{"title":"statement pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore craft art for the home at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ponder Craft \u0026amp; Design - Home Spaces\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pondercraft.ca\/home-spaces\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePonder Craft \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/a\u003e, or find wonderful  BC artists making sculpture and more on our CCBC \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc - members\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/our-members\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emembers\u003c\/a\u003e page!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oxidation-prancing-bull","title":"Oxidation Prancing Bull","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 x 13 x 30.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-workspace__primary_view_body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-message_pane p-message_pane--classic-nav p-message_pane--scrollbar-float-adjustment 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For as long as he can remember, creative art has been his constant passion in life. Most of his creations are abstract, with incorporated patterns and textures from the stylistically rich Iranian plateau. In 1992, Iraj earned his M.A. in cultural heritage conservation and restoration form Cultural Heritage University in Iran. His work has been exhibited in many spaces, including the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn 1996, Iraj moved to Canada with his family, where he continued his career as a contemporary artist and sculptor, and for the last two decades he been residing in beautiful British Columbia. Since then, his work has been showcased in various spaces in Vancouver and across the province. The last forty years of his creative intelligence and design can be observed in his art and creations. Iraj conveys his artistic vision using a broad variety of mediums and processes, including ceramic, glass, metal, concrete, and wood.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/DASI.self_portrait_240x240.jpg?v=1744746872\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px;float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Iraj Dashti-Laali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40854174171184,"sku":"1DASI003","price":850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1DASI003_01.jpg?v=1715722878"},{"product_id":"ufo-vessel-4","title":"UFO Vessel #4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28.5 x 32.5 x 32.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant ceramic UFO sculpture with smooth curves, glossy finish, and a futuristic, eye-catching modern design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc member iraj dashti-laali\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/iraj-dashti-laali\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIraj Dasht-Laali\u003c\/a\u003e is an Iranian born artist. For as long as he can remember, creative art has been his constant passion in life. Most of his creations are abstract, with incorporated patterns and textures from the stylistically rich Iranian plateau. In 1992, Iraj earned his M.A. in cultural heritage conservation and restoration form Cultural Heritage University in Iran. His work has been exhibited in many spaces, including the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn 1996, Iraj moved to Canada with his family, where he continued his career as a contemporary artist and sculptor, and for the last two decades he been residing in beautiful British Columbia. Since then, his work has been showcased in various spaces in Vancouver and across the province. The last forty years of his creative intelligence and design can be observed in his art and creations. Iraj conveys his artistic vision using a broad variety of mediums and processes, including ceramic, glass, metal, concrete, and wood.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/DASI.self_portrait_240x240.jpg?v=1744746872\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px;float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Iraj Dashti-Laali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40854174564400,"sku":"1DASI016","price":800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1DASI016_01.jpg?v=1715723089"},{"product_id":"medium-glass-tree","title":"Medium Glass Tree","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eapprox. 11.5 x 10 x 10 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eglass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis handmade glass tree will make a great addition to your holiday decor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInternationally recognized, Canadian artist \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc member heather konschuh\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/heather-konschuh\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeather Konschuh\u003c\/a\u003e is represented by a number of galleries across Canada and England. This experienced glass blower is actively making her glass work and accepting custom glass orders. She instructs glassblowing courses at Terminal City Glass Co-op in Vancouver. Notably, she was chosen by Prime Minister Stephen Harper's wife Laureen, in 2010, to design and create the G20 and G8 charger plates for the First Ladies. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeather's flowing forms and sense of design is demonstrated throughout her large body of work including blown and sculptural forms of hearts, birds, fish, trees, various awards, memorial ash pieces, modern pendants, a variety of ornaments, bowls, vases, and platters. She received her BFA in glass in 2005 from the Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, and also studied at the Australian National University in Canberra.