September/October 1994 - Alberta Craft Magazine

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Terry Juzak Woodworking—the long view by Allan Sheppard

Page 4

Yes, Peter, there is a

future in

woodworking... Page 5

Consignment

trading

in crafts

by Basil Greenberg Page 6-8

Dennis Halitsky Page 6-8

Septennber/October — 1994

AB T5U OPI ACC OFFICE• #509, 10136 100 STREET.EDMONTON,

Notice to craft show

organizers and

advertisers

he DEADLINE for submis sions to the Supplemental

Directory of Craft Shows and Fairs in Alberta covering the period January I to April 30, 1995is: November

15, 1994.

For mor information, please complete and mail in the form at the back of the current 1994Directory Or contact our Offce: Alberta Craft Council 509, 10136100Street

Edmonton,Alberta

ACC members

If you alreadyuse Bankof Montreal Mastercard, visit ary branch to apply for the preferred merchant discount rate.

If you arenot a Mastecardmerchant,youwill haveto open an account at a Bankof Montreal Branchand applyfor a merchantnumber and the preferred merchant discountrate. GST BasicsforSelf-employed Craftspeople c

opies of this RevenueCanadabooklet are now availablefrom the Alberta Craft ouncll. In Edmonton—pick up a free copy at Alberta Craft Council Presents... Gallery and Craft Shopor the office. Outside Edmonton—send us a self-addressedstamped (69 cents, please) "legalswe envelope.

Telephone: (403) 428-1654

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Metaljewellery-maker TerryJunk, right, with AlbertaCraft Council Presents... assistant Alina Strandbetg at the opening of Terry's feature exhibition at ACCP...CraJt Sb?, August 5-September 10.

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a preferredmerchant discount rate of nother greatbenefitfor ACC members: Bankof Montreal. the 1.85%on all Mastercardsalesthrough are normally depending on Merchant discount rates for credit card sales use Mastercard already and a great who sales,so this is a great deal for members Incentive for those who do not us it to sign up

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Crafi Council.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTUREAND THE ARTS September/October 1994 Alberta Craft Magazine

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We'll get by with

a lot of

help from our

Friends

Setting up the Friends ofAlberta Craft Council is an important stepfor the ACC, and a necessaryone.Its a sign of maturity andgrowing independence.

The Friends will: developvolunteer support for the Albertacraft industry in all parts of the province support the ACC'sprograms, servicesand activitiesfor the Alberta craft industry generate revenue to support the ACC's programs, and services through activities such as: operating a shop to sell crafts made by Albertans orgamzing and hosting an annual gala dinner and craft

auction establishingand collecting a membershipfee providingvolunteersat casinos, bingos and other fund-raising activities developed and implemented by the Freinds.

Setting up the Friendsof AlbertaCraft Council is an important step for the ACC, and a necessary one. It is a sign Of maturity and growing independence. We

madethe movenow because the ACC has

already taken a large cut in

Brodie

t's official.The FriendsOf Alberta in business, Craft Councilis on behalf of to work go and readyto the ACC and its members. The Friendshas been incorporated

volunteers as a not-for-profit society to Alberta and a wayto support the ACC crafts even more effectivelythan they hwe in the past.

But we have alwaysknown that it would eventuallybe desirable to tale more responsibility for our Well-being.More means mote control. It means responsubi_lity being able to chart our own course and make our own decisions.It means opening ourselvesup to our communitiesand them directlythrough our dealing networks and partnerships.

It also meansuncertainty.It means taking risks and acceptingchallenges.It

means finding Waysto replace current and anticipated reductionsin grants. That is the job the Friendsare taking on, and they will need tremendous energy, imagination and entrepreneurial

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ince, especiallyin Calgary, where the ACC has many strong and active members. The first annualgala dinnerand auction in Edmonton last Winter craft

showed us the potential of such events to

raisemoneyand crate a senseof commu-

nity among ACC members. It also shcwed us the tremendous amount Of work necessary to stage such events successfully. ACC members and staff playedkey roles in making the first dinner and auction the

successit was.They will continueto do their part. But if that eventand the other and activitiesof the Friendsareto

grow so they can bring in mote revenue, many more volunteerswill be needed, and have to be more self sufficient. they have to be more Organized, They motivated and focused.

The foundingboard and membersof the

There are many Albertans who appreciatethe value of craft in their own lives and recognizeits contri— butions to the quality of lift wt all enjoy. Those peopleare ourfriends and potential membersof the Friends ofAlberta Craft Council.

its grant from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) this year, and we have been told to expect Similar cuts for the next two years.

by Anne

skill to do it. And they will hwe to be more activein all parts of of the prov-

Friends Of AlbertaCraft Council

understand and accept that challenge. Membership in the Friends is open to anyone who supports the goals of both wanß to the Friends and the ACC and contribute to the development of craft in Alberta. ACC members are welcome to join, but the long-term goal of the Friends is to attract people who do not make their many Albertans living from Craft.There who appreciate the value of craft in their own lives and recognize its contributions to the quality of life we all enjoy.lllose people ar our friends and potential members Of the Friends Of Alberta Craft Council. Invite a friend to be

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Woodworking— the long view by Allan Sheppard hrow a well-made boomerang

correctly,and it will comeback to you. It maytake a while—

soaring boomerangs have stayed aloft for

up to 27 minutesIn patienceand skill be rewardedwith

a timely, predictable return. John Cryderman is a master boomerang designer, maker and promoter. I le also produces trade and craft shcws, which he promotes with the same enthusiasm as his boomerangs,and with the same confidence that a well-designedand produced will result a good return ga•en enough skill, resources and, abo•e all, patience and confidence. And that is the way he is approaching the 1994 Ldmonton

Edmonton this year and, according current plans, next year. Cryderman learned to produce craft and trade sho,vsthe wayhe learned to make boomerangs:by trial and error.That may account for a rough-and-ready

approach that lacks the polish and style of

someof his competitors,butit doesnot

mean his strategy is an unsophisticated, hit-

and-missaffair.He investsheavdyin

promoåon and advertisingfor each show. The

1994 Ldmonton Woodworking Show is

advertised in an impressivelist of general and special-Interestnewspapersin northern Albertaand on severalradio and television stations.

PRESNTS„

GAURY NO CRAFT

Cryderman started making boomerangs In thewady 1970safter reading an article about airplanes In a magazine at his dentist's office. IIle article rekindled an interest in the aerodynamics of boomerangs

led to the ideaOfproducing woodworking and craft shoes startå•lgin 1981and elvntually to retirement from a career in law enforcement. now produces 12wood and craft shcvs, mostly

in southernOntario and Quebec,and one major woodworking show per year—ln

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new construction techniques and materials and dwindling timber resources will undermine the long-term prospects for woodworking crafts and trades."You can teach people to keep up with specificskills

that are still

in the marketplace,"he

Cryderman believes"nothing will replacethe beauty and solidity ofwood" in prestigious homes and buildings, architecturalfeaturessuch as firplaces, mantels and stairwells—and,of course,in specialty fields Ike boomerang-making, Instrument-making, finc and a

at industrialwork."

him to Irvto makesome.

ang making.

the showwill to NAIT and Skills Canada to support their programs. Cryderman dismisses the idea that

problem of avadabdity is, he believes,being taken care of by current reforestation policies and techniques. are trying to stimulate the industry. are trying to get people interested in woodworking again. We want them to understand that it just du•sn't stop

and 2.

in additionto the finerpointsof boomer-

Gnada Alberta,

which will recruit candidates for skills upgrading and retraining in uoodworking fields. Ctyderman says net proceeds from

multitudeof craftsandhandicrafts. The

Wooduorking Show and Fine WoodCrafts Expo

started to get the hang of it after three or faur tries and uvnt on to perfect skill and designing ability to the povnt wherehe now makes boomerangs in wide Of "zes and forms from from the familiar Australian right-an•Åemodels, to tomahawk shapes,three-bladersand deluxe,inlaid presentation models. I lc learned skills through trial and error and, along the way got to know quite a bit about yoodworking

programs,and

says.

which he will bring to Edmonton Northlands Agric-omSeptember goand October 1

and

operation with the Nor-them Alberta Institute ofTechnology, vqhichwill promote its specialty v,oodworking

"And,"he adds, "there is so mudl spinoff, it just goes on and on:' Industrial

exhibitorswill

John Crydcrman and Sheralee I lancherow at ACC-I). Cryderman also builds broad networks in communitiesuherc he produces shows, toudling as many bases as possible,from politicians,through manufacturersand retailers,to unions and educational Institutions. The 1994 Edmonton Wooduorking Showcaters to anyone with a seriousInterest in woodworkingWhether it be in hea»• construction,the hobby and do-it-yourself market, furniture making, Or fine art and crafts. Partnershipsare also an important part Of the C.ryderman approach.

Edmonton showis produced in Co-

and demonstrate

from portable sawmills to Kne woodworking and calving tools at the 1994

Ldmonton W60dworkingShow.l,voodworking

and craft organizations, including the

AlbertaCraft Council,will havebooths

promoting their services and the work of their members. Bettv Scarpino, a professional woodworkerfrom the United States will give woodturning demonstrations and seminars. Where do patience and the long Viewcome into the picture? Developing a takes time: major woodworking trade "It's been three or four lean years.But that's your own choosiny" And if you do things right, you get back what you put into the project.

