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Greetings!
Sharon and I married in August. Wehad the pleasure of inviting friends, colleagues and relativesto our historicBeaverHills homestead for the event. Wehad the added pleasure of receivinga remarkableassortmentof lovingly-hand-made things - a tea set from Arne Handley, Scotchglasses by Bonnie Houston, a lidded jar by Carol and Richard Selfridge, a footed bowl by Tyler Rock, copper angels from Maggie Murray, an antique
quilt and even a rug brought from a Pennsylvania crafts co-op. (This is not the entire list.) For us, especiallyfor me, despite beingat the centreofAlberta'sfine craft scene,this was a surprise of riches - greatly appreciated.
BoardChair,Simon Wrootmade us our most important gift, a pair of matched rings with bronze and copper knots entwined on, bands of silver.LethbridgecousinDeanna Siewert made us our favorite gift - a quilt. She is the last of severalgenerationsof women immy family to make traditional
prairie-style crazy quilts. A riot of recycled fabric, pieced randomly, decorated by dozens of stitched lines, and tied with Kiore
than 16,000Frenchknots, Peanna's quilt has enough warmth, colour,pattern and texture to Subdue the worst Canadian winter. It took Deanna a year to make this quilt, and both the making and gi€ing gave her great plea-sure. like our rings and the many other craft Bifis, it will please us for the rest
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Simon's rings and Deanna's quilt also remind me that the act of making, to give, is still an integral part of the creativeprocess, whether for amateur or professionalcraftspeople. For example,leading craft artists such as silversmith KarenCantine regularly give their work to major fundraising ventures. Likewise, many other Alberta Craft Councilmembersgive to their favourite causes - over 100 contributed pieces of their work to Councilfundraising projectsin the past year. I can only imagine the collective impact of all the people who give handmade things to local associationsfor draws, raffles,sales, gift campaigns, etc.Even at the most commercialend of the craft spectrum, the millionsof dollarsflowingthrough Christmascraft salesis largelybasedon the selling and buying of gifts. As we move into the winter season,most of us will be thinking about making presents, decorationsor festive foods,to celebrate some sort of ceremony or holiday.
It would beimpossible toestimate the "economic impact" of this kind of gift making and giving. But there should be ne underestimating the "loveimpact!' of all this energy and generosity.
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We will be extendingour hours in Decemberto allow all thoselast
ARE ALL TRUE! MANY OF YOU HAVE ALREADY GOT-
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their buying. The Shop will be open Monday—
TEN WORD ON HOW WELL THE SHOP IS DOING IN OUR NEW LOCATIONAND I'D LIKE TO CONFIRM
Wednesday and
Saturday 10:00 —
5:30,Thursday &
Friday10:00- 7:00, and Sunday12:00—
THAT WE ARE DOING UNBELIEVABLY WELL!
MuffyMcKay—newest 5:00with the excep
Salesare steadilyincreasingand for the secondconsecutivemonthwe've reached
Please note we will be closedfrom December 25th to January 2nd.
our sales target by mid-month. We've gotten so busy that we've hired a
part-timesales personto help Elaineand I out. I'd like to welcome Muffy McKay to the ACC family.Some of you may already know Muffy from when she managed Off
memberof the ACCfamily tion Of December
24th (12:00- 4:00).
I would like to wish all of you a Happy Hanukah,a GloriousSolstice,a Merry
DISCOVERY, Gallery
Drink Up, Buttercup! Discover the wild side of drinking with
Drink Up, Buttercup! In theDiscovery
Gallery November4th to December 24th
Drink Up, Buttercup! featuresdrinking
vessels from several mediums showcasing mugs, goblets, steins and more. Go from
being sensible to wild, wacky and weird
with these one of a kind gift ideas just in time for Christmas.
Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Ali Fleming
the Wall,whileothers knowher from the EdmontonFolk Music Festival. Muffy has
her ArtsAdministrationdiplomaand is currentlystudyingArchaeologyat the
University of Alberta. Speakingof beingbusy,we held our OfficialOpening party on September 16th. Therewere 175peoplein attendancenot
DISCOVERY GALLERY 2001
includingstaffand volunteersand all had a fabuloustime!A specialthanksgoes out to all the staffand volunteerswho helped
Look for these exhibitions in the
discoveryGallery in 2001. Note
make the event a successin particular I would like to thankElaineand Muffywho put in a twelvehour day workingand
that the gallery programming is not yet full, so there is still time to send in a
proposal to exhibit your work in 2001.
preparingfor theevening.
Preference will be given to craftspeople
Those of you who missed the Official Opening party will not want to miss 'Twasthe Night... on November 24th.Tickets are going fast so come in and get yours today! This event is our third annual and those of you who have attended in the past know what a great time it is. Incidentally, 'Twasthe Night... is also our biggest fundraiser of the year.
JANUARY —Jean Connor (Fibre) and Barbaro
signors to keep sending Christmas work?
FEBRUARY —tv%rgie Davidson (Fibrel MARCH —Dianne Sullivan (ceramics)
workingin wood, glass and metal. Send
your slides (8 — 2) along with your bio, artist statementand exhibition proposal and cover letter to Ali Fleming at the office.
Please clearly mark "Discovery Galley Proposal" on the envelope.
Now that the holidayseasonhas arrived in fullforce,need I remindall of our con-
Pankratz 'Paper and Mixed media)
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ofCraftand Drink up, A HolidayCelebration
4th to Buttercup!run fromNovember December24th. I will endeavour to get everythingout as soonas it comesin but I must let you knowthat I cannotguarantee anything receivedafterDecember 15 will be inventoriedand displayedbefore
Christmas so pleaseget your work here early.
MAY- ACAD Aboveright: Murrini Prunt Gobletsby Darrenlames
Petersenand Todd Safronovich
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Of given preference O*ler in is your s]ides.Il ycw have ne«s• story'o who have o any questionsplease Jeff ColGnsat his home office (780 09-9532.
Carol and Richard Selfridge, Edmonton You can see more of Carol and Richard's work by visiting their web site at www.compusmart.ab.ca/selfridg or in person either at their home studio/ gallery in Edmonton,(Tel:439-9296) or at the ScottGallery in Edmonton (Address: 10411-124 st, Tel: 488-3619)
Carol and Richard haveworked
collaboratively for more than 25 years living solely from their ceramic work. Their illusionisticmaiolica and woodfired stonewarehas been exhibited nationally and internationallyin more than 100 iuried and invitational exhibitions over the last 20 years. Their work is included in many private and public collections, some of which include: Jean Chretien, the Prime Minister of Canada; the Claridge Collection; His Imperial Highness, Prince Takamado of Japan, The Burlington Art Centre, Burlington Ontario; The Alberta Foundation for the Arts; and British Petroleum. This past summer the Carol and
Photos:CourtesyCaroland Richard Selfridge
Richard celebrated their 25 year of hosting an open house and sale of their works. Their open house events have been very successful over the years and accounts for nearly 50% of theirannual sales.
