ALBERTA
ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL
MAGAZINE JAN/FEB 1998
VISITING GREECE Page 3
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REPORTS ... a promising adulthood"
Towards a year of
"settling and maturation"
Executive Director's Report
January, 1998 — Tom McFalI, InterimExecutive Director
Chairman's Report
Happy New Year
January, 1998 — Arne Handley, Chairman
The past year at the ACC has been exciting and sometimes difficult.The difficulties have been primarily money related. As a not-for-profitarts organization, venturing into innovative marketingactivities,funding sources are diverse and complex. Consequently, a smooth cash flow becomes more challenging
To say that being the Chair of the Executive of the Alberta Craft Council has been interesting over the last eight months would be a major and probably dangerous understatement. At the meeting held October 31, 1997, the Board, after a very long and intensive information gathering process decided unanimously that it could no longer support Bob Gray as Executive Director. At that meeting Tom McFaII was appointed interim Executive Director on a part-time basis. Tomhas effectively and efficientlybeen carrying on all duties of that position since that time.
as the ACC grows. 1997brought rapid growth of new programs,
expansion into Calgary, board and staff changes, several staff shortages and two Executive Director changes.
Rest assured that your ACC is not failing... you know how teenagers seem to grow a foot every year? Their pants are too short and their shoes too small. The ACC is in its adolescent growth spurt... headed toward a very promising adulthood.
Any fears that the ACC is bankrupt or close to "ceasing to exist" are not based on fact. To say, like any other '"notfor profit arts organization", we are constantly looking for ways of funding is true. This, however,has been true as long as I have been involved with this organization. It is also true to say that we are constantly evaluating and assessing all our programs and the methods on which they are delivered to the members of the Alberta Craft Council. This organization, although at times appearing to do some fairly revolutionarythings in the area of services to its members, it is actually more evolutionary.
Highlights of 1997 - the PRP has generated more than $70,000in new wholesale
sales. 59 ACC craftspeoplehave been linked with 32 retailers; - Culture in the Making, your new shop in Calgary has been a gratifying success,with sales exceeding$60,000during this Christmasseason; - fundraising events,a dinner in Calgary and a gala event hosted by the Sheraton Grande Hotel in Edmonton are being organized. Lookfor announcements,and plan to get involved; - 30 Edmonton area members have volunteered to work your Casino,February4-5 at The Palacein WestEdmonton Mall; - committeeswill be set up soon to coordinatevolunteer and
On a personal basis, I would like to thank Wayne Mackenzie who has decided to leave the Board. Wayne, during his time on the Board, went far beyond what would be expected of any volunteer Board member of any organization. His presence is missed. We, as an executive, are looking forward to a year of "settling and maturation". We are confident that this will occur with the strong support of our membership and employees. We as an organization have a strong future. I am positive it will be bright and I am positive it will be an adventure.
donor campaigns; and - a major "corporate partnership"
program is in the planning stages.
All ACC board members, volunteers and staff deserve hearty thanks for their dedication and professionalism.I look forward to continuing my new role with the ACC. You are always welcome to contact board members or staff with questions and ideas. The ACC is continuing with its traditional activities as one of Alberta's most prominent arts organizations, while also working hard to offer members new services such as craft business assistance and new market development.
If anyone has any further questions regarding anything in the organization, please feel free to contact me.
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Chairman: Arne Ha ndl ey.Medi ci neHa t ea s urer: Ward Goddard, Edrnonton Duectors : Don Wei l s Hi gh Ri ver
Jean Connor Edmonton
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FEATURE
Canadian Ceramists in Greece Long timeACC
member Linda Staniersharesabout
her Greek/Canadian Intercultural Exchange ith winter setting in I am turning to memories of summer, and what a summer it was... the cradle of modern civilization,beautiful towns and villages, delicious fresh vegetables,fruit, fish and wine, beaches surrounded by a crystal blue sea, and pots, lots of pots.
the Acropolis of Athens. Each site gave us new insights into the history, myths and legends of the Greek people. We
wore our way deeper into the labyrinth.
