CRAFT NEWSLETTER ISSN 0826-7421
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
An interesting fellow recently ACC office the stopped by current his chat about to Couriard is Remi pro ject. from New Zealand a woodworker
who
is
touring
North
America
and the U. K. to view the work facilities of leading woodworkers.
What has really begun to excite Remi as his journey progressed the variety of work not was he saw, however, but the simil— arities apparent in contemporary work
from
all
three
continents .
that found he instance, For a jeweller may be as interested in subtle surfaces as a wood— share may potter worker, a began He the Love of form. med it-un the that notice to was less important than recog— concepts shared of nition long into him led this and kinds all with conversations of craftspeople. He also noticed that the longer in involved was a person the craft , their practicing the work became. more personal Using slides of his own work his he showed examples , as executing from progression reproductions
of
- masterworks ,
that are entirely pieces to The repro— his own designs . but beautiful , are ductions Remi s belong to another age. carvings and furniture new speak eloquently of our time.
seems forms past Respect for to be a concern of craftspeople serve as either a can that exploration or a base for fence restricting the development Thoughtful of personal ideas .
clearly
change ,
progressing
from past skills, -is the essence of life in any craft. As such evidence of it is sought out as buyers by
exciting, interesting work. As face
craftspeople in the eighties the
marketplace
challenges ,
dialogue
of
the
amongs t
ourselves , to share and develop ideas that work for -us now, may be one of the best tools
we
have
for
shaping our
place
in the work. by Perhaps , implementing our shared ideas , the future wil 1 look more interesting to us all .
As your new President , I would very much like to hear what interests you, what is important to you now. Please feel free to respond to this either by open letter for inclusion in the newsletter , or simply call me at 246—6674. If Remi Couriard sounds interest— can write to him Ing, you
at;
''L Etacq"
111 Waimea Terrace Christchurch 2
New Zealand Bonnie Murdoch President
MURRAY
GIBSON
WINNER IN EXHIBITION
THE
AWARD
A.C.C
has year current brought The new excitement to MURRAY GIBSON'S Besides being honoured career. Merit of Award for an with
HANDSPIRITS
entry , he the Alberta College of Art with a major a minor and in in Textiles Visual Comunications. his
Notes from the E,n11BITION CO-ORDINATOR
graduated
MURRAY GIBSON, a textile has been awarded a $500artist, Award of the
The
Merit for his HANDSPIRITS
award,
selected
by
one
the
entry in exhibition. of two was jury for the
exhibition, LUKE LINDOE, COLLEEN LYNCH, and DON MCKINLEY and was sponsored by the ALBERTA CRArrs COUNCIL. Murray won the award for his large hand— dyed wool and silk tapestry
monumental in concept , design, craftsmanship ,and sheer size (80" x 58") It
,
Victoria, A. C. C.
member
British MURRAY
art , reading
,
,
travel ling , Murray and cooking facets all of has combined with travel his interests
educational New Alberta,
experiences York, and
A SPECIAL NOTE: In the lasc issue we promised a list of ALBERTA CRAFTS COUNCIL members listed their Alberta addresses who participated in the second jurying of HANDSPIRITS. OOPS !
Alberta Culture Study grants came his way in 1982 and 1984 along with a travel scholarship from the Calgary Allied Arts at was
music
PRESENTS "HANDSPIRITS SEPTEPfBER 14 - OCTOBER 19, 1985 BEAVER HOUSE GALLERY 3RD FLOOR, BEAVER HOUSE 10158 - 103 ST., EDMONTON EVERYONE WELCOBE TO AmEND
GIBSON is an up and coming young textile artist in Alberta. A review of the numerous awards this fine craftsperson has received in the past few years is as impressive as his weaving. A student at the University of Victoria , he received the President s Scholarship Award each year from 1978 to 1980 when he graduated in the Chemistry Co—Op Program. The following year , at the Alberta College of Art, Murray won the R.J. Kerr Memorial Scholarship.
Association year Murray
,
TIE ALBERTA CRAFTS COUNCIL
certainly won't go unnoticed in the exhibition as HANDSPIRITS travels throughout the province and to EXPO '86! in
archi tecture
Japan. Currently he is attending International School of Computer Graphics at Sheridan College in Oakville , Ontario. Congratulations Murray !
ti eled , "Ozymandias". The work created using the slit tapestry technique and employs various white and black silk and wool fibres in bold geometric patterns. This stunning work is
Born
in
interests
Listing
and in
was
Columbia
HANDSPIRITS from
Unfortunatelywe omitted
printing
goofed
and
the list! so, here it is! The members juried into the exhibition are marked with a Again,
A. C.A. Last also awarded
the Best of Show in the conference show of the Handweavers , Spinners and Dyers of Alberta wi th which he is affiliated.
many
congratulations
the participants !