The year 2000 also sees the
Selfridge's participating in 4 prestigious international iuried exhibitions: V Focus on Function at theUniversityof Minnesota
runs September 26th through October 20th, 2000. Jurors: Linda Sikoro and Sandy Simon. Linda Sikora is a former Alberto ceramic artist and is currently on assistantprofessor at New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred, New York. There will be a virtual version Of this
A CeramicsInternational Juried Biennial
Exhibition
at the Zanesville Art Center in Zanesville,
Ohio, U.S.A.. Juror: Ronald Kuchta, Editor American Ceramics Magazine. Show dates are October 8th
throughNovember26, 2000
Millennium Platter Exhibition at theCeramic
Art Gallery in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The exhibition will run in coniunctionwith the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. 50 platters were chosen from more that 100 entries from artists working in 25 countries.The platterson show have been selected by Gudrun Klix and all take on the theme of the Millennium. Gudrun Klix is Senior Lecturer in Ceramics
exhibition al the IJ of ws Department of Art web site,
artdepj urnn.edu/c@ramics2000
at Sydney College OFthe Arts, The Universityof Sydney and is a practising ceramic artist. lee Flow CrackleJar", thrown and altered stoneware.cone 11,gas fired, 10 x 10 x 10.
CreamCan WoodfiredFlower Vessel". thrown altered, helmer stoneware,stenciled,flashing slip, feldspar stones, slip trailed. 13,5", 35cm C—aombo Sashimi and Sake Ser, thrown, sliptrailed. stenciled, woodfired, shigariki/bizen style clay, 3"x6"
The 2000 International Orton
Cone BOX Show at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, USA. Jurors: Nina Hole, Richard Notkin, Jeff Oestreich
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Tombofor a NewMillennium thrown, woodfired, stoneware,slip trailed, feldspar stones,flashing slip, stencils, enamels and sold, 22-5", 57 cm.
The dragonfly ar tombo is a symbol o/ perseverance.TjJisplatter is a Wishfor a strong and smooth existencefor the next 1000years.
PROFILES Fusedglass,
James Lavoie, Edmonton
Squareplate, 15inch
James was born and raised in
Alberta where his early experiences laid the foundation for his sense of design and three-dimensional shape. In his Artist Statementhe tells us: "l worked for many years in stained glass and learned a great deal about creating in "cold" glass —how to compose with colour, texture and density. I briefly studied glass blowing and came to appreciate the speed and spontaneityof the creative process, the ability to manipulate the flow of colour and form. This was my first taste of working with "hot" glass and it was exhilarating. Then I discovered glass fusing and decided that it was the perfect marriage of hot and cold glass. I could use the methodical compositionof stained glass, but fuse fire it to make a solid piece. I discovered a great potential for producing sophisticated and elegant designs that retain
success and he has been asked to returnto Series in the summerof 2001. James' work is also available online at the Alberta Craft Council's web site at www.albertacrafr.ab.ca. Click on the shopping link, then Members' portfolios, and then click on James Lavoie.
Fusedglass,
Roundbowl,14inch photosby Mario Pietramala
their simplicity."
This past summerJames taught his first course in glass fusing at Series, at Red Deer College. The class was a great
Dana Roman, Canmore Left:HandpaintedSilk Bottomright: HandpaintedSilk, Mountain Scene Photos:Courtesy Dana Roman
Dana graduatedin Prague in 1967 witha Mastersdegree
in Architecture and emigrated to Canada after the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia. She lived in Torontowhere she started the silk painting business called "Artacious". She began attending trade shows selling her work wholesale. At one point she supplied 300 stores across Canada and the United States. Her business became mostly production oriented, however she always took the extra care to make sure
Canmore to enjoy the beautifulbackcountry.The mountain scenery that she enjoys each day has been a large influence on her work and can be seen on the large silk banners she paints, but she continually goes back to her first love of painting fabrics For the motherof the bride. This past summerEvo of Dana's silk paintings were accepted for the Silk Painters InternationalCongress and exhibition in Washington. She was thrilled to learn that she won first prize in the professional category of that exhibition. Most recently Dana participated in a solo exhibition of her work called
"Bridge BeFweenArt and Craft" in the Canmore and Area Art Gallery at the
every single piece was exquisitely designed and beautifully handcrafted. Her best clients were bridal boutiques, gallery shops and corporations. A few years ago she moved to
Craft
Canmore Public Library,
October 13 - 29, 2000.
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TALK STUDIO Financing Your Craft Business
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Taking the leap from turning your craft making activities from a hobby into a profitable business takes more than a good saleable product, sound planning, dedication and commitment, and a bit of luck. The fact is, it also takes money. This article looks at some of the ways you can get money to finance your craft business, but before we do that we need to look at something called cash flow.
income you will generatefrom sales on a ing your craft product. A frustrating reality is that you generally must pay cash for monthly basis. The money that you get from sales may not come in on a regular your expenses, but are expected to grant
basis. For example, if you sell at four craft fairs per year only, you will have large amounts of income at these times and not much in between.
credit to your customers and wait 30 days or more for them to pay you.