An art historian, PantelisTsavalos,guided our journey for this first week His knowledge and passion for Greek antiq-
uities and artwork was
communicated to us eloquently through slide lec-
On August 14th, ten Canadian ceramists boarded a plane for The labyrinth, tures. His enthusiasmand Greece and phase two of the gentle spirit touched each Greek/ Canadian Intercultural symbol common a of us and encouraged us to We were all Exchange. search for the best within by the possibilities intrigued cultures, in many ourselves. that awaited us. Also awaiting us were the ten Greekpartici- with its roots in the During this first week we pants who had become colwere also indoctrinated into leagues and friends during Minoan civilization, the finer things of Greek the first phase of this exchange social life. This always was chosenas the involves food, plenty of that took place in Banff, Albertalast summer.Afteran themefor our work food. Eating in Greece is a emotionalreunion we were celebration of life and each taken to our homes in Athens in Greece. opportunity to gather to prepare for our odyssey around a table of food and through the labyrinth. The wine is met with enthusilabyrinth, a symbol common asm. These were the times in many cultures, with its to build relationships,share what we roots in the Minoan civilization,was were learning and laugh together. We chosenas the theme for our work in lingered over these times and they Greece. So began our journey. becamethe thread that tied us together and helped us realize we were not The first week was spent in and around travelling through the labyrinth alone. Athens visiting museums and archaeological sites. We visited the Cycladic After this busy first week our minds Museum with work dating from 2800 B.C. were full and ideas for our own work The beautiful sculpture Of this period in were crystallizing. We were ready to its simplicity and elegance is described work. For this we would travelto the as eternally modern. It shed new light island of Crete, the cradle of the Minoan for many of us on our ideas of '"primicivilization. On Crete we would do our five". The National Archaeological work in the small potters village of Museum is home to most of the imporMargarites. tant works OfGreek antiquity. It was a This beautifulvillage in the mountains feast for the eyes and mind as we wanof Crete has a population of 350. The dered through seemingly endless rooms mayor and Nikos Kavgalakis,a traditional of pots, sculpture, jewellery and the magpotter and maker of giant "pithi" storage nificent frescos from palaces of kings and jars, welcomed the twenty of us. Nikos and artisans. of ancient craftsmen hands and his family would be our gracious We visited the ancient archaeological hosts for our two weeks in Margarites. sites of Delphi, Mycenae, Epidurus, and We began to settle into our homes here
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and the community centre, which became our ceramic studio. Our first full day on Crete was spent at
the HerakleionMuseum,which displays
the masterpieces of Cretan, and especially
the Minoan,civilization.Herewe really came to understand the Minoans and their world; a world characterizedby tenderness, vitality, sensitivity and charm, a world which took a simple yet intensejoy in life and nature.
The Palaceof Knossoswas the last stop in our research.There we were guided through what is believedto be the first labyrinth, conceivedby King Minos, and created by Daedelis to house the Minataur,half man half bull, of Cretan mythology.As we walked those halls and corridors,the line betweenreality and myth became blurred and we began
to appreciate the role these myths played in the daily life of this ancient civilization.
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The week that followed was spent building pieces based on these experiences and our own personal journeys through the labyrinth. We also spent this time getting to know many of the people from the village. We were indeed a curiosity and people freely wandered through the studio throughout the days and evenings. We were encouraged by their interest and used these opportunities to try out our limited and often comical attempts at the Greek language. The villagers responded to us with warmth and generosity, often bringing us fresh fruits they had picked or sweets to sample, as well as occasional cups of raki, the traditional drink of Crete made in home stills. The children, with their open sweet spirits, shared a special interest and within a couple of days we had a table set up where they could also work with clay.