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heather Konschuh","offers":[{"title":"blue","offer_id":41021508649008,"sku":"1KONH015","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"purple","offer_id":41021508681776,"sku":"1KONH015","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1KONH015_01.jpg?v=1699910578"},{"product_id":"large-glass-pumpkin","title":"Large Glass Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003esize ranges from 11 x 10 x 10 cm to 19 x 13 x 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eglass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hand-blown glass pumpkins are whimsical and fun, making them a great decor piece for fall! Use as a pop of colour on the mantle, or as a centrepiece for family dinner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note, each pumpkin is one-of-a-kind. Size and colour may vary. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftcouncilbc.shop\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e if you are interested in a specific pumpkin pictured, or want to know the exact size!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternationally recognized, Canadian artist \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc member heather konschuh\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/heather-konschuh\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeather Konschuh\u003c\/a\u003e is represented by a number of galleries across Canada and England. This experienced glass blower is actively making her glass work and accepting custom glass orders. She instructs glassblowing courses at Terminal City Glass Co-op in Vancouver. Notably, she was chosen by Prime Minister Stephen Harper's wife Laureen, in 2010, to design and create the G20 and G8 charger plates for the First Ladies. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeather's flowing forms and sense of design is demonstrated throughout her large body of work including blown and sculptural forms of hearts, birds, fish, trees, various awards, memorial ash pieces, modern pendants, a variety of ornaments, bowls, vases, and platters. She received her BFA in glass in 2005 from the Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, and also studied at the Australian National University in Canberra.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heather Konschuh","offers":[{"title":"#1 - orange with green stem","offer_id":41671808647216,"sku":"1KONH020","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2 - blue with yellow stem","offer_id":40947523125296,"sku":"1KONH020","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3- clear orange","offer_id":41671813726256,"sku":"1KONH020","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#4 - orange with black stem","offer_id":41671813759024,"sku":"1KONH020","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 - yellow with red stem","offer_id":41671813791792,"sku":"1KONH020","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#6 - clear pink","offer_id":41671813824560,"sku":"1KONH020","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7 - red with yellow stem","offer_id":41671813857328,"sku":"1KONH020","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8 - clear purple","offer_id":41671813890096,"sku":"1KONH020","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#9 - light purple","offer_id":41671813922864,"sku":"1KONH020","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#10 - white","offer_id":41671813955632,"sku":"1KONH020","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#11 - light blue","offer_id":41671813988400,"sku":"1KONH020","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1KONH020_1_01.jpg?v=1729552429"},{"product_id":"baby-bottle-sculpture","title":"Baby Bottle Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e28 x 10 x 8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eceramic, glass base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic Debra Sloan baby sculpture! This piece is slipcast, and sits on a glass base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note, the head is not attached to the body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/debra-sloan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDebra Sloan\u003c\/a\u003e is an internationally exhibited artist who began her career in 1973 as a self-taught ceramicist, eventually going on to receive her BFA from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2004. She has been a clay sculpture instructor for over two decades at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and at the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts. She has served and adjudicated for the CCBC and Circle Craft Boards and for the Filbert, Sunshine Art Gallery, and the Sydney Art Exhibition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDebra draws upon imagery of women, babies or various animals, to represent the interconnectivity between the human and natural worlds. Over time, her figures have transformed into what she refers to as “proto-human.” Her works are situated within metaphorical constructs, outside of time, space and how they are normally encountered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/2_rims.Deb.day_3_2_240x240.jpg?v=1746559320\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px;float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Debra Sloan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40855059791920,"sku":"1SLON009","price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1SLON009_01.jpg?v=1702934255"},{"product_id":"sculpture-amphitetras-elegans","title":"Amphitetras Elegans Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e13 x 11 x 8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed ceramic sculpture based on microscopic images of algae. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn in Burlington, Ontario, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc member leeann norgard\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/leeann-norgard\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeeAnn Norgard\u003c\/a\u003e moved with her family at a young age to Calgary, Alberta. LeeAnn obtained a BSc in Geology from the University of Calgary and worked as a geologist for a number of years. After travelling abroad with her husband, she chose a new career path in the arts and was accepted into the Alberta College of Art and Design, majoring in ceramics and graduating with a BA in 2000. After graduation, she began a family and took every opportunity to create pottery and sculpture in her spare time. In 2006, the family made a move to Salt Spring Island, B.C. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurrently, LeeAnn’s ceramic work has evolved to become more sculptural and is working with Cone 6 clay and firing in an electric kiln. She enjoys meeting new people and selling her work through her home studio and through Pod Contemporary Gallery in Ganges. She teaches pottery classes part time at her home studio to children and adults.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/LeeAnn_Norgard_profile_crop_240x240.jpg?v=1749580517\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px;float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leeann Norgard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40855390453808,"sku":"1NORL004","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1NORL004_01.jpg?v=1688860504"},{"product_id":"sculpture-wall-pillow","title":"Pillow Wall Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e19 x 13.5 x 3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanging, hand-built ceramic wall art, impressed with various natural textures. Can be hung with a simple nail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn in Burlington, Ontario, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc member leeann norgard\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/leeann-norgard\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeeAnn Norgard\u003c\/a\u003e moved with her family at a young age to Calgary, Alberta. LeeAnn obtained a BSc in Geology from the University of Calgary and worked as a geologist for a number of years. After travelling abroad with her husband, she chose a new career path in the arts and was accepted into the Alberta College of Art and Design, majoring in ceramics and graduating with a BA in 2000. After graduation, she began a family and took every opportunity to create pottery and sculpture in her spare time. In 2006, the family made a move to Salt Spring Island, B.C. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurrently, LeeAnn’s ceramic work has evolved to become more sculptural and is working with Cone 6 clay and firing in an electric kiln. She enjoys meeting new people and selling her work through her home studio and through Pod Contemporary Gallery in Ganges. She teaches pottery classes part time at her home studio to children and adults.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/LeeAnn_Norgard_profile_crop_240x240.jpg?v=1749580517\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px;float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leeann Norgard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40855390486576,"sku":"1NORL006","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1NORL006_01.jpg?v=1688860584"},{"product_id":"sculpture-wall-tricerat-penta","title":"Tricerat Penta Wall Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e12 x 12 x 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanging ceramic wall art based on microscopic images of algae. This detailed piece can be hung on the wall with a simple nail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn in Burlington, Ontario, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc member leeann norgard\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/leeann-norgard\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeeAnn Norgard\u003c\/a\u003e moved with her family at a young age to Calgary, Alberta. LeeAnn obtained a BSc in Geology from the University of Calgary and worked as a geologist for a number of years. After travelling abroad with her husband, she chose a new career path in the arts and was accepted into the Alberta College of Art and Design, majoring in ceramics and graduating with a BA in 2000. After graduation, she began a family and took every opportunity to create pottery and sculpture in her spare time. In 2006, the family made a move to Salt Spring Island, B.C. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurrently, LeeAnn’s ceramic work has evolved to become more sculptural and is working with Cone 6 clay and firing in an electric kiln. She enjoys meeting new people and selling her work through her home studio and through Pod Contemporary Gallery in Ganges. She teaches pottery classes part time at her home studio to children and adults.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/LeeAnn_Norgard_profile_crop_240x240.jpg?v=1749580517\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px;float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leeann Norgard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40855390552112,"sku":"1NORL008","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1NORL008_01.jpg?v=1688860648"},{"product_id":"triceatium-sculpture","title":"Triceatium Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e14.5 x 16 x 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic sculpture based on microscopic images of algae. This piece can be displayed vertical or on its side, and its minute detail makes it an interesting focal piece for any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn in Burlington, Ontario, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc member leeann norgard\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/leeann-norgard\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeeAnn Norgard\u003c\/a\u003e moved with her family at a young age to Calgary, Alberta. LeeAnn obtained a BSc in Geology from the University of Calgary and worked as a geologist for a number of years. After travelling abroad with her husband, she chose a new career path in the arts and was accepted into the Alberta College of Art and Design, majoring in ceramics and graduating with a BA in 2000. After graduation, she began a family and took every opportunity to create pottery and sculpture in her spare time. In 2006, the family made a move to Salt Spring Island, B.C. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurrently, LeeAnn’s ceramic work has evolved to become more sculptural and is working with Cone 6 clay and firing in an electric kiln. She enjoys meeting new people and selling her work through her home studio and through Pod Contemporary Gallery in Ganges. She teaches pottery classes part time at her home studio to children and adults.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/LeeAnn_Norgard_profile_crop_240x240.jpg?v=1749580517\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px;float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leeann Norgard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40855390617648,"sku":"1NORL018","price":425.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1NORL018_01.jpg?v=1688860754"},{"product_id":"watercolour-baby-sculpture","title":"Watercolour Baby Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e86 x 32 x 24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eglazed ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind ceramic sculpture, handbuilt by Vancouver artist Debra Sloan for a collaborative event in 2022, Dance: Craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/dancecraft\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eabout the event \u0026amp; the other collaborators on our website! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*These items were commissioned by the CCBC for Dance: Craft. All proceeds will go back into our future programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Not available for Canada Post shipping. Please contact us if you wish to purchase and we will arrange pick-up. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/debra-sloan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDebra Sloan\u003c\/a\u003e is an internationally exhibited artist who began her career in 1973 as a self-taught ceramicist, eventually going on to receive her BFA from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2004. She has been a clay sculpture instructor for over two decades at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and at the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts. She has served and adjudicated for the CCBC and Circle Craft Boards and for the Filbert, Sunshine Art Gallery, and the Sydney Art Exhibition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDebra draws upon imagery of women, babies or various animals, to represent the interconnectivity between the human and natural worlds. Over time, her figures have transformed into what she refers to as “proto-human.” Her works are situated within metaphorical constructs, outside of time, space and how they are normally encountered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/2_rims.Deb.day_3_2_240x240.jpg?v=1746559320\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CCBC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40965857280048,"sku":"CCBC300","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/CCBC300_03.jpg?v=1697221269"},{"product_id":"blue-baby-sculpture","title":"Blue Baby Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e68 x 33 x 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eglazed ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind ceramic sculpture, handbuilt by Vancouver artist Debra Sloan for a collaborative event in 2022, Dance: Craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/dancecraft\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about the event \u0026amp; the other collaborators on our website! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*These items were commissioned by the CCBC for Dance: Craft. All proceeds will go back into our future programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Not available for Canada Post shipping. Please contact us if you wish to purchase and we will arrange pick-up. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/debra-sloan\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDebra Sloan\u003c\/a\u003e is an internationally exhibited artist who began her career in 1973 as a self-taught ceramicist, eventually going on to receive her BFA from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2004. She has been a clay sculpture instructor for over two decades at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and at the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts. She has served and adjudicated for the CCBC and Circle Craft Boards and for the Filbert, Sunshine Art Gallery, and the Sydney Art Exhibition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDebra draws upon imagery of women, babies or various animals, to represent the interconnectivity between the human and natural worlds. Over time, her figures have transformed into what she refers to as “proto-human.” Her works are situated within metaphorical constructs, outside of time, space and how they are normally encountered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/2_rims.Deb.day_3_2_240x240.jpg?v=1746559320\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CCBC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40965857312816,"sku":"CCBC301","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/CCBC301_02.jpg?v=1697221240"},{"product_id":"edgy-hair","title":"Edgy Hair","description":"\u003cp\u003e40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eporcelain, stove wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Les Grandes Dames’ is an assemblage of figures depicting women as distinct entities.  Debra's objective has been to add her visual voice to those who have been and are involved in repositioning the rights and personhood of women.  This is also a cautionary tale.  