Saturday, February 14, 2009
MONDAY "FAMILY DAY"---WE ARE OPEN!
The exhibition "No Drips Allowed" is doing great! Lots of people have been through and the teapots are selling well. The show is really worth seeing so if you are looking for something to do this Family Day then swing by between 10AM and 6PM and check out the show! If you are too far away then check it out by going to ABOUT on the menu part and then hit teapots and view the show and give us a call with any questions.
Friday, February 13, 2009
NO DRIPS ALLOWED OPENING NIGHT REVIEW
It was great!! There was an excellent turnout for Brian's exhibition "No Drips Allowed". Reid Flock, flew in from Japan and got to meet both the new owners of the teapots he made. Ann and Anong Beam were among the attending artists along with Carol-Anne Michaelson, Zsuzsa Monostory, Carol Rossman.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
No Drips Allowed Attend
Will you be attending or watching the live streaming of No Drips Allowed on February 12, 2009 at 7 pm (streaming at 8 pm)?
Streaming Live
As per Jonathons and Brian's post here is the updated information about how you can interact with Jonathon Bancroft-Snell gallery's first live streaming opening:
"The final count is over 100 teapots and as for mugs, I keep losing count. Suffice to say that there are lots. I just thought that I would mention how tomorrow night is going to work. The work is available for purchase in the gallery at 7PM. If you can’t be here and are interested in a piece you have a few options available to you.
1) Call ahead! 519-434-5443 or toll-free 866-229-5244 If you call and make arrangements before the opening you will be first in line at 8PM EST. Some people have already made arrangements. Also remember the time 8PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME!!! The opening will STREAM LIVE from 7PM EST>
2) Call after 8PM
3) Buy online! The paypal button will be up and running. If you don’t have paypal then call!
4) Email if you have any questions jonathons@jonathons.ca"
Also, please not that the live streaming page is on the video page. You can watch the stream from the comfort of your home, office, cruise ships or wherever you may be. We start at 8 pm EST. Also note that there will be a store/products page where you can actually purchase the items online. That will be done later tonight or by the early morning, and I will update this post at that time when it is ready.
Remember, tomorrow night as someone is at the gallery purchasing an item, it will only be marked "no longer available" after the purchase is made. If you are watching the live stream and purchase the item ahead of them, you will be awarded the item first. It is a "first-come, fist-serve/purchase" policy so keep your typing fingers limber as we are expecting a bit of a purchase frenzy for out first live streaming opening/sale.
Purcahses online will be processed via Paypal but you do not need paypal to actually make the purchases. You can use any major credit card. You will be required to enter your email address and billing address for your credit card as Paypal verifies the ownership fo the card, and you need the email to receive your receipt for your purchase. You will not receive a receipt directly from Jonathon, just from paypal which will list the item, details and amount paid.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Jonathon or Brian or to use the contact form on the contact page to get a hold of any of us, to answer your questions.
"The final count is over 100 teapots and as for mugs, I keep losing count. Suffice to say that there are lots. I just thought that I would mention how tomorrow night is going to work. The work is available for purchase in the gallery at 7PM. If you can’t be here and are interested in a piece you have a few options available to you.
1) Call ahead! 519-434-5443 or toll-free 866-229-5244 If you call and make arrangements before the opening you will be first in line at 8PM EST. Some people have already made arrangements. Also remember the time 8PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME!!! The opening will STREAM LIVE from 7PM EST>
2) Call after 8PM
3) Buy online! The paypal button will be up and running. If you don’t have paypal then call!
4) Email if you have any questions jonathons@jonathons.ca"
Also, please not that the live streaming page is on the video page. You can watch the stream from the comfort of your home, office, cruise ships or wherever you may be. We start at 8 pm EST. Also note that there will be a store/products page where you can actually purchase the items online. That will be done later tonight or by the early morning, and I will update this post at that time when it is ready.
Remember, tomorrow night as someone is at the gallery purchasing an item, it will only be marked "no longer available" after the purchase is made. If you are watching the live stream and purchase the item ahead of them, you will be awarded the item first. It is a "first-come, fist-serve/purchase" policy so keep your typing fingers limber as we are expecting a bit of a purchase frenzy for out first live streaming opening/sale.
Purcahses online will be processed via Paypal but you do not need paypal to actually make the purchases. You can use any major credit card. You will be required to enter your email address and billing address for your credit card as Paypal verifies the ownership fo the card, and you need the email to receive your receipt for your purchase. You will not receive a receipt directly from Jonathon, just from paypal which will list the item, details and amount paid.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Jonathon or Brian or to use the contact form on the contact page to get a hold of any of us, to answer your questions.