As we finished our work it was transported up the hill to Nikos Kavgalakis' workshop where it would be fired amongst his giant jars. While we waited for the fire to perform its magic we further explored our village home and the surrounding area. Several celebrations culminated our stay in Margarites — a supper hosted by the mayor; an evening Of food, wine and dancing put on by the 30 or so potters
The project was drawing to a close and
all we had left was the exhibitionat the VorresMuseum in Athens, for a celebration and a chance to reunite with many
1st IonaInto the kilt', Alarg,mtcs
from the village; a gourmet meal prepared for us by Ilini, the woman who had cooked us breakfast and lunch each day; and a slide presentation put on by the Canadians, attended by most of the villagers as well as potters from elsewhere in Crete. The grandest celebration of all was the feast prepared for us by the
Kavgalakisfamily.Nikos, Irini and their daughters had become part of our family. It was in this spirit that they put on a
wedding feast for us under the stars amongst the many pots at their workshop. We ate, drank, sang and danced 'til well into the night. It was then that we all felt that we had become a small part of the cultural fabric that was this special place. Our exhibition, The Labyrinth, was set up at the Centre for Contemporary Art in Rethymnon, Crete. It was after this that we had to say our tearful good-byes to the island, the village and people Of Margaritas. We boarded the ferry for the 12 1/2-hour ride back to Athens. We left exhausted, exhilarated and all richer for the experience.
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friends Who had not accompanied us to Crete. There was a day to catch our breaths before we all went to Maroussi, a
pottery centre,where the Canadians put on a workshop and slide presentation. Many potters from mainland Greece were in attendance prepared with questions about our techniquesand our country.Their enthusiasm rekindled our energy and brought to a close the formal part of the exchange. Ten Canadians arrived in Greece six weeks earlier embarking on a journey, each searching for the centre of our personal labyrinths, the labyrinth that is our lives. As we wove our way through the highs and lows, the twists and turns, we where given threads by those we met... threads of history, insight and knowledge. [f we where lucky we realized that the beauty lies not in the centre, but in the journey itself.
I would like to thank the organizers of this project for daring to dream that this could becomea reality.Glenys Marshall Inman in Canada and Kostas Tarkassis in Greece. Also, thank you to the Alberta Foundationfor the Arts for their financial support of this project.
IN THE VAULT
"From Forests to Dovetails" 1998is shaping up to be a banner year for exhibitionsin the 'CVault". The exhibition committee has programmed five members' shows showcasing the five traditional mediums of craft - wood, clay, glass, metal and fiber. WOOD: "From
Forests to Dovetails", the first of these exhibitionswill run January 10th through February 21st, 1998.The show will feature over 30 works by 13 craftspeople including David Belke, Brian Blackie,William Campbell, Lewis Dell, Neil Ginther,Rae Hunter, Dave Kiil, Don MacDougall, Talar and Jean-Claude •Prefontaine,Kevin Scanlon,Henry Schlosser and Martian Solodyuk. Come join us for an opening reception on January 10th from 1:00 to 4:00pm in the Alberta Craft Council gallery at 10106124 Street, Edmonton AB. Many of the craftspeoplewill be present and most of the work will be for sale. Schedulingshows is always a challenge for the exhibition committee and this year is no exception. The committee had originally scheduled the members' glass show to follow the members' wood show,however due to an opportunity to program an internationaltravellingquilt exhibition, the committee decided to move the glass show to June and July. This will coincide with The Works
Festival, the annual visual arts festival held in downtown Edmonton.If you
have already subm_itteda proposal for the glass show, the committee will hold on to your submission for consideration at that time — you do not have to resubmit.
Although the five traditional categories of craft serve as an excellent starting point for defining exhibitions they often limit possibilities and do not allow for many forms of traditional craftslike pysanka (Ukrainian eggs), horse hair tufting, stone carving etc. In order to facilitate as many different and diverse craftsas possible into the exhibitions, stone carving will be put with the clay show and traditional crafts along with mixed media will be put into the fiber show.
The exhibition committee is now accepting submissionsfor the members' clay/stone exhibition. The show will run from May 2nd to June 13th and will coincidewith Fireworks '98 - a clay symposium put on by the Faculty OfExtension at the Llniversity of Alberta. This is an excellent opportunityfor craftspeople working in either clay or stone carving to get exposurein an exhibition setting. Deadlinefor entry is March 14th, '98.
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Along with the 5 members' exhibitions in 1998,the ACC will present two other exhibitions."The Elements:Earth, Wind, Fire & Chocolate" will be in the gallery from March 1st to April 25th. An international travellingexhibitionOf50 quilts handcrafted by members of the Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters. This exhibitionis sure to excite viewers about contemporary quiltmaking. The final exhibition of 1998will be a variation on "A Holiday Celebrationof Craft" which will give members a chance to sell their handcrafted works in time for the Holiday season.
