Fall 2003 - Alberta Craft Magazine

ALBERTA CRAFT PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY THE ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL

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October 4 —November 29, 2003

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MEMBERS OF THE SOUTHERN ALBERTA WOODWORKERS

SOCIETY (S.A.W.S.)

CREDITS Musings

on a Calgary

Early SQtember you receiveda package

In the last 4 years,therehavebeen 6 shows,members'studiosalesand majorACCexhibitionsorganized in events,groupssuchas the new Bow

Ofinvitationsto Socialshosted by prominent Calgary-amamembers Calgary, plus ACC exhibitions hosted by and supportersof uteAlbertaCraft locatiomssuchas the OkotoksStation Council.I hope you wem able to attend Cultural Cent1V,the Leighton Arts one or moreofthesenewevents.It may Centreand the MedicineHatMuseum not be toolate to participate..-and there and Art Gallery. And the Triangle will be more. Gallery re-staged the John Chalke Thanks to these membersfor hosting etynts.•

September 13,Jim Ebkorn hosts a studio and backyardsupper. October 18,Lyn Pflueger hosts a

workshopand lunchat Custom WoolenMillsin Carstairs. October 25,Susan Gottselig hosts a

Hot ChiliNightat her new Canmore studio.November1, EvonneSmulders hostsa jany SoireeatTerraCotta Dudesin BlackDiamond. Ticketsare availableby phone fromthe

CraftCouncil.

And thanks to the Organizing committee consisting OfSimon I'Vrmt, Carolyn

Patterson, Brenda Stratton and Evonne

parties am part Ofa gradual expansion of ACC activity in Calgary

and southemAlberta.At leastsincethe CalgaryOlympicsin 1988,when the ACCorganizedmajorexhibitionsand three specialretail outlets,there has

spective organized by the ACC It, and

Alberta Scene—Landscapesin Fibre,are the 2 most recenttravelling being booked by galleries in placs such

as Milk River,Rosebudand Lethbridge.

About the Cover "Varley'sPine", Walnut by Wm.l. Campbell

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article in V%ereCalgary(spring)that

featuredworkby six ACCmembers. Approximately half die workdiat

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Studio in EastCoulee,Full MoonGallery in Bragg Creek, Galleo• On Main in

Lacombe,Pincher Potteryand E)uthem AlbertaArt GalleryShop in

lethbridge aresomeof the retailoutlets that use ACCservicesto find new work or to promotetheir busimsses.

graphics and activitiesOfthe ACC. Buteveryone that all this Calgay and southemAllwrtaactivityis NOTENOUGHThis the Calgary area will be given extra special attention

FriendsOfthe CraftCouncilis revivedand movedto Calgary, partly to make fundraising in Calgary

moreeffxtive.A Casino

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don is undervvay in Calgary.

investigating

em gallery/shop or other regular physi-

fundraising projects. ACC organizß

"move"into Calgarymust be donecau-

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in Calgary - a place. Any

exhibitions,in Edmonton,of ACAD staff, tiously and thoroughly- and boldly -

studentsand recentgraduates.And ACC becausepermanentspacethat starts to

approximatethe Edmontonfacilitywill employan ACAD grad or accornmcxåate ccst about a quarter million dollars per occasionally has the opportunity to a student placement.

yearto setup, staffand run.

that originate in southern AILxzrta. fall, the Main Gallery' will

Craft Council to BE present in Calgary

assembled and juried by SAWS

(SouthernAlbertaWoodworkers

This time last year, the Main Gallery

exhibitedHA WT.an intriguingexhibi-

As many of you have told me often.often- it is time for the Alberta

and moreactiveand visiblein thesouth It will be my winter project to figure out

suchas - exhibitionsand commercial

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ACChas an activerelationship bytheACCBoard,staffand members. the AlbertaCollegeofArt and studiopartiesare thestartofa conMostOfthe instructorsand techniciansin certedeffortto build southemactivity the craftmedia programsamACCmem- and support - including financial.The

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visible than the galleries,shop,staffand events in Edmonton.

