ALBERTA
ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL
MAGAZINE
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2001
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A juried exhibition
by members of the Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society (S.A.W.S.)
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I'm not sure how many
different religious or secular celebrations occur during the holiday season in Alberta. Sharon and I will join family and friends for WinterSolstice,Christmas,Hanukah,New Year,UkrainianNew Yearand ChineseNew Year events, all involvingceremony,feasting and gift giving. Whateverit is that you celebrate, please accept the best wishes of the AlbertaCraftCouncil's Boardand staff.
This is a particularlybusy season for Council staff.The Galleriesand Shop in Edmontonwill sell about $80,000of fine craft made by almost 200 members during the holiday season. Our annual fundraising party, 'Twas the Night, is Friday November 30. We have a major opening for the SAWSexhibition, Saturday
November3. We will have extra visitor trafflc and media coverage throughout the season. And behind the scenes,there will be planning, project organizing, budgeting and fundraising for next year.So,who does all this. Let me introduceor re-introducethe Alberta Craft Council'sableand dedicatedstaff: TomMcFall, Executive Director
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From left to right: Nancy St Hilaire is our Administrative Manager She manages all the day•today finances of our half million dollar annual budget She also coordinates post card printing, the annual Craft Map and
various other awareness projects
Erika Ratzlaff coordinates all our membership services promotes exhibitions and events to the media, edits and writes the e-news
and pretty much everything else required of an amazing administra tjve a s s i s ta nt
About the Front Cover PhotographybyMichael Spidell
WORKS Top: Ralph Reichenbach,Writing Europeanbeech.English
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Jeff Collins edits both this magazine and the web site He writes
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Ali Fleming coordinates all our retail activity, the shop, sales through the galleries, corporate orders. commissions, etc. Ali has
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increased sales by 15-20% over each of the last 2 years.
Elaine Emerson works part-time in the shop. doing display, openings, special orders. customer contact and all those other little details that attract a good clientele Elaine and Ali are assisted occasionally by Carolyn Charten
Tom McFau ExecutiveDirector. All our photography is done by Mario Pietramala.
except where otherwise noted. And our graphic design is by Matthias Reinicke at Lime Design Inc
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some of the content and coordinates all the detaiÅ ads columns. stories. photography, graphic design printing and distribution and assists in the gallery.
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SHOPT Mired mediaFatherChristmas by Nancy Christensen,
Fort Saskatchewan Holiday
Celebr tion of Craft
Blownglass
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Blownglass snowmanby NicoleTremblay,Toronto, Blown glass trees by Susan Gottselig, Canmore
Ceramic Baba Ornaments by Sandi Skakun, Edmonton
Ho Ho Hold on a
When buying craft or art items for another
personit is importantto keeptheir tastesin
November10,and on November17, Christian Barrand EnzienKufeld of
minute — is it Winter
includeas much informationas possible, such as artist statements,biographiesand
demonstrationon wheel-thrownpottery.
already?
Weare in the busiest time of the year for mostretail craft artists.This is a time of gift shows, craft fairs and markets. Many craft artists sell more than half of their yearly inventory during November and December. Mostretailbusinessesmake one third to one half of their yearly profit during Novemberand December. One of the most frequently asked questions I get from producers is, what price point sells the best?I have been number crunching and have found some interesting trends. Although, lower price points generally sell faster,the total amounts per month fluctuate throughout the year. For example, items priced under $25.00make up approximately
65%of totalsales in December,45%in
August, and 30%in May. The percentages of total sales for items priced between $25.00 and $50.00are 20%for December, 30%for August, and 35%for May.The fluctuationis most likely due to seasonal trends like a holiday, or tourist activity.
mind. When you do buy a gift for someone any pertinent product information. For example, if you purchase a raku bowl as a
Urban Forest Design Studio will give a
All demonstrations take place in the Craft Gallery Shop on Saturdays from 1 —4pm.
gift for a lovedone, make sure the bowlor accompanyingmaterialdenotesthat it is not 'TWAS THE NIGHT - Nov 30 foodsafe.If all else fails and you are unable Do you have your tickets yet? If not, call to find something that you think is suitable, now beforewe sell out!This is consider a gift certificate. Gift certificates are great because they allow the person who receives it to purchase something according
to their own tastesand decor.
If you have any questions about a craft item that you received from the Craft Gallery
the party of the year with lots of food, drink, door prizes, split ticket draws, silent auction,an ornamenttree, shop discounts
of up to 40%and fun,fun, fun!
EXTENDED SHOP HOURS
Shop,or would like some moreinformation Wewill be extendingour hours in December about pricing your work, please call us! to allow all those last minute shoppers suffi-
WHAT'S ON IN THE SHOP ARTISTSPOTLIGHTSSaturdays from I-4pm
We are already halfway through our Artist
Spotlightsand I would liketo thankChris
Hepburn, Rosa Taylor, and Sam Motyka for sharing their expertise during the Artist Spotlights in October. This month Margie Davidson, fibre artist, will be here
November3, Fran Davis will be demonstrating lampwork glass beads on AlbertaCranMagazine
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cient time to do their buying. The Shop will be open Monday —Wednesday and Saturday 10:00—5:30,Thursday & Friday 10:00- 7:00,and Sunday 12:00- 5:00.we open on December 24 until 3 pm. Please
note we are closedfrom December25th to January2nd. I wish all of you a Happy Hanukah. a GloriousSolstice,a MerryChristmasand a very Happy New Year.
- Ali Fleming
PROFILES Here is a small sampling of the fine craft created by more than 200 fine craft artists represented in the Alberta Craft Gallery Shop. To have your work considered for
representation please call Ali Flemingat 1-780-488-5900.
Patti Hartnagel, Edmonton, Raku sculpture
Patti Hartnagelis an EdmontonPotterworkingalmost exclusivelyin Raku.She tell us the spontaneityof the
processprovidesher with roomto exploreand growin variousdirectionswhile still maintainingcontinuity throughout each piece. Each cat sports a colourful
bow tie and is "autographed"on the back with a genuine paw print fromeither Kushkaor Sasha—
profiles highlights the talents and accomplishments Of Alberta Crafr Council members. If you would like your work æatured in Profiles send us your professional quality slides with captions, a bio, an artist
statementand any "good
news" story you may have. Clearly mark your envelope "Profiles —for the Magazine. "
Linda Miller, Vlctoria, BC, Terra cotta vases
Clayartist, LindaMiller practisedher craftin
Edmontonfor 22 years beforerecentlymoving to Victoria,BC.Her canvas is terra cotta clay on
whichshecreatessensualcontourdrawingsof female figures by incising into the clay and manipulating it into vases and sculptural forms.
Darlene Musser, Cochrane,Kaleidoscopemixedmedia
Darlenesees looking through a kaleidoscopeas a symbol Oflooking at life —ever-changing„colourful
and fascinating.She feelsprivileged to create
somethingthat candelight peopleof everyage.
