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REPORTS a new working group of members is emerging in the Calgary area — this may become a southern chapter. Folks involved in this group, ccx»rdinatedby Vice-chair Lyn Pflueger, On Saturday, June 5 the Alberta Craft Council are currentlyorganizing an ACC exhibition for Artwalk Calgary. Other community-based held its 1999AGM at the Alberta College of projects for 1999 include 4 Studio Tours, Art and Design in Calgary. 35 members, 8 Board rnembers and 6 staff members attended advertisedelsewherein the magazine. to review the past year and look ahead to the (You can still catch the September events in BraggCreekand in the Stony Plain/ future.
1999 Alberta Craft Council Annual General Meeting
The AGM is the one time of the year when members, staff and the board of directors all come together to review the past year and
plan for the future. A desire was expressed by the membership at this year's AGM for more networking opportunities between members. This was discussed at some length. One suggestion was that regional representatives and regional get-togethers could be initiated
Spruce Grove area.)
We are also working on two travelling exhibitions which will be circulated throughout the provinceover the next two or more years. Their goal is to connectthe best of Alberta craft to wider audiences.VanishingIcons is a collection of fine craft objects which reflect the demise of iconic grain elevators. The
secondexhibition(untitledfor now)will
regularly around the province.From this suggestion a group of Calgary area members decided to begin meeting together to seek opportunities for them in the Calgary area.
feature contemporary metalwork from about 20 members, including jewellery, tableware, sculptural pieces and furniture in gold, silver, copper, steel, iron, etc.
in your area sounds like a good idea and
Fun raising/fundraising events are another way to connect the membership "Twas the night...",was such a successfulevent last year we have decided to make it an annual affair. Mark November 26th on your calendar and plan to join us for a great festive evening.
The board is now working towards establishing regional groups around the province. If you think regional meetings and get-togethers you are willing to make it happen please
give Tom a call in the officeat ext. 228.
[f would like a completecopyof the Annual
General Report and complete minutes of the 1999AGM please call Nancy in the office at ext. 234.
Connecting beyond our membership is another goal for 2000. Our proposed visitor guide
and oftenbefriendedmore than500craftspeople — of all types and ages. You may
have been one of those. That direct,personal
connection between the ACC and craftspeople
scattered throughout the provinceresulted in the membership increasing to about 750. You tell us in various ways that good, practical accessto useful craft-relatedinformation is important. You also tell us that creating a sense of belonging, building connections, getting to know each other, is equally important. This desire for "connectedness" is motivating a variety of new ACC projects. For example,
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DISCOVERY GALLERY
December 24th and fills both the The Discovery Gallery is an exhishop and exhibition gallery with bition space dedicated to showa huge variety of holiday casing new work by emerging craft. It's a lot of space to deck out, so Elaine I and well-established craft artists. and I appreciate the delivery of holiday
productby no later than October31st (the earlier the better). Getting back to prod-
uct development — we
are always interested in new Holiday product, so give us a call if you want some feedback on your evolving ideas and new
LAINE AND 1 HOPE YOUALL had a good summer and were able to take products. some "time-out" to enjoy this all too brief The fall season is busy with events that season!Whetheran evening stroll or a draw a great attendanceso be sure that holiday excursion, a break from our you have re-vamped your supply of constantwork demandsis essential. work in the Craft Gallery Shop. The A craft producer is pulled by market Fall Gallery Walk will take place on demands (what are customersgoing to Thursday, September 30th from 5 - 9 p.m. buy?) and creative demands (an essential Any Thanksgiving or Halloween-themed need for personal, artistic expression craftsshould be delivered prior to the within the limits of the mediumand the Fall Gallery Walk. object's function). In every successful
craft producer there coexiststhe skills of the businesspersonand the creative visionof the artist. The busy momentum of production and
marketingdoesn't alwaysleavea lot of time for the artist within. However,setting aside some time on a regular basis for
creative inspiration actually makes good business sense. Scribble and jot impressions when they come to you. The curve
of a branchmay resonatein the next teapot you make. Youwill expose a pattern of interestthat will feed your ongo-
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Linda Miller • "Terracotta Tribute -
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TheACCwill hold its secondannual
"T'was the Night..." fundraiser, complete with silent auction, prizes and holiday cheer on Friday November26th.The Winter Gallery Walk will take place on Saturday November27th from 10 - 5 p.m. and on Sunday November 28th from 12 - 5 p.m. The holiday shopping crowds will be there so have your work in the shop for them.
Once again, we will resume featuring
GUESTARTISTSon Saturday afternoons from 1 - 4 p.m. through the months of
October,November and December.This is a great opportunity for you to promote and originalitythat will add valueto your your work, get public feedback and educate people about your craft. If you productsand increaseyour sales.Craft buyers buy craft because it is original. are interested in being a guest artist, call us ASAPat 488-5900or toll free in The last days of summer and the arrival Alberta at 1-800-DOCRAFT. Offall heralds for craft producers ing product development. You will flavour your work with an authenticity
Remaining
an urgency to get into full swing production for the Holiday season. If only workshop elves existed! The Craft Gallery Shop is anticipatinga busy holiday season after generating approximately $50,000in retail sales over November and December of 1998. A HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONOF CRAFI'runs fromNovember6th through
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e DiScovery Gallery i' now accepting proposals for its year 2000 exhibitionschedule. If you are interestedin having an
exhibition, please submit a proposal by October 3 1st, 1999, to the attention of MaryEllen Boyle at
the Craft Gallery Shop Tel: (780) 488-5900 or Toll-free: 1 800 DO CRAFT
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Pricing Your Work
The price that you establish for each of your craft products is one of the most crucial business and marketing decisions that you will make. It is important to set a realistic and affordable price. The following is an excerpt from the ACC's Craft Business Training Manual on pricing your work, Every successful craftsperson develops a method of setting product prices that she is comfortable with and works for her. Whatever method you use, take into account these factors:
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What does it cost to produce your product? What wage are you willing to work for? How much money do you
want/need to make?
