CRAFT NEWSLETTER ISSN 0826- 7421
FEBRUARY1985
HANDSPIRITS If you haven't yet received your HANDSPIRITS , for forms en try
FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL Folk Life Festival will run from
give the Council office a call
May 2 to October 13 , 1986, in Vancouver . as part of the Expo
crafts Albertans can
include music , song , activities dance, crafts, work and domestic poetry storytelling skills, preparation . food theatre and in interested If are you partic ipating in this colourful event, contact Bobbi Hof fman at
right one you and we 11 mail slides must be Entry away . 1985. 20, April by received is this Remember , your exhibition; your chance to show
the best
make !
are
Jurors
now
being
selected
and will be announced in the March ACC Newsletter . If you can volun teer time and energy for HANDSPIRITS , contact Exh ibition Sheehan , Carol Calgary in Co—ordinator , (270—2295) and offer your skills and talents. Even though we have a professional curator for this exh ibi tion ,
the
needs
Council
your assistance, especially the show travels to your during 1986.
The
when area
'86
festivities.
the
Alberta
that we now proudly announces in have an Area Representative has Pat Campbell Level . High in all experience considerable in particu larly and crafts ,
Crafts
Counci I
office.
APOLOGIES for overlooking the EVELYN GRANT of
fact that Calgary's
ceramic soup tureen "Picnic" was
also accepted for FRONTIERS . That
Alberta
AREA REPRESENTATIVES Council Crafts Alberta
Festival
reps
exhibition makes
-in two
in
this
External
Affairs .
international touring exhibi t ion sponsored by Canadi an Crafts
Council
and
Congratulations again Alberta s two winners : Grant and Wendy Toogood
to Evelyn
working with native communities. She
Jan
joins
McMurray
Slaughter
of Fort
P r yd e
Celeste
,
of
of and Wendy Schneider Grimshaw the helping in Bruderheim with touch in keep Council the outside happening what s
urban areas. If you know of someone who would like to offer their services as please Representative, an Area
send a resume and statement of
c omm i tmen t
office. you .
We'd
to
the
Council
love to hear
from
UPDATE
The
Alberta
Crafts
Council
handbook featuring the work of Alberta craftspeople , scheduled for publication this spring, has 1986 to been deferred until
coincide with events plannéd for the Alberta Pavilion in Vancouver.
at Expo. •86
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what's up cot-NCILCONTACTS APPRENTICESHIP
REFERRALS
The Council from time to time receives •enquiries from developing artisans seeking placement as apprentices with master craftsmen. Experienced potters , weavers or others who are willing to undertake the training of an apprentice are urged to register with the Council Assistance regarding contracts , remuneration and expectations Is available from ACC .
PRESIDENT Camrose 672-1997 VICE-PRESIDENT Bonnxe Murdoch Calgary 246-6674 SECRETARY Bobbi Hoffman
Stony Plain
963-3042
INFORMATION NEEDED Does your community or organization have upcoming craft events planned? We'd like to hear about it I Call the ACC at 428—1654 or write to us: Alberta Crafts Council '509, 10136 — 100 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J OPI
TREASURER Edmonton 473-1187 DIRECTORS
Leni Balaban Edmonton
471-5615 Margaret Best Calgary
252-7196
Karen Cantine COMING Canadian Crafts Council conference in Vancouver, B.C., August 15 - 21, 1985, during Expo 86. More information about conference will be published becomes available.
this as it
Edmonton
452-5615
Ian Med land Edmonton 432-1109 Administrative Mana er Bev G over t509 McLeod Building 10036 — 100 Street
Edmonton,Alberta T5J OPI
428-1654 AREA REPRESENTATIVES Pat Campbell High Level
926-3059
Celeste
Pryde
Peace River
HANDSPIRITS Exhibition Co—ordinator
Jan Slaughter Port McMurray
823 — 15 Street N.W. Calgary, Alberta
332-2233
791-6881
Wendy Schneider Bruderheim
796-3080
Carol Sheehan T2N 2B3
270-2295
-2workshops SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
BANFF CENTRE
HAYSTACX MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
The Simner '85 and Winter t85/86 fibre vorkshop brochures are now Banff from the available Course participants are Cen tre. studio space , prov ided with and to equipment access environment an and facilities énergy creative with charged
Haystack has announced Its 1985 Summer Workshops for beginning , intermediate and advanced levels in clay, glass, metals, quilts, baskets, paper, fibres, clothing design, blacksmithing and wood. Application deadline is April
and winter sumer both for courses. Brochures are available
information and brochure write to: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Deer Isle, Maine 04627 U.S.A.
of disciplüies . from a variety assistance financial is There from :
The Banff Centre School of Fine Arts Box 1020
OP CRAFTS
15,
1985.
