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NOTICES Annual General Meeting Are you a memberof the AlbertaCraft Council? An important part of being a member is participating and enjoying the benefits Ofyour membership. A great way to begin is to meet your
All applicantsmust be membersof the ACC. Thescholarshipmust be used withinone year, and a written report submitted to the ACC by
The ACC is a membership-based organization, join in, participate and reap all the benefits of your membership. Look for a special mail out
comingsoonwith moredetailsaboutthe upconung AGM including a nomination form and voting proxy form which will allow you
to cast your vote even if you are not able to attend. See you all there!
Bobbi Hoffmann Scholarship
Are you a student Ofcraft, or in the early stages of developing your professional career? If so, you are invited to apply for the BobbiHoffman Scholarshipof $500,to support a short-term educationalopportunity Pleasesubmit between 5 and 12 slides, a resume, an artist's statement, a description of the proposed educational project, and a letter of reference assessing your ability to successfully complete the project.
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September Ofthe following year. Deadline for entries: July 31/1999.
Craft
ACC Merit Awards
fellowartists, the staff Ofthe ACCand the Call for nominations board of directorsat the Annual General Meeting, which is being held at the Alberta College of Art Threeawards will be presented to; and Design in Calgary.The AGMwill be held an outstanding craftsperson/ artisan on Saturday,June 5th beginningat 10:00am. Amethyst Award This is your opportunity to have a real impact an outstanding heritage craftsperson/ on the future of your AlbertaCraftCouncil.This artisan - Goldenrod Award year the membership will be voting on 5 board a volunteer/supporter - Crimson Award positions. Currently there are 2 vacant board Thesewill be awarded for outstanding positions that WII]be filled at the AGM. work or contributionin each category,and Nominationformsand proxieswill be sent out will be presented at a gala fundraising to all ACC members in the very near future. event being planned for the fall of 1999. Right after the AGMlunch will be served at noon and then the real fun begins,the theme "What's New" will be discussedby three guest GeneralCriteria: speakers.Audrey Mabee,President of ACAD the nomineemust be a memberof the will cover topics about what is new at the colAlbertaCraft Council in the and what she perceives as challenges lege • members or non-members can nominate market. Charles Lewton-Brain, Instructor at as many candidates as they like in any or ACAD and representativeto the Canadian all of the categories Conference for the Arts, will discuss " What's in submissionsmust be at the ACC office, the market"and John Borrowman,ownerof 10106- 124Street, Edmonton, AB The Quest in Banff,will cover the aspectsof "How to approach a Gallery"
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submitted for the artisan awards:a minimumof 15
and a maximum of 25 slides documenting the workand showinga range, with the emphasison the mostcurrent work.Each slide is to be labelledwith the name of the artist and a number to correspondto an entry on an accompanying information page maximum on€Tage biography of the nominee curriculumvitae Withemphasison achievements pertinent to the award name, address and phone number of the BobbiHoffman Scholarshipand Awards will
be presentedat a Fundraising Dinner being plannedfor this Fall,
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Membership:
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TALK corporationsand for the constantpromotional opportunitiesin Ourarticles,publicationsand our developing website.
Craft producers can also communicate to the shop whether they are willing to offer VOLUMEBUYING INCENTIVES to the corporatecustomerand under what conditions.Consider whether it is profitableor Viablefor you to lower your retail price by a percentage for a corporate customer purchasinga substantialquantity (ie.•5%discount for retail product sales tn excess of $500).Volume Buying Incentives can be worked out between the craft producer and the shop for each corporate sale,but it is usefulto have some informationon
this in yourfile.
Image above:
Ted Jolda - Perfume Bottles
Imagebelow: RobMisanchuck BusinessCardHolders
he vital signs of the Craft Gallery Shop suggest optimal health with growing activity!
If you have been wanting to take the Craft Business Training Program but have been unable to schedule the time, you'll be happy to know that we are now selling the complete course manual in the shop. The Craft Business Training Manual covers the entire program and offers practical, concise answers to all aspects of running your craft business. (Retail $50/ members
The shop retailsales in the 98/99 fiscalyear (ending March31, 1999)exceeded97/98 salesby approximately $50,000.00! These increased sales reflect a growing customer base. which recognizes
and $60/non-members)
the Alberta Craft Council as THE source Of original, quality Alberta craft.
A significant portion OfOurincreasing sales is a result Ofthe corporateCustomer.In Februaryand March alone, 5 corporate representatives and 2 provincial government officialscame to the Craft GalleryShop lookingfor original gifts for clients, staff and guest speakers. These corporate customers
generateda modest in 2 months,with potentialfor future sales,Productspurchased ranged from high end, one-of-a-kindwork, such
as an exquisite vase by Ted Jolda, to multiple orders such as raku pots by Fernande Beland, and business card holders by RobMisanchukThe choices Ofthese corporate customers Were
determinedby the productselectionin the shop that matched their needs and by deliverytimes in
cases where quantity exceeded the shops inventory.
Craft producerscan maximize on these corporate sales opportunities in several ways. Foremost,your work needs to be seen and maintaining adequate product selection in the shop is essential. A current product and price list, indicatingsuch things as available colours and sizes and approximate production/delivery time provides an essential reference for your salespeople.Quality visualsof your product in slides, photos or printed forms are an invaluable shop resource.The visuals you provide to the shop contribute to your sales by being accesSibleas a reference when the shop is temporarily out of your product,for dealings with out-of-town
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Corporate customers also 100kfor Originalgifts they can personalizewith a company logo or recipient's name in the case of achievement or service awards. Consider whether any Ofyour products Canmake an original award. DOnew product ideas come to mind? Can any Ofyour products be engraved or personalizedin a pleasingway? These are useful things to consider, whether the craft produceror the corporatecustomer takes care of personahnng the product.For instance,Rob Misanchukrecentlydiscoveredthat his wood busi-
nesscard holderscouldbe personalizedby having
them laser burned at a trophy/ engraving company The resultswere both aestheticallypleasingand affordable. We have discussed having an engraved sample in the shop, as it is a great selling feature to the corporate customer.