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How and where do you plan to sell your product? What prices are your competitors charging?
Are you well known in the marketplace? Is there a high or low demand for the type of product you produce, as well as for your specific product? The following is a logical, step-by-step method
of setting your prices. The steps involved are as follows: 1.
Determineyour costs
2.
Establish benchmark wholesale and retail prices
3.
Consider the market Make final pricing and marketing decisions
4.
Step One
Determine Your Costs In order to properly price your work, you must keep accurate records of all your costs as well as all the time spent making your craft product. For example, if you make furniture out of willow branches, you should include the time spent collecting and preparing the branches. Your costs can be broken down into two categories: direct production costs and overhead costs. •
Direct Production costs: What it costs to produce your product,
includinglabourand materials.
Remember to include labelling and packaging as part of your production costs. For one-of-a-kind and commission work, it is often more difficult to determine production costs because each job is unique. Having the skill to realistically estimate costs is essentialto commission work, because you will likely be asked to quote a price for the project before you actually begin work. Be prepared to make some mistakes when starting out, but if you keep records of all your quotes and the final costs, you Will soon begin to estimate accurately. Overhead costs:Depending on your particular situation, these costs may include rent, utilities, telephone, taxes, business insurance, equipment, accounting and legal fees, promotional materials, professional dues and memberships, craft fair expenses, and interest charges on bank loans. In most cases, these costs do not change regardless of your production level. When calculating overhead costs per item,
keep in mind:
The more items you produce per month, the lower your overhead costs per item will be. For example,
Stonewarewith Bison motif by Alain Farre — "Popular design at affordablePrice"
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if you produced 60 items per month instead of 30, your overhead cost per item would only be $5 instead of $10.
After comparing direct production and overhead costs for several products, many small business people establish a standard amount for overhead costs for all products they produce, usually calculated as a percentage of
direct production costs. To determine your total costs, add your direct (production) costs and your indirect (overhead)costs.
Ste Two
Establish Benchmark Wholesaleand Retail Prices Break-even wholesale and suggested retail prices serve as benchmarks, or ref-
erence points, that you will use in making final pricing and marketing decisions.
Break-even Wholesale Price Your wholesale price is the price you charge retail outlets to buy your craft product. These retail shops and stores then resell your product to their cus-
tomers.
Your break-even wholesale price is the minimum wholesale price you must charge retailers to cover all your costs, including labour costs. If you are using an agent, their commission comes out of your wholesale price.
Suggested Retail Price The retail price for your product is the price retail outlets charge their customers (consumers) to buy your craft product. (It is also the price you charge if you sell direct to consumers.) Although you have no direct control over the actual price retailers charge their customers for your product once you've sold it to them wholesale, it is traditionally about double your wholesale price,
By suggesting the retail price at double your wholesale price, you are establishing a benchmark retail price for both you and all retail outlets that sell your product.
Ste Three
Consider the Market
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Market pricing is based on how much
pricingconsiderations"
product. It is of particular pricing importance for craftspeople producing one-Ofa-kind and commission work
Make Final Pricing and Marketing Decisions
you think customers and potential customers are willing to pay for your craft
Remember consumers usually don't use basic household money to buy craft. They buy it because they want it, not because they need it. If consumers need it, they will buy it at a discount superstore. If they want it, they will enjoy shopping for it at a craft fair, store or gallery, and will take pleasure in its uniqueness and quality. So try to estimate the "want price", not the "need price". While there is no set formula for estimating your product's value in the marketplace, here are somefactors to consider:
What is your stature and reputation as a craftsperson? What are your customers willing to pay for your product?
do retailers think they could sell your product for? • What are your competitors charging for similar products? • What have you previously charged for similar products? How many products do you plan to produce in a year? One of the difficulties in establishing market value for craft products is their uniqueness. It is one thing to compare your competitors' prices if you are selling hammers or cornflakes, it is quite another if you are selling wineglasses based on a unique design and special firing technique. Talk to the ACC, other craft producers, and visit retail outlets and craft fairs to help you establish a market value for your products. AlbertaCranMagazine
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Your cost calculations and your estimate of the market value of your product will help you make final pricing decisions and determine where and how you can sell your work. For example, based on the results ofyour pricing calculations:
Can you sell in wholesale markets
and/or on consignmentthrough stores and galleries? Can you add a profit to your break-even wholesale price?
Must you continue to sell locally only in craft fairs and through your home studio? The final wholesale price you set should form the basis of a consistent price you and others charge for your product in all retail markets. Do not fall into the trap Ofselling your product at different retail prices in different markets. Yourwholesale accounts will stop buying from you if you undercut their retail price for your product by selling it wholesale at local craft fairs or through your home studio. Your must achieve a consistent selling price to consumers,no matter where your product is being sold. The ACC's Craft Business Training Manual contains much more valuable information on pricing your work and includes chapters on marketing, product development, financial management and more essential business information.
Visit Mary-Ellen in the shop to pick up your copy or give Joanne a call and order your copy over the phone.
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Basketry FOCUS99
Kicking up a Fuss in Calgary
After being held for the past 10 years in eastern Canada, Basketry Focus '99, Canada's premiere basketry conference,
movedwest to the shoresof Lake Okanagan at Naramata Centre June 10 - 13, 1999.