Patti's real live cats.
Enzien Kufeld, Edmonton, Oil lamp, wood fired clay
Christian Barr, Edmonton,Sake set,woodfiredclay
fromthe Universityof Alberta,an architectural
true passion is doing wood fired pots,Thefiring
After completing an undergraduate degree in business technology diploma from NAIT and working in architectural design for 10 years, Enzien is currently
realizing her dreambyworkingas a full time potter. Shehas a messageforall of us: "Neverbe scaredto dream the impossible dream, it Canbecome reality,
ImpossibilitiesOftenonly exist in Ourminds"
"l primarilydo high fire gas functionalwarebut my shouldhavejust as mucheffortand creationas creatingthe work A woodfire is a physical,mental and an emotionalchallenge,It is alsounpredictable just like life. I like my pots to express that which I see in life."
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Karen Cantine, Coyote Pin, sterling silver, glacial stone
Karenis an internationallyrecognizedmetalartist. Her manycommissionsinclude the PapalChaliceto
Commemorate the visit of pope John Paul [I to Edmonton,
Alberta in 1984.Her work is exhibited in collections across North America, including the Museum Of
Civilization in Ottawa,the Universityof Iowa and the Alberta government.
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Grethe Jensen, Little Smoky, AB, Nativity scene, durum wheat
Robert Shiell, Wetaskiwn, Wood tumings, poplar burls
and objects.Her extensiveresearchinto the history, traditionsand methodsof wheat weavingis evident
appreciationfor growth in every sense Ofthe word. When time affordsyou'll find him amidst the shavings
GretheJensenexpressesher creativityby weaving the wheat she grows into many differenthouse blessings in her finished products.
Bornin Wetaskiwin,Alberta,and raised on a small
farm,Robertacquireda strongsenseof nature and an
at his lathe. He constantlyworksat improvinghis tech-
nique; preferring green local Alberta woods. Turning poplar burls brings him the greatest pleasure because of the uniqueness of the patterns that they conceal.
Liv Pedersen, Calgary, The Tree, hand woven tapestry
Liv invites you to participatewith your own interpretations when viewingher tapestries.Thestrongnarrative
overtonesin her workhint at a situationcommonto us all, whetherit is tensionbetweenpeople,different
kinds ofenergiesand emotions,or simultaneous
awareness and unawareness.
Heather Forbes, Grande Prairie, Sterling silver earrings
"My jewellery making developed from three enthusi-
asms;I love to workwith watercolour,I love to work
with clay and I love to work with metal. All three have
been used in connectionwith my jewellery,fromthe individually hand painted display cards,to raku and silver pendants.les all aboutcommunication.I expressmyself
throughmyjewelleryand thosewhofeeltheattractionof
my jewellery express themselves by wearing it."
Fleur McLauchlan, Winnipeg,MB, Clay tilesand treeornaments
"l have always loved to draw pictures and when I
discoveredclay,I discoveredhow to draw with a
depth and substantiality not yet achieved. I have always favoured precision before vagueness, which is why I Carve into the clay - a technique that not
onlyallowsfor accuracybut also allows for clean
colour division and plateau exploration."
Pat Borecky, Calgary, Jacket. pieced materials and free form machine stitching
pat specializesin '"WearableArt" including one-of-a-kindjacketsand vests in western,safari,
landscape,floral,and oceanthemes.Her images are worked in a 'design as you go' collage technique.
Freeform machinestitchingis then used to create
textureand embellishment.
Tyler Rock, Calgary,Wine goblets,hand blownglass
Jim Ezkorn, Calgary, Individual tea set stoneware
becauseit mademe reconsider the glasswetakefor
Alberta.His excitingand well-craftedfunctionalware
cameacrossa book about glass which delighted me
Jim is a well-respected studio potter living in Calgary,
grantedeveryday. Glassis transparentbut with trans-
is very popular. Since 1980Jim has been teaching pottery across Alberta, including the Banff School of Fine Arts
parency comes light and light can potentially shape
and in Winnipegat the Universityof Manitoba.His
environmentand thereforemood."
work has been exhibitedin Canada,the U.Sand Japan and it is in many public and private collections.
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TALK
STUDIO
By Hand
A review of the By Hand wholesale show in Toronto, Ontario by Alberta Craft Council director and member Susan White The By Hand wholesale show is produced in Toronto by Signatures Craft Shows,who produce several large retail craft shows across Canada. It is, in their words "Canada's first
nationalwholesalegift show for artisans,artists and designers." Signaturesfelt therewas a niche that needed to be filled for storebuyersseekingCanadianmade fine crafts.The United States has held respected juried shows such as this for several years with great success.
Previousto the existence of the By Hand show,artisans were limited in their wholesaleexhibitingoptions.They could take a booth in the GraduateSectionof the GLM(GeorgeLittle Management) GiftShowsin Vancouver,Edmonton or Toronto.
Or theycouldtry their handat the CGTA(CanadianGift and Tableware) Gift Show,where they would be surrounded by commercially manufactured or imported products, and not easily found by the kind of buyers they were seeking,
There have been two By Hand shows produced to date. Both
were timed to occurat the same time as the CGTAGiftShowin Torontoin late Januaryand mid August. The show is held at the RegalConstellationHotel, which is midway betweentwo of the venuesfor the CGTAshow.The rationaleis that this makes it easy for the buyers who Willbe in Torontoanyway to attend the big CGTAshow.
I have been an exhibitorin both shows, and was very
impressed by the quality and the scope of the work. Artisans
from all acrossCanadawere representedin wood, metal, fibre, glass and clay.There were 165booths at the August show. Many of the buyers that stopped into my booth commented positively on the choiceand calibre of products at the show. The best thing about the show is that it attractsa very focussed group of buyers, who are there specificallyto buy Canadian hand crafts. The buyers are there to buy, not window shop. And they represent the kinds of shops that we most want to sell to such as galleries and museums. All that having been said, the August show was disappointingly attended by buyers. This could have been due to a number of factors.The show was running at the same time as the huge
Jewellerydesignsby Susan White.
attend all the shows in a short space of time. The By Hand show
is viewed as directcompetitionto the CGTAshow,so they Will not allow a shuttle bus to go from their venues to By Hand. This means buyers have to drive to the By Hand show, and pay
exorbitantparking rates,while parking at the CGTAis free. And, attendanceat the other shows was also down. The opinion was that Torontowas starting to feel the affectsof the recession that has affectedthe United Statesin the last few months (bear in mind that this was prior to the September 11 tragedy). Despite this, all the exhibitors I talked to believed strongly that this was the show that they should be exhibitingat, and most of us are going to try again at the January 2002show. The show is juried, unlike the other gift shows. Signatures requires photographs of your work, a photo or sketch of your display, and a resume detailing your wholesale experience,
education,recentshows and so on. My impressionwas that most of the exhibitorshad prior wholesalingexperience, although I think it could be a good show to "get your feetwet"
in if you have not done wholesaling before. They do not require
a hard wall display like the other gift shows, which is a factor for those of us who have to ship our display to Toronto.Their booth fees are also somewhatlower than the other gift shows'. They began their selection process September 1 for the January show.