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to
all
Yenbers by City/NameOnly Marilyn MORA * John EdmondMOREL * William NORTON
* Tina FONG * Bruce TAYLOR
Edeontcn
* Noreen Anhe NELI
* Lynn ODLAND Baco OHAhA
E±autont
John MONKS
* Karen CANTINE
* JaneF. CAMERON
J. CEPNAK
Dianne CLEARE Shannon CORNS DUh1NS
EEIZII
*
Eerda KRAUSE
Carol SILL
Delaine MCVEY Ian hEDLAND
SKARZYNSKA
* Hern STOLTE
Jane PAWSON
* Pat STRAKO"SKI
Anne PETTERS
Eric SUNDSTRON * Eileen TAYLOR Judy TAYLOR
* Beverly FALKEIO * Albert EEkRITSEN
Fäirvi ex
Dang-Yaub YANG
MargaretL. CARDINAL
Margaret HOGUE
Judith ZINKAN
Eccl! Élgnivis
Evelyn R. SRANT
Catrose
* Crvs HARSE
Margaret SUTHERLAND
* Deborah MORGANMARTIN
Er_gndg u:irie
"argot C. JAHN
Jane E. JEFFERIS * Andrea JENKINS
* Janis D. JOHNSON Larraine B. JOYAL * Marty KAUFMAN
* June LARSON
*
D'
hAR6ESSON
Martin hcSWEEN
Shgrwood
* TanyC. WISPINSk'1
Nary Jean VAN6ENNE
Can more
BLOCH
Al>grt
* Bente PRESHAW
Eri mshaw
* Elke BLODGETT
Dawn LEWIN6TON
* Joan MaureenLINDSAY Carol E. LITTLE Aldo MARCHESE
Egg:g
John
* Terri ILLINGWORTH * Leslee MUC *
Jazes HAUSER
Ja.es MARSHALL Bed Deer
Kurt W. TUNKL
* Hurray GIBSON
george HARTL
Egéi:ine Hat
* carol SELFRIDGE * Reinholt TEICHERABER san UHLICK
* Cheri SYDOR Joan E. TANNER
6. EVANS
Charles A. CALDWELL
* Bill PRIDHORE
ELLINGSON * Garry WILLIAMS
*
* LynneHUNTER-JOHNSTON
Jackie h!CIAK
* Leanne STRINGER
Sarabeth CARNAT
Annette GREENBERG sue HALLAN Linda HANSEN
* Terry JUZAK
Deirdre SPENCER
Geoff BURTONSHAW
Lethbridae
Nano ELDER
Anne SEVERSON Maria
* Robert SHEKCHUK
* Nikki COTTERILL Jane DILLON-DAVIS
* Henry SCHLOSSER * David W. SETTLES
* albert BORCH
Leduc
* Victor CLAPP
Jon SAWER
* Jackie ANDERSON
Sharon BUSBY
Barry PEELER Roxie PETERSON Anne Davidson PURVES Mary Carol WETHER
* Bryn PINCHIN
Connnie PIKE
Jill
Jan PRESTON Creek
Leni BALABAN Lee BEAMES Joan Clare BROWN
Dave MATILPI Cochrane
lisa SALKAUSKAS
High Ri!gr_
Leonard and Philomena TABERT
* Rae HUNTER
Don "ELLS
-k Muriel PRIOR
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Tony Mandamin
COUNCIL CONTACTS
Edmonton PRESIDENT
463-6053
Bonnie Murdoch Calgary
Ian Medland
672-1997
Edmonton
432-1109 VICE-PRESIDENT
AREA REPRESENTATIVES
Bobbi Hoffman Stony Plain
963-3042
Jan Slaughter
SECRETARY
Fort McMurray
Margaret Best Calgary
Wendy Schneider
791-6881
252-7196
Bruderheim
796-3080
TREASURER
Don Smitten
Shannon Read
Edmonton
475-5593
Red Deer
DIRECTORS
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Leni Balaban Edmonton
Beverley Glover Edmonton Office #509, 10136 - 100 St. Edmonton, Alberta
471-5082
Karen Cantine Edmonton
T5J OPI
(403/428-1654)
452-5615
HANDSPIRITS
Sarabeth Carnat Calgary
EXHIBITION CO-ORDINATOR
251-2437
Carol Sheehan
Don Doherty Stony Plain
823 - 15 Street, N.W. Calgary , Alberta T5J OPI
963-5488
(403/270-2295)
Annette Greenburg
Just a thought. •
Edmonton
487-0714 Directors ACC AS please time , their
Katherine Hutton
volunteer schedule
their to calls your between 10 am and 9 pm. you.