September/October1994 Alberta Craft Magazine

Yes, Peter, there

is

a future in

Stephen and

Lisanne Moen, cwners

of MoenWoodworksin

Edmonton, have been

woodworking... making custom furni— ture for homes, offces

by Allan Sheppard "There's nofgtgre in doingwhat everyone else is doing.—lf someone says they want

something made with oak, I tell them to go to ont Of the places that specializein oak

fgrnitgre and see if tbO'canfnd wbat Ibo.' want therefirst."

ut there is a futurein woodwork

ing if you have a untque, wellmade product, and if you can hang on long enough to fnd a market and your place in it.

and businesses I I years."Right at the moment, things appear a little bleak," says

Stephen,but the

econonuc ptctute improviny and the

buying publ IC IS starting

to learn about Alberta'scustomfurniture

makers. "We have quite a lot Of work on the go right ncw", including the furnishings for a new restaurant set to open in Edmontods

Old Strathconadistrict. Publiceducationis key to future growth, says Stephen Mcrn:

"Peopledont knowwhat's availableto them. Having

places where people can see things" is a great help. Placesthat sht%••fine

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customfurniture,like AlbertaCraft Counca Presents. e., and eventsthat raise the profile of woodworkiny Ike the 1994

Edmonton W60dwOrkingShow

and Fine Craf Expo fill an

importantneed in the

market by giving the public a chance to see custom

furnitureand meet the

Gallery.

"I'm not the åeapest option around," says Stephen, "but I'm not trying

to be."The priceof most Ofthe Moens'

work fills between high-end production work and decorator specialties.Their strongest sellingpoint, asidefrm the

is their qualityof their workmanship, ability to cater to the personal tastes and

budget (within reasonable limits) Of their

customers."We worka lot with the customer,"to make sure the finished work

reflects their needs functionalb,•and aesthetically. The Moens work with a variety of materials including vibrant* dyed poplar

woods minute and aspen, industrial laminates,melamite; amounts),

and they use handmade papers, dass, metal, stone, and plastics Gr special effects and textures.

A gaugeof someone'confidence in thefutureof theirbusinessesand

professions is their willingness to

unhing Sbow.)

parents around the shop. often help Stephen thinks Peter could be a professional woodworker,though he is more enthusiastic about jewelleryand silver— smithing right ncw. dorfi push him," says Stephen. But he would not Peter from a career in woodworkingor silversmithing, if he decided he wanted to

As individual operators,the Moens cannot afford to compete

the Moen' fine woodcraftat

Moens.

people who make it.

Moenswillhavea booth in the 1994EdmontonWou-

ACC volunteer Joyce Beaton exploring

ers and potential customersfice-to-face are the mosteffectivemarketingtool for the

with mass marketers through advertising.They relyon word Ofmouth and opportunities to show photographs Of their work. Having their work featuredin newspapershas also helped. But opportunities to meet custom-

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their åildren to followin their footsteps. rhe Moens' sons, Peter(13)and Geoff

do either.In thesechangingtimes,that amounts to a ringing endorsement.

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Consignment

trading in

crafts: a perspective 6.

by Basil Greenberg (A perspectiveon an importanl craft marketingissueadaptedand

condensedfronl an article by a retail craft shopoperator,frmer producer of craft showsand consignor.) simple definition: consignment trading occurs when one party—the consignor—sends to the care Of

another party—the consignee—forsale to a third party—the buyer—on behalf of the consignor. Consignment trading raises severalimportant questions,all of Whichshould be answeredclearlyin a written constgnmentagreement: Who owns the goods during the consignmentperiod? The consignor remains the owner of the goods until they are sold.This is different from most Othertransactions,in which ownership is transferred when the goods are deliv2.

ered. Who is responsible for loss Or damage? Thc consignee usualb' assumes responsibility for all loss or damage when the goods arc delivered.This is a special advantage Of consignment trading for consignors: they can

partLGpatein the retail marketwithout the risks Of Internal theft, shoplifting and that are a normal part Of that market. low is revenue for sales Of goods on consignment to be split?

This is a matter to be negotiatedand agreedby both 4.

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par-ties.

Who is responsible for counting Inventory?

The consignorremainsthe ownerof goods on consignment and, as a prudent business person, should take approprlate steps, includingregularcounts, to protectthat inventory. The consignor can and should request a physical count at a mutually agreeable time. Both parties should always count the inventory together, Who is responsiblc for kccp;ng inventory records? As responsible business people, consignors should keep detailed accurate records of all items on consignment. The information IS necessaryto ensure prompt and payment for Salesand to support claims for loss and damage ' It is not mandatory for consignees to kccp inventory

records of goods they hold on consignment,[lit it is extremely negligent not to protect themselvesagainst inaccurate for payment, loss or damage b)' keeping good records. Advancesin computer hardwareand softwaremakeit almost imperative for consignors and consigneesto

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maximizetheir businessefficiencyand productivity by using computers. Good irwentory management programs are availableoff the shelf, eliminating the need for costly program development. What about administration, accounting and reporting?

Marks and codes

All consignment goods should be marked clearly to indicate a. the selling price, and b. who ownseach item.

In addition, a distinctivecode can be devisedto collect other information such as which items are selling at a particular locatton.

Invoices All shipments should be sent with a duplicate consignmentInvoicelisting; a. each article sent, b. its selling price to parties, C. a descriptionOr identifying code, and d. the total valueof the invoiceat selhng price. Items b. and d. are critically important. Value, not individualitems, should be the undedyingbasis of claims. If an item Cannotbe accountedfor, it cannot be replaced. Compensation must be in money.Therefore, both parties should knowand track Valueat all times. Yet most consignorsdo not indicate the valueof their shipments, depriving themselves Of tangible information about the value Of their inventory on consignment and depriving their consigneesOf information about the valueOf merchandise they are responsible for. (Price tags on the merchandisedo not meet this need.) Every consignment invoice should clearly state that it is far a consignmentshipment and that the goods remain the property of the consignor until sold to a third party, r his will give some protection If the consignee IS forced into receivershipand make it harder for the receiver to retainpossessionof the goods. Both parties should sign the invoice and keep one copy. Reporting Reporting periods should be agreed and specified. At the end of each period, the consignee ShoL11d a report listing each item sold, w;th description or code available), selling price and date, b. total valueOf sales for the period, and the consignOr's share, and c. applicable. If the consignor is registered for (GSr, pyment should include the consignor's portion Of collected. the

September/October 1994 Alberta Craft Magazine

paymentfor GST on the

consignor's portion of sales tog all registered consignors who are then responsiblefor submitting appropriate

paymentto the Receiver

General. If you are not liable for CIST, the consignee must remit GST on the full valueof the sale to the ReceiverGeneral.

anne•ttp)

Tosum up: Confirm

all terms and

conditions tn a consignment agreement negotiated and Signed by both parties. Keep written recordsOfall transactions. Arguments for consign-

Basil Greenberg owns and operates two Annette's Pottery and Gift shops in Edmonton, one at West Edmonton Mall, and one at Kingway Garden Mall. 7.

losses Continued ownership Of inventory, including

What is the best wayto track and valuelost Inventory For reasonsstated above,value,not individualitems should be the basis of claims.It is laborious , timeconsuming and, therefore, costly to track every individual pieces or pmduction items, item, whetherone—of-a-kind from a running inventory control sheet. Nor does this method preventor solveproblemsdue to clericalerrors— for example, payment of one consignor for another consignors merchandise. For stock control purposes only, each party should keep track of all inventory at selling price and deduct all sales at

the right to withdrawinventoryif sales are not satisfactory Full control overselling price and the

amount you will receive when your merchan-

dise is sold; if the consigneeOffersany discounts,they should not be passed on to you without your prior agreement Better, more regular and accurate feedback on sales and customerreaction and com-

ment

selling price. VVhenthe inventory is counted at Selling

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price, the differencebetweenthe valueaccordingto the records and the value Of the inventory actually counted is the basis for settlement. Missing Items need not be identified. They cannot be replaced, and a cash settlement based on selling price is the usual compensation. This system also adjusts automatica19 for overpayments or underpaymentsdue to clericalerrors. Trackinginventoryby item is an important wayto get informationfor statisticalsalesanalysisand worth the effort involvedin manysituations,but it is not the best wayto get data for financialstock control. Again, muchof the paperworkfor administration,accounting and reporting can be handled efficiently for reasonable cost With computers using commercial programsoff the shelf. Who is responsiblefor the (SST? If you are in business,you should find out if you haveto collectGST. If you are liable for CIST,you should register and get a registration number. The consignee must Lndude

ment trading Guarantee against stock

Arg uments against consignment trading Capital tied up in inventory

Paymentnot receivedwhenthey goods are sold; you normallyhaveto wait until the end

of the agreed reporting period. Those arguments pro and con take the consignor; point of view,and that is the position of most readersOf this publica— tion. But we should not forget the consignee, whose pros and cons are almost opposite to those of the consignor. From the consignee's point of view,the argu— ments for consignment training are: able to carry more Inventory able to carry a greater range Of products. The arguments against consignment tradiny from the consign— ees point of view are:

forcedto bear uncontrollable,and inevitable,

losses on inventory owned by someone else extensiveadministrative burden. In a good consignment relationship, the pros outweigh the cons, and both parties benefit.

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shops that do much Of their business Gris also recommends changingyour inventory on consignment three orfour times a year, especiallyat get nt•vvwork in, or u,ben occur when with regular customerswho quickly "realize what is selling and what is not.The majority Of salts

work is redisplayed."

