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 The Blue Mountain Pottery Collectors Club began in 2003 and we currently are 130 members strong worldwide.  Members are from Canada, many U.S. States and from across the pond in England, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand.  We will be celebrating our 20th Annual BMPCC Convention in July this year in Thornbury, Ontario. Where and when details below.

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20th Anniversary Celebration July 22-24, 2022

The Blue Mountain Pottery Collectors Club is holding their 20th Annual Convention and co-partnering this year with the Craigleith Heritage Museum and the Blue Mountain Tourist Board as they celebrate the  beginnings of Jozo Weider's pottery.
Special Features:
(1) A film depicting the history of Blue Mountain Pottery
(2) Introduction of the upcoming book by Conrad Biernacki
(3) A pottery demonstration by Master Potter Dave Bennett (last potter at BMP) 

The exciting events will take place in the Beaver Valley Community Center in Thornbury on Saturday at 10:00 am Address by the Mayor of the Town of Blue Mountains, followed by the official ribbon cutting to officially open the event.  Sales floor open to the public, souvenir sales table open, day long sculpting demonstrations by David Bennett, meet retired ROM expert Mr Conrad Biernacki as he shares information about his upcoming book on the history of the Blue Mountain Pottery, attend the film premiere about the Blue Mountain Pottery,  Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm Sales Floor open to the public.
 
For any inquiries email Peter Mawle at president.bmpcc@gmail.com

2022 Convention Souvenir

This plate was designed by fellow member and retired Master Potter, David G. Bennett to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Blue Mountain Pottery Collectors Club. .The scene depicts the Craigleith railway depot, where many believe that
Jozo Weider first started his pottery making hobby which led to the establishing of the Blue Mountain Pottery factory, in Collingwood.  The plates will be numbered & the certificate printed on our letterhead bond.
 
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2021 Convention Souvenir

Your executive team is pleased to present this 2021 souvenir piece created by fellow member & Master Potter, David Bennett to celebrate our 19th year.  The design & glaze represents the artist’s impressions of the changing seasons surrounding the Blue Mountains.  Order sheet will be on the forum list serve.  Available for Members Only  Contact President Peter      Click to enlarge photo
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2021 Souvenier

2020 Convention Souvenir

The 2020 Convention has been postponed until next year because of the pandemic restrictions and health issues in Ontario.  President Peter Mawle has commissioned Dave Bennett, the last potter at Blue Mountain Pottery, to do this years souvenir.  The design is depicting the Blue Mountains in the Collingwood area.  Souvenir is approximately 5 inches by 5 inches and the order sheet will be on the forum list serve.  Available for members only, Contact President Peter.
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2020 Souvenir - Click Picture to Enlarge

Previous 17th Annual BMPCC Convention

Holiday Inn & Conference Centre
601 Scottsdale Dr., Guelph, Ontario

Was Held:
July 20 & 21, 2019

Sales and Pottery Identification was open to the public on Sunday, July 21st from 10am to 1pm.
 
Well the convention is over for the 2019 year.  It was well attended and lots of fun.   The
2020 convention has been postponed until next year because of the Ontario pandemic restrictions and health issues of a large get-together.

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2019 Souvenir - click picture to enlarge
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  • About Club
    • Contact Us by Email
    • How to Join
    • BMPCC Officers
    • The Beginnings of the Club
    • Past Club Meets & Souvenirs
    • Past Event Announcements
  • Articles
    • BMP Overview
    • Who's Who
    • Dating BMP by Glaze Color 2 Pages
    • ROM - 2004
    • ROM - Archival Collection
  • Photo Gallery
    • Special Collections
    • 2020 Club Calendar
    • Collection and Event Pics >
      • Collection & Event Pics 2
    • Celedon Glaze
    • Pewter Glaze
  • Members Only
    • Index - Contacts & Resources
    • Buy and Sell Page 1
    • 2016 Club Souvenir
    • 2015 Club Souvenir
    • Early 1950s
  • Links