Sixty-sevenparticipants from Canada and the US were treated to workshops presented by seven distinguished basket artists. Melinda Mayhalltaught students to weave tall cylindricalshapes out of dyed reeds to createbeautifulpatterns. Arline Fisch,jeweller,professor of Art at San Diego State University, and author of "TextilesTechniques,showed how to manipulate copper,brass and aluminium, to weavemetals. Nina Kiaykinais a RussianAleut basket-makerand has recentlyreceiveda SmithsonianNative American scholarship to investigate ancientAleutbasketsat the Smithsonian in Washington,DC. Her baskets are made from rye grass she gathers on Bering Island, Russia.Marilyn Moore,a master basket-maker,taught a course on "TransparentWireBaskets".Carol Echert taught "ImaginativeVessels".Carol fabri-
cates coiled vessels, boxes, staffs and
sceptresencrustedwith fancifulfloraand
U Of A Extension
"Suspends" Ceramics The AlbertaCraft Councilis extremely disappointed with the recent decisionby the University of Alberta Faculty of Extensionto "suspend"its well-known and popular Ceramics Program. The Alberta Craft Councilparticipated in a review of the program, co-ordinated by the EdmontonArts Council.The review team includedinstructors,students, extensionstaffother arts-interestedindividuals, and consulteda wide range of stakeholdersin Canada.A 20 page report outlined problems and opportunities, and offeredthree recommendations. The principlerecommendationfrom the review team urged retentionand reconstructionof the ceramicsprogram.
A group of enthusiastic and dedicated ACC craft artists met June 26 in Calgary to discuss initiatives in the Calgary region. After a show-and-tell of each persons' work, the group discussed Calgary Art Walk '99 and the possibility of a temporary gallery space at Mount Royal Village during Art Walk.
Other topics discussed were issues about cross-bordercraft shows and sales and photographing your work.
If you want to becomeinvolvedwith the Calgary group please call Lyn Pfluefer in Bragg Creek at (403) 949-3503.
Todate most of the CraftCouncil'sactivities have centredin and aroundEdmonton, where the office,staff,and gallery are located. To extend the provincial reach of the ACCand betterservecraft artistsin the entire province the ACC needs your involvement and support. If you want to get involved with craft artists in your area and set up activitiesand support for each other in your particular region please call Tomat the officeat ext. 228 to find out how.
In a hurried decision,with surprisingly little debate,the ExtensionFaculty tured on the coverof the April/May Council voted 10 to 6 against preserving Special thanksto 1999 Issue of American Craft Magazine. To ceramics program the and studio. round out the workshops,AnkaretDean - consideredthe "Godmotherof Basketry" It is the positionof the Alberta CraftCouncil Casino Volunteersl in the east brought her 20 years of that this decision is shortsighted and regret- The August 2 & 3 Casino was a big experienceas an exhibitor,instructor, table.In the broader perspective,this decisuccesswith a lot Ofhelp from our researcherand writer to her workshop sion is anotherwin for costrecoverycomfriends...TheAlbertaCraft Councilis tilted "1 Flights of Fantasy". mercialtrainingand a lossfor liberalarts very grateful for the hard work of the foleducation.Sinceceramicarts are second lowing volunteers:SteveCrocker, All of the participants were encouraged only to painting in popularity, this is a parFernand Beland,Katrina Chaytor,James to bring a small (5" x 5" x 5") sample of ticularblowto Alberta'svisualartsculture. Lavoie,Natalia Krawetz,Don Pringle, their own work to be displayedin the Ward Goddard, Maggie Murray, Jan "SmallGems"Exhibition.The exhibitions There may be a ray of hope. Dean Manning, Bertha Pisarchuk, Jeff Collins, was judged and congratulations go out Garrison is now on record expressinghis Shirley McFall, Julie Naylor, Nancy St. to Mary Irvine and DorothyMcGuinness "commitmentto the ceramicsprogram" of Seattle Washingtonfor first and second and offering to "pay for relocation". The Hilaire, TomMcFall,JoanneHamel, DanielRobinson,Linda Stanier,Elizabeth place and to Alberta Craft Council Jewish Community Centre, City Arts member Rae Hunter of Lindbrook,AB Centreand The Workshave all expressed Rucki, Patricia Hartnagel, Grant Naylor, Heather Naylor, Marcia Fossey,Emil for third place, interest in relocatingand rebuilding the Bucharsky, Madelaine Bucharsky, Marion program. Time will tell. But for now, For information on FOCUS 2001 Alberta'snumber3 ceramicsprogramis McFall,EverettGriffin,ElaineEmerson, send your address to Diane Lawrence gone, the future of Fireworksis dim, and Leroy Emerson, Mary-Ellen Boyle. S12, C Il, 230 Ponderosa, Kaleden, BC, advancedceramicseducationin Alberta A special thanks to Shona Wehm for the VOH IKO great job organising the volunteers. is severely diminished. fauna. Most recently her work was fea-
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2000 As many of you already know the Alberta Craft Council is getting ready to celebrate its
TOfind out more and how you can get your studio into one of the tours, call Joannein the office.
20th anniversary in the year
2000. Many of the activities are in their initial conception
stage right now,and we are lookingfor enthusiastic
volunteers to help plan and
co-ordinate activities with the 20 in 2000 team. If you want to meet fellow craft producers
and have fun sharing your talents and skills please give Toma call at ext.228 tofind
out how you can get involved.
Summer Studio Tours One of the activities planned to celebrate
the 20th anniversarywill be a continuationand expansionof the summerstudio toursaroundthe province.The studio tours were initiated this past summer and are turning into a popular activity for all involved.The tours are a chance for the public to visit a number of craft studiosin a particularcommunityand meetat a centrallocationat the end of the day to share in a barbecueor dinner party. Door prizes are awarded and special activities are held throughout the evening.If you haven't been on a tour yet this year, don't despair, there is still time to get your tickets for the September
11thtour in the BraggCreekarea and the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain tour scheduled for late September.
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for next year's tours. Weare also looking for volunteers (individuals or small groups) to develop more summer studio tours - anywhere, but particularly in places like Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Grande Prairie,or areas such as the Crowsne$ Pass or Kalyna Country.