Consignment

trading

invoices, detailed records that are regularly pdated, and written consignment ageements that cleadyspell out the rights and of both parties.ACCP... is fully computerized and keeps accurate, upto-date records: "We usually spot inconststencies in inventory before the consignors." Consignors get an tnRntory statement that identifies remaining stock twice a year. If there is a discrepancy, Chris invites consignors to do a count With him. In most respects, ACCP... 's consignment agreement cmers the points raised in Basil Geenberg's article, with a few additions and darifications:

in crafts:

the ACCP...Craft

Shop perspective by Allan Sheppard t is the responsibilityof the con signor to "keep up with what is selling, what is not" when placing goods On consignment at a retail Outlet, says Chris Carson, retail manager of Alberta Craft Council Presents... Craft

in Edmonton.That responsibilityis also an opportunity. The way Chris describes consignment trading, amounts to a partnership between the craftsperson and the Ictailer. craftsperson can—and should—tak advantage of that special relationship.

can help themselves keeping up with trends in the shop" Yet Chris says many consignors do not exercisethis Important opportunity: about half the people with Bork in the ACCP...Crgfl Shop,for instance, seldom or never bother to find Out how their work IS being received.

Consignment

trading

Chris Carson, retail manager Of Alberta Craft Council Presents... CraftShop Ideally, says (liris, you should check things Out in person or telephone and ask for feed back. Gris does not forte his Viewson the unwilling or uninterested but, for those who ask, he is a 5nerous source of information and advice. Chris makes everyeffort to display and redisplaywork the Shop effectively. rhe shop is rearranged to gtve the retail irm•ntoty a fresh look everytune a new ex]iibltion ISset up in the gallery. in crafts:

your perspective

Basil Greenberg'Scontribution of an article on Consignment trading prompted us to ask ACCP...Craft Shopretail manager Chris Carson for his •hews and share both perspectives with you.

Have Basil and (_.llrissaid everything worth saying

on the subject?We doubt it, and we invite you to shar your observations, experiences, anecdotes, advice,com-

Gris agrees

with most points raised by Basil Greenberg in his article on consignment and with Basil' recommendattons and advice. Like Basil, Chrts emphasizes the importance of signed and dated

The revenuesplit is the same Gr all consignors. The current split is: 60 per cent to the consignor,40 per cent to ACCP.... The ACC board is currently reviewing the split in the light of the cost of keepingthe shop operating, the services the ACC wishes to Offer its members, and cutbacks in funding fmm government Payment is made monthly. In the case of a layaway sale, ACCP... pays the consignor 60 per cent of payments collected each month

until the sale is compete, usualy'

within 90 days. ACCP... requests a finder'S fee Of 20 per Cent on sales made consignor directly to a customer, if the consignor's work was introduced

to the customer to the at the craft shop.

ACCP... states its right to use photographs and biographical information for promotion, to accept or refuse work on delivery, and to exercise its discretion in displaying the work. Consignors must verify that they created and own the copyright on all work they consign to

and that it is free of encumbrances.

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Secelon

Competitions

Items in mmpeåton must be avdlabb for

sale. Säte netproceedsexpecbd; sak

prices will it-dude net amount at 65 per cent of btal. A catalogue of creches for

Edmontonarea

sale Wil be distibuted worldwde.

Stained glass commission Multicultural Heritage Centre Stony Plain Jury meets October 20

F.

Full denjls available from: •

Drake, Director; International Creche

Submit mzpettes fora shined glass pand commemoratinghe 20t1 amiversary of the MultcuIturaJHeriäge Cente: he free 24' x 32.5' sectbns representing

Festival Association; 3000-A Sylvan Street; Bellingham,WA 98226 U.S.A.; (206)7349757; Fax (206)734-9830•, Interæt gdrake@henson.cc.wwu.edu

Exhibitions

past, present and Mure of he Centre

Edmontonarea

TtE MulicuIuraJHer* Cente is open b fie publt seven days a week and has

Juried exhibition space

available to artstsfor research. • Ellen Green; MulticulturalHeriuge Centre; Box 908, 541151 street; stony Plain,

Deadline October 31 ; notification January 1995; exhibitions throughout 1995

sequentialy.

and exta•sive library ard archives

AB TOE 2G0•,

s pyramid-shaped fie conservabry'

InternaticnalJURIED exhibiton of W'ffk

hat is predominanty

Award;5 Awards:$10,000(NZ) $2,000Awards rtwit. •Fletcher Ceramic Award; P.O. Box 33; 1425Takapuna, New Zealand; 64-9-6308581,or 64-9-445-8831;Fax 64-9-6308581

or

contemporary creches. Ora-third of he prizes are reserved fcr nabvity see crafted by nawe ar&ls in cutwres fæing

pressures b mo&rnize.

in sbre

in downtownBellingham. There

will dso be non-competitiveexhibit of

Successful applicants may also demon-

strab thär craft.

Preferencegiven b fremes relabd b

nawre or b plant exhibitbns in he show

pyramidin 1995,induding: Christrnas,

Easter,azalea,orchid,

naivitysets loanedby privae NIIecørs.

Fax (403)482-1347

Edmonton International WoodworkingShow and Fine

Wood Crafts Expo Edmonton Northlands Coliseum September 30-0ctober 2, 1994

The show will profile the laESt woodworking bchniques, tools, and accessories

indißing adhesives, books,carving bols

and supplbs; domestjc and exobc woods; log home constructon, sawmill ±monstrabons; seminars and workshops; club

displays, compeffons. A full range cf woodworkingdisciplines is involved.

Special rates for craftspeople: 50 per cent off on bootl rentals. •John Cryderman;

Cry±rman ProductionsInc.; 136

Thames Street; Chatham, ON N7L 2Y8; (519)351-8344,

chrysanhe-

(403)448-1885

Galleries Calgary

Biographyand arts?s sätement from

Open call for proposals

indviduals

Informaton about members and

rabonale for exhibiton from groups

Exhibibrsresponsible frÜg,

display costs, delivery, hanging, assistance may be Muttart shff removal. available. Information: Rm Proskow , Supervisor

Programs •Muttart Art Committee;

MuttartConservatory;P. O. BOX 2359; Edmonton,AB T5J 2R7

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(Q3)481-1387 (r) in Edmontonarea, or 1-800-263-1603(toll-free from area codes 604, Ø3, 306); Fax (519)351-8345

media

Slides, with dab, bde, size and

Prizes (2 @ $1,000U.S.;5 @ $300 U.S.:

wiüws

grounds

Submit

Entries November I; exhibition November 25-December 31

TIE crecheswillbe

greenrmses, in tie pyramids,and on be

mum, spring, summer, fall shows.

Second International Creche Competition International Creche Festival Bellingham, Washington

20 @ $100 U.S.) forhe best

a

designated gallery wdl, in a æntd court area, in corridors between ttE court aM

Fletcher Challenge Ceramics Award

shows. Submit proposals, slides, CVs to:

WayneMackenzie;Electrum Design Studio; 12419Stony Plain Road; Edmonm, AB T5N 3N3; (403)482-1Ø2;

Chaham, and Pickering, Onhrio.

Muttart Conservatory

submitproposalsfor displays

Accepting proposals in all media for 1995

Presented by Cryderman Producdons Inc., which produces similar shows in Otüwa,

Individual utsts or groups of artists may

International

Opportunity for proposals Electrum Design Studio

The New Gallery Deadline October I

Proposals welmme from Individuals

groups tie venues.

Gallery space or Oher

Submit project descripton or artist s statement,appropriatedocumenätm,

andcipabd budget,CV or bography •The

ProgrammingCornmlttee;TtE New Gallery; 722-11 Ave. SW; Calgary, AB T2R OE4; (403)233-2399

or n Retail

Edmonton area Foyer Gallery Edmonton Centennial Public Library Ongoing

Open to sdo or groupshows in all media. •

CommunityPrograms; Edmonton Public Library; 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square; Edmonton,AB T5J 2V4;

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Canada Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery Waterloo, Ontario Ongoing Submit slides

name, title, medium and

dimensions for fie shop and tle galbry' s

archives.•Suzanne Greening; Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery; 25 Carolirp Street N.; Waterloo,ON N2L 2Y5

Partisan Gallery Seeks to rouseand organize public opinion against exploitabon, onression, prejudice, and alienaåon. Also aims integrate art and productjon of art witl public issues and concerns, • 1200 Queen

Street W.; Toronto, ON M6J 1$;

Accepting submissions Homer Watson House and Gallery Ongoing Proposals accepted in all media.Send IO12

slides, résumé, artist's statement

and self-addressedstampedenvelope b: •

HomerWatsonHouse and Gallery; 1754 Old Mill Road; Kitchener , ON N2P IH7; (519)748-4377

Submit exhibition pmposals Museum for Textiles, Toronto Ongoing Artistsarri curabrs are

tosubmit

proposals for future shows. Send résumé,

arist's stament and/orproposal,selfaddressed stamped envelope. •Contempotary Gallery Exhibition Committee; Museum for Textiles; 55 Centre Avenue; Toronto, AB M5G 2H5;

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Sectlon Denim specialty outlet Cut Offs 'n' Jeans Ongoing

Alberta Barr ColonyHeritage Cultural Centre Lloydminster

Seeks consignments for gift shop: po&ry ,

weavirq eb. •Gift Stwp; Barr Cdmy Heritage Cultural Centre; 510049th Avenue; Lloydminster,ABISK S9V 0T8; (306)8255655

One of a Kind Gallery Bragg Creek, Alberta Ongoing Pot-try and tmdicrafts. •Bev (403) 9492592

Craft shop Redwater, Alberta Ongoing Craft and gift shop seeks new consignees.