For
ACA
yeaving
further
Banff Alberta
TOL OCO
762-6100
CERAMICS SYMPOSIUM
The
4th
International Ceramics
Symposium of the Institute for Ceramic History, vill be held in Toronto , October 16—20 , 1985 . theme EDGES : In program The Thought. In History" In Clay. is directed towards the recognition of ceramic artists past, present and future who have challenged and changed the scope of their the within tradition medium s format of the vessel and the For more information : f igure.
Ann Mortimer or
Margaret Melchiori—Malouf
878 Yonge Street, 3rd Floor Toronto, Ontario M4W 2J1
(416) 968-0455
instructor
and
KATHERINE former ACC Director, teaching be will DICKERSON , July harness loom weaving during College. 1—15, 1985, at Lakeland
OLDS COLLEGE FIBRE WEEK Olds College will be offering FIBRE WEEK '85 from June 30 to July 5, Weaving spinning, drafting , 1985. shirt— sewing, knitting, quilting, making, designing and basketry are a few of the programs being offered . Andrews , Mary include Instructors Sharon Alderman, Elaine Gwynne and Trudie Lovegrove . For more information contact: Continuing Education Department Olds College
Olds, Alberta TOM IPO
556-8344 or 556-8352
CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE DESIGN AND TECHNIQUE '85
A conference which will examine the
current trends in furniture making and lecture through today North by some of demonstration Gary America' s leading woodworkers: Epp , Judy Kens ley Bennett , Paul McKie , Michael Fortune , Alphonse Mattia, Steve Madsen.
August-3 - 5, 1985 Contact :
Saskatchewan Craft Council Box 7408
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7R 4J3
NIGERIAN
Nike
Twin
BATIK ARTIST
77 ,
artist, will
be
Nigerian
Batik
available for
demonstrating and teaching in Alberta during May and June
1985. -Call
the
Alberta Crafts
Council office for information or contact: Martin Ellersted
10920 - 65 Avenue
(306) 653-3616
Edmonton, Alberta
Registration fee: $150 Deadline: June 1, 1985
435-5302
T6H 4R6
more
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opportunxtxes HANDWEAVERS GUILD OF The Bandweavers Guild of America enthusiastic had such an response to their 1984 show in show is Dallas that another planned. Called SMALL being EXPRESSIONS it will be '85
juried and exhibited at the New
England Weavers' Seminar in July 1985. Eligible works must be made using weaving , basketry , handmade paper or felt. Slides and entry forms are due March 1985. The challenge of creating a special small work is worth considering, as are the monetary prizes and publicity.
Application forms aré available at the Alberta Crafts Council office (428—1654) or by writing to: Jane A. Evans Greengage Grandora , Saskatchewan SOK ivo
ATTENTION
ALL WEAVERS
The Canada Council Art Bank reports is strong demand for there a textiles, tapestries architectural The etc. for loan to its clients. Art Bank is looking for top quality
weavings to add to its collection. the meet work . might If your exacting standards of the Art Bank , submit IS slides and your complete
restne to:
The Canada Council Art 2279 Gladwin Crescent Ottawa, Ontario
Bank
RIB 4K9 Further information can be obtained by calling
(toll free) ;
CRAFTS PAIR
ARTS
St. Albert June 5 - 9, 1985
Open to people Columbia,
ail artists and crafts resident in British Alberta, Saskatchewan and
Mani toba. Pottery , fibre jewellry, basketry, weaving, crafts, stained glass, toys, arts are eligible.