On the topicOfpersonalizedgifts, the corporate customer perceives an added value in work that is appropriately signed by the artist. This is because the corporate customer at the Alberta Craft Councilis purposefullychoosinga distinctive, handcraftedgiftoverthe manyotherconventional, mass-produced options found elsewhere. Recognizing the importance Of the corporate cUs-
tomer the Craft Gallery Shop has begun to send promotional letters, with the BuyCraft Brochure, to localcorporations.If this topicof corporatesales has generatedany ideasor questions,pleasecall the shop at 488-5900. Spring is here!! We are expecting a tremendous turn-out at the Spring Galleo Walk which takes place Saturday, May 1st from 10- 5 pm and on Sunday, May 2nd form 12- 5 pm. If you are interestedin betnga guest artist,pleasecontact us
It is a greatpromotionalopportunity! The AlbertaCraftCouncilalso welcomesour new volunteerElizabethRucki,whose talents and energy are much appreciated. Elaine and I wish you a happy and insprnng spring! Mary-EllenBoyle
MARKET uring the spring of 1997 1worked as an intern in the Public Relations & Marketing Department at the
Glenbow Museumin Calgary By Julie Naylor
Each morning I would put on my crown as "Queen of Brochures"and venture out to the lobby to replenish
the stockat the informationstand (it soundsmoregloriousthanit
actually was!). On my way back to my desk, I was frequently sidetracked by the items showcasedin the gift shop. A multitude of books, cards, jewellery,
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low. Smith makes the trip to both the
Alberta Gift Showand the TorontoGift Show every spring and fall to see what is being offered.Closer to home she
checks out craft shows and fairs in the Calgary area, and continually follows up on referrals from museum staff. Although drop-ins (artists dropping work off in hopes of having it represented) are numerous, only a small percentage have something that is right
for the store. Anothersourceutilized in the shop's quest for distinct product is the Alberta Craft Council.The ACChas been fortunate to establish a close working relationship with the Glenbowover the last 2 years, through both the wholesale
carvings, ceramics and other unique
piecesfilled the shelvesand walls of a somewhatcrowded store. During that summer Glenbowrenovated the lobby and at the same time createda new, 2100 square foot store. The shops
increasedspaceand the addition of an entranceoff 8th Avenuehave contributed to a consistentincrease in sales
and traffic. Recently I spoke with Connie Smith, Shop Manager, and
discussed some of the inner workings of a very successful museum shop. We began talking about product, which is obviously the key to a successful retail shop. For the most part the shop
follows the mandateof the museum, carryingitems that reflectthe featured
exhibits. Most of the product ranges in price from $10 to $250, including books, (which account for about 20% of the sales), giftware (16% of sales), jewellery,
2/3 hand made (14%of sales), and hand made crafts (8% of sales). All of
the hand made work is fromCanada,
with a large portion of it coming from Alberta and Native crafts people. Finding new and unique work can often be a challenge, as any store buyer knows. Everyone wants to be able to offer something unlike his or her competitor down the street, and in order to do so one must search high and
Finding new and unique work can often be a challenge, as any store buyer knows. program (where she is the top buyer), referrals from the Craft Gallery Shop and cross promotional and advertising ventures. This past holiday season the ACC worked closely with the shop, providing quality crafts from ACC members.Accordingto Smith, "we attribute a large portion of our December success to the joint
effortestablishedwith the Craft Council.The unique work from ACCmembers,suchas the kaleidoscopes (Darlene
Musser),the wood key-
I'm sure you're wondering what grabs her attention. Accordingto Smith
"unique,well craftedand exceptional
quality pieces" are a must, along with "anything with a historical significance
that is accuratelydocumented".When asked what she looked for when dealingwith individualartistsshe replied, 'people who have a professional presentation. Know your prices, wholesale and retail, and keep them consistent regardless of where you are selling."
Shealso considerswhere the work is
currently being sold to ensure she is not duplicating product that her clients may see elsewhere. Other things she
monitors includewho deliverson time,who
can manage special orders,
and who follows up in a reasonabletime frame. She also
requiresartist
biographies and product
informa-
tionin
order to provide proper
tagging and bios for her customers. The average customerat the museumshop falls into one of three categories.There is the tourist, who can usually be found shopping May through to
the end of August. These people are
looking for somethingto take home which represents the west, which is why western motifs and Native hand-
crafts are popular during this period. Then there are the locals, who generalIy surface anywhere between Septemberand December,and are usuand the selection ally members of the museum (over of handmade orna- 1500!).These people are familiar with mentshad a direct what the store usually carries, and are effecton our sales." looking for unique holiday items chains and pens (Gary Kozak)
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whetherfor themselvesor for gifts. Finally,thereis the specialexhibitvisitor,who visits the museumyearround to see the latest exhibit. They too are
familiarwith what theshopcarries,
and may be looking to take something
homewhich remindsthem of the exhibition they just visited. Needlessto say, Smith is kept busy making sure the right product is available for the right customer at the right time! This season's tourists will be treated to some of Smith's latest findings. Copper plates and bowls with engraved North West Coast images are sure to be a hit, along with other treasures she dug up at the latest buying trips in February.
One addition to the Glenbowteamwill be one of our own, as Jan Edmonds (former Sales Manager) takes on a position alongsideConnieSmith.Her love of handmadecraftand her dedication to artists will make her a great asset to the Glenbow Shop. The ACC will once again be alongside for the ride, providing product and referrals, and continuing to increase the presence and visibility of craft in the marketplace.
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The February, 1999 issue OfThe Crafts Report magazinehad an article on selling to tnuseumgift shops.This is their list of tips to Ip you make an effectivesale. Many of these s can be appliedwhen dealing with any tailer,and each is important to rememberas u increaseyour wholesalesales, whether to eum shops or other gift stores. (This artiClewas reprinted with permissionform The Crafts Report Magazine. It was originally printed in the February, 1999issue.) • VISit the museum as many times as possible, Or at least view its Web site, if it has one.
2. Educate the buyers and the museum shop's
customersabout how your work relates to the mission of the museum by placing descriptive hang-tags on your work
pricing must be consistent; know the difference between retail and wholesale prices. 4. Price competitively, and Offer a range Of
products.