To summarize, I feelthat this is the right show for anyonewho belongs to the AlbertaCraft Counciland is currentlywholesaling his or her work. It is the best way I have found to meet with qualifiedknowledgeablebuyers during the two busiest
wholesale gift buyers' weeks of the year. To contact Signatures, you can call (613) 241-5777or e-mail shows@signaturescanada.com. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have about my experiences of the show. I
can be reachedat (403)251-4393,or at silverstone2001@home.com. - Susan White
CGTA Gift Show, the GLM Toronto Gift Show, and the Mode
Accessoriesshow.Some of the buyers that did make it to our show were lookingsomewhat shell shockedafter trying to
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TALK
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Your Portfolio
A must for all craft producers
Professionals, non-professionals, serious
craftsperson drawn from your C.V. and
approach a gallery, apply for a bank loan, or just explain your work. A portfolio is an organized collection of high-quality photos
biography as a good summary.
amateurs,and even not so seriousamateurs artist statement.Includea biographyin all need to keep a good portfolio. It is a your portfolio when there are things in permanent record of your work, your your resume and artist statementthat you educational experience, where you sell want to highlight,bring attentionto, or your work, and insight into your creative were not covered elsewhere. Yourbio process.Youwill need it when you apply should be no longer than two pages. If your for an exhibition, a grant or scholarship, C.V.is more then 4 pages long, include a
and slidesof yourproducts,alongwith a resumeor CurriculumVitae (C.V.),an artist
statement, an artist biography (optional), and any press clippings/writings about you and your work. It should be presented
in a binder that is portable,easy to browse through and can be updated regularly.
Along with professionalquality slides and photographs of your work, your portfolio will containat least two and possiblythree written documents. They are your resume (or CurriculumVitae,or C.V.),your artist statement, and your artist biography. Youmay
Most people find it relatively simple to
write a resume and bio, but an artist statement is often more challenging.
Writing an Artist Statement
I have read artist statements that range in size from a few sentencesto many pages. Some are good and some are bad, and their length usually has nothing to do with the quality of their content. A good size is usually about three paragraphs or one page. alsowantto includea pricelistand slidelist. Remember that your artist statement should Yourresume, or C.V.,is a list of your edu- provide insight into your work and your creativeprocess.An artist statementattempts cation, work experience, teaching experience,exhibitions,collections,commissions, to answer the question:why did this person make this thing? Here are some points to and otheraccomplishmentsand interests thinkaboutwhen puttingyour statement (including a list of any important articles printed aboutyour work,media coverage together: you have received,galleries or agents who Talka little about your work itself. Explain represent you, and any organizations you about the materials you use and why you belong to). It should be no more than 4-5 chooseto use them. What are their feapages long. It should focus on your most tures? Do you use recycled materials?Are recent activity (the last five years). they rare or collected materials?Are they Yourartist statement talks aboutwho you produced locally or are they exotic?What is are and what motivatesand drivesyou cre- unique about them? Why are you using atively. It should help the reader gain an these and not something else? insight into your creative process: why you Talkabout the skills and techniquesyou do what you do, why you choose to work in a particularmedium,and what ideas,issues have mastered in order to make your work. Have you developed any unique techniques? or concerns you are attempting to express in How long has it taken you to master these? your work. It should be no longer than one How did you learn them and did someone page (about three paragraphs). of significance teach them to you? How Your artist biography (optional) is a conmuch time do you put into eachpiece?Do cise overview of you and your work. It is you use traditional techniques that have generallya summaryof the most important been passed on to you? Do you intend to and relevantinformationabout you as a pass on your techniques to others? Alberta Craft M agazine
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Talk about your inspiration. Some people
think this is the key to an artist statement, howeverit is just importantto give insight into the materialsused and why you used them as it is to talk about your inspiration. Of all the artist statementsI have read, the ones I have foundmost usefulare those that speak equally about the product and the artist's inspiration. Too often I have
read statementsthat go on and on about
esotericthings that don't have any real meaning to me or provide any insight into why this person made this thing. When you talk about your inspiration, talk about where you get your image source
fromand what attractsyou to it. Is there
anything about your personal heritage that inspires you? Are you interested in carrying on a tradition?Be honest here. If you don't knowwhy you are attracted to using, say
texturalelementsin your work,just say
you don't know why and then offer a few
"maybeit is the tactile
get fromthe combinationof texture and colour...ldon't know,but I do knowwhen I am finisheda piece that I am particularly proud of, it really doesn't matter why I choseto use the elementsI did, I am just happy that I did." Afteryou answerthesequestionsstart to write themdownand keep in mind what your artist statement's purpose is: To pro-
vide insight into why you make the things you do, what challengesyou to continue making them, and what you hope to accomplish by making the things you do. Write it
as if you are havinga conversationwith a friendwhowants to knowaboutyour work Throughout your career as a craftsperson
you will be called upon many times to
explain what you are doing and why. A
well presentedportfolioof your work will go a longway to answer those questions for you. -JC
GALLERY
WORKS states that "this is the fourteenth exhibition mounted be the Southern Alberta
distributing invitations, and relocating the entire showfromCalgaryto Edmontontakes dedication
and commitmentfromhard workingvolunteers
(S.A.W.S.has no paid staff).Congratulationsto the juried craftspeople for their successfulparticipation, and congratulationsto SAWS. for another excellent exhibition.The Alberta Craft Councilis pleased to provide S.A.W.S.with advice and exposure, and an Edmonton gallery.
Woodworkers Society in the past eighteen years". Not mentioned in the publication is that S.A.W.S. —its ambitious exhibitions, extensive membership of both professionals and serious amateurs, committed volunteers and sophisticated workshops —is unique in Canada. While thereare other regional wood groups, S.A.W.S. may be the largest and it is certainly the most active and diverse wood craft organization in Canada.
The following is reprinted (with permission) from the New Works in Wood catalogue that accompanies this exhibition:
The purpose of this juried group exhibition is to assemblepieces of fine woodworkwith an emphasison originaldesign,
excellencein skilland diversityof approach. Entry was open to any artist residentin Canadaand the submissions' principal medium was to be wood.
Worksexhibitedwere reviewedbe a 3-memberjury of art and design
professionals appointed by S.A.W.S.
Below: Talar and Jean-Claude Prefontaine,
Left: Fred Coates. "Monster"
Cedar Chest "Serenity" 16.5" x 36" x 173 maple, cherry, cedar
22" x 9" x 2" brownoak,calftail,
ebony, quills, peacockherl
Tataris a furniture designer.