Youwill need to put money,or
capital, into your new craft business each month until monthly cash flows are revenue: positive (until your business's monthly sales your monthly When estimating income more than covers monthly expenses). • Consider sales patterns from previFor example, suppose you are starting ous years (if applicable). a craft business producing jewellery. You • Estimate what percentage of your sales will be on credit and when pay- estimate your start-up costs to be $2,500, to be spent in the month of June. In July, ments will be made. In your cash your first month in production, you estiflow, include all payments in the month they should actually be mate sales of $250,but you do not expect received. to be paid until the following month A cash flow projection or forecast is a (August).Youestimate that beginning in • If you sell on consignment, estimate month-by-month estimate of when you how many sales you can expect to November, you will at least earn enough expect to receive cash from product sales make per month and when payment income to cover all your costs. and when you expect to pay your bills. for these sales will be made. It shows how much money will flow Step Four: Finding the Capital You Need into and out of your business each Step Two: Plan for YourExpenses Decide where and when you plan to month. Once you've estimated your monthly obtain the money you need to finance income, you must next decide when you your new craft production business and A cashflow projectionisan important will pay your expensesand debts. add this money as income (under other planning toolfor you businessbecauseit: Consider the following: cash received) in the appropriate month of your cash flow projection. • Estimates the amount of money neces- • Which bills must be paid promptly, sary to finance month-to-month busiand which payments can be delayed, Step Five: Comparing Your Projections ness operations. if necessary, for example, 30 days or with ActualResults • Identifies and allows you to plan for more. It is important that cash flow projections the times when incomewill not be How promptly you must pay your are completed on an ongoing basis and enough to cover expenses. own suppliers,and whetheror not are compared to actual cash flow results. • Identifies when your new craft busito ask for credit. In your cash flow, Your actual cash flows will be reflected ness will begin earning enough include all expenses in the month in your general journal of your accountincome on a monthly basis to cover they should actually be paid. ing records. Compare projected and costs. How you will deal with large expen- actual cash flows will help you make • Identifies for potential lenders when ditures, such as new equipment. more realistic projections in the future. your craft production business will start showing a profit. Step Three: (if you are just starting Making Key Cash Flow out) Estimate Start-up Capital Needed Assumptions There are several steps to preparing a Start-up capital is the total amount of cash flow projection: money you will need to start-up your A cash flow projection should tell you business and keep it operating until not only how many sales you need to Step One: Estimate YourIncome your business starts to make a profit. make to cover your expenses, but also The first step in preparing a cash flow Remember that you will not likely start how many sales you believe you can projection is to estimate how much making a profit as soon as you start makmake and why.
Cash Flow Proiection
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STUDIO Key assumptions are a few sentences that explain whyyou think you will earn the income you are expecting, It tells you (or your banker) how well you understand your business and how realistic your projections are. Example:Don't be afraid to show a high level of sales if you can explain why
you will be able to make those sales. Remember. Needing to make those sales is different from understanding and planning how to make those sales. A good cash flow projection, with
projectionsbacked up by solid reasons, is the best tool a business plan can have and will go a long way in convincing
others to invest in your business.
Financing Your Business Once you've completedyour financial calculations,you should have a clear idea of how much money you must raise to finance your business. Now you must decide where you will get the capital (money) that you need. There are tzvo main places you can get the money you need to finance your business:
Yourown resources,including: • Your savings • Income from a permanent or temporary part time job • Gifts or loans from your spouse, family and friends Outside resources, including:
• •
Investments by partners or shareholders Loans from banks or government programs
Investing Personal Resources In all likelihood, you will put the largest amount of money into your craft production business, particularly if you are just starting out and your business has no established credit and no track record of success. Investing your own money will show others that you are serious about your business venture, that you have confidence it will succeed, and that you are willing to assume a large portion of the risk.
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Obtaining Traditional Business Loans Once you have all the money in place from your own resourcesand you have a well written business plan including accurate financialstatements and projections, you will be in the position to approach lenders for a business loan. If you need to borrow, it is important that your business borrow just the right amount of money to meet its needs. Your cash flow projection will help you establish the right amount of start-up
capitalyou will need.
There are essentially three stages to the loan approval process: Stage 1: The Interview
When applying for a business loan, the first step —your initial presentation to the bank - is crucial. Make an appointment so that your banker or loan manager is ready to see you. Make sure that you bring your business plan and that you are prepared to discussit in detail. Make sure you understandand can explain your financial statements and projections.
Be prepared to explain:
How much money you need and how you plan to spend it. How the money will help your business grow and prosper. • How much money you can afford to pay back on a regular basis (based
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your banker to decide if you loan application is acceptable. Your banker or loan manager can usually approve loans up to a certain limit. It is unusual for small business loans to be sent outside the local region for approval. In any case, you can expect an answer within a few days. Stage 3: The Paperwork If your loan is approved, the appropriate paperwork setting out the terms of the loan agreement must be prepared. This could take several business days, depending on the complexity of your application. The completed loan agreement must be signed by you, your
lender and any other involved parties such as guarantors (loan co-signers who guarantee that if you can't repay the loan, they will). Before signing any loan agreement, always review the paper work with your lawyer. If your application for a business loan is rejected, it is likely for one of the
followingreasons: Your business plan is incomplete Your presentation was unprofessional There is not enough equity (what you are willing to personally invest) in your business Your cash flow is insufficient to ensure regular repayment of the loan Yourbusiness appears to risky You can not supply enough security for the loan
Ask your lender why you were turned down. What areas of the presentation to the business plan were weak? What information was missing or required further clarification?Lending institutions are in In the interview, your banker or loan the business to make money and they are manager will be assessing more than looking for good investments. Think of just the elements of your business plan. your banker as a partner and ask their They will also be assessing your level of advice on how to make your plan more expertise, your appearance and presen- attractive to lenders. Do not become distation skills, and your level of commit- couragedby one bank who turns you ment and enthusiasm. To create a good down. Reassess and revise your plan and impression, you should be well-prego to more than one lender. pared, enthusiastic, and professional.
on your cash flow projections). • What personal financial guarantees you are willing to make.
Stage 2: The Decision If the information you have provided in your business plan is complete, it generally takes one or two working days for Cran Magazine
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This article onfinancing your craft business Wasedited from the Alberta Craft Council' Craft Business Traintns Manual. The complete manual can ordered by calling the ACC office at (780) 488-6611
GALLERY
Holiday A by Mario Pietrama Celebration 0Cra t Photos The holiday season will
A Horst Doll is an Alberta potter
who operatesMinistik Pottery Studiolocatednear the Ministik Lakeand Bird Sanctuaryin the
CountyOfStrathconanear Edmonton.In 1973,Horst
startedtakingpotteryclasses
with David Greenof Pottery Westin Edmonton.He set up his first studio in Sherwood
Park, ABand sincethen has participated in numerous workshopsand seminars throughoutAlberta.
Horst makesoneOfa kind and functional potteryusingstoneware clay and porcelainminedaround MedicineHat, AB.He aims to
createwelldesignedpots that are
distinctive in shape,colourand surface,while still usefulfor everyday enjoyment. His hand -
made processensuresthat each item, throughslight variations,
possessesits uniquecharacter.
V If you are lookingfor somethingspecial to adorn your table this holiday season look nofurther than
place and table soon be upon us and designs,combiningtextureand colourto workin Joannehas beenrecognised as a master that means for November harmony. weaverby the CanadianGuild of weavers.Shehas been perfecting her craft for more than 20 years and is and December the activein the EdmontonWeaversGuild and the Hand Weavers Spinners and Dyers of Alberta. She shares gallery opens up to her craft through teachingin Edmontonand by helping
celebrate and show off
the talents of our many members. Recently I spent some time in the
JoanneVerveda'shand woven
mats
to developthe WeavingCertificate Programfor Olds Collegein central Alberta.
shop surveying some of the work. I am continu-
ally amazed by the wealth of talent our
many members posses. Here are just a few of the highlights you will see in the shop and gallery this holiday season.