Markerville Studio Tour
Millennium Project
2. CRAFT: This potters' firing technique originated in Japan in the sixteenth century and involvesfast firing the glaze in a hot kiln and removingwhile the pot is still red hot. More recently,originating in North America, a variety of post firing reduction methods give the ware an exciting range Ofcolours and surface design.
3. PROGRAMS: Recentlymany of the ambitious marketing programs that were funded by Western EconomicDiversification(WD) have been cancelled.This program was not cancelledand recognisesquality handmade craft that is not dependent on
Some long time members of the Alberta marketdemands. Craft Councilare planning a fundraising/ promotionalevent to mark the millennium 4. NEW TECHNOLOGY: and the 20thAnniversaryof the Council. A URLis a virtual address for a web site. is the URLfor the The plan is to produce a limited edition AlbertaCraftCouncil's web site. series of 20 craft items involving teams/ partnershipsof Councilmembers.Call us 5. EXHIBITIONS: with your suggestionsand ideas about CanIRONis Canada's largest blackproducts or teams. conference.Recently the second Call:BrendaMaikinson:780-488-0884; smithing CanIRONconferencewas held in Julie Wons:780-990-0839; Calgary on the SAITcampus. The first Carol Jane Campbell: 780-458-0151; was held on a farmer's field near Shona Wehm: 780-439-1498 this BC town-
Win a lifetimemembership with the ACC — Play ACC Jeopardy!
Mail, fax,or e-mailyour answers, marked ACCJeopardy! along with your name, address and phone number to the ACC office.Sorry,no phone in answers will be accepted.All entriesthat have at In the last issueof the magazinewe start- least 3 of the five questionscorrect will ed some Ofthe 20th anniversary activities be put into a pot and the winner will be With a trivia game of ACC Jeopardy!We selectedrandomly.All decisionsof the are continuingit in this issueas well as officialACCJeopardy! judges will be final the next, and we are giving away a lifeand the lifetimemembershipwill time membership to the winner. be presented at one of the 20 in 2000 exhibition openings in March next year. Here's how it works:Justlike the real Rememberall your answers must be in Jeopardy!on TV,we come up with categoriesin whichwe give you the answers the form of a question. Good luck! and you have to come up with the questions.Manyof the answersare foundin Answers to last magazine's questions: the pages of this magazine. EXHIBITIONS:What is "Handspirits"?; Categoriesare: HEADS OF STATE:Who is Bobbi 1. STAFF: Hoffman?;CRAFT:Whatis wheat weavSometimes referred to as "MacGyver" ing?; COVERSTORIES:What is a sadbecause of her extraordinary talent to What is the Alberta die?; '"FOUND"ERS: keep things in top working condition the Arts? Thanks to all Foundation for with only a shoestring, she recently celeentered. who brated her 12th year with the Craft Council.
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SelectionsfromCanIRON 99 More than 200 blacksmiths, metal artists and others from Canada, the US and as far away as Israel and Zimbabwe gathered at the SAIT campus in Calgary July 1st through 4th to attend CanIRON '99, Canada's largest blacksmith conference. CanIRON 499 brought the art of blacksmithing to life in an educationalsetting via a gallery exhibition,a trade show and more than 30 demonstrations held over three days. The conference offered participants a chance to view ironworks createdusing various techniques and incorporating unique designs, and allowed them to learn from each other and share their secrets from the forge. From September 18th through October 30th '99 the Alberta Craft selections from the CanIRON '99: 'Fire and Design' exhibition.
The art and craft of the blacksmith has a rich and long history. Ever since man's discovery of removing iron from raw ore the blacksmith has played an essential role in developing and maintaining a thriving community Tools,hardware, weapons and armour, cooking utensils, nails, knives, and even tires for wooden wheels are only a small portion of the smith's work. Today's smith, while still
creating essential functional objects, is called upon to infuse these works with an artistic element. Architectural items such as railings, gates, and great doors, and smaller items such as ornamental frames, candleholders,wine racks, and precious pieces of jewellery are all forged by the creative hands of the smith. For many, the black-
smith is often thought of as someone of sheer
Cal Broadhurst
Large candle holders, steel
iron, creating a new tool where there was none before. But the smith is not finished
yet becausethe artist in him/her is sensifive to creating a tool that not only functions to the best of its ability but also is a pleasure to both work with and look at. It must be balanced properly both physi-
cally and visually and "feelright"when held on to and used. Ever since man's discovery Often by default,a well functioningtool of removing iron from will have a greateraesthetic then a tool that
brute strength, but it is the blacksmith's intel- raw ore the blacksmith lect that is perhaps has played an essential most important. To survive for any time in the role in developing and trade the blacksmith maintaining a thriving must be part artist, part craftsman, and community. Tools, hardpart engineer. When ware, weapons and presented with a task of creating a new tool armour, cooking Utensils, for a specific purpose
is awkward to use. The experienced smith realises that function and aesthetic are
inseparable.Likemost
craftspeople/ artists the
blacksmith,or metalsmith, possesses a certain creative genius that enriches the lives of all of us,
the smith must have nails, knives, and even the intelligence and This creative genius knowledge of an engi- tires for wooden wheels was abundant at neer to work with the are only a small portion Can1RON*99,the secbasic properties of the ond blacksmith conmetal and to use them of the smith's work. ference to be held in to suit the task at hand. Canada. The first was The smith crafts the new object with CanIRON I hosted two years ago on a all the skill and ability Ofa master, farmer's field just outside of Vernon,BC. heating and hammering the That first event drew blacksmiths and
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September/October
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metal workers from across North Americaand laid the foundationfor Can1RON €99. CanIRON came into existence because of a reluctance from ABANA (Artist Blacksmith Association of North America) to host one of their conferences outside the USA. ABANA, one of the world's largest organisations of blacksmiths, was founded in 1973by a group of blacksmith artists who had the vision of promoting and passing on the art of blacksmithing to future generations through a nonprofit educational organisation. In 1997, three individuals laid plans for CanIRON I at their own expense, and created a Canadian tradition. Followingthe success of CanIRON I, Calgary area blacksmiths Bob McRae and Rob Sadowski went to work planning CanIRON Il and formed an organisation to produce an educational conference every second year in different regions of Canada. I was only able to attend Friday afternoon of the conference (the first of three full days) but by every indication the weekend was shaping up to be a huge success. The trade show had everything from hard to find blacksmith tools and books to authenticallyreproduced medieval armour and hand forged knives. The exhibition gallery showcased the work of more then 25 artists and had a steady
you can be sure that his tools are far superior to most commercialtools (they may not look as finished but they will function flawlessly). By the time I left late Friday afternoon I felt I had gained valuable insight into the art and craft of
the blacksmith;a true artist[craftsman.