Send photo descripbon of work. •Box 481; Redwater, AB TOA

New gallery—Canmore One World Craft Gallery Ongoing Seeks proposalsfromcraftspeopb,botl

eshblished and emerging, for consignment, sales and exhibitions throughout he year. •

Bo Hutchison; Box 3356; 710 Street; Canmore, AB TOL u; (403)678-4836

Original Alberta handcrafts Cabin Fever Craft & Gift Gallery Edson Ongoing Co-op gallery on main touristroute seeks

qualitywork consignment. •Cabn Fever craft & Gift Gallery; Box 7174;

4928 4 Avenue;Edson, AB T7E IV4;

Calgary ConceptionsArt and Framing Gallery Ongoing

Consignmmtsales shop specializingin recycled denim products. Also seeks aråsans ard sewers to make garments, acæssories cxaftsusing reqcbd

denim as the main component •Cut Offs

'n' Jeans; 1717 17 Avenue SW; Calgay, AB T2T OE6; (403)245-1818

Retail Gallery Provenance Gallery Ongoing Seeks wen-crafbd chjects— candlesdck holders, coasters, businesscard hdders, na*in rings,eh—retailing

for un&r $100; sale. slidesor phobs. •Kathy ProvenarEe Gallery; 932 17 Street SW ; Calgary, AB T2T on; (403)245-8511

Edmontonarea A mixed-bag gallery for "Urban Folk Artists" Off the wall, Inc. Ongoing New oudet in Strathmna distict seeks

humorous, whimstal wcrks in all media,

especialy glass, day, meäl, wearaBeart. Submit résumé, slides or photos. •Off

Wall, Inc.; 308 - 10545Saskatchewan Drive; Edmonton, AB T6E 6C6;

Fine craft sales Serendipity Gallery & Frame Shop Ongoing

Invites submissions.of fine craft in all

media. •Geoff Hughes, Director;

SererWipityGallery & Frame Shop; 9860 90 Avenue; Edmonton,AB T6E 2T1;

New retail outlet Rowena Decor (Decorative) Ongoing Seeking unique workin a variety of media

Seeks submissions from professional artists in all media. • Kelly Pound;

for an unconvendonal retail setting

Calgary, AB T2S IXI; (403)228-2623

metal-work,etc.), jewellery ,

Conceptions Gallery; 22034 Street SW ;

Inclißing hand-paintedfurniture,2.D

works, functional design (furniture, pottery ,

Full

September/October1994 Alberta Craft Magazine

Hend

Pullout Section

promoåon given to unknown artsts. •

WeMy Bry±n; 1076282 Avenue; Edmonton,AB T6G IEI; (403)439-5445

Canada Montreal gallery representation Gallery Barbara Silverberg Ongoing Ceramic artiss send slides and CV for

review.•Gallery Barbara Silverberg; 1336 Greene Avenue 114; Montreal, QE H3Z 281

The Bronze Gallery Vancouver Ongoing Send slides for wall hangings to complementsculpture in ongoing shows. •

Sutorni;The Bronze Gallery; 227 Granville Street; Vancouver, BC; (604)737-8867

The Craft Gallery Canadian Crafts Council Ongoing Submit proposals,slides and résumé Wiff

SASE (self-addressedshmped envelope.) •Dale Barrett, Curator; The Craft Gallery OntarioArts Council, Chalmers Building; 35 McCaulStreet; Toronto, ON M5T IV7; (416)977-3551

Edmontonarea Cultural Awareness Week Aboriginal Art Show and Craft Exhibit Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Main Lobby 11762 106 Street October 31 -November 4, 1994

Sponsoredby NAIT AboriginalStudent Club. Crafts ard dance demonstatjons.

Potential audience: 5,000 students, I ,OOO

staff. Fee: small donation work, which may be raffled to raise money. • Heather Miller; (403)471-8534

Canada

International

Buckles and such needed Various locations Ongoing

Display area for Canadian artists Café Internationale Emerson Cultural Centre Bozeman, Montana

Winnipeg-based cusbm belt mder with

rehil and exhibiton kiosks urgently requires buckles and otier meäl and leafier items to expand productlines. •Ed

(Edmonton)Paul

(204)932-3633 (mobile pger , Winni-

peg);

Exhibition proposals sought Estevan National Exhibition

Centre Ongoing

Proposals accepted from indviduals and

groups.

Submit proposal,résumé,dates,arist s statement,maximum20 slides and slide list, self-addressed stamped envelcpes

(SASE). •Estevan National Exhibition Centre; 118 Fourth Street; Estevan, SK

S4A

(306)634-7644

Design for Liturgy and Worship directory Art and Architecture Committee Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Deadline October 28 Accepted enmes will have at least one page in this souræ book on the work

archibcts, artsts and artisans.Submit 4 to 6 blæk-and-white photos of recent

work,arbsts shtement and biogr#y

• Design for Liturgy; clo John Zip;

149 Street; Edmonton,AB T5R 1B3; (403)483-5593

The Quilt Project Women's Art Resource Centre Ongoing A collecnon diverse

by Canadian

artists to be displayed in a permanent locaton. Submissions should chcurrmt

the lives, beliefs, ravels of the artsts or

freir families. •TtE Quilt Project; WARC, Women's Art Resource Centre; 394 Euclid Avenue, Suite 309; Toronto, ON M6G 2S9; (416>324-8910

September/October1994 Alberta Craft Magazine

Ongoing An

fw Canufian

b

display heir work and creab a market in

Monhnaand he U.S. Dsplay is free, witl certan resticdons. • Hassaruli (ChefPwner); clo Café Internaäorule; 808 112N. Black; Bæman, MT 59715 U.S.A.;

Toolbox ProJect Fine Woodworking magazine No deadline given Orgalizers are preparinga pudicajon

feattring pictures and hisbries bolboxes—anythingfroma modest

ærpenbr's tob tofwnitwe-likesnnding bol boxes. Send transpamdes of pictt.rß in SASE

(sew-addressed stamped envelope) b: •

Todbox Prgect; clo Helen Albert

The Taunton Press, Inc.; 63 S. Main street; rewton, CT N70-5506 U.S.A

Markets & Fairs Alberta Christmas Craft and Gift Fair Panee Memorial Multiplex Hobbema, Alberta November 5-6

8' x 8' booths—$150

1,

$200 aft% Deposit $50 (non-refundabb),

payabbb: •Hüema Tra& Fair Box 339; Hüema, AB TOC INO; (403)5854205; Fax (43>5852084

Gift mgmbgrships arg ngvgr out of season.

mgmbgrghip form is on pagg 23. 11

Alberta, Saskatchewan Our Best To You

Art and craft sales

October 28-30, Westerner Altaplex, Red Deer—third annual, 120 booths. November 11-13, Regina, Saskatchewan—secondannual, 100 booths. • Marg Brown; Box

431; Okotoks,AB TOL ITO; (403)938-8102

Calgary

185

boohs. •Pauline Biswarv; 192 Circle NW; Calgary, Hawkview AB T3G 3A2; (403)239-2276

Edmontonarea New craft store Mill Woods Town Centre Mall Opening September 1 Seeks craftsmakersand artsts to display work year-round. Montlly fee. No

commissbn. General meebrgs May 15, 1 p.m. and May 19, 7

2331 66 Street •Gail or David Keowan;

(403»1307

Quality Craft Show St. Albert and Edmonton

knownas tie St JURIED,previously

Albert Arts & Crafts Fair. Over 100 bootls

Fall 1994 (second annual)— October 28-30; at Mayfield Inn Trade Centre, Edmonton Spring 1995 (17thannual* May 6-7; over 100 booths at Akinsdale Arena, St. Albert. • Wendy (403)459-2521;Shirley (403)458-7979;Quality Craft

Show; 12 WheatstoneCrescent; St. Albert,AB T8N 3G5; Fax (403)988-0110

Invite a friend to be a FRIEND

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Fourth annual craft sale JURIED. Approximately 100 exhibitors. 1993 attendance: over 6,000.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. daity.

Presented by •World of Crafts; (403)436-

Annual Exhibition and Sale

Festival of Crafts Roundup Centre Stampede Park December 2-4 Eighth annual JURIED

A Touch of Talent Craft Sale Bev Facey High School Sherwood Park—99 Colwill Boulevard (follow the signs) November 5-6

Edmonton Weavers' Guild Pleasantview Community League 10860 57 Avenue November 5 •Carole Dodd; AB; (403)463-3702

Atrium Christmas Craft Sale W. C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre November 3-4

Sale of qualitycrafts organized by he Friends of University Hospitals. (403)4928428

Butterdome Craft Sale

University of Alberta—87 Avenue

and 116Street, Edmonton November 25-27 Fourth annual craft sale. JURIED.

W estern

Canada's largest, featuring over 250

exhibitors.1993attendance:dmost 25,000. Friday 4-10 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 10 am.-5 p.m. by •World of Crafts; (403)436-

Information kitavüble. •Joe Synyshyn; 7007 109 street; st Basil's Mens Edmonton,AB T6A (bus), 475-5307(res); Fax (4ß)4251206

Christmas and Spring Shows Cameo Craft Sales Ongoing

Cameo Craft Sales produces 2 annual

JURIED shows. ...Christnas is 5 days long and has approximately140 exhibibrs and more han 30,000

Spring is 4 days long and has 120 exhibitors and 15,000

visitors •Eleanor or MarniBercov; Cameo Craft

Sales; 7418 182 Street; Edmonton,AB

T5T 2G7; (403)481-6268

Canada Canadian Contemporary Quilts—1995

Rodman Hall Arts Centre, St. Catharines, Ontario Deadline April 3, 1995 Third

CanadianJURIED quilt

exhibition of original designs or adapta•

tons

traditionaldesigns completedaftr

May 1992. Three Awards of Excellence of $2,000 each The exhibiåon will tour folbwing its Rodman Hall schedule.