Fred is a professional
cabinetmaker/woodworker
Jean-Claude builds her designs.
"l havetwoyoungchildrenand
"Crafts grow out offundamental human needs in search of beauty and harmony and are thus enduring forms of expression.
monsters are frequent visitors to
our house. This one is real"
Top: Doug Haslam. Table,25" x 25" x 21"
paldao, anigre. mahogany. western maple
Doug is a full rime professional ebonist "This table ts an experiment in light weight,
knockdownconstruction meant to be shipped The top is a torsion box."
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Opening reception: Saturday November 3,
3 p.m.
membership through exposure and discussion and to raise
awarenessof this parallelpracticewithin the arts community. The SouthernAlbertaWoodworkersSocietyis a group of professional and layman woodworkers whose objective is
to encourageexcellencein fine woodworking. TheSocietystrives to fulfilthis objectivein all its activitiesby fosteringan atmospherein whichexperienceand knowledge
Right: Willian Kinnear,
3 Canes,34-36" x 6" x 2"
yellow cedar, poplar, walnut,
maple, basswood
are freely shared and exchanged.
"I want my canes to incorporate the unique characteristics Ofa
Foradditionalinformationon S.A.W.S.and its activities
particular animal into the cane
please contact:
itself. They must be strong and functional, yet attractive, showing some traits of the
SouthernAlberta Woodworkers Society 20. Box 6753, StationD
woods used."
Calgary, AlbertaT2P 2E6 Web site: www.saws.ab.ca All photoscourtesyof S.A.VV.S. - Michael Spidell
Below: Tom Gorman. Jewelley Box -
Below: Keith Logan, Dining Table - First Place
mention.4'" x 10"x 9" coco-bola, Honourable brazilian
29" x 64"x 42"
rosewood,cedrela,traventine onyx
birch,mahogany
Keithis a fulltime woodworker
Tomis a professionalcabinetmakertrained
"The plasticity and vigour Ofwood continues to inspire me."
in Irelandandhas livedand workedin Canada
for the past 23 years.
"Working with beautiful materials such as these
is the joy of what we call woodworking."
Above: John Kroeser,
Segmented Vase 12" x 12" x 12" bubinga, zebrawood, walnut
John is a buildingcontractorwho
loves playing with wood chips. "After look-mgat many Indian pottery designs and turning magazines I came up with this design.
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8 Call for Entry What: Why:
Where: When: Who:
NEWS
THE "Our CreativeSpirit"
A celebration Of the talents of,'llberta's
fine craftartists
MedicineHat Museumand Art Gallery, Medicine Hat, AB
January, Februaryand March, 2002 Open to all Albertans working in any craft related medium.
Price are: say that art enters our culture from the top down while craft comes in from the • $275.00 for 2500 postcards. bottom up. We want to hear what you Additional fee of $22.50 for each extra image. have to say on this subject. Give us your $200.00 for 2500 business cards. opinions and share with us your ideas. thinking critical Does the question inspire • You must be a member of the ACC to and a search for meaning or is it the take advantage of this opportunity, and debate of fools? We, at the Craft Council, : we may use up to 200 postcards and believe that, if nothing else, the dialogue business cards for promotional purposes. is important to get people thinking about Deadlines for participating • what they are making and why it has in the runs are as follows: orientvalue and worth in our consumer ed, throw away culture. Jan 15 —because you will have run out
Alberta abounds with professionaland non-professional potters, glass blowers, jewellers,saddle makers,bird carvers, knife makers, needle workers,blacksmiths, wood workers, pysanka drawers, We are interested in collecting your beaders, quilters... the list goes on. This thoughts and publishing them in future is your chance to show off your talents to issues of the magazine and on the web the many people who will be attending . site. This whole debate has also inspired the 2002 Alberta Winter Games in us to put together an exhibitionbased on MedicineHat, Alberta. this theme. To be considered for this exhibition send us 5 to 10 professional To be considered for this opportunity quality slides along with your C.V.,artist please send up to 5 professional quality statement and a few words on the idea Of . artist to the slides, a CV,and statement the difference/non-differencebetween Alberta Craft Council no later than • craft and art, or just your opinion on the November 19th, 2001.Juring will take whole debate itself. Clearly mark on the place on November 22 and you will be outside of your envelope"Craft/Art: the . notified of the results of the jury by Great Debate" submission. The exhibiDecember 1, 2001. tion will take place June 21 through Send submissions to: August 31, 2002. Deadline for entry is Alberta Craft Council May 1, 2002. But, don't wait till then to •our Creative Spirit" Exhibition Committee give us your opinions. Tellus what you 10186106 St, Edmonton,AB IH4 lei: 780488-6611 have to say, and lets get the discussion Toll free in Alberta: 1-800-362-7238 going. Write, fax or check out the message board at www.albertacraft.ab.ca to make your contribution to the discussion.
Call for Entry Is it craft, or is it art? the great debate
after Christmas.
May 15 —this run coincides with the summer craft season. August 15 —cards ready in timefor the Christmas craft season.
Postcardsand businesscardsbyJudyVillett
'Twas the Night
Postcards and Business Cards
On Friday November 30, 2001,we will be hosting the fourth annual " STwas the
Night" fun-raiser.Don't miss the party of
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Diamond Joe White Went to Diamond Joe White concert the other night here
in Medicine Hat. It was an
interesting event for some of us. It was especially interesting for the lady who sold me the tickets being that she didn't
even know who Diamond Joe White was.
I mentioned that he had been a staple of the Peter Gzowski show on CBC about 15 to 20 years ago. We got as far as me explaining what CBC stood for, at which point I decided to just pay for the things and get the hell out of there.At the concert the audience was an interesting mixture of old hippies, (many of which look amazingly like lawyers and accountants —althoughthis couldn't possibly be!) bikers and seventy year old ranchers from Walsh. There were about a hundred of
us in a smalldiningroomsituationbut
.. .isn't this little bit of whimsy supposed to be about craft and its search there of? Well,it is becausethere is something very magical about a Joe White concert. The magic is in the craft of it all. Joe White is a craftsman. He is a craftsman of quality. In a down home kind of way it is a highly organized event. I have always said that the true craftsman defines the parameters of what they are doing and allows everything to bump off of those parameters. Joe White does that. The costumes of the players (T-shirts and flannel shirts, cowboy boots and jeans) are right. The players themselves are of the highest quality. (Anytime Ron Casat is the keyboard player you know that the musicianship is the highest there is). The lighting is low and the stage is a little crowded. Best of all the music is superb. It is good. It is folk music. It is in its purest sense the music of the "folk". It is hummable and stickswith you. It is music that is a little jagged on the edges at times but it the music that I found myself remembering singing to in a large bathtub in Jasper too many years
ago. It is the musicthat connectsthoseof us that decided not to go off to the Kootneys
and "backto the land". It is the music that quilt that has been is the hand—stitched passed on from my grandmother. It is the music that is the table that I eat at every night that made its way to Holden by coveredwagon and train and cart in the late 1800's/ early 1900's.It is the mug we drink out of that was made by the hand of a potter in High River that is a little heavy but sure keeps the coffee warm and has a nice feel to it and is green with an interesting red speckle in its glaze. It is the music of people that still read a book for relaxation and
drinka wine that they don't knowthe ethnic origin of or the vintage beyond —March.