Perhaps the conference can be summed up best by one of the attendees I had met while on my way out Of the parking lot. '"I wasn't sure about even corning here",
he said, "but afterall I have seen and
learned today I can't wait for the rest of the weekend. I have been to other conferences, mostly in clay, but none of them compare to this. This is great!" The work selected to be displayed in the ACC gallery from the CanIRON 99; Fire and Design exhibition was chosen to reflect the skill, ability, ingenuity and wisdom of today's artist-smith. The
work will be in the gallery beginning September 18th and running through October30, 1999.Come and see for yourself the smith's noble craft.
JeffC011ins Susan Hutchinson Music stand, forged steel
flowof peopleviewing the works,but the
highlight of the conference for me were the demonstrations. Outside on the SAIT grounds five huge tents were set up with workshops going on simultaneously. The workshops showcased the different techniques and artistic sensibilities of the smiths. Whil
4'
in one tent Uri Hofi,fromIsrael'
was demonstrating the power and force of a triphammer to create some of the most graceful wrought iron forms I hav seen, at the same time Charles Lewton-Brain was hand foldingand forging copper into artistic elements for use in jewellery pieces and sculptural forms. I watched the master craftsmanship of Bill Plant as he forged a pair of tongs and a hammer, Bill makes all his own tools including his anvils and hammers and
Crys Harse, Generation
Copper; etched and pierced
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KUDOS The Art of Youth On June 15th to the 19th, 1999, the ACC,
along with the other seven members of the Edmonton Gallery Walk Association, hosted for the first time a YOUTH ART EXHIBITION. over a 100 pieces of year-
end artworkfromEdmontonPublic
Schoolswas on display. The high caliber Of the artworks by these talented young artists drew a terrificresponsefrom proud parents and an admiring public. All who participated hope to make this an annual event. We at the ACC extend our thanks to the dedicatedart teachers at Edmonton Public Schoolsand to Sharon Busby, art services consultant who helped coordinatethis event.
Good Workl The CanadianNational Culinary Team liked the craft of the ACC members,
which they used as table accentsin Chicago, so much they decided to purchase them for future competitions. The works of JaniceWilliams,Patricia Hartnagel, Jim Etzkorn, Janet Grabner,
Horst Doll and James Lavoiewill again grace their culinary table display at a competitionin Basil,Switzerlandthis November.
Congratulations! LindaMiller's clay workentitled "Nude with Red Flower" was purchased and
presentedas an award at the Womenof Distinction Awards held this last May Linda's work is always popular in the shop and it will be featured in the Discovery Gallery this Fall — September 18th through October 30th.
Gallery Walk
Association Web Site The Gallery Walk Association — the group of art galleries in the 124th Street
area in Edmonton— will have its web
site running this September. The web site
features Gallery Walk information and dates, as well as information and visuals of current exhibitions at the member galleries. The Craft Gallery Shop will feature ten visuals of consignor work on the web site along with a listing of all shop consignors. The visuals will be rotated on a regular basis, so if you are a consignor in the shop and you want your work featured on the web site just bring is some slides or prints of your current
work and we will put them up.
Check out the Gallery Walk Web site this September at www.gallery/walk.com
Expose Yourself! Exposeyour business to thousands of new and potentialclients.The Alberta Craft Council is compiling information to produce a comprehensive "Craft Outlet Guide for Alberta". If you own or operate a craft shop, a gallery, a home studio
or studio,a museumor any otherkind outlet that deals with high qualityhand made craft you'll want to be in this guide. If you sell to one of these outlets you'll want them to be in this guide, let them know about it. For only $20- for membersand $40- for non-members your business will be exposed to our entire membership, to institutions and libraries, and to the public via Alberta Tourism,galleries and shops and other high traffic outlets through out Alberta.
Time is running out, the deadline has been extendedfor a short time so act now; call the ACCfor an inclusion form,
(1-800 DO CRAFT) ext. 221 and ask for Joanne.
Keeping the MomentumGoing The Producers' Representative Program is
no longer a serviceof the AlbertaCraft Council,but that didn't stop seven former participants of the program to ride out some of the momentumthe PRPestablished over the last three years. Using the AlbertaCraft Councilas an umbrellaand utilizing some of our display equipment 9
and knowledge, these craft artists took
their products to the AlbertaWholesale
Gift Show in Edmonton, August 15 - 18 at Sky Reach Centre. The Alberta Craft Council, through the PRP has attended the previous 5 Alberta Gift Shows and
many retailers were coming to expect, and look for, the ACC's booth to purchase fine quality craft at wholesale prices. It made a
lot of sense to help out the seven craft
artistsand to allow themto build on the energy the PRP established. Let's keep the momentum going! Look for a more in-depth report on how they all made
out in the next issue of AlbertaCraft.
PostcardCall We are hoping to do another postcard run in September.The cost is $250.00for 2500 postcards, 500 Of which the ACC keeps for promotional purposes. We need
16 people in order to do a full run, so if you are interestedplease phone Joanneat extension 221 for a full postcard information package.