V A sweater by Cindy
is Sure to keep anyone
Cindy'semphasishas evolvedfrom knitted colounvork
to presentday combinationsof neutral and coloured texturedstitches with overdyed,recycledwool
suites,ties and otherfabrics.
Jim Farr: Ilana turnedlaminated bowlpurplehartand maple, originatingin Brazil and Ontario,waxfinish. Hand turnedmouse. Jim is a retireddoctorliving in Coaldale,AB.Hedevelopedhis skills as a woodworkershortlyafter he openedhis medicalpractice.ror Jim, the joy of woodworkingcomesfromworkingwith the wonderfulmaterials. Beautifulbirdseyemaple and mellowdarkwalnut from Ontario;little
piecesOflaburnumfrom a backyardin Vancouver;ash, elm, and Russian
olivefromhis windbreak;redwoodfroman old water towerin Wisconsin... the list goes on. Informationof the types of wood he uses is includedon the
producttaggingthat accompanieseachpiece—a nicetouchthat shows caresabout his customers,
AlbertaCraftMagazine
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wann throughour longwinter season.Cindy'ssweaters showOffher multi-talents by combiningelements of hand knitting, crochet,and machinepatchwork.
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ala ChristmastreeornamentsbyKathy Husel. Kathygrewup in centralAlbertaand currentlylives irr St Albert.Aftera shorthiatus to easternCanada, she movedbackand begantofocusher energyon expandingher Christmascreations,rangingfrom tree ornamentsandfather Christmas',to wreaths,reindeer
and sleds.Herlovefor Christmasis whatleadherto
focusher talents onitems that representthejoys OfChristmas.
John Chalke Smallplatterwithtexture;smalliron
glazedpouringbowl,wren's tail handle.JohnChalke is an internationally recognizedartist who,most recentlywas awardedwith a prestigiousGovernor Generalsawardfor his workin ceramics.Johnwas born in Englandand receivedhis art training and
teacher'scertificatein art educationat the Bath AcademyofArt. In 1968he movedto Canadaand taught ceramicsat boththe UniversityofAlberta and the Universityof Calgaryas well as theAlberta CollegeofArt and Design.Johnis constantlytesting newand unorthodoxmixturesOfceramiccompounds that in turn createrich surfacestextures.His work is
Hand blown glass pears by TedJolda. Tedis an ACC
memberandglass artist who hails from the beautiful provinceto the west of us - BC.Ted'swork is influencedby the experiencesand sights he has seenin his
many travels. Whetherswimmingthe canals of Venice, or trekkingthroughthejungles of SouthEast Asia, his thoughtsare neverfar fromhis passionof creating with glass. Tednow lives in QualicumBeach,BCwith his wife and daughterand has establishedhis state-ofglass studio,WarthogGlassworksin the town's the—art renownedart facility —TheOld SchoolHouse.
difficult to put into any one category.It is contemporary
in colour,imageryand surface,while the ideas may referto previoushistoricalor cultural contact.
GobletsbyJim Speers—highfired stoneware, reductionfired.Jim attended"AlbertaCollegeOfArt" , Calgary(1971—74).In 1975he startedfull-time (self employed)at "Pottery West" (Edmonton,AB) where
his lines offunctionaland decorativeitems were developed.This was the start of marketinghis pottery throughgalleries and craft shops.Jim's skill as an expertpotter is evidentin the classical style of his
productionpottery.Besidesthe productionline of
function pottery,Jim also does many one of a kind
pieces.Youcanseemoreof his workat his website at www.connect.ab.cal—jims
Canadian Heritage Cards by pat Borecky.Theseare
actually mini landscapes developed from mini pieces
offabric.Pat tell us shefinds it impossibleto discard
tinypiecesoffabric,nomatterhawsmall.Theland-
scapesare workedin a "designas yougo" collage
technique. Freeform machine stitching is then used
createtextureand embellishment.
A Jewellerypieces by Janet Stein. Janet is an Edmontonjeweller. Shestudied at the Universityof Alberta and in 1991receiveda BEAin Art and Design,
majoringin visual communicationand design.Shefreelancedas a graphic
designer and pursued jewellery making as a hobby after taking silversmithing
coursesat the SouthwestCultural Centreand with internationally recognisedsilversmith KarenCantine.Shenowworksfull time making her interesting and graphic jewellery in brass. copper and gold-plate
accentuatedwith semipreciousstones.
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THE
News From Calgary
Textiles, Metal, Glass, and Ceramics programs at
Our Calgaryand RegionGroupOfthe Alberta Craft Council has been very busy this fall-The two Artwalkvenues —Domicileand Galleryof Canadian FolkArt —were a success,and have already generated inquiriesfromother stores who are interested in hosting us for next year. Thanks to everyone who helped Out—you know who you are! We have also spokento a retail store owner who would be very interested in showcasing our work on an ongoing basis. Weare now finalizingplans with the Calgary Airport Authority to create Our Ownshowcase, whichwill featurean ever-changingexhibitof Alberta Craft Council work. On a more personal note, our August 28 meeting was a successfulsocialevent, with members sharing food and samples of their work. It gave us all a chance to get to know one another better, and to marvel at the vast amountof talent that is within this group. Pleasejoinus for our upcomingmeetings, held on the last Monday Ofthe month at the MacDougall Centre, 466 - 6th Street S.W.at
7:00pm. For further information,please call SusanWhite at 281-5670.
NEWS
the AlbertCollegeOfArt and Designin Calgary. The work receivedhigh marks from the public —
Ali reportsthat the most frequentreactionwas amazement that work of such a high standard was producedby students.CBC,and the AChannel each did short segments on the show.
The pieces were selected by the instructors in
each department: thanks goes to them all, espe-
ciallyJane Kidd (Textiles),Gary WIIliams (Creamics),SarabethCarnat (Metals),and Tyler Rock (Glass).
On September9 a number Ofthe exhibitors
came up to the Gallery to View the show, Four
professionalswere on hand to talk to the students about their work and about various aspects of the business of making a living after graduation. Many thanks to Karen Cantine, James Lavoie,
Dawna Dey Harrish and Ali Fleming for generously giving their time and attention to these emerging artists. A specialthanks to Tyler Rock for driving the students up from Calgary,and for his enthusiastic support for the exhibition.