ACAD and work by individual mem-

CottaDudesin BlackDiamond,Caracol

Arts Museum Shop and Gallery Xyles in

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It just happens to be considerably less

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Calgary,along with PikeStudiosand Art and SoulGallery in High River,Dream

and commercial galleriesdut amactive ACCmembers.TheCroft,the Nickel

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Calgaryand another10%ar fromOther areasOfsouthernAlberta.Thisis deliberatelyreflectedin the ACCBoard whichincludesfourmembersfrom Calgaryand oneeachfmrnBlack Diamondand Red liker. In the recent past,boardmembershavealsocome

Scattered throughout southem Alberta are a variety of studios, shops

bers.Che instructoris currentlyon the ACC board. ACC'sCraft Business TrainingProgramis offeredat ACAD. ACC staffand professionalmembers

greater ACC presence in Calgary.

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September 20 throughNovember , 2003

ZINE New

Glass

Works by Darren

and Todd Safronovich

"2 GUYS 1 MEDIUM" is the resultof five years of working together in the glass studio. Darren Petersen and Todd

Safronovich have collaborated on several projects and a great friendship, as well as a fly fishing partnership, has developed. Both artisans are focused upon simplicity of form, bold colours, and contemporary design, while making use of historical glass making techniques.

Petersen

ness about the

lead. He cuts these

stringers into short lengths and

arrangestheminto patternsin an optic

mould. Darren then gathers molten glass onto a steel rod and placesit into the optic mould, thereby picking up the stringers. This is then heated,stretched and twisted to the diameterof a pencilto create "canes" of patterned glass. These canes are then cooled, cut and placed onto a pastorale plate (a steel plate with kilnwash which prevents the glass from fusing onto it) and all fused togetherin the glory hole. Once fused, a blowpipe with a collar of glass is used to roll up the canesand createa bubble,which is then

canes are created by heating colouredglass on a steel rod and building up layers of different colours to create patterns. The glass is stretched vertically into square canes to about pencil size thick-

ness. This is then cooledand cut into lcm lengths, revealing the interior pattern. Todd arrangesthe murrine onto a pastorale plate like a jigsaw puzzle to form a rectangular sheet.

blowninto a varietyof vesselformswith very fine cane decoration.

He fuses the sheet in the glory hole and then slumps it into, or over,a form.After cooling, Todd polishes the sheets of murrine on a diamond coated polishing wheelgiving thema clean,clear finish with dynamic patterns of coloured murrine throughout.

Creating clean contemporary objects of balance that give fresh perspective towards the viewing of glass is what

techniques at Red Deer College during the summer hot glass programme.

Darrenhas establisheda reputation among his peers,and collectors,as one of Todd desires to conveythrough his work Canada's leading glass blowers utilizing the Venetian glass technique of cane patterning. He creates his fine filigree cane by heating and stretching pieces of solid glass colourinto "stringers" with a thick-

ago. Murrine

size of a pencil

BothDarrenand Todd teachtheir

He has been focusing on pulling, cutting, fusing and polishing murrine for the past several years. Murrine are cross-sectional

piecesof cane,a techniquealso developed by the Venetians many centuries

Top:

Lapis Bow with Ball by Todd Safronovich, 2003, 12"

width,fusedand blownglass. Bottomleft:

Detail offiligreecanepattern byDarrenPetersen Bottomright: Detail of Murrinepattern by ToddSafronovich

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Shop Talk

A Holiday Celebration of Craft Each winter the ACC shop comes alive with fabulous gift ideas during our

Extended Hours: In September,we extended the gallery and shop

few of Our members are making. Stop by the shop during the holidays to find that perfect gift for that special person.

We are now open Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, Friday & Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday's 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.

annual Holiday Celebration of Craft. Here is a small sampling of what a

hours to take advantage of the increasing traffic in downtown Edmonton.

Decanter by Julia Reimer

0 Plate by Brad Keys, (Diameter 14 )

Shan' these holiday spirits

Along with his distinct style and surface treatment, Bmd has been busy dneloping new coloursfor his glaze palate and the results am keeping his work in high demand.