S. Followprocedures,and understandthe terms Of the sale.
6. Be honest about your production capabilities; only pmmise what you are sure you can deliver in the time allotted. 7. Don't be afraid to approach a museum with your work. especially if you've sold to them 8. Accept "no's" as a reflection of the buyer's market, not as a reflection on your talent
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The Comings and Goings
of the Craft Industry Development Initiatives ive years ago, the ACC launched a series of research projects which asked questions about both the cultural state of craft and the economic condition of craft in Alberta.
the Craft Industry These projects became Development Initiatives, including:
l. Symbol of Quality Program - product tagging, shop signage and advertising,
The business plan that has guided the use trademafk', t@prOmotejiiiied Alberta OfWED money made specific predictions for sales, sales growth rates, numbers of cfåftspeoplen ajv,arietyOfn-Gkets. participants, average incomes, etc. For example, wholesale sales in 1998were initidlly predicted to be $300,000.Despite a lot , lopmén€SuVPOrt ofl%ardwork, they only reached $138,000. Ctaft!rodüc - an analysi9[advisv,/referralservi V Sales were predicted to be $1,000,000in athelpscraftspeopleimprove the* • 1999(with 100craftspeople selling an averæ esigp and quality of theiFWoik3; age of $10,000in newly-generated wholeexpand their product sale sales).By 2006or 2007,annual sales their customer and market awareness, were to have reached$6,000,000. These prove their pricing and profitability, goals are proving to be unrealistic and More than 100people per year unattainable. ve used this service,somewith béi&fcontact, and others witWan on- There have been positive results to the four Craft Industry Development Initiatives. iscovering 130new wholesale buyers is a ,majOWaccomplishment.Craftspeople and retailers report good customerresponseto 10-paFtW hop oursewithsu,bjects thgSymbol of Quality and related advertissuch as Stüdio Mahagemeneånd g. Most of the craftspeople who have parMarke ting/ Proinötion:bisappointicipated in the Product Development tingly;very few ACCmembersrhaQe process have shown positive, sometimes been.in!erestedin thezcoyrsé,even remarkable,results.And those few people, though it i' used by-other craft who have taken the BusinessTraining, councils. report that it is much more useful than they had expected. The top-selling craftspeople 4. Producers'RepresentativeProgramthrough the PRP marho.haye WhOlesal"iOmO/on $5000to over $20,000 icessvhich has sold Ork fro qu•ough nevwholesale sales last year. CC;tnemberSto more an 1 Veralhave&eétyableto move to full-time G tres, eries, Oik, and', forsome; their new sales in 1998 rate buyers, and c$nferences ve-foldincrease. nstitute a four' USThis crossCanadaandinto i Industry , all this service has ånv6iveå ab Development activity, assisted by WED, people - most recently about 25 par-
nationally,and are used by a wide variety of other craft, cultural, educational and
small business organizations. Approxima 500Alberta craftspeople were photo-dogvmented and interviewed about their work and their goals. And approximately 1200 craftspeople, retailers, organizations, etc. responded to an anonymous statistic survey, answering questions about ed type and place of craft work, gender,
income,marketingand sales,etc. Then more than 100ACC members, and 0th interested in the craft scene, participated in interviews, focus groups and plannin sessions.You may have been part of these surveys.
The general conclusionsfrom the surveys and meetings were that:
l. the creativeenergy,technicalskill and commitmentof Alberta crafts-
people was very good, and the average levels of education for part-
time or full-timecrafts ple w
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3. market opportunities were quite limited, for thogeeraftspeopletuh wanted to expand their exposure and sales and / or increase their prices, and
emerged a series of projects intended to provide new professional development and business opportunities for craft artists.
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d 4. the Alberta Craft Council c g should play a role in deve marketing and income-ge - ating
ventures. From these conclusions, and from groups and board meetings in 1995/96,
the magazine,public and media awareness, membershipservices,informationservices, referrals,etc.)
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revenues, etc. which support exhibitions,
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to be accountablefroma busi-
five - in real growth statistics, real es figures, real participation numbereD has decided that the results are
simp not satisfactory, and is now in the
of withdrawing further financial pro sup t. Consequently the ACC Board has chosen to eliminate the most expensive programs and revise some of the others. This has been a difficult and disappointing period for the Board, for staff and of course for
the those members who have chosen to use
and benefitfrom these ventures.
All four Craft Industry Development Initiatives have beenrecognizednationally for their sophistication. They have been very beneficial - but only for a small number of participants. Now, the programs will not be funded by WED after June 30, 1999. Why? The actual participation and sales
results,when comparedto the ambitious
business plan predictions, do not justify the continuation of these financially demanding programs. What will happen with the Craft Industry DevelopmentInitiatives?
- jurying 1. SymhQLQf-Q-uaIity-Program and coop advertising will continue at a much more modestlevel of activity,with a volunteer team. 2. Craft Product Development Support - will be scaledback,and be provided as a service of the ACC Gallery Shop. 3. Craft BusinessTraining Program -
will be offeredfor sale as a manual, and may be added to a future stage of the ACC web-site.
4. Producers'RepresentativeProgram-
the most expensiveventure,will be
discontinued. Referralsbetween
membersand retailerswill
continue. Several marketing
The Alberta Craft Gallery (Alberta'sonly public gallery dedicated to fine craft) will continueto program6 or 7 exhibitions,and a variety of Discovery shows, annually. The Gallery attracts better exhibitions and
more visitors each year. Two travelling exhibitions are currently being planned. Potential exhibitions venues in Calgary are also being investigated. The Alberta Craft Magazine will continue to improveand expandin both content and circulation. (This issue is four pages larger.)Specialissues,such as a 20th Anniversaryedition next year, are in the works. The ACC's embryonic web-site will
expand as an additional sourceof craft arts and craftbusinessinformation.
Information services,referrals, advocacy activity and projectswith other culture
organizationsand othercraftcouncils will continue to expand.