NO DRIPS ALLOWED OPENS TOMORROW!!! FEB 12
It is all coming together. the teapots are here and are set up in the exhibition hall. Brian is busily making the price tags and the prices will soon be online. Kimberly of BlueWave Media will be here tomorrow to launch our first LIVE-STREAM opening. The London Potters Guild was here last night for a sneak preview and they loved it!!
The final count is over 100 teapots and as for mugs, I keep losing count. Suffice to say that there are lots. I just thought that I would mention how tomorrow night is going to work. The work is available for purchase in the gallery at 7PM. If you can't be here and are interested in a piece you have a few options available to you.
1) Call ahead! 519-434-5443 or toll-free 866-229-5244 If you call and make arrangements before the opening you will be first in line at 8PM EST. Some people have already made arrangements. Also remember the time 8PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME!!! The opening will STREAM LIVE from 7PM EST>
2)Call after 8PM
3) Buy online! The paypal button will be up and running. If you don't have paypal then call!
4) Email if you have any questions jonathons@jonathons.ca
We are quite excited about taking the opening live...we are not sure what to expect...hopefully all will go according to plan!
Jonathon & Brian
The final count is over 100 teapots and as for mugs, I keep losing count. Suffice to say that there are lots. I just thought that I would mention how tomorrow night is going to work. The work is available for purchase in the gallery at 7PM. If you can't be here and are interested in a piece you have a few options available to you.
1) Call ahead! 519-434-5443 or toll-free 866-229-5244 If you call and make arrangements before the opening you will be first in line at 8PM EST. Some people have already made arrangements. Also remember the time 8PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME!!! The opening will STREAM LIVE from 7PM EST>
2)Call after 8PM
3) Buy online! The paypal button will be up and running. If you don't have paypal then call!
4) Email if you have any questions jonathons@jonathons.ca
We are quite excited about taking the opening live...we are not sure what to expect...hopefully all will go according to plan!
Jonathon & Brian
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Brian Setting Up "NO DRIPS ALLOWED"
Brian and I have been working hard today getting the set-up for "No Drips Allowed" organized. The pedestals are finally in place and the exhibition hall is filled with teapots fro all over Canada. It is quite the sight to see. Every technique available to an artist has been used. There are hand-built, thrown and altered, slab built, slip cast etc. Firing methods include: gas-fired, wood-fired and electric-fired. Designs range from the sleek modernism of Goyer-Bonneau of Quebec to the incredible sculptural vision of Ann Beam of Ontario. This exhibition is a collector's dream no matter what their budget. Mugs and tea-bowls start at $20. Teapots start at $125. The majority of the exhibition features pieces under $200!
The exhibition is featuring many of the iconic names in Canadian pottery. The 50+ participating artists represent over 2,000 years of experience. A potter came in today for a sneak preview. His comment was "It is like stepping into a book, you never get a chance to see these artists all together and to be allowed to touch!"
The exhibition is featuring many of the iconic names in Canadian pottery. The 50+ participating artists represent over 2,000 years of experience. A potter came in today for a sneak preview. His comment was "It is like stepping into a book, you never get a chance to see these artists all together and to be allowed to touch!"
Friday, February 6, 2009
No Drips Allowed — TEAPOTS!!!
The opening of "No Drips Allowed" is getting closer. Teapots are still arriving and enthusiasm is building. Last night we hosted a fundraiser for "Investing In Children" titled "London Gets Mugged". It was our second
Monday, February 2, 2009
Teapots arriving fast and furious!!!
Brian is working busily unpacking, sorting, pricing, photographing and admiring all the teapots that have been arriving for "No Drips Allowed". It has been quite exciting watching the parcels arrive from all over Canada using every shipping method possible. Yesterday Carol-Anne Michaelson hand-delivered her teapots and mugs. This morning guest artist Darren Emenau's teapot arrived from New Brunswick. He was recommended by Peter Powning and Beth Biggs. Shortly after Keith Campbell's teapots and mugs arrived from North Bay. Unfortunately a teapot was broken in transit. It is always frustrating to open a box and see a damaged pot. Saturday Celia Brandao of Toronto arrived with her teapots as did Heather Daymond from Guelph. Then one of Bruce Cochrane's students arriving with Bruce's teapots. It is turning into a teapot extravaganza. There are still a number of teapots to arrive and artists have been calling in regularly to give status updates. We have been getting notice of progress from "I just assembled it---It's in the kiln---It's out of the kiln---It is looking good--- It failed -have to do another---It's on the way!!!" It is exciting to think that there will be almost 100 teapots and around 500 mugs from all over Canada. Opening night there are lots of artists planning to be here. When all the teapots and mugs are set up it will be nice to stand back and enjoy a glass of wine, naturally while contemplating my next cup of tea and wondering whose mug I will use!
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