Grand Opening —
A Grand Success
Your Talent Can be a Gift to Others - Make a Difference
200people enjoyedan eveningOfmusic,food, wine, door%prizesand split ticket draws. Mary
Through the past year, Calgariansfromall walks of lifehave been rollingup their sleevesdoing projects- small and big - that will help create the kind of communitythey would like in our future. Our Millennium, a projectled by the CalgaryFoundationand other partners, has been there to help bring ideas to life, and to share the storieswith the public. Our Millennium is about supporting the ideas and energy of all Calgarians.It's about your talents.It's about your passions.Nothingis too small or too big? and almostnothingis tooeclee tic. [f you have an idea and would like to link your craft talent with your community- anything frommentoringa youth in your craft, or creating a crafts projectwith a community group - we can help until the end Of2000-with ideas, staff support,and a team of 35people - from specialevents planners to socialmarketers - who can help with actionplanningand resources. For more information on how you can help make a differencecallJennifer Pullin Our MilleniumAnimator, The Calgary Foundation,
Comrnunity both Development)
(PublicServiceAnnouncementfor the CalgaryFoundation)
1920, 540 - 5th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0M2, Tel: (403) 264-1662 Ext. 231, Fax: (403) 265-0152,
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Investigatemy-h%Ølgarytogethersom a doorwayfor informationinto the Not-For-Profit sector,communitydevelopment& civilsociety, hostedby The CalgaryFoundation.
twentysomething
FromJuly29thto Septernber9th the Discovery Galleryexhibited the work Ofstudents in the
LeMessurier (former Minister responsible for
Culture) and Laurie Blakeman (LiberalMLA Edmonton Centre, officialoppositioncriticfor extended warm wishes to the ACC. Simon
Wroot, (BoardChair) and
Mary Holdgrafer(Guest Curator Of'Speculations') welcomed exhibitors, members and quests.
Mary LeMessurierand ElizabethWhitlockenjoying themselvesat the opening
Thefollowingdoor-prizeswerewon:
Elisabeth Whitlock —Gift Certificate to
La Spiga Restaurant
Karin Jackson —1 year ACC Membership
Elsi Evans —25%Gallery[Shop discount and AFAt-shirt John McGie —2 tickets to the upcoming
ACC party 'Twasthe Night (Nov.24,2000) Shawne Shiell—WeavingNew Rhythms
2001Diary
Craft Map 2001
Last year proved to be a great Successwith our first annual Craft Map. The craft map contained 58 listings from individuals and businesses from
every regionof the province.It had a circulation Of10,000and was well receivedby tourist centres (who have requested more, because
they have alreadyrun
out) and with those who listed with us. TOmake sure you get
your listingin the 2001 craft map, contactNancy @ext. 234as soon as possiblefor your inclusionform.Our deadline for entry is December 15th , 2000.
Call for Exhibitions Proposals for 2001 Programming
The Alberta Craft Council is currently accepting
exhibitionproposalsfromgroups and individuals for the 2001 exhibition season. If you or your
groupare interestedin exhibitingin the gallery pleasesend in a proposal to the ACC including a short descriptionof the exhibition (500words or less), slides, and artist statements. Please clearly
mark on the envelope"ExhibitionProposalFor more information contact the ACC officetoll free at 1-800-362-7238or (780) 488-6611
Kudos
Congratulations Bonny Houston! The Alberta Foundation for the Arts has recentlypurchasedfourOfher hand blownglass "Talking Sticks" for their collection.
Congratulations
Thank you to:
Jim Findleyand AngusFindleyfor the wonderfulmusic, Sue Markoof WineCountryMerchants
for a case of Peller Estates wine TOvolunteers —Aino Ketonen, Dawna Day
Harrish,ShonaWehm And to staff Tom McFall,Nancy St. Hilaire, Joanne Hamel, Ali Fleming, ElaineEmerson, and Muffy McKayfor all their hard work. Craft
From the "Oops Files"
Wewish to apologiseto PamelaRodgerof BraggCreekfor spellingher name wrong in the September/ October 2000issue Ofthe Alberta CraftMagazine.Pamelais an artist and potter working from her home studio in Bragg Creek, AB.TwoOfher sculpturalpieceswere exhibited in the "Speculations"exhibitionthat ran in the galleryduring Septemberand October.
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Congratulations to our very own TomMcFall.
Tom was married to his best friend and compan-
ion, Sharon Thurston on August 19th at their ranch home on Hastings Lake. Their wedding ceremony was an ancient ritual calleda Hand
BindingCeremonyand was performedby ACC boardmemberand chaplainShona Wehm.
Friends and relatives came to celebrate the occa-
sion which lasted the whole weekend. If there is one thing Tomand Sharon know how to do well,
that is throw a party in the Oldfashion country tradition! We all wish Tomand Sharon many
happy years together!
Goodbye and Warm Wishes for Joanne
IN SEARCH OF CRAFT
In a prairie sky kind of Japanese way...