Fundraising and community building activity is increasing.Lookelsewherein
this magazine for four new benefit events
this summer.And a membershipdrive and donorcampaignwill be launchedlater this year. Developinggrant proposalsfor arts activitiesremainsa regular activity. The end OffundingfromWesternEconomic Diversification is a big disappointment. It will mean the discontinuation Of most of the four Craft Industry Development
Initiatives.Unfortunately,it will also mean
disappearance of 3 of the 7.5 ACC staff
positions(JulieNaylor,JeffCollins and Workwill continue,to promoteAlberta Jan Edmonds). craft, with newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations,tourismcampaigns, It is difficult to draw a simple conclusion etc.Networkingwith arts, businessand about the Initiatives. They may have been tourism development groups will continue. too ambitious. They may have been ahead of their time. They were certainly expected The Gallery Shop will continue to regular and to do too much in too short a time-frame. increaseits sales and attract new customers. Corporate sales through
the shop are increasing.Additionaladvertising is provingprofitable.
Other marketing projects will be investigated in the future.Referralsbetween retailers and craftspeople will increase, partly as a replacementfor the wholesale marketing campaign.
alternativesare beingconsidered for the ACC web-site.
They did not attract participation by ACC
members,as expected.They did result in
significant business growth, new market
developmentand new sales, for some Alberta craft artists. TomMcFall,ExecutiveDirector
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These four programs have been heavily promoted to potential users. For example,
over the last severalyears,everyissue of thismagazinehas featuredinformation
about the Craft Industry Development Initiatives including articles, invitations to participate,reports on results,notices of upcoming activities, examples of new products, photos of trade show booths, etc.
Thousandsof brochuresand lettershave
been distributed to members and prospective participants around the province. And hundreds of phone calls from ACC staff to members have attempted to '"recruit" people into the craft business workshops, the symbol of quality advertising or the wholesale marketing, What will happen to other Alberta Craft Council activities?The withdrawal of WED assistance to the four Craft Industry Development Initiatives has very little effect on other ACC activities.
Thejuried SymbolOfQuality will continueto identifyfine Craftand to advertise craft shoppingdestinations.
Wholesaletrade showpresentations,twice-yearlyin Edmontonand Toronto.will bediscontinued. (left to right) Tom McFall, Jeff Collins, Maureane O 'Shausnessy, Julie Naylor. Jan Edmonds.
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hen does a bag turninto a purse? Some wise guy once answered 'when a chick owns it' The Edmonton Weavers Guild is celebrat- onto a strand of accentbeads. Adorned ing 'the bag' in an exhibition showcasing with a gold fairy and dragonfly, it comes over 20 variations of the age-old accesso- complete with its own fairy dust. ry. According to a recent article in the Edmonton Journal, bags are the "objects Jean Connor's futuristic Millenium Bag is perfect for the women of the 21st century. of desire" for the season. With trendy The small coiled basket-bag, made of gold names like "body bags" and "messenger yarn and silver shoe thread, is the perfect pouches" , the old bag has been given a
size to carry everythingyou need in the face-lift.Bag-it featuresits own variations on the theme, combiningbags we year 2000, a lipstick and a debit card. know - those for wine, lunches and shoes Other artists featured include Joanne - with others less traditional. Verveda, Nancy Ruth Scissons,Marg The Fairy-Bag by Karen Jackson is a
whimsical rendition of something you may find in Never Never Land.The delicately woven purse with black fabric and gold metallic embroidery attaches
Berg, Rene Freeborn, Betty Moore, Ruby
Marles, Diane Kozensand many more.
Right: Joanne Veneda, Medicine Bag Top: Karen Jackson, Fairy Bag Left: Kathy Moore, Wine Bag & Shoulder Bag
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MayI June
DISCOVERY GALLERY The exhibit is being held in conjunction
with Reflections,the annual conferenceof the Hand Weavers'
Glass...
„.is the themeof thismonth Discovery
Gallery. From April 24 - May 15 is stained glass artist FernJordan,who createsmosaic tabletops,servingtrays and wall panels out of tiny fragments of brightly coloured glass. From May 18 - June 5 is fused glass artistJamesLavoie,who transformssheets
Spinners & Dyers of Alberta, which runs April 30th through May 2nd at the Kings College in Edmonton. The weekend holds a multitude of events beginning
Friday night Withthe members Annual
of coloured glass into geometric patterned
General Meeting. Saturday consists of
bowls,platesand coasters.Featuredfrom June12thto July 3rd are handstiched
half-day seminars,commercialbooths selling raw supplies, and 3 galleries fea-
embroidered landscapes by Edith Rolfe.
turing a retrospective Ofweaving, a current survey, and a futuristic glimpse of what's to come. Saturday night features a banquet with guest speaker Barbara Schweger.Schweger,along with others, analyzed the cloth and textiles worn by the men in the Franklin Expedition who
were discoveredin the Canadian arctic, dating back to the mid 19th century. To register for the conference contact
BrendaFosterat 4624990.The galleries are open to the public on Saturday. Also featuredin the Gallery are wall hangings by textile artist Dorothy Clarke.ScenesFrom the Great Cyclesof Life showcasesnine watercolor quilts, eachwith their own story to tell. Tiny squares of different coloured and pat-
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terned fabrics are sewn together to create pictorial landscapes which explore the principals of colour theory, perspective,
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shape and contour.Ethereal Garden
reveals spring at its' prime, with pure and vibrant colours calling to the viewer. Transient Season speaks to a magical season where spring, summer and autumn come together under one sky. Summer's Potpourri shows the moods of mid to late summer, where the sunlight appears slightly golden and the colours are richer and slightly jaded. The selection of wall hangings takes a fresh look at the various cycles of life and nature.
Fern Ionian, glass mosaic table top Top: Dorothy Clarke, Season, 1998, cotton fabric and thread
Right: Transient Season (detail)
8 MayJune Issue
STUDIO
Studio Visits at:
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Karen MacMillan-Amies, Calgary • Linda Stanier, Stony Plain Elizabeth Beauchamp and Lynn Malin, Edmonton By Jeff Collins
One of the most enjoyableparts of my job at the Craft Councilis visiting craftspeoplein their studios. BeforeI get there I like to imagine what the studio will be like: a couple of potters wheels with a kiln tucked into the corner and shelves of ware in various stages of completion;a roomwith hardwoodflooring and a large picture window allowing sunlight to cast spider-web like shadows off the rug
Studio of Eltzabeth Beauchamp and Lynn Mall"
so it works real well". Trafficthrough her studio has always been steady and sales have been very good.