Edmonton
467-6611
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homes Thank
HISTORIC UNDERWEAR
AND GALOSHES ?
FUN FOR EVERYONE ! 6th Annual Edmonton
There s in grandpa s history or red flannel combinations which even in that snowsuit the last of them has outgrown.
people
Fev
consider giving
their ordinary, everyday wear to museums. All types of winter— related apparel and accessories sought , being are currently exhibi tion clothing for a international the as part of to Conference Cities Winter be held at the Edmonton Convention
Centre in February, 1986.
etc. ,
would
welcome
be
contributions. Please call 432—2528
or write:
Cold Weather Clothing
Historic Costumes Collection Rm. 112, Home Economics Bldg. University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2M8
organization which
promotes and Alberta of
exposes women
actively
the work artists ,
who also encourages and develops
recognition, opens cormnunication regional provincial, a and level international and of network are a dedicated people who support and encourage women artists.
For
more
information,
at Gallagher Park (two blocks east of Muttart Conservatory )
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival its sixth year for is back and it' s better than ever! An amazing variety of entertain— ment and events for the whole family. clowns ,
tellers , and arts
puppets ,
children crafts ,
s food
story— stage,
fair. BASS
are available Tickets 425—8831. phoning by or
at
citizens - and Senior accompanied 14 tmder adult are admitted free.
children by an
MADE BY HAND '85 of Association The Crafts British Columbia and the Charles the Gallery have H. Scott invi ting you to pleasure of the MADE BY HAND '85 juried exhibition of B.C. Crafts.
CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
An
August 9, 10 & 11, 1985
Music ,
coldwear , on Any information printed matter such as catalogues, journal receipts , brochures , items ,
Folk Music Festival
please
contact :
Celebration of Women in the Arts 919, 10136 — 100 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J OPI
Emily Carr College of Art and Design 1399 Johnston Street Granville Island
Vancouver, B.C.
Until August 2, 1985
CONGRATULATIONS !
The Alberta Crafts Council extends its best wishes to the newly opened 'Handicraft Store at the Stony Plain Multicultural Heritage Centre.
BANFF CENTRE SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
ANNOUNCES
Collaborations Visiting Artists Surmner 1985
AURELIAWNoz Sculpture Textile Artist Architectural Pieces July 22-24, 1985
JULY 22-26, 1985
ANNE ELLIOT New York Ceramist Installation Artwork
Edmonton Weavers & Spinners Guild Provincial Museum of Alberta 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Weaving and Spinning
from a Functional Background July 22-26, 1985
AUGUST 3, 1985
KUNIKO LUCY KATO Critic and Expert in Japanese Fibre Art
Heritage Day Festival Multicultural Heritage Centre 5411 — 51 St., Stony Plain 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Variety of crafts & entertainment
August 1—4. 1985
AUGUST 16, 17, 18, 1985 INCITE '85 - Ruddell, Sask.
A weekend of interdisciplinary
JOHN MASON
crafts, •sculpture and ideas Call Saskatchewan Crafts Council at: (306)653-3616
World Renown Ceramist Sculpture and Installation Pieces
August 5—9, 1985 AUGUST 30 - SEPT. 3 GRAHAM MARKS A Patch in Time
85
Sculptures Vessel Artist Assistant Professor College of Fine Art New York August 14—16, 1985
Calgary Quilt Conference Deadline for registration Aug. 2 Write to: Carol Campbell
Leisure Learning Services Park-hill Centre
3630 - 2nd Street, S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2S IT8 DEMONSTRATORS MULTICULTURAL
STEVE HEINMAN Contemporary Clay Sculptor
AT
HERITAGE
August 19—21, 1985 CENTRE
July 21 — Porcelain Jewellery Aug. 4 — Weaving Aug. 5 — Tatting Aug. 11 — Wheat Weaving
Descriptions of the programes 1984/85 contained - Ln the are School of Fine Arts Calendar.