A Diamond Joe White concert is what every craftsperson/ artist tries to achieve every time they sit at their loom or their potter's wheel or pick up a pair of knitting needles or a brush. It isn't perfect but it does have the mark of the hand of the maker on it... . Until the next rambling... Arne Handley
That's a good question! Every day the Alberta Craft Council receivescalls from members and the public with interestingquestions about all aspects of producing and selling craft
Answer: We contacted licensing agents in Edmonton and Calgary.The answer is yes and no.
easy and sometimes they require some investigation. We thought some of these questions and answers would be of interest to all our members so we came up with the "THAT'SA GOOD QUESTION!"column. If you have any
Technically yes. For example, if you are
in Alberta.Sometimesthe answersare
craft relatedquestionsyou wouldlike
answered please mail, e-mail or phone them in to editor,JeffCollins. (jeff@albertacraft.ab.ca)
This issue's questions are: Question:
Do I need a business license to conduct business in a city different from the one in which I reside?
installing tiles or cabinetsin a house in Edmonton or Calgary you do need to
have a ContractorsBusinessLicensefor
that city and paid a $500 non-resident fee per year.
If you are renting a table at a craft show or market you do not need a business licensefor that city.The licenseis the responsibilityof the organizer of the show or market.By-lawsvary from municipality to municipality so it is best to contact that city's licensing department. City web sites are a good resourcefor checking bylaws and finding contact numbers. CraftMagazine
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Question: Do I need to collectand remit
provincial sales tax if I am selling my work at a craft fair in a province that charges sales tax? Answer. For the answer to this we contactedthe tax policy department of Alberta Treasury.They in turn contactedthe tax departmentsin BCand Saskatchewan. The short answer is yes you must collect and remit provincialsales tax to the province where you were doing your business. Each of these provinces has specialforms you need to fill out as a casual non-resident.Contact the tax department in the province you will be going to for detailed information.
EVENTS Open Studios for the Holiday Season. Uhlick Pottery and Tile
As the holiday season
Christmas Sale - Ardrossan
approaches many artists
and craftspeopleare opening up their studios, provid-
to 5-.m p.m.
Of functional
What: A
woven and hammered.
Saturday,Eh-emberl. I to 8 p.m.
What:
ArtsHabis a unique living/ working
environment in downtown Edmonton
ing, dance,performanceart and moreCome and meet these exciting artists
in their studios and experienceand
purchase art right Offthe easelsetc. Where: Arts Habitat
cards Christmas Where:
(B, 1134- 8 AvenueSW,Calgary (2 hour freeparking 7th Ave between 10 & I Stret). Tek (403)228-3401. Email: kellerw@telusplaneecom
Hi Level Potters and Friends Sale - Edmonton Potters - Jim Speers,John and Jacquie Rita McGie,Julia Rand and
1st.2011.Commencingat 100 a-m-until 5.00p.m. W'hat:
Qualityhandbuilt
Where: Strathcuu Community Centre.
10139- 87 Avenue. Edmonton
When:
Maggie Murray. 426-0603
if
Tammy parks-Leggeand friends
andd«orativefunc—
ti0nal pottery
Urban Forest Design Studio Edmonton
Where: LcxatedIOminu tes
Who:
Directions:
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Artistic and Functional Pottery Main
Salt and
Tris is an excellent chance to treat yourself to a special piece for holiday
Of
Stony Plain
When:
DecemberI & 2 and
What:
CarolandRichaRl
Where 9844-88Ave,Edmonton, AB
Tel;439-9296 Website: www.selfridg«eramicart.ca Email:
James Lavoie and Patti Hartnagel Annual Studio Sale
- Edmonton
Street.PincherCreek,AB
Glass Happens Inc. Open House - Edmonton
Yellowhead highway. Turn north
Road Off
the Yellowheadhighway (first
west of the Stony Plain overpass) Follow the signs for 2 km to get to my home Phone: Come join me in a relaxing phere and enjoy apB•tizers and cider while you Viewmy
latest work!
(780)439-5948
Email: cbarr@planet.eon.net
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Glass artist Jarnß Lovoie and potter Patti Hartnagel
Friday, Nov 9üt: 330 to 9:00 PM,
SaturdayNov 10th:ll.m
CarolJane Campbell. Jeff
When: Friday Novemr-rr
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24:
p.m.
till S
Sunday [kember 9: a.m. —4m
What: Come by and watch glassblowing shortbread. demonstrations.grab sign up for a glassblowing class or workshop, and do your Omstmas
PM &
SundayNovIL11:oot03A)PM What Elegantandoriginal glas tableware by James Lavoie along With playful and fun raku sculpture by Patti Hartnagel
Where: RLWilkin ArchitectsLtd.
10545- 87 Ave. Edmonton
Tel:James Lavoie,439-3614
Who:
Bites
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have having their open house for more than 25 years now. and purchase a wide range OfTerraCotta, wc.o•dfired, salt fired. translucent porcelain and majolica glazed pottery.
- of Lethbridge Previouspurchases in the year qualify you for an automatic VVhere:724
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from Il to 5
Christmas Pottery Show -
dixount.
Head Wßt from Edmontcmon the Range Road 12/
Caroland Richard
thcse Onyour list who appreciate quality handmade work. In addition to by Judlth Green them Will watercolour paintings by David Green.
I & 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What: Both
Urban Forest Design Studio - Christian D. Barr& Enzien Kufeld
Potter Judith Watercolour artist David Green
Refreshmentscateredby
Plain
Tel: Jeff Collins 439-9532
Who:
gttertaining or to ftnd a unque gift for
Christmas Open House Tammy Parks-Legge - Stony Who:
Edmonton
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Edmonton
Who:
November 23 & 24.2001
Calgary,ABT2G 3M3
(403) callfor
Carol and Richard Selfridge Annual Open House -
Linda Lewis
What:
3rd Floor,10217-106St
Edmonton.ABT6Eon
derful gifts Order also taken for your own photographs, children art. and
Where: 2225 —15 StreetS E. (Downstairs)
duced include paintings, sculptures, jewellery,drawings, film, video, writ-
Where: Urban Forest Design Studio 9343-70Avenue
blank greeting cards which make won-
W'hcx
for studio artists Workstxing pro•
focus is Wood-fire,
sale Come and enjoy appettzers.a prize drawer and lots of choicesfor
Traditional and innovative goldsmith.ng along With Vßsels Of distinction —woven and decorative accessories
WT vat:
When:
Soda. Also do High Fire Gas.
photography,
g»rne gift boxß, small b«lks also for
Creek
Ncon —7COpm
The tenants OfArts Habitat
What:
mtat:
Sale & Open House —Pincher
nu_rsday. [kernber 6th.2001.