Linda Stanier, like Karen, is a potter who has had success at holding studio sales. Linda lives on the shore of a lake in a rural subdivision near Stony Plain and she uses her environment... sunrises, sunsets, forests, rivers and lakes... as inspiration for the brilliant colour that is strung across the loom... I think romantic combinations applied to her terra cotta potimages like these often come mind when lot of home sales people think of artist studios.Many craftspeo- tery. She told me there are a in her area so instead of competing with them, ple know this and use their studio as a selling so she turns her studio sale into an event that feature for their work. I recently talked with involves the whole community. The sale hapthree craftspeople who sell their work out of pens On the last weekend OfNovember. There their studio and asked them to share their are other artists who live near Linda and they experiences. all open their studios on the same day.One of Karen MacMillan-Amies lives in Calgary her neighbours has a team of horses he hitches up to a hay wagon and gives hay rides. and has converted her two-car garage into a Other neighbours, who don't make any crafts fully functionalpottery studio. She is (selfbut still want to be involved, decorate their admittedly) a perfectionist and her fine attention to detail is evident in her beautifully homes with Christmas lights and other festive functional stoneware. Karen has spent a lot Of ornaments. By turning her studio sale into a
timedevelopinga uniquetechniquethat
allows her to create a production line Ofpottery that retains the hands-on uniqueness to
eachpiece.Sheis currentlyexpandingher line to include other products such as tiles and
coffee tables. She says the only thing slowing her down right now is her need for a pug
mill.
Each year in November, for the last three, Karen transforms her garage studio into a mini gallery and puts on a unique show and sale. She invites fellow artisans to participate with her and makes sure everyone'swork complements,rather than competeswith, each other's. Last year she invited glass artist Martha Henry,jewellerSimon Wroot,printmaker Heather Urness and Holly Hahn, who hand paints and silk-screensplayfulwildlife
imageson everythingfromtotebags to Tshirts.Theymadeup invitations,combined their mailing lists and sent them out to their
clients.Theyfoundthat usingeachother's
client list was a great benefit, as Karen explains: "'Forexample, Simon has people (on his list) who already own a lot of his jewellery and I have a lot who own my pots,but my people might be interested in Simon's jewellery and his might be interested in my pots,
communityeventLindagivesthe publican
opportunity to stroll around the lake, take in a hayride, visit local artist's studios, and purchase great Christmas gifts. Linda had so much success in doing her last studio sale that next year she has chosen not to participate in the large retail Christmascraft fair she
regularlysellsthrough. Studio salesare not limited to craftspeople
whose studios are at or near their homes. Many craftspeoplehave a studio out side of their home. Centre Street Studio is an old building in downtown Edmonton that has been converted into artists studios and is the
hometo TotallyBear Rugs - a partnership ventureby ElizabethBeauchampand Lynn Malin. Using stylised Canadian wildlife as a
motif,theypaintmoose,wolves,coyotes,
bears and other animals on their rugs, tables
and homefurnishingsto createdelightful
works of art. Once a year they get together with the other artists in their building and hold an Open Studio event. Elizabethsays they use this event to entertain and thank their clients, remind them that they are still around and make new sales and contacts. This last December was the second year Elizabethand Lynn held an Open Studio and AlbertaCraft
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December,being the start of the holiday season, was the perfect time to offer an entertainment opportunity for all their clients. Invitations were sent out to 900people and again, their mailing list was pooled together from all the artists involved. Their invitations were professionally designed and printed at a reasonable cost. Wine and food items were served and all the guests were given tours of the whole space. Elizabeth told me that by
entertainingtheirguestsand treatingit likea social event they were able to solidify longterm relationships and make new sales. The event was also a good opportunity to show off some of their other work many of their clients have never seen before. Their success has ensured that this will become an annual event.
Although these three artists have different formats to their studio sales all of them told me the same things: The shows are relatively
inexpensiveto host,theywilltakea lot of
work, they will be a lot Offun, you vvillbenefit from involving others in your sale,and it is important to keep the same format from year to year so you can build on the momentum
you create.
If you think that a studio sale sounds interesting and you want to host one, make sure you
checkwithyour localmunicipalityregarding any licensesyou might require.The by-laws
regarding selling retail out of a residential area differ from area to area. Also, it is a really good idea to let your neighbours know what you are planning and assure them that it will be a once, or twice a year event. It is best to
do everythingup frontrather thenhavingto deal with unexpected problems during or after your event.
Withouta doubt, all three have had great success at their sales and will continue to do them for as long as people keep showing up
and all indicationspointto that beinga long time.Maybenext year Karenwill make enough at her studio sale to get that pug mill.
KUDOS New Glass Review Competition Each year, the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning N.Y.conducts a worldwide competition to select 100 slides representing innovative works in glass. The competition called the New Glass Review,is in its 20th year and invites glassmakers, artists, designers and companies to participate. Only glass designed and made during 1998is eligible for this survey and
this year submissions were receivedfrom 44 countries. We are pleased to announce that the Zanfirico cane Gondola by Darren Petersenof Red Deer,Alberta was selectedand will be published along with the other winning entries in the spring issue of Neues Glas, an international Glass Art magazine in Germany. Congratulations!
Oops Files!
Casino
There was a misprint in the maker of the "Roomfor One More"one of the quilts
That's right, it's casino time again. This years major fundraiser happens August featuredin the Tea for the Takingexhibit. 2nd and 3rd in Edmonton,and once again we are calling on all ACC members The quilt was made by the Earthly (and anyoneelse) to volunteer their serGoods Quilting Shop Staff and Instructors, and assembled with the bor- vices. We need approximately 40 volunders and machine quilted by Dawn Dick. teers to take various shifts over the 2 days. Phone us at the Craft Council and Our apologies to all! we'll pass your name on to Shona Wehm who is coordinating the event. Thank you for your support and we look forward to hearing from all of you!