must admit that when Jeff asked me to do one Ofmy meanderings about the influence of Japan on the pots that come off my 22-year-old creaking Shimpo Staff, Board and members said goodbye and I wondered if it wasn't the start of a doctoral type thesis at which I would wheel, thank you to JoanneHamel this past month. fail. After all it had been along time since I left that place and both Canada She has taken a new position as SpecialEvents . surely Coordinator with the Edmonton Opera. Joanne and Japan have changed. Both countries suffer greatly from one to many a stereostarted at the ACC as a practicum student from type. We, the stereotype of igloos and Mounties and they, either quaint little vilthe Arts Administration Program at GMCC and lages or rush hour in Tokyo. The problem with both is that there is some basis in was then hired on a STEPposition. She held the • fact and little in reality. But still thoughts and words did spring to mind. Words Member ServicesPositionfor 2 years and in addition took on the gallery coordinationand like "Shibui", stuck in the middle of the Pacificand prairie sky. I had to ask quesmany other roles(includingexpert packer and tions like was there this curse of Frank Kiyooka or a Nordic inclination to conmover!) We wish her all the best and many quer all and do a little pillaging along the way? Was my sense of aesthetic based thanks for her years of hard workand on that of Bizenyaki; the only glaze being the floating ash of the wood fire or that dedicationto the ACC and it's members. of Kutaniyaki with the intricate birds and flowers in numerous layers of lustres? Symbol of Quality iury The answer came back like a cheap, cafeteria taco salad as a satisfying lunch... There is more. There were the pots of Mashiko and of St-Ivesand of Taiwan and set for Spring 2001 Canmore and Muchelny that are part of my influences. The Symbolof Quality Programacknowledges the makers of quality Alberta-made crafts for their Japan is a Garden of Eden full of all sorts of food and beauty and only the high degreeOfcreativityand craftsmanship,and earthquakes to remind all that this is God's place and he can still get a little pissed establishes a benchmark for quality that all craft off. I think even a foreigner can say that for a lot of Japanese there is an incredible producersin Albertacan strive for.Most imporsense of one's environment. It is part of that cultural stereotype and for a lot of the tantly the Symbolof Quality helps to increasethe public'sawarenessand appreciationof all objects people I know, it is true. What kept ringing in my ear was Mary-BethLaviolette made by hand, and to give originalcrafts a higher and the discussion about all Alberta art being landscape. Perhaps in some sense it profileand value in the marketplace. is arguable that all art period is landscape. For Arne Handley, it is allowing the The next SymbolOfQualityjury date is set . influence of the prairie sky and the smell of volunteer lilacs and the sound of the for the spring of 2001.For more information and a Symbolof QualityApplicationform kits yelping at me to pull off the harassing magpies as I walk to school. please contact Nancy@ ext. 243 Our art/our craft is a product of our individual collective,so is there a Japanese sense? Yes, there has to be. Is there a Western Canadian sense? Yes,there has to be. Promotion, Promotion, Maybe what comes through as I meander through the thought process started by Promotion Jeff,is not the differenceof the two awareness' but of their similarities.The similarity Postcardproject expandedto include that we all share of the search for the perfect pot and the shear wonder of watching full colourbusinesscards... a potter's wheel and drinking coffeeas the sun comes up. The has just expanded AlbertaCraft Council
our Postcard runs to include business cards.
Until next time we wander... Arne Handley
They are full colour (just like the postcards)and
office,for a complete information package.
studyingpottery in Japan is evident in the works of Alberta potters Arne Handley (above) and Sam Llhlick(left).
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We invite you to join us for
The Party of the Year
Our Third Annual ITwas theNight.. Friday, November 24th, 2000 Doors open at 7 p.m. and runs to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 (limited to 150) All proceeds go to supportthe ACC's 2001 programs. Join the ACC for a fun evening filled with...door prizes, split-ticketdraws, a silent auction, great gifts, chance discounts of up to 40% in the shop, plenty of food, drink and of course —fun!
Five great ways to participate: Purchasea ticketand have a great time (if you purchase five you will receive the sixth ticket for free)
Stay at home and contributeto theACC's programming by making a cash donation Donate a craft item for the silent auction Donate a non-craft item (workshop, gift certificate, bottle of wine...) for the silent auction Volunteer to help the ACC put on a fun filled evening
Order by phone (780) 488-6611 or drop in the Crafr Gallery Shop 10186 —106 Street Edmonton,AB. Please send donations and ticket orders to the ACC before November 17th, 2000. FromIndonesiato Dusty Miller by Marion Gravells, Hand Dyedand printed linen wall hanging. One of the many wonderful donations from Our members.
CALENDAR CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
For the January/February 2001 issue is: November 25, 2000
Kerry Wood Nature Centre —Red Deer
Call for artists for the Art of NatureShow for 2001. Title of the
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shon is •Transformed• , Artists are asked to demonstrate the miracle Of nature's changes through •.veather.man. or the
Ideas 4 Crafts
space permitting. Ifyou are interested in promoting a special
ful forces of nature Itself The medium to be clay. glass or a combination of both. Deadline for submission is February 19, May 20th. 2001 Call Michelle Arpirl 1st 20)1. Stww will Kutz at (403) 3-46-2010ftY a con-Oete unfcrmationpackage
call the ACC office. The ACC makes every effort to ensure the
Art Market 2001
Edrnonton•s friendliest Craft Show November 25th. 2000. 9:00 am —600 pm and November 26th. 1000 am —5m prn at Kinsmen Sports Centre. 9100 Walterdale Hill. Edmonton. AB Admission: Adults and Children over 12 • $3.00. Seniors - 52.00. Children under 12 free Free Parking and free shuttle bus
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CRAFT or (780) 488-6611; fax (780) 408855;
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The Alberta Craft Council is open to submissions of opprtunities for craftspeople, from any craft orgamzat;on in the prownce,
event activity, gallery, show, or employment opportunity, please
reliability of afl the programs and services listed below. however we will accept no liability for any loss or damage as a result of
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CALLS FOR ARTISTS A Show of Hands Contemporary Craft Gallery - Toronto Out of the Box Contemporary Box Exhibition May 3rd to May
27th 2001. This curated show will be a mixed media exhibition of boxes There are no limitations of creative interpretations of a box. Up to a maximum Of five works may be selected from any
artist. All submissions of work or slidestphotographs must be accompanied by an artist statement and CV Deadline for submis-
Sion is February 1, 2001. For more info contact Sara Levine petroff at A show of Hands Contemporary Craft Gallery, 1016 Eglinton
Ave, W. Toronto, ON. M6C 2C5 Tec (416) 782-1696 web site: com
Our Best to You Art & Craft Show —Regina. SK
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Friday to Sunday Novernber 10 to 12, 2000. 8th annual show held at the Agnbltion Building For applications
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Art Market online is a juried art and craft web site marketed in conjunction with a quality art and craft sale Instead of renting a booth you rent a page. Show and sell your work directly to
consumers Your products available year round without travel expense or time away from the studio. Call today for your information flyer Be part of the future today! Call toll free 1-877-929-9933 or 250-672-2411. Email: infoaartmarketonline. Web Site: wwwartmarketonlinecom Marlene Lonew
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Call for Exhibitions proposals for 2001 Programming
The Al berta Cra ft Counci l i s currentl y a ccepti ng exhi bi ti on propos -
als from groups and individuals for the 2001 exhibition season.