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NATIVE ART FESTIVAL nte
Alberta
Crafts
Society
Indian
Arts
(AIACS )
CRAFTSPEOPLE NEEDED OVERSEAS
& is
sponsoring its second art festival exhibition of emerging native artists of Alberta. This year it will be entitled, "Asun Mena"
Canadian Overseas
They are qualified about just expertise.
Native Alberta artists interested in participating
in
the
festival to the AIACS office at #501, 10105 109 Street , Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1M8. The deadline for exhibition is set for July 31, 1985.
must
submit
their
Executive
Services
craftspeople.
needs
searching for craftspersons every field
any in of
is a non—governmental organization sending people on short term projects as CESO
works
voltmteer consul tants. Airfare , medical insurance and a small allowance is supplied by CESO. The host client provides
food ,
accomodation,
The show will open August 6th at the Robert Vanderleelie Gallery in the LeMarchand Mansion, 11523 100 Avenue in Edmonton -and runs until September 7th. Everyone is welcome to attend the show.
transportation and service if necessary If
would
you
are
like
local
translation
interested
more
please contact :
and
information,
Beverley Creighton
CESO Public Affairs
#200, 1867 Yonge St.
CALL TO ORDER The Nova Scotia Cotmcil extends to
all
those
Toronto, Ontario
Designer Crafts an invitation
who
are
interested
to
be
M4S IY5
z.
in crafts in Canada to attend the 1985 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & CONFERENCE of the CANADIAN CRAFTS
COUNCIL,
TOUR MONTREAL - SEE PICASSO EXHIBITION
held :
September 24 - 29, 1985 Lord Nelson Hotel Halifax, Nova Scotia
The of of
The Burlington Cultural Centre is planning a trip to Montreal to view Pablo Picasso: Meetin in Montrea ew pa nt ngs artist chose to keep for himself. Most of these works have never been exhibited to the public. The
entire programe consists a three—day conference seminars
,
and events meeting.
tours
,
exhi bi ti ons
surrounding
the
trip is being planned for October 3—6, 1985, a walking tour of private galleries
The theme this year is "SLIPPING THE BONDS" and to find out what this means you'll have to participate in the conference.
Hospitality For
more
has
been
and artist—run portation by
arranged.
information,
Versailles
contact :
of $275.00.
N SDS
For more information contact :
P.O. Box 3355
Halifax, NS
Alan C. Elder
B3J 3J1 ( 902/423-3837
centres . Trans— Via Rail and at the Chateau for a tour cost
(416) 632-7796
)
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CALL FOR ENTRY MAJOR CANADIAN COMPETITION Grand—Pré Memorial Church Stained
Glass Window, Grand—Pré Historic Park, Nova Scotia.
To be counissioned by Parks Canada , the National Parks Centennial Citizens Cormnittee
Inc. ,
la
and
Féderation a
Canadien de la Nouvelle—Ecosse.
CHURCH DESIGN AND LITURGICAL ART ARTIST DIRECTORY AND SLIDE BANK
The
the
Li turgy
Archdiocese
Cormission
of
of
Edmonton
recently established an and Architecture to deal specifically
Art
church art.
design and liturgical The connittee offers consul tative services to local parishes which are either renova ting or building new churches .
To
facilitate
this
process the comittee has undertaken to establish a directory of visual artists resident in Alberta who have made or would be interested in making liturgical art . This Artist Directory and Slide Bank will be made available upon request to cormnunities that are seeking such artists
The work will be a part of the Memorial Church renovation program , to comemorate the expul sion
of
the
Acadians
from
of the into a
new window three part
Scotia in the 18th Century. Dimensions will fit
semi—circular
opening
Nova
approx—
mately 135 sq. ft. (12 sq. meters ) located above the entrance to the Memorial Church. National Competition Deadline: August 15, 1985
For information, contact : Rene Belliveau Parks Canada Historic Properties Upper Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1S9
If you would Like to be included in this artists directory ,
please forward your biography and one three ring slide carrier (20 slides) to: Church Design and Liturgical Art Artist Directory and Slide Bank Liturgy Commission Archdiocese of Edmonton 11235 — Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5K OL5 All slides should be identified by name, title , dimension of artwork, material and technique .