The Northwest Canadian Knifemaking Symposium ...will run from June 25th through June 27th at the knife shop of Ed Storch in
Mannville,Alberta.All knifemakersand anyone interested in handmade knives are encouraged to enjoy a weekend of
demonstrations, including rope cutting, anvil toss and knife throwing, along with a Saturday evening BBQ.For more information or to register please contactEd Storch at 780-763-2214.
Summer Tours of Alberta Craft Visit some of Alberta's most picturesque country-side,see demonstrationsand
shop at some of our most interesting craft studios Join ACC members and friends for lunches,barbecuesuppers„. get lucky with draws and silent auctions help raise funds for ACC programs Stony Plain/Spruce Grove areas
June TBA— hosted by Emil Bucharsky (knife maker
and board member) and Linda Stanier (clay artist and former board member)
Markervillearea
Siturday. luly 24 — hosted by Arne Handley (potter and former board chair)
'Gondola' by Darren Petersen
Beaver Hills area (eastof Edmonton)
Saturday; August 21 Tom McFall
Canlron'99
by Sharon Thurston and
Bragg Creek community
September TBA —
Fire and Design 99, the biennial conferenceof the CanadianBlacksmiths Associationis scheduled for July 1st
by Lyn Pflueger (felt maker and
co-chair)
Cåll Joanne at the ACC officefor more
through July 4th in Calgary. The confer-
details,to buy tickets,to add names to the invitationlist, to volunteer,to includeyour studioas a destination...
ence featuresa tradeshow,an auction, a
gallery exhibiting some of the best work
beingmade in Canada,and demonstrations.Someof the demonstrationswill
www.CrafiCanada.com
cover designing animal heads and scrolls taught by Mark Pearce,damascus and knifemakingtaught by WilliamFiorini, and fold forming for blacksmiths taught by Charles Lewton-Brain.Check out their web site at www.sait.ab.ca/caniron for
more informationabout the weekend and how to get involved.
Knitvs, Ed Storch
AlbertaCran Magazine
May June
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This new Website maintains information on crafts created by Canada's finest artisans. A perfectplace for craftspeople,craft shows, craft suppliers, craft councils and a craft mall. Internet users can surf and shop at differentcraft booths. Youshould definitelyregisteryour businesson this site page (you even if you have your own VVeb This site offers a lot to the can win SIOOO). craft community,and will attract many Internetshoppers.Youcan registeron-line at www.CraftCanada.comFor more informationcontactus by fax (613)074002 or E-mail Sale@CraftCanada.com
CALENDAR CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: For the July/Aug 1999 issue is May 25, 1999
call I-BOO-DOCRAFT or (780) 488-6611; fax (780) 480855; e-mail: acc@compusmart.ab.ca
TheAlberta Craft Council is open to submissions of opportunities for craftspeople, from any craft organization in the province,
space permitting. Ifyou are interested in promoting a special event, activity, gallery, show, or employment opportunity, please cal/ the ACC office.
CALLS FOR ARTISTS The 4th annual Whyte Avenue Art Walk is now accepting entries
from participants The dates for 1999 are July 23 to 26. Each year this event gains in popularity and enthusiasm. All levels of art
experience can participate. Call or visit The Paint Spot, 10516e-mail: info@paintspot.abca
Alberta Craft Council Directory Of Shows and Fairs Alberta More than 50 of the finest craft shows and fairs in well as contact names ard numbers for many professional ACC associations, guilds, and government contacts. $5 for members and S9 for non-members. Order by phone at
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(780)488$611 or come down to the shop at 10106 124 st,
Edmonton, AB. E-mail: acc@compumartab.ca
Ideas 4 Crafts
Spring Two-Day Show. April 24 - 25.1999. Over 300 artisans selling to more than 10,000 customers. Deadline for entry. March 15, 1999 Located at the Kinsmen Sports Centre 9100 Walterdale Hill,
Whyte Avenue Art Walk
WhyteAve Edm.,T6E 2A4. Tel:(780) 432040,
CRAFT SHOWSAND FAIRS
fax: 439-5447,
Canmore Folk Music Festival August 1st and 2nd, •99.Artists and craftspersons are invited to
sell their work atAlberta's longest running folk festival. For an
application and info pack write Canmore Folk Festival at P.O. Box
8090, Canmore AB, TIW 2T8. or call coordinator Susan Gottselig
(403) 678-6564
The Good Samaritan Society Opportunity to participate in the 50th Anniversary Quilt Show. Seeking new and antique quilts, wall hangings, and decorative quilted items. For years women have been making quilts to send to third world countries through this organization. This exhibition
will celebrate these women's labours. Contact the Good Samaritan Society at #200, 9405 - 50 Edmonton. AB 16B 2T4 Ted:(780) 431-3780
Knitting Guild Of Canada pres entl y a s s embl i ng a col l ecti on Of des i gns by Ca na di a n kni tters
to be published in a book. We're looking for original design ideas which captures Canada in all its diversiM. from people to land-
Edmonton, AB. Contact Irene Caine or Donna Shaw at 940-3586. We are also accepting submissions for Our Christmas Craft Show on November 27th and 28th at Kinsmen sports centre.
Signatures Craft Show and Sale - Fraser Valley, BC
Signatures, Canada's largest producer of craft shows, introduces its newest show to be held December9 - 12, 1999 at Tradex The Fraser Valley Trade & Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford, BC, A high quality, juried show limited to 125 exhibitors. For further information call 1-800-7734444.
Sylvan Lake Handcraft Society
19th annual juried craft show, July 17-18. For entry forms write the society at Box 9011, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S1 S6
Calgary Summer Festival of Art and Craft
introductory to advanced. To receive your Calendar of complete listings call or write Series '99 at Red Deer College, Box 5005,
5H5. Tel: (403) 3420130 Red Deer, AB, Toll Free: 1-888-886-2787.