1995Calendar: Deadlinefor entries, Airil 3: Nobficabonof accephnce, April 14;

Accepted submissions due, May 3; Opening preview and award presentation; Exhibibon opens to public, September 12,

Exhibibondoses, October29. •Rodman Hall Arts Centre; 109 St Paul Crescent; St Catharines, ON L2S 1M3

Circle Craft Markets Vancouver

St. Basil's Fall Craft Market St. Basil's Cultural Centre

Christnas—November 9-13

10819 71 Street

JURIED.

Deadline October 31; Market November 18-20 Sponsored by St Basil's Mens Club (Ukrainian).Up to 50 booths— 8'x 8' @ $50, plus $10 for each 2 added widtl.

Pay ard registerby

Some booths may still be available, starbng at $1,175. Original works. Submit 5 photos, booh photo qr diagram, description of he work, bidgraphy and

$100 deposit(cheque). •Paul Yard; Circle craft Markets; 101, 1765west 8th

Avenue; Vancouver, BC V6J 5C6; (604)737-9050;Fax (604)736-2186

Septernber/October1994 Alberta Craft Magazine

One of a Kind Creative Craft Fairs—1994 Springtime Canadian Craft Show G. R. Pearkes Recreation Centre and Sale Victoria, B.C. Automotive Building November 10-13 Exhibition Place, Toronto Seveneentl annual JURIED Christrnas Art and Craft Fair. Hi$l-quality art and crdt Deadline October 3; March 29food, music aid aaft demonsratims. • Terri April 2, 1995 16tl annualcraftsym sak openb desigrprs, creatorsand producersof crdt b be sold at he show. Olly art craft made in Canada by fie appicant; no large producton studios.JURIED by sebctbn mmmitee for qualiti,unqueness, salability, booth presenhtbn, and for he overall balance of ztepries

in he show.

Some moukied pieces and reproductims permittedwitl restrictons: originals desig1Ed ald made by appltalt bchnique used for reproductonmust be

given b or@ind deartystabd; artsts witl or$al art

Befcre December 6, 1994 (January 13,

1995):10' 10'

10'x 15'

$2,137.50($2287s0); 10' x m' $2,850 ($3,000); 5' x 10' $930 (1,030); 5' x 15'

$1

($1

5' x 20 $1,860($2,010);

add $150 for corners. GST not induded.

Submit

Introducbonto Spinning Yarns— Arlene Westen

Quiltng. Beginners— MirandaWhyte Quilbng, Folded Star Bal—Miranda

Whyte DownQuilt Making—JoanOhe

Wire Jewelery—Connie Ewashko Jewellery, Alternabve Methods—

Conné Ewashko

Heit; 977 Kentwood TC.; V ictoria, BC V8Y

Introducbon to Stained Glass—Bill Bissett. Debbie Lottwner

IA5; (604>658-2901

Vancouver Craft Market 1994

Enterprize Hall Plaza of Nations on Expo Site November 24-27 100 boots, five mnæssiors, liveenmajnmentand a children's play area •Simone Avram, Manager; Vamouver Craft Market;

854 Demæst Drive;Richmor%,BC V7A 4M1; (604)275-2724

9th Annual Originals Spring Craft Sale

Ottawa Civic Centr Lansdowne Park Deadline January 13, 1995; show April 6-9, 1995 Unlimited free cusbmer

The cente also offers a variety of courses

for adults in drawing, paining. watercolour ,

photography. cartooning and video There are also classes for children and

families.

ber 12. •Southwest Cultural Centre;

1150774 Avenue; Edmonton,AB T6G

OGI; (403)428-5251

Classes, workshops

Edmonton Weavers' Guild

Fall 1994

Classes Beginner Weaving—Mondays, September 12-November 7,

inclißed)

invrtabons available

b all exhibibrs. One week before Eas&r

Five colmlr or black-and-white

phobgraphs of work to be sold

(closeups. with

twee

i&ms per phob) Professimal diagram of bootl Resume or CV

Samplesof edibb products Self-addressed stamped envelope large enough b return photos Deposit cheque for $321. condibonally refundable (see

contact if accepted)

Wednesdays, September 21-

New Artist Scholarships available. •The Canadian Craft Show Ltd.; 21

Grenville Street; Toronto,ON M4Y IAI; (416)9W3680; Fax (416)923-5624

Tirne for renewal? Go eo page

October 12, 7-10 p.m.$50

Craft Sale. •Tom Gamble; ITCS; 47 Clarerwe Street Suite 44; Ottawa, ON

(matenaJs Included)

Workshops

KIN 9K1; (613)241-5777;Fax (613)2414827

Designing from Nature—

September 300tober 2, $125

Education

Dye Your Own Thing—October 15, $25 (dyes included)

Edmontonarea

Fabric Marbling. November 19, $28 (basic matenals included)

Art classes Southwest Cultural Centre Fall 1994

Complimentary membership included with registration for first-time members only. •

Registrar; Edmonton W eaver's Guild;

Box 59, Site 8, R. R. 2; stony Plain, AB

Crafts for adults

pottery—Adeline Lerohl. Tony Reid

Pottry

Raku—AdeIirz Lerdll ThrowingLarge Pots—David

Lerohl

Schneider

Sculpwre Witl Clay—Pat Galbraith Soapsbne Carving—Pat Galbraitl Silversmitling—BeW Durand

Takahashi, Katrin

Silversmifring,Texare—Katrin Durand Learn b Crochet—PatPollard

September/October 1994 Alberta Craft Magazine

p.m. $80 (matenals

Introducbon to Spinning—

JURIED show. 195 Car%an artisans.

Companion show to the Ottawa Christmas

Application form

begtns September 2.

Most classes begtn the week of Septem-

T7ZIX2

Art classes for children Studio Artel Classes for children 5-11 , specid needs

groups,

homeschooling.Courses are

offeredduring the year and over school breaks. Fully

instructcrs, with first

aid and safety traning. •Megan

Sticktaden,ChantalLagaire; (Ø3)988-

3013

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Hend

or unu Parkland Potters Guild & Gallery Stony Plain

New York. Pre-conferenceworkshops,

exhibits, seminars, formal and informal fashion shows—a full range of acbvites for

Classes at the beginner and intermediate levels in wheel throwing, hand-building,

sculpture, raku; also ben and children's

dasses. •Lori Topilka 962-4990;Cathy Ziehr 963-5103;Betty Schultz 963-6217; Parkland Building (rear); 4912 51 Avenue; Stony Plain, AB

Paper and papermaking classes Indigo Print and Paperworks

Fall 1994

Greeting Cards—September 3, October I , November5, or Decernber 3, 10 a.m.-noon ($25)

Origami Boxes—September 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ($55) Papermaking (each Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m-3 p.m. ($85) Basic Papermaking—

•AOppOrtunicy* Crafts West Co-op, Hinton, Alberta Seeks new members

The co-op operates a large store in he Parks West Mall. It has 25 members including several potters,floral arrangers, woodworkers, and people who produce sewn handworks, clocks, toys, intarsia, dolls and paintings.

Two types of membership: Consignment member: annual fee Full member: annual fee $100;

AltemattvePlantFibre Paper— Ocbber 15-16 Japanese Papermaking— November26-27 Origami—September 24, 10 a.m.noon ($25) Marbling (decoratjve papers)—

Ocbber 8, 2-5 p.m.; October 9, 10

a.m.-3 p.m. ($50 plus supplies $30) p.m. ($25)

8819; Fax (604)964-6404

$100, 20% of sales monthly.

September17-18

Decoraive

everyone.•Jean Curry; Publicity Committee; 2848 McKenney Crescent; Prince George, BC T2K 3X9; (604)962-

22, 24

Bookbinding—October29, 10 am.-3

p.m.(%5)

open studio ($45) Marbling,November12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Papermaking, December 10, 10

a.m.-3 p.m.

Calligraphy—T.B.A., depending on enrolment; call if interested

GST extra for all fees. •Evelyn David;

Indip Print and Paperworks; 12214 Jaspr Avenue; Edmonton,AB T5N Fax (403)425-4310 3K3; (403)452-2208•,

Canada Frontiers of Fibre Conference Prince George, B.C. July 13-16, 1995

Keynote speaker Jack Lenor Larsen, well-

montily fee $50, no commissions. Craft's West is run by a board of directors. Members meet monthly. •Vera (403)865-

7207; Wendy (403)865-7855;

Edmonton area Equipment/space Rentals SubText 10137 104 Street

Edmonton, AB

Weaving, papermaking,silkscreening, and more. •sue; (403)486-0829

Polyurethane rubber moulds Ongoing ArtisVdesigner is importing and using

polyurethanerubber(I -I) for moulds—

Willing to share information,and supply or

produceyour mold. •Fred; Designart

Resources Inc.; (403)444-9472;Fax (403)4449472

Seeking members Edmonton Weavers' Guild Ongoing

Founded in 1953 to give local weavers,

spinners and dyers an opportunityto keep busy throughout the year and enhance

tieir knowledgethroughstudy groups, classes, sales and demonstrations.

Section Membershipfee: $25 per year , May I-April 30. Meets regularly September to November and January, March did May.

Send name,address,chequeor mmey

order and indicaton of interest in wæving,

spinning or other to: •Mary Anne Pascoe;

EdmontonWeavers' Guild; clo 35 Gale Avenue; Sherwood Park, AB TBA 2K7

Single self-employed artist/ craftsperson Join the Single Entrepreneur Network Ongoing Single, But Not Alone—a social ad professional network of and for unattached

entrepreneurs,business owners, partners and self-employed persons. Networking,

businessopporunites,et. Arts/design, host-visitorprograms.• Entrepreneur Network; Box 30; 1704490

Avenue; Edmmton, AB T5T IL6; (403)4449472; Fax (403)444-9472

Canada Awards to artists Canada Council Ongoing Art Bank Purchase Prograrn,Jean A.