Stay tuned for more informationon
the Alberta Craft Council's members'
exhibitionsand if you would like to be involved with any aspectof these exhibi-
tions — exhibiting, curating, writing, designing, etc, we would love to hear from you. Call Julie at ext. #229
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NOTEBOOK INDUSTRY
INIT ATIVE NEVVS
Producers' Representative Program
Now that the busy retail season is behind us Ourmaln focusof activity will once again shift to the wholesale
market.Novemberand Decemberprovedto be an excellenttime for the PRI'to evaluate the strengthsand weaknesses of the program and begin to implement Changes craft producers and retailers have been asking
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES TheACC3rd bi-annualCasinois being held on February 4th and 5th, 1998at ThePalacein WestEdmontonMall. A big Thank You in advance to everyone who so generously offered to help during the operation Of our '98 Casino Night!
Volunteersare a vital and necessarycomponentto the
for Jan Edmonds,our Sales Manager,will be out of our
successof this organizationand we are gratefulfor their
renewedenthusiasmand a froshplanofaction. Our commitmentfor '98 is to get the wordout AlbertaCraft LookForIt!
wonderfulvolunteersthat haverespondedto our need and offeredtheir help, Joinus!Have fun!TakeownerShipin your AlbertaCraftCounciLForinformation
Calgary Shop/Galleryand backOnthe roadwith
support.Kudosand Hugs are extended to all the many
on volunteenngplease call the officeand ask for Julie. Spotlights shine on these volunteerswho helped
Symbol OfQuality
next deadline for submissionfor the symbolOf
throughthe festiveseasonin our Edmontonretail store:
quality is March 1 '98 with the jurying taking place
during the third weekOfMarch.Formore info please call JeffCollins at ext. 231
Judy Zender, JoyceBenton, Bertha Pissarchuk, Irene Gordas,
Craft Business Training Program
Raymondand TrishI-ayewho gave Oftheir time and expertiseto initiate the beginnings of our ACC web site. Wewill update everyoneon its E.T.A!1998Will
•The next Craft Business Training course will take place
in the spring.Staytuned for details Onwhereand when
the program will be offered.If you are interestedin take ing the program please call JeffCollins at ext- 231.
Margaret Reese,lean Connor, Shona Wellm
PotsOfAppreciationare deliveredto bothGord
TheACCis currentlyin an evolutionarymodeand has madesomerecentstaffchanges.Weare shortstaffedat the momentand at times ready to pull out our hair (whateverremains,that is), If you are trying to get a your call as soon as we are able. We will keep you apprised of any further changes as they occur. This
might also be the time to solicit any and all volunteers to assist the organizationduring this transition penod Come help and enjoya good time in the process'
BerthaPissarchuk,JoyceBeaton,Jean Connor,and Julia. As well, thanks to our regular staffLiisa Ahlskogand Elaine Emerson.If you would like to volunteer in the Shop,pleasecall Julie at extension229.Wewould also like to Saygoodbye and big thank you to TrishI-aye
The shop will be closed fromJanuary 5th to January9th
for a steamclean,a freshcoatof paint, and to packup
the Christmas merchandise.Many of you will be contacted durrng this time to pick up your holiday work, Theshop will be open OnJanuary 10th, along with the first Ofthe 1998MembersExhibits — Wood:From
Foreststo Dovetails.Welookforwardto seeingyou all in the New Year! From Calgary
AlbertaCraft:"Culture in the Making",a temporary retail outlet forACCmembers,openedin early Novemberin SouthcentreMall in Calgary Therehas beenan enthusiasticresponsefromthe public and sales
Manythanks to everyonewho helped Jan in the
Note: If you are interestedin becomingan ACC
producersattending. Everyoneenjoyedthe opportunity
certainly be a big year for the ACC! Lookout!
volunteer,pleasecontactour officesand askforJulie at ext. 229.
hold of us and you keep gettJng the answering machine,
please be patient and leave a message.Wewill return
shop: Judy Zender, Margaret Reese,Shona Wehm,
have been very good. Typically,customersare impressed with the quality and variety Ofthe work, the umqueness Ofeach piece, and are pleased to support Albertaartists. SouthcentreMall administration is very Impressedwith
CalgaryStore.Withoutyour supportwe couldnever have doneit'
STAr r CHANGES
Thankyou to the many volunteerswhogavetheirtime throughoutNovemberand Decemberto assistin the
SHOP TALK FromEdmonton Happy New Year!Anothersuccessfulholiday Season
has ended,leavingbehind the hustle and bustleof
December.Theshop was busy with holiday shoppers who enjoyedthe Artist Spotlight and the Christmas CraftGiving Tree,as well as the unique hand-made items.Thanksto all of you who dropped your work OffIn time for the holiday rush.