arts , wood metal
$50 entry fee required with application form. $200 payable upon acceptance of work. No deductions
from sales. Application
forms
from:
are
available
Jean E. Bailey, Manager Arts Crafts Fair 18 Willoughby Drive St. Albert, Alberta T8N 3R3
426-5175 or 458-1716
EXHIBITORS The Exhibition Committee of the Multicultural Heritage Centre in Stony Plain is currently accepting applications for exhibitions 1985. Applications will be juried in June 1985. Interested artists are requested to send a biography and four visuals that can be
retained for
the
Centre s
artist
Multicultural Heritage Box 908 Stony Plain, Alberta TOE 2G0
Centre
inventory. contact :
For
further
information
Annette Deibe
Phone-963-2777
1-800-267-8282
CRAFTSMAN'S COVE Craftsman s Cove at Meadowlark Mall is looking for new mernbers with good quality handicrafts . Professional and production craftspeople who are prepared to put in some time in the store should submit 3 photos of recent work they would like to sell through the Cove to:
SelectionComittee
c/0
7223
— 83 Street
Edmonton , Alberta
T6C 2Yi
CRAFTS WANTED The Country Cupboard craft store you will provide with an opportunity - to your consign quality handcrafted items in Red We open in March. Deer. welcome antiques for consignment also. For further information contact : at please Vivian 346—3170 (Red Deer) or Joan at 556-3116 (Olds) , or write to Joan Gregory Box Schre iber , IPO 2875, Olds , Alberta , TOM
opportunities ALBEEA
CRAFTS com(CIL ANNOUNCES
DOLL DRESSING CONTEST
In celebration of Alberta Ballet Ccmpany ls fourth major full—length ballet, Coppella, the Alberta Crafts Council is pleased to present the Coppelia Doll Dressing Contest, Pebruary 15 — March 29. Doll enthusiasts, ballet enthusiasts and everyone In between are invited to participate in this In addition to prizes, both first— prize—winning dolls will appear as part of the set In the full—length production of Coppella, in Calgary on on April 11 & 12, and in April 16 & 17, at the Jubilee Audi eorlt-m.
CATEGORIES: PRIZES:
Ethnic Costume Period Costume — pre—1930
%ere will be a first, second and third prize awarded for both categories.
1st Prize — two $50 Cash Awards froa Alberta Crafts Council — two subscriptions to the 1985—86 Dancevest Main Series — two tickets to this year ts production of Coppelia — winning dolls to appear in the second act of Coppelia 2nd Prize two subscriptions to the 85/86 Dancewest Main Series — 2 tickets to this year' g production of Coppelia 3rd Prize
— Family tickets to this year • production Of Coppelia
(maximum 6 tickets) RULES OP ENTRY: — all entries must be submitted into one of the two categories — no more than three entries per
person
—
muse an explanation of the entry accæpany the entry entries Bust be received at the Alberta Crafts council offices no later than March 31, 1985 — unless otherwise specified by be the entrant, all entries donated to the Southern Alberta Children' g Hospital in Calgary and in E&onton to the Northern Alberta Qüldren's Hospital Pundraising Agency — The costume of the doll must be entrant made by
JURYING : take place on Wednesday , Jurying April 3 at 11 am at the offices of The panel the Alberta Crafts Counc of judges will include the Honourabie Mrs. Mary IAeggur{er, Minister of Culturer Brydon Paige, Artistic Director of Alberta Bailee Company; Mrs. Bobbi Hoffman, a Director of the Alberta Craftg Council; Phylis Matousek frm the Edmonton Journal; Mistaya Hemingway, daughter of Maureen Haingway, President of the Alberta Ballet Guild (Edmonton) ; and Sheila Forester frm the Edmonton Doll Club.
opportunities be based on a point JURYING be judged All dolls system. on this criteria: •Des ign :
.
concept,
colour
selection, patterns , etc. •maailty of
PLEASE SEND OR BRING THE FOLIA It-GPORN WITH YOUR ENTRY.
sewing , beading , etc
Name Address
•overall Aesthetic Appeal : do and combine to create an overall pleasing finished product. Phone :
Ail entries in the Coppella Doll Dressing Contest be on display
during the performances of Coppell a in the lobby of the JÜiiee Auditoritn,
in Calgary and E&onton. Ttey also be part of the Edmonton Doll Club's major exhibition, April 28 at the Mayfield Inn In
me
dolls
be insured fræ
the
time they are received at the Alberta Crafts Council offices until they are donated or returned to the owner .
Res idence
Work The Dress of my Doll is: Period
Ethnic
Please donate my doll to Hospital a Please return my doll to me the first week of May The dollar value of my doll for Insurance purposes
If you need further information, please call the offices of the Alberta Crafts Council in E&nonton at 428—1654. Calgary and area residents can caii Carol Sheehan at 270-2295.