Who:
2, 2001. 11:00a.m.
Email. glasshap@aweb.ca Website: www.glasshappens.ca
Pincher Creek Pottery Fall
accßsories
ArtsHab Open House Edmonton
Tei1-780484-838
Fax: 1-780484-7378
Crys Harse-Vesselsof distinction —
making!
17324-106A Ave
Edmonton,AB
V%en.• Nov 17.10 6 p.m.
When: [kember 1st and 2nd from 10:00 a_m.
Where: Glass HappensInc
Melody Nayler-Keller
and Antonia Uhlic.k
ing an intimateand interacandtilß. Coffee stoneware fæl to and cookieswill tive shopping experience for bring a friÜ1d. the public. If you have never Where: At their Ard_rmsanStudio, 53123 Range Road 214. attendedan open studio is easy to find; we are Our 10 eastof Edmontoncity limits your chance. before, now is on Hwy 16 and I '2 mile south at the station (Range Road vehicle Here is a listingof Alberta 214). Craft Council Members' Visitors are welcome at other tirn8 by appointment: open houses, and or studio call 922-5061. preview Ourwork at www.uhlick.com sales this holiday season. Email: uhlickpots@uhlickcom Telephone: 780-922-5061 Meet the craftspeoplein Mail: 53123 Range Road 214. Alberta. Canada. your neighborhood, in their TSE 2E1 studios,who are creating some of Alberta's finest Simply Metal Studio - Open craft. Visit many and experiWho: Linda Chow - Traditional and ence Alberta's culture in the innovative goIdsrmthing
When: Christmas Open House,
3rd annual Open House at cards smART studio - Calggm
Edmonton
BarbGaul & Johanne Aga-Dryd
When: Saturday,Novemtvr 10thfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What:
Wellcrafted functional Wehave over years
as potters'
Where: Il IOS- 36 A Avenue,Edmonton Directions: Going south from on Ill Sttu•t, turn nght on to 37th Ave.then first leit and first left Tel:Barb Gaul, & Johanne Aga-Dryden.
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For the January/February 2002 issue: November 25, 2001
forward subPhone Linda Stanier at (780) 963-2777 for more info,or A&T7Z IX7 plain, Stony 2188 box Gallery, to Generations missions
e-mail: acc@albertacraft.abca
Art Market Online
CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADUNE:
call 1-800-DO CRAFT or (780) 488-6611; fax (780) 488-8855; The Alberta Craft Councilis open to submissions of opportunities for craftspeople, from any craft organization in the province
space permitting. Ifyou are interested in promoting a special
event activity, gallery, show, or employment opportunity, please cal/ the ACC office. The ACC makes every effort to ensure the
reliability of all the programs and serviceslisted 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.
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 con-
sumers Your products are 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 1-877929-9933 or 250-672-2411. Email: info@artmarketonline,Web s i te: mnv.a rtma rketonl i ne.com
Ma rl ene Loney, Art Ma rket
Productions. PO, Box 190, Barriere, BC
EDUCATION Does your group offer classes or instruction that would be of interest to Alberta Craft Council members? Fax us your information at (780) 488-8855 and we will be sure to include
it in our calendar section.
Craft Business Training Manual
Manual explores 10 modules taught in plain, understandable language that relate to practical problems and business decisions facing craftspeople every day Modules include: Product
Development. Production!Studio Management Marketing: Distribution, Marketing: Pricing your Products Marketing:
Promotion, Record Keeping: filing System and Clerical Records
CRAFT SHOWS AND FAIRS
CALLS FOR ARTISTS ACC Call for Exhibitions proposals for 2002 programming The Alberta Craft Council is currently accepting exhibition proposals for our Discovery Gallery from groups and individuals
for the 2002 exhibition season. If you or your group is interested in exhibiting in the gallery please send in a proposal to the ACC
including a short description of the exhibition (SOO words or less),
slides and artist statements Please clearly mark on the envelope
•Discovery Gallery Exhibition Proposal 2002" For more information contact the ACC office toll free at 1-800-362-7238 or (780) 488-6611 Call for Entries • 2002Competition. Juried Competition and Show of fibre arts encompassing traditional rug hooking, quilting, needlework. textile design, hand knitting, and weaving. Deadline for entry is March 15, 2002. Contact Shirley Myroniuk at (780)
469-1783, fax: (780) 463-5987. email: mistyc@telusplanetnet or website: w.•.wfocusonfibrearts.org.
Art of the Book •03
Call for Entry, The Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artist Guild is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting entries for its third juried members' exhibition. The show will open at the York Quay Gallery, Harbourfront, Toronto in the fall Of 2003 and will travel to several other Canadian cities from December 2003 through 2005. Entry' fee is S20. Deadline for slide submissions is June 30, 2002. Request a call for entry application by writing•
An of the Book '03, CBBAG 176 street.Suite 309, Torontq Ontario, MST IX5 tel: (416) 581-1071 City Market on 97th For as low as
albertacraft.ab.ca. craft shows and fairs in the province. Hit the Events link and search the directory for complete details On each show.)
Our Best to You Art & Craft Sale
Regina SK, Friday Nov 9 to Sun Nov 11.2001.
Agribition
9th annual sale. approximately 160 booths (juried).
rates during the week you can rent a table at Edmonton's original Farmer's Market' Sell your home baked goods hand-picked produce unique crafts, and more Contact Nichole or Claudette at 424-9001
The Quilt project
A collection of diverse quilts by Canadian artists to be displayed in a permanent place. Submissions should document the lives beliefs. travel of the artist or their families Deadline: ongoing.
Mary Sullivan Holdgrafer and Wendy Huntington. Infusing Your Life With Creativity, Feb. 14-17, 2002; Healing Stitches:
Edmonton at the University Of Alberta. Western Canadas Largest
page of our website —www.butterdomecraftsale.com
nars.com; for course information: mshold@interbaun.com.