Medalta International Artist in Residence Program
Medicine Hat is attracting global interest with its Medalta International Artist in Residence Program. A unique setting for
interaction between artists who have a serious commitment to
clay. Apply now to be there in the summer of •99with visiting artists Robert Harrison, Alan Lacovetsky, and Shirley Rimer One, two, or four week residencies are available beginning May 31. Write to Medalta International Artist in Residence Program 703 wood street Medicine Hat, AB, TIA 7E9. Tel: (403) 572 1032.
Pilchuck Glass School
Threeweek long sessionson everythingimaginablein hot glass commence May 25th and run through September 3rd. Contact pilchuck Glass School at 315 Second Ave South, Seattle, WA
982928600 Tel•.(206) 6210422
Northwest Canadian Knifemaking Symposium
June 25th through 27th 1999.AIl knifemakers and anyone inter-
ested in handmade knives are encouraged to attend. Demonstrations, rope cutting, knife throwing, anvil toss etc. Saturday evening BBQ included with registration. Held at the knife shop of Ed Storch, Mannville, AB. Camping allowed on site. Cost Sl 40. Register before June 1. Contact Ed Storch RR4 Mannvilte, AB TOB 2W0 Tel: (780)763-2214
Edmonton Needlecraft Guild Fibre Potpourri
July 31 through Aug 2, 1999 at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary one of Alberta's premier show venues. A summer art and craft
The Edmonton Needlecraft Guild invites embroiders from across
across Canada, live entertainment, demonstrations and great
by joining them at their 21st annual fibre Potpourri Weekend
BOX 490, Shelburne, ON. LON
ranging from the timelessand traditionalto the contemporary
fair, outdoors and under huge festival tents, 150 artisans from
Alberta to share in the celebration of a generations old art form
food. Juried. Contact Wendy Gadsden, Gadsden Promotions Ltd.
June 4, 5, and 6, •99.Ten, two day workshops will be offered,
Our Best TO You Art & Craft Show - Red Deer
and creative. To register cal Vira at (780) 469-2590 or e-mail at vira2@aol.com
1-800-667-0619
Friday to Sunday, October 29th to 31st 1999. This 8th annual juried show will be held at the Parkland Pavilion. For applications
contact Marg Brown Tel: (403) 938-8102, Box 431, Okotoks, AB
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Alberta College of Art and Design - Calgary Summer Art Institute at ACAD presents HANDS ON... a series Of workshops for adults offers a variety of approaches to studio
work in Ceramics,fibre Hot Glass, Jewellery& Metals,and
scape to flora and fauna, even cityscapes could be presented. All designs chosen will be purchased and a profile for each designer
Thursday to Saturday, November 1Ith to 13th, 1999. This 7th
Printmaking. IMAGINATIONS.. visual art programming for children and youth complements the adult workshops. For
Cindy Nichollsat the KinttingGuild of Canada (519) 4584440
annual juried show will be held at the Agribition Building. For applications contact Marg Brown Tel: (403) 938-8102, Box 431,
e-mail: summer@acad.abca
will be included in the book. Deadline is June 15th, 1999 Contact
Sweetwater Café Situated in the heart of Edmonton's gallery district. Sweetwater
Café is looking for artists to promote through their busy café. Wall pieces are preferred and will receive excellent exposure. All
sales go directly to the artist, Contact Robin Ponton at
(780) 488-1959. 12427 -102 Ave Edm.AB.
St. Albert Quilters' Guild - Quilt Odyssey
Ohibltion of St Albert Quilter's Guild Members April 5th through 29th, 2000. January 14, 2000 is deadline for entry of slides and application. Contact Kathie Pavelich, 24 Salina Drive SC Albert,
AB, T8N OL2
International Arabian Horse Association Craft vendors and artists - book your booth today! Canadian Nationals Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show & Trade Fair August 16-21, 1999 in Regina, Saskatchewan is looking for artists to sell at the show Booth space is limited so book early, Contact Imelda 303-6964558 to reserve your Space
Generations Gallery, Stony Plain, AB Now accepting submissions from artists working in all media for the exhibition year commencing January 1, 2000. Submission must include 6 slides representative of your work, an artist bio, and an artist statement. Contact, Ellen Green (780) 963-2777. Generations Gallery, BOX 2188, stony T7Z IX7
Our Best To You Art & Craft Show - Regina. SK
Okotoks, AB TOL ITO
more infoand to register:Call ACAD at (403) 284-7640 or
ICWA '99 - Grande prairie AB
"Crafts, Fabrics and More!" Trade Show
Canadian Craft and Hobby Association's wholesale trade show
May 29th - 31 , Stampede Round-Up Centre in Calgary. Features
more than 120 exhibitorsfrom Canada and the US.The show is
open to anyone with a valid business license or is GST registered. Tel: (403) 291-0559 for more info.
Intemational Ceramic Workshop Alberta (ICWA) with Yasuo
Terada - master potter and kiln builder from Japan • and Bibi Clement - potter from Hythe,AB. June 27-July 10, •99 in Grande Prairie AB. For more information or to register contact Bibi Clement at (180) 356-2424, or write ICWA Canada clo
Bibi Clement Box 144, Hythgm, TOH2C0 Metchosin International
SummerSchool of the Arts - Victoria, BC
EDUCATION
Doesyour group offer classes or instruction that would be of interest to Alberta CraftCouncil members? Fax us some
information at (780) 4888855 and we will be sure to include
it in Ourcalendar section.
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing specialized courses to professional artists, serious students and teachers. 26 different courses are offered this year and all run July 4th to 17th.