If you or your group are interested in exhibiting in the gallery please send in a proposal to the ACC including a short description of the exhibition (500 words or less), slides, and artist statements Please clearly mark on the envelope - Exhibition ProposalFor more information contact the ACC office toll free at
100-362-7238 or (780) 4886611
tpglnntng in October 2000 The market would be open to any vendor or entrepreneur offenng good quality products or services in a professional manner. Please contact Kevin McCloskey at 431 •9766
TransAlta•sWildlights at the Calgary zoo
Calgary Zoo Each year over 100,000 visitors flock to November 24 and December 31 to view this fabulous display of
holiday lights. The Calgary Zoo gift shops are transformed onto Christmas stores and visitors are able to purchase wonderful and
unique gifts In you are interested In consigning your unique.
hand-made products and would like
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NOVEMBER 15-18, 2001 Telus Convention Centre
Calgary, Alberta 240 High Quality Artisans
November 30 —December 3. 2000. Held in Edmonton at the Untverslty of Alberta. Western Canada's Largest Craft Sale
attracting 40.000+ customers Juried. previous show experience and a professional display a must. For applications contact
world of Crafts
(780) 436-6666
Touch Of Talent Craft Sale —10th Annual
November 4 —5, 2000 Held In Shen•.'00dpark at the Bev Facey High School. Sherwood park's Largest Craft Sale attracting 6.000+ customers. Juned. Previous show expenence and a professional display a must. For applications contact World
of Crafts Ltd. lei: (780) 4366666
Holiday Artisan Market
Southern Alberta Art Gallely, 601 • 3 Ave South. Lethbridge. Alberta. November 23. through November 25. 2000. Booth fee range: S65 • S 185 Contact: Karin Champion. Speoal Events
Co-ordinator at 403-3278770 ext.
Salon des métiers d'art du Québec 2000
Quebec's largest professional craft show and sale December 7 —23.2000 in the place Bonaventure downtown Montreal 325 booths occupy a surface area of over 100.00 square feet. 1. or 17 day booth rental packages Special discount rates for professional craftspersons lust beginning their careers Application forms available at the ACC or contact Salon des
métiers d'art du Québec. 350 St Paul Street E. Montreal Quebec.
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(514) 861-2787 email:cmacametiers-dartqcca
The One of a Kind Cameo Canadian Craft Show & Sale
on the •ArtWalk • On 124 Street in
work to displayon consignment
more info contact Sandra Gremann (416) 960-3680
(780)4824150
Craft Co-Mingle
Please contact Debbie or Kathy at
Opportunity for Consignment
Koopmans Furmture Manufacturing
(15907 100 A Ave) in Edrnonton is
offering an opportunity for local artists
to sell selected work on consignment ba s i s Sel ected work s houl d compl e-
ment unfinished furniture. eg_ handmade rugs. selected potter* paintings
contact Glen at 489-0606
The Art Marketeer —Edmonton We are a marketing company representing artisans We sell to design firms corporations and retail outlets
We are in constant search for talented artisans in all mediums Please Call Maureen Bent (780) 468-2669
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Edmonton. AB Shaw Conference Centre 9797 Jasper Ave November 1. through 5, 2000. Weekdays 1 - 10 pm. Saturday & Sunday 10 - 6 pm. Admisslon: Adults 55. Semors & Youths
Tranquilffea, a new tea shop located Edmonton is seeking tea related art-
ART MARKET PRODUCTIONS P.O. BOX 190
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Information call (780) 940-3586
15th Annual art and craft sale 210 Artisans juried. high quality event Dates: Nov. 15 —18.2001. Location: Telus Convention Centre Calgary. AB Deadline for Entry. Apnl 1st. 2001. apply early! call toll free 1-877829-9933 or 250-672-2411. Emaik
53.50 Approx 170 exhlb'torsof fine one of a kind crafts For
Medicine Hat. AB. Cultural Centre, Medione Hat College.
November12 and 13, 2000. Sunday1 • 8:30 pm & Monday10 -
exhibitors of onginal fine 4:30 pm. Admission is free Approv craft For more info contact Nancy Ruth Sissaonsat 403-529-1174
Art Market
Telus Convention Centre 120 • 8 Ave. SE Calgary. AB November
16 through 19. 2000. Thursday & Fnday 10 •9 pm. Saturday 10 6 pm & Sunday 10 —5. Admissiom 56.00, Approv 240 exhibitors For more info contact: Marlene Loney toll free at 1-817-929-9933
or 250-672-2411. Email: infoaartmarketonhne
Edmonton's 2. Annual Christmas IS... Crafts. Gifts & More Northlands Park. Agncom Hall C. November 17. 18 & 19.
Friday & Saturday 10 - 6 pm & Sunday 10 - S pm. Adrntss»on:
S5_OOFor more Information contact: Kahshe Productions: Box 20, Site 29, RR 12. Calgary,AB BE 6W3. Phone 403-242-0859,
Fax: 403-246-3856, email: info@albertashowscom
The Country Christmas Craft Show
Lethbndge & District Exhibition, 3401 Parkside Dr South
Lethbndge.AB November24 and 25.2000. Friday1 - 9 pm &
1-877-929-9933 FAX: (250) 672-9517
Saturday 10 - 5 pm Admission: 52.00. Approx ISO exhibitors For more information contact Diana Shields 403-328-4491
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CALENDAR Millet Arts & Crafts X-mas Tea & Craft Sale
$2.00 (112off
AVENUE Edmonton. Alberta, TSH 3Z9. Admission: Food Bank.) admission with a high protein food donation for the
Millet Community Hall, Millet AB, Friday, November 17th, 10 —4 pm. Admission is free. For more information contact: Peggy Robinson at 780-387-4750
Anno Domini: Jesus Through the Centuries
Country Craft Fair
7, ül . Through the Centuri es October 7.2000 —Ja n
St Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street, St Albert, AB. November 18
and 19th, 2000. Saturday 10 - 5 pm & Sunday11 - 4 pm.
Admission is free. For more information contact Donna Hillier
at 780-458-1918
Festival of Crafts
Roundup Centre Stampede Park, Calgary, AB. December 1
The ProvincialMuseum of Alberta presents Anno
Domini: Jesus The mi l l enni -
centuries our arts um marks the birth of Christ and over the last 20 sciences and communities have been deeply shaped by interpretaaround tions of his life and teachings Museums across Canada and sliver, the world are collaborationto bring artisticworks in gold and sculpture textiles Olones and music together for this exhibition. For more details call the PMA informationline (780) 453-910
through 3, 2000. Friday 10 - 10 pm, Saturday 10 - 6 pm & Sunday 10 • 5 pm. Admission: 55.00. Approx 230 exhibitors Of original fine craft. For more information contact: Pauline Biswanger at
403-439-2276
EDUCATION Doesyour group Offerclasses or instruction that would
be of interest to Alberta Craft Councilmembers?
fax us your informationat (780) 4888855 and we will be sure to include it in our calendar section.
Craft Business Training Course
The Alberta Craft Council has comprehensive business training manual to guide you through the process of developing and sustaining a successful home based craft business. The complete
manual is S50 for ACC members and 560 for non-members.
Call the Officeat 780-488-6611 to orderyour copy.