Touch Of Talent Craft Sale —11th Annual
The Cultural Management Institute
Saturday & Sunday, November 3 —4, 2001. Held in Shenvood park at the Bev Facey High School. Sherwood park's Largest
Craft Sale attracting 6,000+ customers Juried. Previous show experience and a professional display a must. For applications
Submissions are currently being accepted for 2D and 3D work at Generations Gallery and the Gallery Dining Room (20 work only)
at the Multicultural Centre in Stony Plain, Alberta. Please include
6-10 slidesof currentwork,a slide inventory,a currentCV and artist Statement Artist fees paid,
per 6 week exhibition.
textile arts Engage your creative process in a nurturing resort setting at Haven by the Sea, Gabriola Island, BC. Brochure or to regi s ter, PD Semi na rs , 250-247-92211
, webs i te: m•m.pds emi •
The Centre for Cultural Management at the University of Waterloo is Offering an online professional development opportunity for managers in cultural Learning modules include:
Communication and Education, financial Management
contact world of crafts Ltd. Tel: (780) 436-6666. On-line: fill out our Applications Request Form located on the •Contact Us • page of our website —www.butterdomecraftsalecom
Fundraising. Human Resources Management. Planning and Organizational Management. New courses are added several times a year. Visit http•]/cmm.cwaterloo.ca and hit the CMI link.
Ideas 4 Crafts
City Arts Centre - Edmonton
Walterda'e Hill, Edmonton, AB. For more information call
(780) 940-3586 or (780) 466-4898 Fax (780) 466-9904
Art Market 2002
16th Annual art and craft sale 210 Artisans, juried, high quality
event. Dates: Nov. 14 —17, 2002. Location: Telus Convention Centre Calgary, AB. Apply early! Call toll free 1-877-929-9933 or 250-672-2411. Email: info@attmarketonline Web s i te: wmv.a nma rketonl i ne.com
Ma rl ene Loney,
Art Market productions, PO. Box 190, Barriere BC VOE IEO
Location: St. Albert Inn, St, Albert. Dates: November 2, 3, 4, 2001
Generations Gallery
How Your Art Imitates Your Life, Sept. 27-0ct.2, 2002. Discover
and explore your personal creative passion through working in
Calling Artisans
Creek, AB, TOI OKO,The •Full Moon Gallery• is a strong supporter of the Alberta Craft Council.
Creative Explorations: A Series.
Craft Sale attracting 40,000+ customers. Juried. Previous show experience and a professional display a must. For applications contact World of Crafts Ltd. Tel: (780) 436-6666. On-line: fill out • our Applications Request Form located on the •Contact Us
Silvana's Variety Craft & Gift Sale
(403) 949-3769 if you are interested in the gallery or if you feel you fit into the theme. •Full Moon Gallery" Box 245. Bragg
art history, painting, intermedia, contemporary art issues. In February and April, faculty members conduct information sessions for potential students The program is explained in detail, student work is shown and tours are provided. The Registrar will begin to accept applications to the fine art program on Dec. 1.
Butterdome Craft Sale —11th Annual
Contact: The Quilt Project. Women's Art Resource Centre 394 ON M6G 2S9, Ph 416-324-8910 Euclid Ave suite 309, •Full Moon Gallery" owned and operated in Bragg Creek, Alberta, by Pamela Rodger. is accepting submissions for consignment The theme of the gallery is •connect to nature". Pam tends her gallery with a •Zen' like quality and she is looking for clay, glass metal, wood, and fibre art with a grounded focus, Call
Offering classes in drawing, design, sculpture, photography.
For more information call (780) 497-4321.
Ideas 4 Crafts 16th annual Christmas Craft Show November 24 — 25, 2001. Kinsmen Sports Centre. 9100
on Saturdays and lower
Grant MacEwan College - Edmonton
For applications contact Marg Brown, Box 431, Okotoks AB TOL ITO. Phone/Fax: 403-938-8102 Thursday through Sunday, December 6 —9, 2001. Held in
Focus On Fibre Art Association
Market Vendors Wanted
(Visit the Alberta Craft Councilweb site for a larger listing of
Record Keeping: Keeping your Books financial Planning, and Your Business Plan. Call the office in Edmonton: 4886611 or toll free in AB: 1-800-362-7238, to purchase your manual.
City Arts Centre in Edmonton offers winter art programming for
families. youth, adults, children and pre-schoolers. Classes include Pottery — Raku, Beginners and Intermediate. Sculpture —Casting, Soapstone Carving, Sculpture with Clay Silversmithing/Jewellery, Drawing, Painting and many more.
For info call (780) 496-6955.
Weaving Certificate programme
Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta. Push your boundaries Sharpen your skills.Take on the challenge of a home study module in weaving this summer. Set your own schedule and work toward achieving certification. Contact Gayle at 780-987-3593 or gayleis@telusplanet.net for more information.
Box 149 St Albert.AB T8N IN2 lei: 45B601 or 973-4633.
Classes in Knifemaking,
Some tables are still available. Call for more information.
grinders) November 2001 through April 2002 For more
Just Christmas 2001
at 780 763-2214.
A global crafts marketplace November 16 - 17 at the Prince of
Stock removal, damascus, mokuma. and tool making (forges information visit vmw,storchknivescom or contact Ed Storch
Wales Armouries 10440 - 108A Ave, Edmonton.An altemative
Glass Happens Inc. - Edmonton
dona ti ons a re encoura ged.
will make 5-7 finished pieces ranging from paperweights to small vases and drinking glasses. It is an excellent opportunity to try something new and exciting. Dates: November 3-4, December
global marketplace for quality crafts and other goods. Market participants are philanthropic not-for-profit organizations whose mandate is to foster global awareness and to support international development projects. Admission is free, but
Showcase 2001
Westlock Community Art Club requests submissions for juried art show and sale. November 23 and 24 at the Westlock Community Hall, Westlock, Alberta. For more information call Marianne
at 780-34+5576
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Glass Blowing for Beginners.. .no experience required. These introductory courses are designed to teach students basic glass blowing techniques. You will learn the how to's of gathering molten glass from the furnace, shaping and forming. Students
1-2. For more info call in Edmonton (780) 484-8388.
CALENDAR A.R.T. Glass studio
Offers classes and supplies for stained glass Learn a variety of techni ques a nd ma ke your own s ta i ned gl a s s pa nel s . For a
complete listing of classes offered in November and contact Rosa Taylor at A R.T Glass Studios in Edmonton at (780) 413-0118 or (780) 458-1174
The Banff Centre
Media & Visual Arts Thematic Residency 2002. Facifities include: ceramics mixed media, computer arts./new media. painting paper media. performance art. photography, print media. sculpture. television and video. textiles Residency runs April 22 to June 2,
Alberta Potters' Association
GRANTS/AWARDS
The APA aspires to be the collective voice of the Alberta Clay
frit the Craft Council •website for a complete listing of grants. awards and scholarships available to Alberta craft artists wmv.altprtacraft.abca Follow the Info link and then hit on Grants and Awards
Edmonton Weavers' Guild
OPPORTUNITIES
AVENUE Edmonton. Alberta. TSH 3Z9. For more information call:
(780) 425-9280 or visit our mb site: http•J,•w%wfreenet.edmon-
EXHIBITIONS and EVENTS
information on exporting to the IIS and program schedules for upcoming events contact Canadian Consulate General. 412 Plaza 600 Building. 6th Avenue and Stewart Street. Seattle WA
to give the artists a chance to meet the public Join us at the
croft 2105 4th st SW CalgaryAB. T2S IW8 Tel: 403-245-1212
EXTIJS (Exporters to tie USA Program) programs are designed to introduce the essentials of exporting to markets in the US For
98101-1286. Tel: (206) 443-1777. Fax: (206) 4439135. Attn: Helen Raiswell, Associate Business Development Officer Direct
The Croft features fine arg and crafts produced by regional artists Regular exhibitions are held to inform the public of the fine and crafts available and produced by local artists and
Email: info@croftgallerycom
Marc Chagall, The Worlds of Fantasy and Fable - an exhibition of
etchings and lithographs by this famous Russian artist Opening reception Thursday. November 8.2001. Special lecture on
Saturday November 10 at 2 p.m. The Edmonton Art Gallery has an exciting programming schedule for November and December including films tours lectures. art classes and more.