CALL FOR ENTRY 12th ANNUAL
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NOVEMBER19-22, 1998
Calgary Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta 200 High Quality Artisans
Oursales and the customerresponse. An "'opening"was held on November27th,with 15
to meetotherCraftCouncilmembers,and to share mutual interests.Asa directresultof the storeopening,
20 new membershave Joinedthe CraftCouncil.Members Wilhe Campbelland LynPfluegerwere each given
5-minute'"spots"on the A Channel'sbreakfastshow with DaveKellyon December5th. They talked about their ov.rn work,and also aboutthe CraftCouncil,what it couldofferto craftspeople,and about theshopsin Edmonton and Calgary.
32ND ANNUAL NORTHLANDS
FARM & RANCH SHOW MARc1125 - 28, 1998
NORTHLANDSAGRICOM EDMONTON, ALBERTA
THE COUNTRYLIFE STYLE AREA...
INVITESNEW EXHIBITORS TO MARKET YOUR QUALITY CRAFTS/CRAFT SUPPLIES AND ARTS TO OUR RURAL VISITORS WHO REGULARLYATTEND THE ANNUAL NORTHLANDS FARM & RANCH SHOW!
ART MARKET
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P.O.Box 385 Banff, Alberta TOLOCO Message Telephone: (403) 762-2345
For further infonnation, please call Malinda Badger
Toll Free at 1-800-387-2446,
or (403)244-6540 Ext. 305 or fax (403)245-8666.
CALENDAR GRANTS/ AWARDS
CalendarSubmissionsDeadline
For the March/ April 1998 issue is FEBRUARY 1, 1998 call 1-80(bDO CRAFT or (403) 488-6611;
ElizabethGreenshieldsFoundation
TheAlberta Craft Council is open to submissionsof
be representationalOrfigurative.Pleasecall or write:
fax(403)488-8855
opportunities for Craftspeople, from any craft organiza-
tion in the province,space permitting. If you are inter-
Grantsin theamountof 000areawardedto aid artists in the early stagesof their careers,Workmust
Ceramicartists and pottersin the Edmontonarea inter-
TheElizabethGreenshieldsFoundation.
the ACCoffice:48&6611 ext 231or 439-9532.
ested in promoting a special event. activity, gallery,
1814SherbrookeStreetOuest/West,Suite Montreal,QuebecI-BHIE4 ph (514)937-9225
office.
CanadaCouncil CanadaCouncilhas manyawardsand grants for
show,or employmentopportunity,please call the ACC
visual artists (including craftartists) for the creation and productionof art works.
EDUCATION Edmonton Weavers Guild
Generalmeetingsare held throughoutthe winter
months.A wide variety of classes& workshopsare
offeredyear round.Contactthe EdmontonWeavers
Guild in the Princeof WalesArmoury at 10440- 108 Ave.Edmonton,AB.Ph (403)425-9280.Visit their web sight at www.freenet.edrnontomab.ca/weavers
Deadlinesfor the creationand productlongrants to professionalartist - crafts- is March1, •98.Contact:
TheCanadaCouncil,VisualArts Section, at I -800-263-5588 ask for Mananne Heggtveitext. 4267 Women's Enterprise Initiative
Promotesentrepreneurshipas a viable careeroption for
youngwomen,womenenteringthe labourforceand those seeking a career change. Loans can range from
Artcetra
$250to a maximumof SICK) 000and will be charge at
artforfun forchildrenand adults,ContactArtcetra FineArt Classesat 10530- 124Street,Edmonton,AB.