The Banff Centre
The Ceramic and Sculpture Studios ant The Banff Centre are now accepting proposals for self-directed creative residencies from professional artists. Artistic merit is the basis for selection.
proposals must be capable with available studio space facilities and resources. proposals are accepted ongotng. Contact the Banff
Centre for the Arts, Box 1020 Tunnel Mountain Drive Banff. AB TOL OCOTel; (403)762-6180 website: wwwbanffcentre.abca/mva
GRANTS/AWARDS
Ma cEwra n Cornrnuni ty Col l ege i s pl ea s edto offer
City Arts Centre in Edmonton offers Fall and winter art programming for families youth, adults, children and pre-schoolers your complete calendar Of classes call (780) 496-6955. TO
Edmonton Art Gallery
The EAG presents a great selection of action-packed art classes for young people ages 4 —14as well as adult classes Talented
artistslead multi-dimensional programsthat are integratedwith current exhibitions. Fall and winter programs are guaranteed to
be unique. challenging and most of all fun' For a full listing
of the classescall (780) 422-6223.
EXHIBITIONS A Show of Hands Contemporary Craft Gallery - Toronto
A show of Hands is Toronto's leading gallery for contemporary craft. exhibitjnq a full spectrum of Canadian craft works from February 1 —28, 2001 A Show of Hands presents •Window of
Opportunity" featunng the works of mixed media artist Betty nelSon Daniel along With Alberta Craft Council member and textile artist Myrna Harris.Address: 1016 Eglinton Ave, W. Toronto, ON.
M6C ICS rev:(416) 182-1696 Web site: vm•washowofhandscom
Edmonton Weavers' Guild Annual Weaving
And Spinning Sale And Show Saturday,November4.2000,
1000 ADM.TO 4:00 RU.at Prince of Wales Armouries 10440-108
(president) in Calgay (403) 249-9548
The Edmonton Needlecraft Guild
Encourages the practice and study of the art of embroidery in all forms Membership provides the benefits of monthly meetings, bi-monthly newsletters workshops guild library and membership in the Embroiders' Association of Canada.
a wa rd i n ti e
fieldsof Ukrainianvisualand folk art Trp Afterta Council for Ukrainian Arts spnsors this $500 award opprtunity The award is available to a n i ndi vi dua l ,or group for fos teri ng a grea ter a %wenes s of
of an exhibit twr. festival,educaUkrainianatt in Alter-ta tonal or spcial project Ry info contact URDC at GMCC, PO BOX17%, Edmonton, T5P 2P7 or phone (780) 4974374
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Provides grants and awards to Alberta artists throughout the year.
Call (780) 427-9968 and ask for their Guidelines to Grants which l i s ts the va ri ous gra nts , dea dl i nes a nd a ppl i ca ti on procedures
Goebel Canada
Awards for porcelain sculpture totaling 525,000. Contact Marcel Brandstat. president Goebel Canada. 1200 Carnforth Road. Toronto, ON, M4A 2K7
OPPORTUNITIES
15th Annual
Edmonton's Friendliest Christmas Craft Show November25, 2000 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
November26, 2000 at
EXTUS (Exporters to the USA Program) programs are designed to
upcoming programs contact Canadian Consulate General, 412 plaza 600 Building, 6th Avenue and Stewart Street. Seattle.WA 98101-1286. Tel: (206) 443-1777, Fax: (206) 443-9735.Attn: Helen Raiswell, Associate Business Development Officer. Direct line: (206) 770-4076 1 email: helen.raiswell@dfalt-maeci.gc.ca
ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS Alberta Potters'Association
The APA aspires to be the collective voice of the Alberta Clay
Community; the representative of the day community to all levels of government and the general public; a promoter of ceramic
excellence. Individual memberships Start at S30.OOWrite to the APA C/O Enzien Kufeld, Treasurer.9343-70 Ave, Edmonton, AB,
T6E OTB email: cbarr@planeteon.net
Edmonton Weavers' Guild
Meetings are held at PRINCE OF WALES ARMOURIES - 108 AVENUE Edmonton, Alberta, TSH 329. Dates for upcoming meetings are Wednesday, November 29. 2000; Wednesday, February
14, 2001; Monday, April 9, 200. For more information call: (780) 425-9280 or visit our W'ebSite:
http://w.•mfreenetedrnonton.abca'weavers./ Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
Offering newsletters library services weaving certificate pro. grams. annual conferences, juried exhibitions, fibre fare. financial assistance, scholarships and more. Contact Frances Schultz for more info at Box 87 Monarch, AL TOL 1'.40
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City Arts Centre - Edmonton
information on meetings and how to join contact Henri Lefebvre
The UkrainianResourceand Development Centre (URDC) at Grant
Craft Studiois an uniqueCanadianinstitut)on.Coursesavailable include glass blowing, ceramics, jewellery and textiles Contact
Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society (SAWS)
An organization for woodworkers living in Southern Alberta. For
Award Opportunity for Ukrainian Visual and/or Folk Art
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the Craft Studio programme co-ordinator at. Tel: (416) 973-4928. Visit the web site at www.harbourfront.on.ca
(780)483-8816
Contact Marian Preshing — president —at (780) 473-3003
Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto
Operating 1 1 months of the year in full view of the public. the
Northern Alberta Woodcarvers' Association
An organization for woodcarvers living in North Central Alberta. Newsletter.workshops sales, etc. For information on meetings and how to join contact Elmar Abele (president) in Edmonton
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Media-stone carvings Sarabeth Carnat, Calgary, AB, Metal Katrina Chaytor, Edmonton,AB, Clay Linda Chow, Calgary, AB, Metal Nancy Christensen, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Mixed -old world Father Christmas' Kevin Conlin, Wawanesa, MN, Clay Susan Crack, Edmonton,AB, fibre Peter Crawford, Guelph, ON, Wood Brenda Danbrook, Opal, AB, Clay Horst Doll, Sherwood Park, AB, Clay Alain Favre, Red Deer,AB, Clay Flux Glassworks-International, Canmore,AB, Glass Heather Forbes,Grande Prairie, AB, Metal Marcia Fossey, Edmonton,AB, Historic Trade Beads and Vintage Glass Friends Of Banff-National Park, Banff, AB, retailer Neil Ginther, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Wood Pam Godderis,Vancouver, BC,Fibre Darcy Gusse-Edinga, Red Deer, AB, Fibre
Pierre Guy, Edmonton,AB, Clay Peter Hahn, Edmonton,AB,
Barbara Harrison, Calgary, AB, Fibre
Linda Hawke, Calgary, AB, Fibre
Mary Holdgrafer, Edmonton, AB, Fibre
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