4 SOLDERED OH sional Womens Club of Bar FREE rie 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