Chalmers Fund for the Crafts; Criticism

andCurating,Exploratims,Japan-Canada Fund, Project and Travel Grants, Visual Art

Grants,Visitng Fordgn Artisb JBC Wab(ins Award.

TYE Canada Council aæepts collect

telephonecalls. •The Canada Council; P. O. Box 1047; 99 Metcalfestreet; Ottawa, ON KIP 5V8; 1-800-263-5588

Grants for figurative artists Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Applications accepted year-round Grants of $10.000 Canadian, are awarded direcdy to the beæflaaries who must be under 31 and work in represe&tonal sMes of pajnbng, printmaking, drawing or sculpture. Candidabs must already have started or ØrnpI&d training in an established art school or demonstrate, firough past work and future plans, a commitnent to making

art a lifedme career.

known textjb designer and author frorn

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Septer-nber/Occober•1994 Alberta Craft Magazine

He

hulloue

esource

Sectlon

Suht

moune

slides in 5 an x 5 cm (2' x?)

eæh of sü rnostrecentworksmd

Canadian Craft Museum bookieG,brodwres,btbrs of recommenda- Ongoing offida] appEætbn form; no binders,

ion, CVs, dipings, azjemic remrds,setfenve19es, etc. •The Elizabetl GreensWeIds Fom&tim; 1814 Sherbrooke Steet West; Mmtreal, QE

I-BHIE4

Jewellery and metalsmlthing In Canada Anyonewhowishes b contribute b a CDROM book Wiff fiftÉth annr«sary of he Mehl Arts Guid Olüio and covering he last 50 yars of nwtdsmtthhg Cnda shouldconnct the aufior (below) to fill out a questonnäre. Mat«hl required: arcNves; names of

jewelers, meälsrniths, gallery owners,

museumAirabrs b inm'éw; information on imporänthisbry, influmces,maerials, processes, issues, and idæs. •Anne Barros; 39 Trarby Avenue; Toronto,ON M5R IN4; (416)924-7068;Fax (416)9W

Annual international porcelain sculpture award Goebel Canada Ongoing

Awards bhJ $25,000. •Marcel Brandstat,

President; GoebelCanada; 1200 Carnforth Road; Toronto,ON M4A 2K7

Newsletter for craftspeople west Coast CRAFTLINK Ongoing

Published quarterly witl lists of upcoming fajrs, inbrviews with craftspeopb. articles

statng a business, etc. Mailed subscribers—$30 me yea, $35 twoYES. •Karen

Booy; west coast CRAFTLINK; Box 1168, Dept AC; Fort Langley, BC VOX 10;

Residencies Leighton Artists' Colony Ongoing Spend up to hree monhs per year at a

working reteat for professional artsts who show evidence of sustained dedtation and

significant achievement •Co-ordinator,

Leighton Artists' Cdmy; The Banff centre; Box 1020; Banff, AB TOL OCO; (403)762-6180;Fax (403)762-6345

Resource

ResourceLlbrary

The ibrary housæ informatbn artsts which is avalable b uchitects, desigrvs museum manbers wm wish

irdude art in homes and

workplaæs.•Gillian Schick, Cmmuricadons Canadan Craft Museun; 639 Street; V ver,BC

International Rakow Commission The Corning Museum of Glass Ongoing Creab a workin glass for tie museum's permanentcolecton. No mial apgiiæ-

bons procedure; send résumé slkie glæs art to be considered. • Susanre

Franu; Musetm of Glass; 1 MuseumWay; Cornirg, NY 14830-2253; (607)937-5371

Grants to organizations available

Friends of Fibr Art International Ongoing

This organizatbn promotes publt and privab collecbng of works in he medium of fibre and offers grants b organizajons for exhibitbns, scholarships, cntml writng and oher dealing with mnbmporary fibre art

Send self-æidressedsämped awelopes for gukielines. •Friends of Fibre Art Internatimal; P.O. BOX $8; Western

Springs, IL 60558U.S.A.

Pottery tutors and craft workers CUSO Ongoing Opportunities b work in fird-world coun-

tbs for a modest salary. • CUSO; DT 10; 135 Rideau street; Ottawa, ON KIN 91<7

Invite a friend to be a

ERLEm.

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September/October I SS4 Alberta Craft Magazine

Canada Explorations In the Arts The Canada Council Deadline: September 15

Project grane for new developments in tie

are and innovativeapproaches to aristk: workin

TIE grants cover creatbn of new

are discipline, fromany

cultural tradition.Grants may be used for

any s*

of a project research, devebp-

ment crætim, production, presentadon. Emerging and established artists and organizabms are eligible.

Submit a brief description of he project and a résumé of tie person responsible for the project at least one monti before the preferred

deadline.&ganizabons:indudea summaryof past actViåes. Appltadons W'illbe sent b potenåal

Regbnal mulbdisciplinary juries cf

professionalartsts will assess

submissions, Awards announæd about four months after closing

dabs. •Exploratjms Program; The Canada Council; P.O. Box 1047;Ottawa, ON KIP 5V8; Fax (613)598-4408

Making a Place for Tapestry Symposium 1993publication Available now Published by the symposium hosts, British Columbia Society of Tapestry ArtiSB

(BCSTAR) ard fre Canadian Craft Museum.Prte: $10.Send cheque of

money order payable to: Making a Place for Tapesty • Making a Place for

Ta*stry; 6668 East Boulevard; Vancouver,BC V6P 5R1; (604)261026

()verseas scholarships Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Ongoing

Awards b Canadian citzens for undergraduate or post-graduatestudies indiÆing crafG. Submit 20 slides of 20

originalworks.•Awards Division; AUCC; 151 Slater street; otuwa, ON KIP 5N1;

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Hend

ows Scholarships for Sweden Brucebo Studio, Gotland Island Ongoing Two-month residency wort-I $2,500. •

Secretary, Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation;clo Dr. Jan Lundgren, Department of Geography , McGill University; 805 SherbrookeStreet W .; Montreal,PO H3A 2K6

Exhibition Schedule Electrum Design Studio Ltd. 12419Stony Plain Road Edmonton, AB

September 8-30: Frank Haddock (watercolourist)—True to Form October 1-31: Virginia Pettnan

R.ålloue

Section

International Canadian Art of the Toy Art of the Toy Gallery

Scottsdale,Arizona

Exhibition February 1995 This exhibitonwillfeaure orE-of-a-kind

Lands Ongoing—WayneMackenzie, designer, goldsmitl

toys in various media from across Canada

•Sam Carter; Canadian Art of he Toy•, 3751 Cwess Street; Vancouver, BC V6J 3P4

Hours 10 am.-5 p.m., Tuesday to

Alberta

Craft market—8th Annual Craft

Festivaland Sale Thorhild, AB October 29

Sponsored by the Thorhild County Craft

and Hobby Club at he Thorhild Community Centre, Thorhild, Alberta, 10 am.4

p.m. •Beth Benson; (403)398-2027

Calgary

Art Market

Calgary Convention Centre November 17-20 Eighth annual art and craft sale. JURIED.

180 booths.Apply early. •Art Market

Productions; P.o. Box 385; Banff, AB TOL OCO; (403)762-2345

Edmontonarea Adellne Rockett, Brenda Sears— Watercolour, glass Oppertshauser Gallery 5411 51 Street Stony Plain, Alberta August 8-September 26 ndlgo Print and Paperworks 12214 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta

Fall 1994

September 10-0ctober 6— Origami, Janet Ymeda and Robert Hees October 8-November 10— Masks, Linda Ould Palm-leaf Books, from the collection of Gita Das • Evelyn

David; (403)452-2208

Saturday •(403)482-1402

Canada Artistry on Cloth The Craft Gallery, Ontario Craft Council, Toronto, Ontario

SOFA—ScuIptureObjects and Functional Art Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers

Chicago,Illinois October 20-23

August 31-October 30 An exhibition of contemporary, historical

and ethnographic textiles which illustrate

NOTE

eight surface design techniques. •

The DEADLINE for

(416)977-3551

fib reworks

submissions to the

An exhibition of Canadian contemporary fibre art

Supplemental Directory of Craft Shows and Fairs in Alberta for the period

September Il-October 16

Jurors: Ralph Beney, Susan Wamer

January 1 to April 30, 1995

Keene,SuzannGreenaway•The Library & Gallery; 20 Grand AvenueNorth; Cambridge,ON NIS 2K6; (519)621-

is: November15, 1994. See page 2.

0460; Fax (519)621-2080

Sundog Handcraft Faire Saskatchewan Place Saskatoon, Saskatchewan December 2-4 Twentiethanniversary—in a new locaion

witl moredates. JURIED. •Wendy

Hayes, Co-ordinator;Sundog Arts Society; Box 7183; Saskatoon,SK S7K

4J1; (306)374-1893

One of a Kind Canadian Craft Showand Sale—Christmas Toronto November 24-December 4 Annual JURIED shows (20th anniversary), • 550 exhibitors •One of a Kind; 21

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1994Directory of Craft Shows in Alberta If you are interested in craft showsand fairs you need a copy of this directory! The directory

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Dennis Halitsky:

Carving

business

a career and a

in rural craft

by Allan Sheppard just pickedit up and did it. He's got a good imagination," hat's how Pat Halitsky describes

her husband Dennis; initiation,

training and development as a professional carver. It wasn't quite that simple, Says Dennis, He has never taken an art course, but he has sharpened his natural aptitude by observing and discussing the work Of others, and by studying art books: the more he learned, the more he was able to Interpret and use what he saw.