For more information call (780) 422-6223
craft
line. (206) 770—40761email: helen.raisvæll@dfalt-maeci.gcca
ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS Surfacing: Textile Artists and Designers Association
Edmonton Art Gallery
Surfacing: Texüle Artists and Designers Association. is expanding
Hand Weavers. Spinners and Dyers Offenng news l etters . l i bra ry s ervi ces . wea vi ng certi fi ca te pro-
grams annual conferences juried exhibitions fibre fare financial
assistance scholarshipsand more ContactFrancesSchultzfor more infoat Box 87 Monarch.AL TOL IMO Northern Alberta Woodcarvers' Association
An organizat•on for woodcarvers living in North Central Alberta. information on meetings Newsletter, workshops sales etc.
and how to pin contact Elmar Abele (president) in Edmonton
(780) 4830816
Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society (SAWS)
An organization for woodworkers living in Southem Alberta.
information on meetings and how to join contact Henri
Lefebvre (president) in Calgary (403) 249-9548
and looking for new members We are a national group that promotes the recognition and growth of textile and fibre art
The Edmonton Needlecraft Guild
and learning about new 'call for entries' then we are a group for you' We would like to encourage interested individuals
bi •monthl y news l etters works hops . gui l d l i bra ry a nd members hi p
If you a re i nteres ted i n texti l e cl a s s es i nforma ti on, a rti s t profi l es .
(and groups) to check out our website. and consider joimng our family of fibre artists and enthustasts
CALL FOR ENTRY 16th ANNUAL
Encourages the practice and study of the art of embroidery in all forms Membership provides the benefits of monthly meetings
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Are you a Craft Producer? Cl Yes What medium(s) do you primarily use?
O Glass O Metal
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Cl fibre
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Leather O Wood
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O Fumiture
O Jewellery
O Wood turnings
O Paper
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One of a kind
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Mail to: 10186-106 street, Edmonton,AB T5J 1 H4 Phone 1-800-DO CRAFT (AB only), (780) 488-6611 Fax (780) 488-8855
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Lois Kosteriva, Lloydminster,AB. Clay Ana Levin, Edmonton,AB, Glass Mindy Andrews, Calgary, AB, Clay & Fibre Ray Lieberman, Edmonton,AB LA, (John) Berthelot, Ingrid Machtemes,St. Albert, Sherwood Park, AB, Leather AB, Mixed Media Chris Carnegie, Saskatoon, SK. Clay Nana McKernan, Olds, AB, fibre AB Edmonton, Cox, David John Monteath,Calgary, AB, Metal Iona Degner, Edmonton,AB Vickie Newington, Calgary, AB, Fibre Bobbie Deno-McNair, Strathmore,AB, Metal Loree Ovens, Toronto,ON, Jewellery Metal Montreal, PQ, Fenton, Nadine Fibre & Mixed Media Robert Geyer,Vancouver, BC, Glass Nicole Pavey, Canmore,AB Cheryl Griffin, Edmonton,AB, fibre Pauline Pelletier,Cap Rouge, QC, Clay Sharla lonnides; Edmonton.AB, fibre Susan Penrose, Medicine Hat, AB, Clay Bob Jenkins, Edmonton,AB Ian Powell, Edmonton,AB Neal Johnson, Lethbridge, AB, Metal Anna Rasmussen, Innisfail, AB, Clay Carolyn Lutz, Calgary, AB, Glass Elizabeth Schapansky,Whitecourt,AB, Clay Adete Magera, Edmonton,AB, fibre The Croft, Calgary, AB Linda McBain Cuyler, Edmonton,AB, fibre Jim Speers, Edmonton,AB, Clay Teri Meier, Red Deer,AB, Metal & Mixed Media Elserine Sprenger, Calgary, AB, Fibre Elsie Navis, Neerlandia, AB, Fibre Andrea Steell, Calgary, AB, fibre Louise Perrone, Calgary, AB, Margaret Sundstrom, Calgary, AB, Clay Metal & Mixed Media Rosa Taylor,St. Albert. AB, Glass Robert Rippon; St. Albert, AB, Clay Victor Thompson, Calgary, AB, Glass Sharon Ritter, Edmonton,AB, fibre Deb Tilley, Hinton, AB, Fibre Ron Sept, Edmonton,AB, Wood Nicole Tremblay,Toronto,ON, Glass Judith Tudor,Lethbridge, AB, Clay & Jewellery Kurt Tunkl, Calgary, AB, Metal & Plastics Renewed Members Marlene Turnbull, Onoway, AB, Clay Christian Barr & Enzien Kufeld, Sam Uhlick, Ardrossan, AB, Clay Edmonton,AB, Clay Simon Wroot, Calgary, AB, Metal Helen Berscheid, Calgary, AB, Fibre Paul duffel, Edmonton,AB Willie Campbell, Calgary, AB, Clay Leanne Chahley, Edmonton,AB, fibre John Chalke & Barbara Tipton, CalgaryrAB, Clay Nancy Christensen, Fort Sask., AB, Mixed Media Shawn Cunningham, Edmonton,AB, Metal & Mixed Media Horst Doll, Sherwood Park, AB, Clay Heather Forbes,Grande Prairie,AB, Metal Canadian Craft Show, Toronto,ON Pam Godderis Dangerfield, Vancouver, BC. Fibre John Golls, St Albert, AB Darcy Gusse-Edinga, Red Deer,AB, fibre Glenna Haggerty, Calgary, AB, Mixed Media Flux Glassworks, CanmorejAB, Glass Valerie Hole, St Albert, AB Alice Hoyle, Wetaskiwin, AB, Fibre David Hunt, Dewinton,AB, Metal Suki Ikeda, Calgary, AB, Fibre, Glass & Mixed Media Bronwyn Jones Lake Louise, AB Dale Kalbfleisch, Edmonton,AB. Wood Christina Koscielnuk, Redwater,AB,
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