The Exhibition Committee of the Log Cabin in Spruce Grove are currently accepting appli— cations from craftspeople interested in exhibiting their work in the Gallery area. Interested craftspeople are asked to submit a biography and four slides representative of their work to: Curator The Log Cabin Box 908 Stony Plain, Alberta TOE 2GO Phone: 963-2777
Mail to:
Fibre Arts Competition
c/o Red Deer College
Box 5005 Red Deer,' Alberta
T4N 51--15
Closing date is August 30, 1985 Art Alberta the by Funded Foundation through the Western Foundation. Lotteries Canada
EXHIBITION
CONVERGENCE '86 POR
nov available
** AMERICAN TAPESTRY ALLIANCE **
open to ali guild.
manszæs
The
i2• X 120 or under
American
announces
exhibition in Canada
infomai fa.hion shows
977-3551.
Alliance
first
of
ma jor
and
tapestry
the United
woven States
competition juried The to tapestry weavers open both countries
mcus spinningexhibitiion 346 Dundas St. Toronto.
Tapestry
the
X5T iG5.
The exhibit 1986., at the
is from
open will Handweavers
July , Guild
the
Ontario
Convergence '86. biennial , a '86 international weaving conference , will be held in Toronto, Canada , of
America s
Convergence
FIBRE ARTISTS OF ALBERTA Red Deer College is seeking fibre artwork for the Arts Centre.
by
Handweavers
Guild
of
America.
The deadline for Slides and entry fee is December 2, 1985. Each weaver may submit •two tapestries for judging. For each tapestry entered , send slides showing one full view and up to two details. Tapestries must be a minimum of 18 square feet.
To
qualify, you must be a resident of Alberta. The fibre artwork can be either 2 or 3 dimensional and must be
constructed primarily of fibre. Please
co—hosted
and Spinners and Handweavers the Ontario Craft Council . A subsequent tour of the exhibit is planned, assisted by the
submit :
Canadians
. a nEximum of 6 colour slides/photos clearly marked with your name
International
must
For prospectus contact :
self—addressed envelope
one—page resume
an include Coupon. Reply and membership,
American Tapestry Alliance SR 2, Box 570-D Chiloquin, Or
97624
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THE FIRST NOEL
Third Annual Show and Sale The Northern Alberta Wood Carvers Association will be having their 'Third Annual Show and Sale at Victoria Composite High School , 10210 — 108 Avenue.
Saturday, October 19, 1985 (2:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.) Sunday, October 20, 1985 (10:00 a m • — 5:00 p.m.) The competition is open to all wood carvers wi th sales tables available (including
The Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon: Pow City is holding a Christmas "The First titled, Sale Craft sale for the Noel "0 The theme ' fashioned old an s 8 It is, dates the and Christmas" , 14 December sale are the of
& 15, 1985.
sale iuried craft a is This wishing alf¯Fop1e to open infor— Further to participate. mation can be obtained from: Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon:
Pow City
table cloths) .
For
more
P.O. Box 633
information
contact :
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ArrENTION: Christmas Craft Show Committee
please
Bill Pridmore 11424 — 77 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6C OL8 Phone: 436-2470
Only
53
booths
are
at the sale, apply soon.
available
ACC NEWSLETTER
or
RATE SHEET 1985
Ralph Craven
— 126 Street Edmonton, Alberta T6J 2A4 Phone: 435-6939 4116
The
to the reports ,
ads , THE GLENORA MARKET 125 Street — 102 Avenue A
Food Fair 6 days a week week—ends rent table $8/day and add to the special flavour sell Arts Crafts Antiques Specialty Items , show new products. Invite your friends for a light supper.
Open 10 -
10
Alberta
Crafts
Council
Editor , workshops ,
etc. ,
must be
the first of every ensure submission to letter for that month.
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Exhi bi ti on classified
received
month to the news—
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CONTACT:
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To purchase an electric potter' s wheel. Willing to pay $200-$300. Contact :
* Advertisements printed in the Alberta - Craft Newsletter do not imply endorsement by the Alberta Crafts Council .
s
newsletter is published monthly. All advertisements, i.e. letters
Carol Paul 3911 — 10th Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6L 2K5
Phone: 463—7024
MARKETING TAGS
The ACC office has marketing tags available for our members at a break—even cost of $3.00 per 100 pos tage ) (Includes Anyone interested in obtaining these tags for their display contact items to are asked the ACC office.
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