Dennis and Pat on an acreage near roughly half-wy between Boyle and Lac I -a Biche,northeast Of Edmonton. Like many people Bho live in rural Alberta, Dennis and Pat are problem-solvers,able to turn their hands and their intelliyce to any opportunity that comes their May. "We've done a bit of everything," says Dennis, including running a service Station and a conveniencestore, raising cattle, driving a school bus, working in construcDennis turned to carving about eight years ago. He started with wood—local varieties at first, then more exotic and expensae varieties as he gamed confidence. I le later mcwedto a variety of soft stones and then, at the request of a customer, med moose antler: work almost totalY in antler now!' Dennis emphasizes the fict

1B

that no animal dies to suppy his material: moose, elk and deer shed their antlers 6'ery winter. The antlers do not decy or weather quickly and can be found in the I-ush all northern Alberta. Good antler always in short supply", but he and neighbours and friends who about his work manage to collect enough Shed antlers for Dennis to meet the demand. Once he started carving, Dennis progressed quickly.What began as a sidehne soon became his primary occupaLion—and activities that he Mouldhave thought of as his occupation in the past, such as his current project of raising wild boars, he now treats as sidelines. It wasn't long before Dennis tired of the demands and hassles ofbooking and travelling to crafts shcws to sell his carvings.The solution was to open the Crafty Cabin years ago. The Crafty Cabin is a craft shop that catersto the cottays and tourists attracted to the many lahs in the area during the Summer.Pat, who manages the shop, stocks the work of many northern Alberta craftspeople. About 140Of them are currently on file. are not all there all the time," says Pat; most of them still treat their craft work as a sideltne and are not alwaysavailable to produce material on demand. Everything in the shop is hand made, says Pat; nothing is bought from wholesalers. 1'Viletry not to 100klike a

commercialoutlet,"she adds.Both the

Crafty Cabm and the Halitskys' nearby

house are eye-catching log Structures. There

ISno cash register In the shop there is a "kitchen corner" around an old wood stove where customers can have a coffee and buy some Of the jams and jellies Pat makes from wild berries that she and Dennis pick in the area ("wer 2,000jars last year"). AS Dennis; reputation grows and his clientele of collectors and dealers expands throughout western Canada, the Crafty Cabin not so important as an outlet lus own work. It remams an important sales outlet and a catalyst and focus for the development Of Other craft producers in northeastern Alberta. The Halitskys'

September/OctoberI

success points tmvard the growth of a viable rural craf industry in the region and the possibility that others, Dennis, can make a living from craft instead of using it as a way supplement income from more traditional sources. Dennis and Pat believe they have shown there is a significant demand for locally produced craft and real potential for craft-related tourism. Their guest book contarns names Of visitors and buyers ftom all over North America and from many countries in Europe and Asia. News of their shop travels by Bord of mouth. Travellers passing by are attracted by the log cabin and stop in. Residentsand summer cottagers bring visitors around to see a local •ghlight. Business is g)Od. The Halitiskys saythat other people in the area are following their lead. They know Of Similarbusinesses in St. ml, Cold Lake and Bonxyvilleand think there may be as many as "10Or In the area. Most of the craft in the Crafty Cabin is small—the kind of stuff that is easy to buy on impulse and carry in a crowded car or recreational vehicle:carved deccys, wooden puzzles, dried flcwer arrangements, bird houses, kitchen clo&s, wheat weaving, hand-woven rugs, stained paintings, door harps, paintings on tree fungus. Native crafts—bead and quill work, fish-scaleart, dream catchers,moose and caribou hair tufting, moccasins, jeqel_lery— are very popular. can't get enough Of it. "Erratic supply" is, in fact, the only serious obstade Dennis and Pat can see to conttnued growth in their business and other craft-related enterprises in the area. That is an attitude problem more than a skill or talent problem; more people have to believe, like Dennis, that it is possiHe to make a good, respectable livingfrom what many of their neighbors still think of as a hobby or, worse still, a waste of time. Dennis and Pat are working had to change -that attitude. The talent, they kno,v, can look after itself. The Crafty Cabin is located on secondary road 663(it is paved), east of Boyle and is open for hisiness from the Victoria Day weekend until Labour Day.

Alberta Craft Magazine

Milestones: ACC members

in the

Don Stuart:Challenge and Chalmers

spotlight

Calgary metal artist Carol Campbell, is off on a one-year

work and study visit to her native amatca. The work of Calgary fibre artist and ACC board member Bill Morton is the focus Of an exhibilion at the Alberta College of Art. Calgary metal artist, Jeff deBoer, billing himself as Armourer and Sculptor to Warriors of the Modern Age, has formed a partnership with Calgary's Muttatt Gallery to challenge an all-too-common problem: funding for artists and the arts. They have come up with an unusual strategy to promote and finance Articulation,an exhibition of Jeff's unique suits of armour for animals and other "that traces the artist's evolution from an armourist to contemporarysculptor."Tlle exhibition will feature seventy-five items made during the last six years. The deB0er/N1uttart initiattvc is a creative attempt to explore alternative Waysto support artists by reviving the conccpt Of patronage that played an Important role in the creation of most art up to the modern era: " We at 'l-he Muttart Gallerv are please to revivethis noble tradition; to ofn•r you an opportunity to enjoythe rights and pruvilcgcs Of patronage Of a remarkable artlSt excerpt from the promotional brochure for the project). project people to become l)ersonal Patrons Gallery Patrons ($2,000), and Artist's Patron's ($5,000),with recognition and privileges. Articulationwill premier at the

Mattart Gallery Nmt•mber and appear at craf Council

XXX Taking Tea With Eros, a touring

The

lack of the Irish Ireland's gift to Canada has

movedto Winnipeg,leaving Edmonton and the Alberta Craft Council; Officea little quieter for her absence.The

federal government has decided that C.FBNamao is redundant, 0 Helena Brackenmust follow

her CanadianForcespilot

husband, Rene, to a new base.

lelena Saysshe will look for a new job uhcn she settled.If she finds one tn the

downtcwnarea,Weconfidenty

3,

Presents... GalleryJanuary 6-February 11,

1995,

arrie, Ontario metal artist Don Stuart is the 1994winner Of the Jean A. Chalmers Award for contributions to craft in Canada. Coincidenta19, retrospectiveexhibition of his work over the past 20 years IS on tour across Canada following Its premier ate the Mad-aren Art Centre in Barrie, Ontario. l>tt Stuart—lie ChallengeofMetals Willbe at ACCP.. .GalltDfrom September 16-0ct0ber 29, shartng the space with

exhibition from the Metal Arts Guild, and AlternativeViewan exhibition of fibre works by Scotia artist Pat Loucks. In addition to his uork as a freelance silver/goldsmith, Don is a professor at the Barrie campus Of Georgian College. His own studies began at the Ontario of Art and continued in Scandinxia and Rochester, New York. many influences tn his work, with special emphasis on British siher and Scandinavian design: 'IThey were influences because my WorkstrÅ•esto bc crisp, dean and unadulterated." Don has also been influenced [y the art and landscape of the Canadian arctic and his explorations Of religious art through commissions for liturgical pieces. Don Stuart plans to visit ACCP... during the run of his exhibition to show slides and talk about his uork. Call ACCP.. .Galltry(425-0909)for information. Photo and quote courtesy Don Stuart—The Challrng Metal',published by the Maclnren Art Centre, curator: l)at Hart.

Helena and Rene.

September/October|994 Alberta Craft Magazine

precict that l iortage and Maln will almost surelyIosc its reputation as the coldest intersec— Lionin Canada. Fareqell, I lelena and Rene. All the best.

Next at Alberta Craft Council

Presents...Gallery

Three exhibitions: contemporarymetal worksand textiles

November *December 31

XXX Taking Tea Wit}

Under

The latest offeringfrom the Metal Arts Guild, this exhibition features the work of metal artists from

January 6-February 11 Articulation—worksby metal artist Jeff de Boer

Featur artist in the Craft Shop:

theme of Eros, the Greek god Of love. An Albertan,

Liv Pederson—Gobelin Beavings

February 14-March 25 Pat Strakowski—mixedmedia sculptures from the LoveFolliesseries Rae Hunter and David Belk—basketry and Willow

Jackie Anderson (Calgary),

won the top prize in the competition—the Steel Trophy Award—for her

Furniture Featureartist in the Craft Shop:

pin, WasIt Good For You Too?