Nestled in a wooded hillside of the Pedder Bay at the Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, 650 College Drive, Victoria, BC,
V9C 4H7. Tel (250) 391-2420 Toll free:1-800-667-3122
Watercolour Workshop
A watercolour workshop will be presented in Edmonton at
The Paint Spot by Donna Jo Massie. Dates for this three day workshop are June 25, 26, 27, 1999. Write or call The Paint Spot, 10516 Whyte Ave Edmonton, AB, T6E 2A4 Tel: (780) 432-0240, Fax: 439-5447 E-mail: info@paintspotab.ca
Series '99 at Red Deer College Over 80 an and craft classes to choose from taught by some of the finest artists in their field. Learn pottery, painting and
drawing, jewellery making, bronze casting, sculpture and many more. Also featuring 16 hot glass classes and the Rocky Mountain Wood Carving School. Courses taught at various skill levels from
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Grant MacEwan Community College - Edmonton
Arts Administration Program is an intensive IO•month certificate program (7 month classroom instruction and 3 month field placement) designed to provide individuals with the skills they need to survive and thrive in arts management, Currently seeking applicants for the September '99 intake. Contact Rose Ginther•Heesat
(780) 4974415. write to GMCC, p.o.Box 1796, Edmonton, T5J 2P2
CALENDAR EXHIBITIONS
Wanted
Marjorie Wood Gallery
Please call Barb in Edmonton at (780) 435-5864
Kerry Wood Nature Centre iri Red Deer presents
Wanted - Electric Wheel
14th annual Art of Nature Exhibition. May 20th through June 30, '99. Box 119 Red Deer,AE
TAN
What are you
Someone to paint a full size Carousel horse
Tel:(403) 346-2010
doing this summer?
Potter looking to purchase a good used electric wheel. I live one hour south of Red Deer and am a member Of the Trochu pottery Club
call Paulaat (403) 443-7029 or
Festival of Quilts
Heritage Park in Calgary AB presents Festival of Quilts - Covering the Park With Quilts Saturday and Sunday May 29tW30th '99 from no - 5:00. Heritage Park is located at 1900 Heritage Drive SW, Calgary AB, T2V 2X3. rel: (403) 25"900. Web site: www.heritagepaü.ab.ca
Interested in selling your arts and crafts in Downtown Calgary to a potential market of
e-mail at dpel'and@kneehill.com
Help We are looking for information on any type of product or technique that can be used to create permanent artworks in public sidewalks (bricks
coloured coatings, colours added to concrete. .7). Permanency, durability, and safety are major con-
135,000 people? We have street vending
cerns as our climate is very unpredictable.
GRANTS/AWARDS
Temperaturerange from - IOC to 35C. If you have any information at all please contact
Canada Council for the Arts The Canada Council for the Arts has announced
mark the millennium. Deadline for submission: September 1, 1999 Media contact: Stephane Dubois or Danielle Philbert. Communications
Massage 1st Therapy
Section,(613) 5664305 or
Offering 20% discount to all ACC members and
staff. All therapists are licensed and registered with their professional society. Massage 1st
TherapyBox 474, #21 10405 JasperAve
1-800-263-5588 ext #4134
CAMRY'
Edmonton. AB lei: Terry Hahn (780) 903-0948
Canadian Emerging Artist Prize
Sponsoredby ConnorClark PrivateTrust- two
annual purchase awards that acknowledge the
work o f Canada's emerging artists in painted media. Deadline May 28th •99 Contact (416) 956-9322
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
The purposeof the foundationis to aid artists in the early stages of their careers. Awards are lim-
ited to candidates working in painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Work must be representational or figurative. Applicants must have started or completed art school training and/or
must demonstrate, through past work and future plans, a commitment to making art a lifetime
career.Grant amountsare SIO 000. Pleasecall
or write The Elizabeth Greenshietds Foundation, 1814 Sherbrooke Street OuestNVest, Suite
,
Montreal, Quebec H3H IE4 ph (514) 937-9225
Sheila Hugh MacKay Foundation Registered in 1988 to provide knowledge, participation in and appreciation of Canadian arts and crafts and their importance in the cultural her-
itage of Canada. Grants are to provide "seed" money to as many visual arts and crafts people i n Ca na da a s pos s i bl e. Dea dl i ne i s Apri l
Phone:(403) 215-1566 ask for Earl
Alberta Clay Community; the representative of
the clay community to all levels of government
and the general public; a promoter of ceramic excellence. Individual memberships start at $30.00 write to the APA at Box 5303,
Calgary,AB T2H IX6
Hand Weavers. Spinners and Dyers
craft
Offering newsletters, library services, weaving certificate programs annual conferences juned
exhibitions fibre fare. financial assistance,
for more info at box 87 Monarch, AB, TOL 1MO
Visual Arts Alberta Association Join the VAAA individual memberships start at $30.00. Receive e-mail newsletter and reduced subscriptions to Legacy, Alberta's heritage magazine. For more info call 1-800-635-3187
Professional organization dedicated to fostering the archives community in Alberta. For more
epar{ e;
information please contact MNEA Committee
Annual General Meeting will take place May 29th at the Prince of Wales Armouries. The Mennonite Centre for Newcomers will be hosting an exhibition of professional artists work in the Armouries for one week before the meeting • May
24 - 29. The AGM will get under way at 1 pm and go until 3 pm but you will want to stick around for a cocktail party and silent auction. Tickets for the cocktail party are $25. For more info please
CALL FOR ENTRY 13th ANNUAL
scholarships and more. Contact Frances Schultz
Tel: (506) 847-5322
Visual Arts Alberta Association (VAAA)
Suite 720, 304 - 8thAvenue SW Fax: (403) 265-1932
Alberta Potters Association The APA aspiresto be the collectivevoice of the
Archives Society of Alberta
OPPORTUNITIES AND NOTICES
Calgary Downtown Association Calgary,AB T2P IQ
ORGINIZATIONS/ MEMBERSHIPS
30th.Contact Sheila MacKay Dick, 3107
RothesayRD Rothesay,NB, QE 5V3
S)bt
on Stephen Avenue Walk or Barclay Mall on a monthly or seasonal basis.
59 Duckworthst, st John's NE AIC IE6.
lei: (709) 753-2749
Fund towardsthe productionof works of art to
That's
opportunities available
Sharon LeRiche at the Devon House Craft Gallery
its plan to direct the SIO Million Millennium
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NOVEMBER 18-21, 1999 Calgary Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta 200 High Quality Artisans ART MARKET
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pulps, fibres, additives screening, felts drying systems, hydraulic press, and books. Portable
workshops Handmadepapers.Contact Britt
Quinlan, 1216 Portland Ave., Ottawa, ON, KIV
Message Telephone: (403) 762-2345
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contact Jean Connor at (780) 487-2745
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