SPOTL Are you a member of a craft guild, club or
associationand wouldlike to let others
know what your group is up to? Send us some information and we will gladly publish your news in Alberta Craft.Jody
Robocon— ExecutiveDirectorfor the AthabascaPotteryClub— lets us know what is happening in Athabasca.
ATHABASCA POTTERY CLUB
theProvince I G H T Around The club is prized for collecting and producing its clay from the Athabasca area. Every fall, the club members make the trek down the old CN rail lines following the AthabascaCreek to Loxam's property.Clay is dug with a tractor,loaded into a pick-up truck and taken back to the club. There the clay dries then shovelled
into an old cast-irontub with water.After
sitting a few days the clay is mixed by hand with a drill and paint mixer attach-
ment.Then it is sieved into tubswhere the excesswater is sponged off. When
slip consistency is reached the clay is The AthabascaPotteryClub has been put onto plaster bats until proper clay operating for approximately 25-30 years consistency is reached. The clay is and is locatedin the basementof the wrapped in plastic and pugged (de-aired) Old Brick School,a historical building in when needed. We have had some success downtown Athabasca.There are about 40 adding 2% bentonite for plasticity and members currently, activly participating 1 3% barium carbonate for reducing in creating pots and making clay. The soluble salts. The result is beautiful club uses its own clay and commercially terracotta fired at cone 04 — 06. prepared underglazes and glazes Beginners hand-building and throwing (Duncan & Gare). Members enjoy the use of 6 electricwheels, extruder,slab roller, coursesare offeredin the fall with various tool, large canvascoveredtables advancedcoursesofferedafter Christmas. Everyone is welcome to attend. This past and a kitchen.The club runs annually March members participated in with spring from October through April, a advanced glazing courses put on by sale the first Saturday in May; everyone Ceramics.Scraffito, Alberta Duncan/ is invited!Duringthe summerthe club majolica, mosaic tile effectwith wax makes clay for the followingsession. resist, chantilly lace using a pot scrubber, burnishing, and leather look using paper and stains were all techniquestaught using Duncan products.
If you would like more informationon the AthabascaPotteryClub or would
like to join you can contact Jody Robocon at Box 1679,Athabasca, AB, T9S 2B4. Tel (780)675-4137or e-mail jojar@agt.net
BOBBI HOFFMAN SCHOLARSHIP Are you a student of craft, or in the early Stages of developing your professional career? If so, you are invited to apply for the Bobbi Hoffman Scholarship of $500, to support a short-term educational opportunity.
Please submit 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.
All applicantsmustbe membersof theACC. The scholarship must be used within one
year,and a writtenreportsubmittedto the ACC by September of the following year. Deadline for entries: September 30, 1999.
ACC MERIT AWARDS
Call for nominations Threeawardswill be presentedto: Amethyst Award - an outstanding craftsperson/artisan
Goldenrod Award - an outstanding heritage craftsperson/artisan
Crimson Award - a volunteer/supporter
General Criteria:
- The nominee must be a member of the Alberta Craft Council
membersor non-memberscan nominate as manycandidatesas they like in any or all of the categories
- Submissionsmustbe at the ACC office,
10106-124 street, Edmonton,AB T5N IP6. Deadline is September 30, 1999. Envelopes must be sealed and clearly marked "AWARDS".
DocumentationRequired:
personalstatementby the nomineethat includesagreementto allow nameto be submitted
Above:
Pottery Sale,May 1999
for the artisanawards:a minimumof 15
Customer buying from member, Ruth BlakelySwanson on right
and a maximum of 25 slides documenting
the work and showing a range,with the
emphasis on the most current work. Each slide is to be labelled with the name of the artist and a number to correspondto
Right: Athabasca Clay Earth + Fire Pottery Jody Robocon
an enüy on an accompanying informationpage
Canada Day Show 1999
- maximumone-pagebiographyof the
Métis Line
nominee
- curriculum vitae with emphasis on
achievementspertinentto the award - name,addressand phonenumberof the nominee
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CALENDAR CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Craft Business Training Course
Ideas 4 Crafts
call 1-800.DO CRAFT or (780) 488-6611; fax (780) 488-8855;
Craft Show on Accepting submissions for our Christmas Irene at Kinsmen Sports Centre. Contact
e-mail: acc@compusmart.abca
Caine or Donna Shaw at 940-3586.
The Alberta Craft Council is open to submissions of opportunities
44th Salon Des Metiers D'Art Du Quebec
For the Nov/Dec 1999 issue is September
25, 1999
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
call the ACC office. The ACC makes
effort to ensure the
reliability of all the programs and services listed below, however we will accept no liability for any loss or damage as a result of doing business with any of the advertisers contained herein.
CALLS FOR ARTISTS
Living Spaces
Sept. 23-24. 1999, The National Trade Centre, Toronto.
Commercial and Residential Design Expo, specifically with respect to interior fumishings. In conjunction with IIDEX/NeoCon Canada. To exhibit contact Chris Buvinger 312-527-7966; Fax 312-527-7620
Oakville Arts Council 4th Biennial Common Thread Exhibition
Sept. 23-0ct. 7, 2000.Celebrating tradition and innovation in fibre Contact Kara Willie 905-815-5977. Deadline for proposal submissions: Sept. 10, 1999.
November 27th and 28th
craft business. Topics include studio management, product devel-
edition in the Place Salon des metiers d'art will present its 44th to 22. This Bonaventure, downtown Montreal, from December 3
than 190,000 20-day exhibition provides direct contact with more and visitors You can rent your booth for either 10 or 20 days exhibitors from there is a 5200 discount available for first time outside Quebec. For a full brochure and more information
(514) 861-2787. e-mail: cmaq@metiers-d-art.qc.caweb
call
site:
I am looking to find a person or two who is interested in consigning ceramics and an works for my retail store in Andrew, AB. I currently have approximately 10 consignors and Carr,' numerous
forms of art and craft. If you are interested please give me (Kay Barron) a call at "Andrew Crafts Antiques & Collectibles' Box 495
opment, marketing, promotions, financial management, record keeping, your business plan and more. The complete manual is $50 for ACC members and S60 for non-members. Call the office at 780-488-6611 to order your copy. If you are a member of a group and would like to arrange for a qualified instructor to come and teach the course to your group in whole or in part, call Tom at ext. 228 to find out how.
www.metiers-d-artqc.ca
The Living Arts Centre
Signatures Craft Show and Sale — Fraser Valley, BC
the Resident Artist program. Applications for short term residen-
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 qualiw, juried show limited to 125 exhibitors For further information call |-800-7734444.