The pin's design features severallayers of meaning and Interest based on the

Leslie Rowe Israelson and Melanie Rowe—fused and cast glass

March 30-May 6 Biennaledu Grand Prix desMetiersd'Art

symbolism Of stones,

repeated design and standalone elements such as a

Jackie Anderson—IVas it goodfor you

too—fabricatedsterlingsilver,hematite, lapiz lazuli, moonstone,rutilated quartz

34 pieces for this national Egan, Tony Mann and Mark exhibition, from 83entries. ACC board member Charles Lewton-Brain has a set Ofsalt and pepper shakers in the show

Ofmetals—DonStuart • Organized by the MacLaren Art Centre Of Barrie, Ontario, featuring the work of the winner of the 1994Jean A. Chalmers Award for significant contributions to craft in Canada, this exhibition is a retrospective view Of Stuart's liturgical pieces and his uork in gold and silver jewellery and holloware. (See related story, page 19.) Don Stuart plans to visit ACCP... Galleryduring his exhibition to give slide presentation on his work. Check with ACCP... or the ACC Officefor information on the date and time, you want to attend. • Alternative View—PatLoucks This Nova Scotia artist will present a serres of fibre works focusing on womeds themes using a variety of techniques including silk-screening, tie dyeing, appliqué and embroidery. Pat Loucks will attend the opening ofthis show on September 17, from 1 to

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Craft Christmas

blown glass 1995

to create works around the

The jurors—Mark

Canadian

See Notice, opposite

respondedto an ltwitatton

theme, but can be removed to act as a pendant.

the Tree: A

Featureartist in the Craft Shop:Martha Henry—

across Canada who

moon that is part of the sceneryfor the main

Presents...Gallery

Exhibition sche±le

September 16-October 29 •

Alberta Craft Council

CO-ordinatedby the Conseil des Metiers du Québec, the Grand Prix is the seventhedition presentingone-of-a-kindworksby artists from Quebec plus eight out-of-competition works by Canadian and American artisans. Featureartist in the Craft Shop: Alberta Craft Council members—Little Bcxes May 12-June 17 NeedleExpressions'94—organized by the Council of

AmericanEmbroiderers June 23-August 5

Telephone exhibition—co-ordinated by the Alberta Craft Council See Call for entries, opposite August Il-September 16 Alberta Class Exhibition

Silk Garments—Susan Clark Call for Proposals

Alberta Craft Council Presents... Craft Shopreviewsproposalsfor exhibitionsin the Gallery and Feature Artist displays in the Craft Shop twice a year. The deadline for the next review is February 15,1995.Contact Sheralee Gallety coordinator, or Chris Carson, Retail Manager, for

information.

September/October 1994 Alberta Craft Magazine

Hot'/ (and why) do they do hat? welcome the opportunity to unveil some of

technical mysteryfor the public. Peoplewill l" able to st' bow many steps art involvd, how mgcb time, bow the paintings art dntloped and thtn enclosedin glass. I am hopingto [convey] a sense how much mtgocs into tbtsr pitas."

Glass artist Mana Tudor

Made by Hand

quoted in the catdogue for

The Pleasures of Making

f you'rethe kind of person who likes to take things apart to find our what's inside and who wants know what makes things and people tick, ACCP... Galleryis featuring the exhibiGon for you until September 10. Madeby Hand, The Pleasures of Making is an

unusualexhibition that paysas much attention to the process of making fine craft as it does to the product. Through drawings,sketches,photographs and demonstration pieces, it givesfascinating glimpsesinto the way23 of British Columbia'sfine craft artlsts conceive, prepare and produce their work.Morna Tudor, for example, Offers a series Of

demonstration pieces shcm•inghow she produces one of her painted and layered blown glass bowls starting with a glass

blank that she textures,patnts, anneals, dips, blows, cuts and polishes in a complex Sequence Of Steps that can take up to a week to complete.

All Of the traditional craft media arr

mrnc it by lecturing or talking

to thc

represented In an exhibition that is as

viewer.

cases, amusing.

I-he pieces in the exhibition good enough to stand alone. Ihey:speak

organized by the Craft Association of British Columbia and the Canadian Craft Museum \ %ncouver).

the parallel focus on process does is personalize the work, rather than under-

I-lovdE. lermanand l)oris Shadbolt.

informataeas is pleasingand, some

lör themsehes,sometimeseloquently.

Made by Hand,

Pleasures Of Making

l'he curators •were:Brian Baxter,

Made by Hand The Pleasures of

theOpening

September/October |994 Alberta Craft

Magazine

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Telephone call

Customized Telephone

Proposal Guidelines

Invitational

June 24-August 5, 1995

Restricted to members of the Alberta Craft Council (membership application form—Page23) Deadline for entry: September 30, 1994 Purpose of the exhibition elephonesare so much a part of our everydaylives that they are often taken for granted. By inviting craftspeopleto create functioning "craft" telephones, the exhibition will

Competition

Proposals should indude a maquette or clearly stating tedmniques,media, description, approximatestze, etc.

foster greater appreciation for a common object transformed into

contemporaryart.

Accepted artisans will receivea touchtone telephone to customize. specific Style Of telephone has not been finalized.)The telephone shell can be manipulated using day, glass,fbre, wood, Ora combination of media. A stand for the telephone can be incorporated.

The onlyrule is that the telephonemust remainfunctional.

Orientation seminars will be held in Edmonton and Cal" to apprise acceptedparticipants of the technical rstrictions on telephones.

The exhibitionmaytour nationally.

Send proposalsdirectlyto: Sheralee llancherow Alberta Craft Council Presents... Gallery #206, 10150102Street Edmonton, ABT5J 4C7 Phone (403)425-0909

Last call

Under the Tree:A Canadian Craft

Christmas

November 4-December 31,1994 he Christmas season is ap proaching fast, and we are

looking for new products to sell! Pleasecontactus in Septemberif you are currently selling or if you would like to Sell at Alberta Craft Council Presents.. .Craft Shop We alwaysneed creativecraft work. During the Gristmas season,wc are particularly interested in products that retail under '100.If you produce pmducts for under $20,even better!

Proposals should be accompanied a resume/ biographyand 5 to 10 good-quality slides or photosof currentwork. Proposalswill be on creativeuse of materialsand innovation in design. Accepted artists will be givenan artist's fee to help cover costs of materials and production.

Decorations and decorators wanted Shop is entering Alberta Craft Council Presents...Craft the Edmonton Festivalof Trees again thisyear. he Festivalis a fund-raiser for the University of Alberta Hospitals. Organizers charge admission for the public to look at dæens of trees decorated by individualsand organizations in traditional or personal styles and tastes. At the end of the Festival,the trees are sold at auction to people who can set them up in their homes or placesof business.It is a great opportunity to promote ACCP... Craft Shopand the work of ACC members. We need:

lots of decorations in all craft media decorators who like a good

competitive challenge Deadline: September 30, 1994 Some of the items we require:

Christmasornaments Christmas crafts mugs

jewellery boxes Wallplaques wooden pens paperweights ass vasesand bowls

Call us (Chris, Sheraleeor Nany) at (403)425-0909or write to us at Alberta Craft Council Craft Shop #206, 10150102Street

Edmonton,ABT5J 4C7

colourful pottery novelty items depictions of animals gifts for men Call (403)425-0909to make an appoint-

ment to show us your wares. Chris Carson, retail manager Alberta Craf Council Presents.. .Craß

Septernber/OctoberI994 Alberta Craft Magazine

Membership Application You are a person of special talents and your energies and learning have been directed towardaåieving workswhich

demonstrateexcellence

or

you are a person interested in the crafts and the people who mt Ylem and who would like to support the work of craftspeople in

Aberä.

You can enjoy the benefits of a professionalorganizationworkir to stimulate and promote the crafts in Alberta by becoming a

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New members and renewals

Edmonton Catholic Schools Peter Flanagan James Ford Georgia (Gamble l)avid Goldsmith David Green Dennis Halitsky Valerie Hole Helen Horak BonnyHouston Leslie Israelson Jo-Anne Kelly Ed Klepadlo Wilfred Kozub Kathryn kristmanson

Robert Laurens

Franco 1.0 Pinto Glenda Mack Wendy Meen•s Stephen Moen

l)ebra Newber-r,v ValeriePalmer

September/October |994 Alberta Craft Magazine

June 15-August 15, 1994 Ed Rogers Heather Saunders Dana Shukster Barbara oma

Judith

Elisabeth\ånderhelm Rod Staben Western Canada Blacksmith Guild

Ying Zheng IvannaZima

ACC memberships are available: Call the ACC Office(428-1654)or visit Alberta Craft Council Presents... Galleryand Craft Shop. Manulife Place West, 206, 10150102 Street, Edmonton A Christmas benefit of ACC membership:a discount of to per cent on all purchases at ACCP.. Craft Sbop

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GRAFF OTO Graffoto Products Inc. Full Color Photographic

Reproductions of artwork on T-shirts, Sweats, Tote bags

Useful publications from the ACC

• Directory of Craft Shows and Fairs in Alberta • Craft Supplier%Guide The Directory lists craft shows across Alberta by date and includes: name and address of organizers, deadlines, cost or participation, and much more! $3 for Alberta Craft Council members

$8 for non-members The Craft Supplier's Guide lists suppliers of metal jewellery,wood, clay,fibre, glass and other craft supplies.

Mousepads or Mugs

Free to ACC members(one per member only) $5 for non-members

20 Desmarais Crescent

The Directory

Please send the number of copies indicated: Supplier's Guide

St. Albert, Alberta

Name:

Canada T8N 5X7

Address:

City:

Fax (403) 458-3166 Toll Free 1-800-253-9865

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Mail to: Alberta Craft Council, 509 - 10136100Street, Edmonton, ABT5J OPI Telephone (403) 428-1654

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THE CRAFT TRAINING INFORMATION KIT published by the

Newfoundland and Labrador Crafts Development Association a guide to the planning and execution of project-based craft training Binder format $29.60, GST & Postage included

Rural craft update roject co-ordinator Tom McFall is nearing the end of his work on the Alberta Craft Council% Rural Craft Development Project and its Foundation

Supply Survey. Still on Tom's agenda: September visits to the Corridor west of Calgary, the High River/ Pincher Creek area, and Medicine Hat.

Tom plans to release a report on the Foundation Supply

at the end of October.

Beforethat, Tom will workshop a Strategic Industry Plan

in Edmonton on October l. The workshop will involve a focus

group of up to 20 people representing a variety of stakeholders

Send cheque to:

N.L.C.D.A. Devon House, 59 Duckworth Street St. John's, Newfoundland

in the Rural Craft Development Project: craftspersons, ACC

board members, and representativesof museums, tourtsm associations, native friendship centres, others.

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