A potters wheel is a ma-

chine used to create round,

ceramic ware. Contempo-
rary scholars believe it was
developed in Mesoptomaia
more than 5000 years ago.

A round, moist, lump of clay
is thrown on the middle of
the wheel head. It is made
even and forced to the cen-
tre by applying pressure
with the hands.

The clay is opened by press-
ing fingertips into the centre
of the clay. The base is
widened and the walls are
pulled higher. Then the
form is shaped and the rim
is smoothed. The pot is
then cut off of the wheel
with a wire tool and left to
dry slightly. Often, it is then
flipped upside down and
excess clay is trimmed off of
the bottom.

Ceramic artists use the
wheel to throw entire piec-
es like bowls, plates and
jars. They also use the
wheel to throw parts which
they later assemble.


In the Studio: Throwing on the Potters Wheel
Wells Gray Artist Society & Gallery
July 31, 2014 Volume 1, Issue 8
Art Splash
On The Horizon:
WGR En-lichen--
ment: August 1
Legion Summer
Saturday Barbeque:
August 2, 16 + 30
Clearwater Chil-
drens Art Festival:
August 6
Serenity Music:
Matt Blais Band,
August 16
NTACs Plein Air
Paint Out on Green
Mountain: Septem-
ber 13

Wells Gray
Night Market
Every Thursday at
the Info Centre
5:00pm-8:30pm
nal painting by re-
nowned wildlife artist
Robert Bateman and a
choice of one of six
paintings by landscape
artist Doris Laner.
enjoy exploring in the out-
of-doors. If theres a young
person in your life youd
like to help connect with
wild nature, consider a
camping trip to Wells
Gray Park this
summer and give
the gift of nature
and a chance to
win in more ways
than one!
The prizes are
big time, and
include an origi-
Wells Gray Rocks: Treasure Hunts!

Everyone dreams of treas-
ure golden idols and
chests of jewels and such.
In Wells Gray Park this
summer you can take part
in not one but two treas-
ure hunts. All you need do
to win is hike around and
solve the clues.
The Kids-in-Wild-
Nature Hunt (Kids-
Wild Hunt) is a new
event running from early
June through late Septem-
ber 2014. Its designed
especially for families who
Throwing on the potters wheel
Cedar Teapot, Charlene Lau
Wells Gray Gallery was opened June 2012 by a small group of artists and artisans wanting to contrib-
ute to the development of local arts and culture opportunities. Run by members of Wells Gray Art-
ist Society (WGAS), incorporated as a not-for-profit BC society in March 2014, the gallery continues
to operate seasonally from May-October and December. Wells Gray Gallery features the work of
several local artists: pottery, painting, photography, art cards, woodwork, home dcor, textiles and
much more. In addition to providing a gallery venue for the community, WGAS co-hosts community
events (the Night Market and Winter Market) and coordinates workshops, artist demonstrations and
other special events. Members of WGAS display and sell their work through the Gallery.
Wells Gray Artist Society isnt just for artists! The society welcomes support from champions of the
arts through volunteerism (in the gallery or behind the scenes), In Kind donations, and financial spon-
sorship.
For more information about Membership/Sponsorship contact Sara Bromley @ 250-674-0002
Wells Gray Gallery is located in the lower level of Wells Gray Information Centre at the intersec-
tion of highway 5 and Clearwater Valley Road.

The musical lineup may change
according to the availability of
our volunteer musicians.
July 31: The Silvertones 6
-7, Shannon Lyon 7-8:30
August 7: TBA
Whos Playing at the Night Market
Art is not what you see,
but what you make
others see.

Edouard Degas
WELLSGRAYGALLERY. CA
416 Eden Road
Clearwater, BC
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Wells Gray Artist Society& Gallery
16 Eden Road
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Gallery Coordinator:
Sara Bromley
Phone: 250-674-0002

E-mail:
Wells Gray Artist Society& Gallery
416 Eden Road
Clearwater BC
V0E 1N0
Gallery & Membership
Coordinator:
Sara Bromley
Phone: 250-674-0002

E-mail:
wellsgraygallery@gmail.com
Wells Gray Artist
Society & Gallery
Art Splash is edited by
Charlene Lau. To submit
content to this free arts
and culture circular
please email:

charlenelaustudios@gmail.com
Born and raised in Southern
Ontario, Shannon Lyon be-
gan his musical career in
1990, forming his first band
Strange Days (1990-1993).
Lyon is a Canadian Singer
and Songwriter

Since 1994 Lyon has re-
leased ten studio albums and
has received critical recogni-
tion and moderate commer-
cial success.
Bring a blanket or chair, pack a picnic
or wander over to the Strawberry
Moose for an easy supper. Check
out the vendor stalls, browse the
gallery and take a peek upstairs in the
Info Centre. Come enjoy a family
friendly evening in Clearwater.
Musicians & Vendors contact Lynda:
250-674-3366 or
ccbotanicals@gmail.com