Christmas is... Crafts, Gifts & More
Kahshe Productions introduces this all new craft show to be held
at Northlands Agricom, Hall B, November 19, 20 &21, 1999. This juried show will feature over 150 exhibitors. Booth prices start at $495 and include power, carpeting, table, chairs, drapes, parking
pass and GST. For more information please contact Beth Tchir at
(780) 456-9400.
Consignment Store in Andrew, AB
The Alberta Craft Council has developed a complete and comprehensive business training manual to guide you through the process of developing and sustaining a successful home based
Woodworking and Hobby Shows — Calgary & Edmonton
Kahshe Productions presents the Calgary Woodworking & Hobby show at the Big Four Building, October 9, 10 & 11, •99 as well as the Edmonton Woodworking & Hobby Show at the Sportex
in Mississauga Ontario is accepting applications from artists for
cies are accepted on going. Studios are available in ceramics, hot
& cold glass, painting and drawing, photography, sculpture, textile and fibre, and wood. Contact Monica Harhay at The Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, ON, 15B 4B8. Tel: (905) 306-6154
Global Culture & Arts Communities Symposium
The Edmonton Arts Council and the University of Alberta Faculty
of Arts and Facultyof Extensionpresentsthis thoughtprovoking symposium October 13 - 17, '99 at the Timms Centre for the Arts on the University campus. This symposium is designed to explore
the nature of community and develop concepts about arts communities, to celebrate the legacy of local, national and interna-
tional arts communities and to debate and discuss research about
virtual arts communitiesin a wiredworld. Registrationfee before Aug 13 is S85 and $100 after.call (780) 424-2787 for more info or to register.
Building October 29, 30 & 31, •99. Both these shows will feature
Alberta potters' Association presents: What's up with marketing?
5495. For more information Contact Beth Tchir in Edmonton at (780) 4T9400 or Peter Kiddell in Calgary at 1-888-999-5513.
Creative Stitches & Crafting„. Alive!
A 10 hour weekend workshop focusing on how to market your I craft products. Discover the 4 P s of the marketing mix — product, price, promotion and place - and learn how to use all 4 effectively to get your crafts into the right markets. Learn various ways to get your product to the people who will buy it, via home sales,
3653 Princess Ave,
This successful consumer show will be held at the Round Up Centre, Stampede park in Calgary, October 15 16 & 17, •99 and in Edmonton at Northlands Agricom, March 3, 4, & 5, 2000. These exciting shows will feature exhibitors from across Canada,
formula that will help you to set a realistic and fair price for your work and learn how to promote yourself and your work. Developed by the Alberta Craft Council, this workshop is one por-
v,reb site at vmwpatchworkstudio.corn/ for a complete outline
exhibitorinfocontact BethTchir in Edmontonat (780) 456-9400
Andrew, AB. Tel: 780-365-3881 E-Mail: kbear@telusplanetnet
Y2Quilt Contemporary quilt show taking place at the Saanich Fairgrounds
in Saanichton, BC, is looking for contemporary quilt artists to participate in this exciting exhibition. Theme is the future 2020 what will quilting be like then? Three categories of quilts include: 1) reworking of traditional block; 2) new techniques; 3) incorporat-
ing of other media. Deadline for entry is Feb. 1, 2000. For more information contact Helen Tulip CIO RR
Coble Hill, BC, VOR ILO or check out the Victoria Quilter's Guild
The Whye-Notte Shoppe (Internationale) Morinville
is a little •back-woods" shoppe specializing in: Native Arts and Crafts, Religious Articles. Books of International Languages, Western Wear, etc; presently soliciting artisans, crafters, and designers to consign original work. Contact personally:
Mon. - Fri.(11:00 to 3:00) at the cornerof 101st St. and
101Ave
T8RISI
the Alberta Carving Championships and a diverse variety of woodworking, hobby and crafting exhibitors. Booth prices start at
"Celebrity Instructors", fashion shows and free demos. For
Alberta Craft Council Directory of Shows and Fairs
More than 55 of the finest craft shows and fairs in Alberta as well as contact names and numbers for many professional associations guilds, and government contacts. $5 for ACC members for non-members Order by phone at (780)488-6611 or and
come down to the shop at 10106 124 St Edmonton,AB. E-mail: acc@compumartab.ca
The ACC wants to make the 2000 Directoryof Craft Shows and
Fairs the most comprehensive yet. There is no charge to list your
workshop will take place in Red Deer on September 24 and 25th. Contact Alain Favre at (403) 324-0590 for complete details.
Focus on Fibre
City Arts Centre
Focus on fibre An Association announces our upcoming competition and show for the spring of 2000. Brochures may be obtained from Sherley Myroniuk, 6309 - 90 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B DPI. E-mail: mistyc@telusplanet.net Please enclose a stamped self-
2000 pleasecall Joanne at 7804886611 ext 221, The Directory goes out to more then 1000 craft artistsand is an excellentway to reach your audience
City Arts Centre in Edmonton offers Fall art programming for families, youth, adults, children and pre-schoolers. To get your com-
plete calendar of classes call (780) 496-6955 and ask for the Summer '99 Reference Guide.
a ddres s ed envel ope.