DESCRIPTION OP DRESS (not to exceed 100 Please use senarat-.e .
I give permission for my doll (g) to be used for display by the Alberta Ballet, the Alberta Crafts Council, and the Edmonton Doll Club as outlined. t unper— stand the doll (s) may be photograohed for public relation purposes.
DOLL DRESSING CONTEST
(Signature)
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opportunities RETURN TO LAUGHTER Return to Laughter is exhibition to be curated by Richard White and to take place at the Muttart Gallery, Calgary , in August 1985. Artists in ail media who are interested in expressing the comedic side of
life
are
proposal
invited to
submit a
before May l, 1985 to: Richard White Muttart Gallery 1221 — 2nd Street, S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2R OW5
A PATCH IN TIME Quilt Calgary The 3rd biannual Conference, scheduled for August 30 to September 3, 1985, will be Centre . Banff the held at Lectures , fashion
workshops , guilt show ,
films , show ,
merchant mall, panel discussions Brochures offered. be vili For further available May 1985. information contact: Carol Campbell c/o Leisure Learning Services 3630 — 2nd Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta
T2S IT8
CRAFTS SHOW
WILDWOOD,
ALBERTA
The Third Annual Arts Shov and Sale sponsored
Wildwood
and
Crafts by the
District Family
is Complex Society Recreation scheduled for April 28th, 1985. The theme for this years show is ARTISTS . YOUNG OUR HONORING are craftspeople Young to invited especially more For participate .
information contact : Carol Riehl Wildwood,
CRAFTSMAN'S COVE Cove in ••Londonderry quality good taking consignment. on handicrafts Please write to: Craftsman Mall is
s
Craftsman'sCove
Londonderry Mall 65 Street at 137 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta
Alberta
325-2077 325-3790 CRAFTSMEN'SCO-OP
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS Canadian Crafts Council Full Deadline is May 17, 1985. Alberta the from informa tion Crafts Council office.
EXHIBITIONS? The Exhibition Committee of the Heritage Centre in Multicultural currently is Plain Stony for applications for the year 1986 . exhibitions will be juried in Applications Interested artists June 1985. send a to requested are biography and four visuals that can be retained for the Centre s For further Artist Inventory. information contact : Annette De ibe Multicultural Heritage Centre Box 908 Stony Plain, Alberta TOE 2G0
963-2777
in the fall of 1983 , Established the Craftsmen's Co—op is a group of who area craftspeople Edmonton own stores operate their in Meadowlark and Londonderry Malls in Edmonton.
membership includes The both professional and semi—professional craftspeople, some of whom maintain a high profile in the Alberta craft community and others who use the co—op as their sole outlet. The Co—op is presently accepting applications frem craftspersons who might be interested in participating . All applications are subject to jurying.
Interested individuals are asked to
send a biography on themselves and four photographs of their work , noting a description, suggested retail price and material content of the work. Applications may be sent to: Craftsmen s Co—op c/o Annette Deibe Box 2341 Spruce Grove, Alberta TOE 2C0
what 's new PORT MCMURRAY NATIONAL NEEDLECRAFT SEMINAR The Edmonton Needlecraft Guild is hosting a National Seminar, April 25 to May 3, 1985. The work prepared by the participants for an award will be on view during the
seminar week.
Events include a fashion show in the banquet room of Lister Hall , University of Alberta, 116 Street and 87 Avenue) on Monday, April 29 . $3 charge. The Embroidery As sociation of Canada has commenced a series of needlecraft correspondence courses which can lead to certification in various branches of embroider. The notebooks of students involved in these studies will be on display on Tuesday, April 30th. This is the first time the seminar has been held in Edmonton and it will be some time before it -returns. Do take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy the work of these top Canadian needle artists . For more information contact: Helena J. Gavin Edmonton Needlecraft Guild 7555 — 79 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6C OP4
NORTHERN LIGHTS CALLIGRAPHERS ESPECIAL OCCASIONS BOOK' book , produced by the day This Calligraphers , is Lights Northern 1985 the for Alberta intended Sumner Games in Fort McMurray. get your copy now you recommend before they're sold out. Copies of the book may be ordered by sending $8.00 plus $1.50 postage and handling to: Calligraphers Lights Northern P.O. Box 6220 Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4W1
BASKETRY BASKETRY EXPRESS is a new newsletter especially for basket makers in Canada. Subscriptions are $6 for four issues per year . BASKETRY EXPRESS c/o Ankaret Dean
R.R.
