If a group of crows is a "murder of crows" and a bunch of geese is a "gaggle of geese", we think that a
gathering of potters should be called a "pride of potters".
The Pride of Potters series started in 2006 to give OKPA potters a chance to meet each other in their
creative environments. One or more potters hosts a gathering of potters in their own studio and shares
potting techniques and resource information. These events are like mini pottery workshops. They are a great
way to get to know fellow potters and exchange ideas.
Contact Ted Legate or James Hibbert if you would like to host or attend the next Pride of Potters.
On Sunday June 14 we gathered at our president James Hibbert’s house in beautiful Naramata for our 5th annual
Pride of Potters gathering. The sun was hot and bright, the garden setting and the view overlooking Okanagan
Lake spectacular. The food was abundant and the socializing terrific.
Some members brought pots to sell on the roadside, some brought pots to be raku fired, and James gave a
throwing demonstration. Various potters from the southern guilds joined our members for a day of fun.
Prepping pots for raku
James raku firing
Cooling the pot
George in charge of the BBQ
The water balloon contest topped off the day. The targets were supposed to be the newly thrown-on-the-wheel
pots. OKPA potters may be good "throwers" but we sure can't aim - temporarily knocking out the entertainer!
After an hour of fun, the winning team emerged. Lynda Jones, George and Rosemarie Greedy each received one of
James' raku fish as prizes. Worth getting a little wet for, Mic?