Taking place at the Big 4 at Stampede Park in Calgary,
Oct 23 & 24 This craft show is entering its 20th year of bringing fine quality craft to the public and attracts over 10,000 visitors.
Contact LorenaEngenat 511-22 Ave SW Calgary,T2S OH5, Tel:403044-5355
EXHIBITIONS
Chongju International Biennale •99
It is an International Craft Biennale which is to be held in the Peoples Republic of Korea at Chongju City, September 30 through October 31, '99. This will be a rare opportunity to view the past,
present and futrue for each craft genre through the invited exhi-
Edmonton Woman's Show Fall show at the Northlands Agricom, October 16&17. Booth fees start at $575 and includes exhibitor training, aisle and booth carpet, 6 exhibitor passes, 4 guest pass and access to exhibitor's private lounge area. Visit the web at mvw.womanshow.com For
more information contact Seanna Collins at (780) 470-2395
bitions of internationally renowned craft artists. To register write
PO Box 108 Bokmon-ro1 ka, Sangdang-ku Chonju-City,
Chungchongbuk•Province 360-600, Republic of Korea; or visit their web site at www.chongjubiennale.com
George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art •Toronto MAYA Universe, September 9th •99 through January 2, '00.
craft show in the directoryso if you know of a show that should be listed or if you are planning a craft show youself in the year
tion of the ACC's completecraft businesstrainingcourse.The
or peter Kiddell in Calgary at 1-888-999-5513.
Junior League of Calgary Art and Craft Sale
CRAFT SHOWS AND FAIRS
consignment sales, wholesale sales and others. Discover a simple
Featuring works of royal Maya ceramics and other objects from
EDUCATION
Does your group offer classes Or instruction that would be of
interest to Alberta CraftCouncilmembers? Fax us some information at (403) 488-8855 and we will be sure to include it in our
calendars«tion.
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the height of the Classic Maya civilisation (250-850 AD) created by the ancient Maya who lived in what today comprises the countries of Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador. Contact Alexandra Montgomery (416) 586-8082.111 Queens Park, Toronto, ON
CALENDAR Calgarfs largest outdoor visual arts festival runs from Friday,
ORGANIZATIONS/ MEMBERSHIPS
over 50 commercial, public and artist run galleries will feature special exhibits ideal for the whole family. Pickup your Arwalk Guide Magazine at your favourite gallery or from inside the
The APA aspires to be the collective voice of the 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
Art walk '99 September 17th to Sunday, September 19th. The festivities begin with an Opening Gala at the Triangle Visual Arts Gallery at 104, 800 MacLeod Trail SE (in the new City Hall Building). This year
Calgary Magazine.
GRANTS/AWARDS
Alberta Foundationfor the Arts
Visual Arts Project Grant - Deadline, September 15th ; Art Acquisition Through Slide Submission - Deadline October 1st;
Public Art Commissions - Deadline October 1st. The Alberta Foundation for the Arts was established to support and contribute to the development of the ans and cultural industries in Alberta. Many grants and programs are available to individuals and organisations Please call 780-427-6315 for a complete listing of grants and deadlines or visit their web site at www.affta.abca
Ukrainian Visual and/or Folk Art Award
The Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) at Grant MacEwan Community College is pleased to offer an award in the field of Ukrainian visual and folk art. The S500 award is available annually to an individual, or group, for fostering a greater awareness of Ukrainian art in Alberta. Application dead-
line is November30th '99. Contact URDC at Grant MacEwan Community College PO Box 1796, Edmonton, AB TSP 2P7, or phone 780-497-4374; fax 780-497-4377
NOTICES AND MEMBERS' CLASSIFIEDS Artist in Schools Residency Roster
Ille Alberta Foundation for the Arts is accepting applications from professional artists and companies for the Artist in Schools Residency Program. Under this program, professional artists and companies may present residencies in the performing, visual, lit-
erary,film and video arts in Alberta Schools. Artists wishing to apply to the Artist Roster must submit their applications by
October 1, •99. For more information contact Loreen Anderson at 780-427-6315 or write to Artist in Schools Residency Program c/o Alberta Community Development, Arts and Libraries Branch, 901
Standard Life Centre, 10404 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, AB, T5J 4R7
Artist/Professionals Loft living in Carbon, AB. 2400 sq. ft newly restored loft apartment available for rent in
Historic Farmers' Exchange Building, 1 hour north of Calgary. Air-
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Fireplace Bellows Exquisitely crafted and inlaid bellows will warm your heart, help warm your home and add to the décor of your hose. These make superb and unusual gifts Contact HENDON'S, Box 1802,
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Specialising in Small Businessßelf Employed, Non-profit bookkeeping & Tax Returns Do you have time for doing Books?? IF NO Call Bharbara at (403) 279-5599
Alberta Potters Association
APA at P.O Box 5303. Calgary,AB T2H IX6
Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
Offering newsletters, library services weaving certificate programs, annual conferences, juried exhibitions. fibre fare, financial assistance, scholarships and more. Contact Frances Schultz for more info at box 87 Monarch, AB, TOL IMO
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Join the VAAA individual memberships start at $30.00. Receive email newsletter and reduced subscriptions to Legacy, Alberta's heritage magazine For more info call 1-800-635-3187
SUPPLIERS
THE PAPERWRIGHT Papermaking supplies: handcrafted moulds pulps, fibres, addi• tives screening, felts drying systems, hydraulic press. and books Portable workshogh Handmade papers. Contact Britt Quinlan,
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THANK YOU DANIEL The ACC would like to give special thanks to Daniel Robinson our 1999 Summer STEP Student who has helped us out over the past few months.We are very grateful for the time Daniel spent installing the new point of sale program in the Craft Gallery Shop. Daniel will be leaving us to return to U of A where he is completing his final year of an Art History BFA. On behalf of all of the ACC staff we thank Daniel for his hard work and wish him the best of luck in his future adventures.
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