Oakville, Ontario L6J 4Z2
BIBLE QUILTS Information wanted , contemporary,
EXPORT TRADE ASSISTANCE A. new booklet, EXPORT TRADE ASSISTANCE FROM DRIE , has recently been published by the Department of Regional
Industrial
contains
export
Expansion.
information
oriented
on
It
on
Bible
Quilts
an t igue and to be included in
a book BIBLE QUILTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. Please contact: Evelyn Dunphy Edgewoord Drive RFD 4 Datonah, New York 10535 U.S.A.
(914)
248-7557
other
government
departhents and agencies . The booklet complements a recently issued publication from the Department of External Affairs entitled EXPORT ROADMAP , prepared by the Canadian Export As sociation . Both publications may be obtained free of charge from any of DRIE 's regional
offices or from: The Business Centre First Floor West D. R. I.E. 235 Queen Street Ottawa, Ontario KIA OH5 (613) 995-5771
ONTARIO CRAFT There is far more to ONTARIO CRAFT magazine than Ontario. There is far more to CRAFTNEWS than a newspaper . Subscribe and discover for yourself the world of information for all Canadian craftsmen. What is Canada Council up to? Who's organizing major touring shows? How do you get that elusive government grant ? Find out from both publications during twelve
months of hard facts and colour filled reading . send $25 payable to Ontario Crafts Council, 346 Dundas Street West, Toronto , Ontario , Phone (416) 977-3551.
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classified
exhibitions
Khris >anceq 2nd Floor, 1603Centre Street N. Calgary, Alberta T2E 2S2 (403)277-5250
Hand—dyed fabric: for fashionor interior use
Dyedsilk accessories: Scarves for
and
women,shawls
"all hangings: on 100%kimonosilk Classes: day •make-your-own-scarr
ALBERTA QUILTS
Studio & Retail
Hours: Weekdays by appointment
Saturday loam to 5pm
EXHIBITION Gobelin weaving by EVA HELLER is on display at the Muttart Gallery, Calgary, through until February 24th.
277-5250
CRAFT WORLD TOURS Information about craft tours is an international travel ppgram designed for those who appreciate crafts, fine hand.work and folk art. Upcoming destinations include Holland , Kong Belgium, Korea , Hong China , Scandinavia , Yugoslavia , Morocco. and Hungary , Ireland For details brochures, contact : CRAFT WORLD TOURS 6776 Warboys Road Byron, New York •
(716) 548-2667
Red Deer Museum Feb. 5 — March 27 Thirty Alberta quilts are featured by exhibition cura ted this in Elyse and Morton—Weizman Sandra Exhibition open daily I E liot—Los . on 7 10 p.m. and 5 p.m. 343—6844 for more info. weekdays .
HEALTH HAZARDS SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR ARTISANS (several sizes) , gloves Respirators sol-vex, neoprene , (nitrile, disposable vinyl surgical gype and toxic disposable 3M leather) , and welding dust/ mist respirators shade of in a variety goggles numbers are just some of the safety equipment available from: Art Safe Inc. Box 185
Boscobel, Wisconsin U.S.A. 153805
Write
for their catalogue !
WANTED
wholesaler of An American mukluks, caribou hides, mittens , suppliers. seeking etc. is Contact :
Al Xastner
Box 7 South Junction, Manitoba ROA IYO
KILN SAFETY
The
Ceramics
Arts
Federation
International is making available the results of an independent study on electric kiln firing emissions . The resul ts indicate a safe environment during firing in a
ventilated area. There was evidence of carbon monoxide
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,
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during greenware firing in a totally unventilated area. When ventilation was supplied, this exposure was substantially reduced. This indicates that required ventilation of an indoor kiln results in a safe environment and should be considered a necessity. The full report may be obtained by sending $2 to cover printing and mailing costs to:
KILN TEST Box 22302
Indiana 46222 U.S.A.
CROFTS COUNCIL Alberta Crafts Council #509 10136 - 100 St.
Edmonton, Alta
(403) 428-1654
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