Women’s rights have existed only within narrow bands of history and usually involving only a portion of the world’s women, which, during this last century, some have been experiencing  – but storm clouds loom. Read more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/les-grande-dames\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note, items will be shipped or available for pickup after the show ends on July 25th, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDebra Sloan is an internationally exhibited artist who began as a self-taught ceramicist in 1973, eventually receiving her ECUAD BFA in 2004. Maker, teacher, adjudicator, writer, presenter, served on provincial craft boards, and currently president of the North-West Ceramics Foundation. Attended international residencies in Hungary, Italy, UK, Japan, and 12 months at UBC MOA. She has received many awards including Best of Show  – 2023 FIREWORKS, hosted by Fusion, in Toronto. Her community practice includes the creation of the BC Ceramic Mark Registry, hosted by CCBC .  In May 2024 she will be attending the Wallace Steger Residency in Saskatchewan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Debra Sloan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41504194232368,"sku":"4SLON012","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/12.EdgyHair.jpg?v=1717710550"},{"product_id":"tears-and-fears","title":"Tears and Fears","description":"\u003cp\u003e60 x 30 x 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eearthenware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/debra-sloan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDebra Sloan\u003c\/a\u003e is an internationally exhibited artist who began her career in 1973 as a self-taught ceramicist, eventually going on to receive her BFA from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2004. She has been a clay sculpture instructor for over two decades at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and at the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts. She has served and adjudicated for the CCBC and Circle Craft Boards and for the Filbert, Sunshine Art Gallery, and the Sydney Art Exhibition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDebra draws upon imagery of women, babies or various animals, to represent the interconnectivity between the human and natural worlds. Over time, her figures have transformed into what she refers to as “proto-human.” Her works are situated within metaphorical constructs, outside of time, space and how they are normally encountered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/Debra_Sloan_240x240.png?v=1748651403\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Debra Sloan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41504213073968,"sku":"4SLON007","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/7.TearsandFears.jpg?v=1717712234"},{"product_id":"blue-oxide-diatom-star-sculpture","title":"Blue Oxide Diatom Star Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e13 x 13 x 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Can be hung on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn in Burlington, Ontario, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc member leeann norgard\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/leeann-norgard\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeeAnn Norgard\u003c\/a\u003e moved with her family at a young age to Calgary, Alberta. LeeAnn obtained a BSc in Geology from the University of Calgary and worked as a geologist for a number of years. After travelling abroad with her husband, she chose a new career path in the arts and was accepted into the Alberta College of Art and Design, majoring in ceramics and graduating with a BA in 2000. After graduation, she began a family and took every opportunity to create pottery and sculpture in her spare time. In 2006, the family made a move to Salt Spring Island, B.C. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurrently, LeeAnn’s ceramic work has evolved to become more sculptural and is working with Cone 6 clay and firing in an electric kiln. She enjoys meeting new people and selling her work through her home studio and through Pod Contemporary Gallery in Ganges. She teaches pottery classes part time at her home studio to children and adults.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/LeeAnn_Norgard_profile_crop_240x240.jpg?v=1749580517\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px;float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leeann Norgard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41787500101680,"sku":"1NORL012","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1NORL012_01.jpg?v=1738717114"},{"product_id":"large-ceramic-cat-sculpture","title":"Large Ceramic Cat Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eapprox. 38 x 17 x 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese distinguished kittens are a lovely piece of decor for the cat-lover!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #e33b45;\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/carolyn-dipasquale\/\" title=\"ccbc member carolyn dipasquale\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarolyn DiPasquale\u003c\/a\u003e is an artist who works in both clay and metal. Her pottery ranges from the tiniest of tea pots to family-sized serving pieces. Carolyn’s functional stoneware pottery is made to be used and enjoyed every day and reflects her love of cooking. Both wheel thrown and hand building techniques are used, and may be combined in the same piece. In addition to her ceramic art, Carolyn creates sterling silver jewellery. Her distinctive and whimsical work is sold in galleries across Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolyn Dipasquale","offers":[{"title":"orange stripes with bowtie","offer_id":42147958620208,"sku":"1DIPC140","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"black stripes","offer_id":42147958652976,"sku":"1DIPC140","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1DIPC140_orange_03.jpg?v=1751410133"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.craftcouncilbc.shop\/collections\/statement-pieces.oembed","provider":"Craft Council of BC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}