TheNicheAwards
Classesofferedin painting. drawing. calligraphy and Ph (403)41Y6414, FAX (403)4134008
EX Ill BIT IONS
Programrecognizesoutstandingcreativeachievements of Americanand Canadiancraftartists who produce workfor galleriesand retailstores. Ph: (410) 889-3093
A groupexhibitionfeaturingthe workof Marline
Shannon-Ross Quilters' Scholarship
SoniaSoban,LoriSobieand Arlene Weston.
The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage the development of skills. Deadline January 15.'98.
Opening: January 7, 7-9 pm.
Senda SASEforan applicationto Museumof
MedicineHat Museum& Art Gallery
Paducah. KY 42002-1540, USA. PH.
Cox-Bishop, Jill Fisher, Elyse Eliot-Los, Barb Pankratz,
ested in developinga co-opstudio to share the expense of studio space and equipment. Contact Jeff Collins at
ICA T IONS Directory OfCru" Shows and Fairs
TheAlbertaCraftCouncil'sAnnualDirectory of Craft Showsand fairs will be availablein March. cost is S5for membersand S9non-members.Call or drop by the ACCofficeto get your copy in late March. The Crafters Directory
A comprehensivenational,Canadianwide source enablingcraftersto accessInformationfromacross Canada. Wholesale sources, suppliers, mail-order
Contact:(250)370-1353or write TheCraftersDirectory, Box 417, 1340 Harrison St. Victoria. BC, V'8S3S1
marketinterestrates.Call toll freeat 1-800-713-3558.
Deadlineis August 1.'98,Contact:NICHEMagazine, at 3000ChestnutAve.,Suite 304,Baltimore,MD21211.
Profiles Public Gallery "Fibre Art" January 7 - 31. '98.
OPPORTUNITIES Wanted
AWARDS JeanA. ChalmersNationalCraftsAward
Honouring an outstanding craftsperson through
the recognitionof a singleexceptionalworkcreated w•tthin the past three years. Deadline for nominations: February 15, '98.
Award Amount S25000.For informationcontact: OntarioArts Council,ChalmersAwards,151Bloor Street West. Toronto, ON, M5S 1T6. (416) 961-1660,
American Quilters' Society, P.O. Box 1540,
January 24 - February 22, '98.
(504) 442-8856.
"ATwentyYearToast",celebratingthe MedicineHat Museum&Art Gallery20th Anniversarywith an exhibitionOfworksby local artists, Opening: January 31, 8 pm. Phone: (403) 527-6266
CALLSFORSUBMISSIONS(EXHIBITIONS) The Alberta Craft Council - Clay Exhibition
HOID.UPS
May2nd to June 13thand will coincidewith Fireworks
'98 - a clay symposium put on by the Faculty of
Extensionat the UniversityOfAlberta. Deadlinefor entry is March14th,'98
Simple
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The Works - A Visual AHSCelebration
Sixexhibitingopportunities areopenforartists.For moreinformationcontactTheWorksat (403)426-2122
Tabletop Display Stands
FAX: (403) 4264673 Or visit their web sight at
www.alberta.com/theworks/
Submission deadline is January 15, 1998 ART MARKET- Art and craft sale
The 12thannual sale features200boothsexhibiting over4 days, Datesare Nov.19- 22,'98 at the Calgary
ConventionCentre.
Call (403) 762-2345Marlene Loney, Art Market Productions, P.o. Box 385. Banff, AB
All Great Hold-Ups pack flat
OCO.
Apply early as most booth space will be assigned by April 10.'98. Application prior to March 15th '98 is
recommended.
Catalogue avadab)e
Call for Quilters
JasperPlaceContinuingCareCentre/ Centralpark Lodgeis intere•stedin contractingan individual Or
groupto createa wall quilt for their facility.Please submit conceptsand costsby January 16,'98 to Lisette Lane, Jasper Place Continuing
8903 - 168 street, Edmonton, AB Ph. (403) 4894931 FAX 489-5435
Care Centre,
Great
'rx: BOX 11455 Ednx)nton.AB T5J 3K6 Fax (403) 4254818
(403)493-8138
For information on membership to the Alberta Craft Council call: (403) 488-6611or Toll Free in Alberta 1-800-DO CRAFT (1-800-362-7238) Fax: (403)488-8855,E-Mail: acc@compusmart.ab.ca
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