A number of us here at the monastery have joined together in the study, and practice, of a living tradition that stretches
back some 30,000 years into the captivating Upper Paleolithic shadows of prehistory: the entrancingly earthy fusion, and
trans-cultural phenomenon, of pottery-making and ceramics.
Helping us navigate this fascinating world of clay, in its contemporary Canadian manifestation, is master potter Tom Sproule, who conducted an awesome three-day pottery workshop for us recently. Teaming-up with our own master potter-in-residence, Sister Mary Magdalen Coughlin, we were given a thoughtful introduction that gently honed our skills in throwing on the wheel. It was a privilege to watch and learn from Tom. We hope to have him back with us for another workshop, in due time.
Helping us navigate this fascinating world of clay, in its contemporary Canadian manifestation, is master potter Tom Sproule, who conducted an awesome three-day pottery workshop for us recently. Teaming-up with our own master potter-in-residence, Sister Mary Magdalen Coughlin, we were given a thoughtful introduction that gently honed our skills in throwing on the wheel. It was a privilege to watch and learn from Tom. We hope to have him back with us for another workshop, in due time.
-- Sister Elizabeth Marie