(Height 13")

in n beautiJi111y oafied glass decanter by Calgary glass

artist Julia Reimer

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Turned bowl with inlayed banding by Jim Farr (Diameter 11

tlstng tomds from around the tiX'rld such as beautiful birdseye maple and mallow dark walnut from Ontario, eucalyptus from Australia. mesquite from the Ii•-xashigh plain, redwood an Old water tower in

msconsm, and ash elm and Russian

olive from his aum windbreak,

the possibilities in Jim's umrk nullcss,

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Mugs by Brad Keys Takethe time to treat yourself dijring the busy holiday rush, relax with a hot cup of cider i" your Jauourite

new mug.

$22

Starting December I , 2003 we will be open

Monday —Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. —8 p.m. and Sunday 12 —5 p.m.

On December 24, we will be open —3 p.m. We will be closed December 25 throughJanuary 2.

Happy Holidays to all from Tom, Nancy, Jeff, Ali, Elaine and Joanne"!!

$24

$48

Wands by DarleneMusser A stained glass lamp was the catalyst,

which bfhganMusser's self-taught advot-

Hand Painted Silk Banner

ture Ofnpehmenting anth light and three-dimcnstoualgloss These hand

by Darcy Gusse Edinga. (4 x 6") Creating treasured and inesistible pieces in handpamted silk, Darq/s enthustastic use of colour LS highlighted by the lustrous sheen of thefabric. With her love Ofthe outdoors, designs often depict themes from nature and exude a dtsftnctly Canadian

roands are made with solid brass. glass, rods detailed with meta-Ilwork, a "trine. quartz or amcthyst aystal, balanced with precious gemstone or

an Indescentglass ball and enhanced with rhinestones,

smo„$26 •Acrylic & Machine Embroidery card

Side bound Book 'byArleneWesten

$45

IMedium $54

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(Length54')

$49.95

Platter by Diane Sullivan, (7 x 11 •y

$40

Fruit & Bowl by MalcolmMacfadyen Eric Pedersen (60 Pine,

fleajt,

$60

x Heart. Red

(Bowl 9' Diameter)

Malcolm Mac,/adyenbegan glass

mg in 1989t0'th tnuntng in England. Canada and the Llmtcd States. With

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Amazmg Glass-. hr noto teaches antl demonstrates the a.•-oLi tech.•uque-s to an eu•pteulcntng audience

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Studio Talk Working Studios Making it Work

There is a romantic notion that often comes to mind when thinking of artistsworking in their studios. The sights, sounds, smells... materials tossed, seemingly haphazardly around the room, works in various states of completion,glimpses of the artist working late into the night or early morning... and a sense that magic is about to happen. Sometimesmagic does happen. Intangible thoughtsand ideas, which live only in the mind of the craftsperson,are transmuted into finely crafted objects that will be used and enjoyed for generations. I recentlyvisited five craft studiosand met with the artists who make theirliving, workingfrom their studios.Brian McArthurand DawnDetarandoare a husbandand wife team of clay artists living and working from their home studio in the southeastcornerof RedDeer.

their attitude."I am drawnto industrial

friends who share a warehousestudioin Calgary where they createjewelleryand other objectsfrom metal. Don Wellsis a potter from High River who has been making a living from his craft for more than 30 years. Mark Gibeau and Lorie Hedemarkare a husbandand wife team

materials—were similar and complementary to eachother so they decidedto look for a studio in which they could work together upon graduation 9 years ago.

debris" and influenced by "social history", explains Crys.

After meeting,while taking coursesat ACAD, Linda and Crys quicklybecame good friends. Their styles and approach to making art - creating from recycled

Linda Chow and Crys Harse are great

of glass artists just outside of Strathmore near Calgary. Janet Grabner is a potter living and working in East Couleenear

BrianMcArthurand DawnDetarandoliveandwork out of this newly built studio homein RedDeer.

The result, after a year of building, is a 3300 sq ft, saltbox design, cedar building

with an aluminiumgrainbin, converted

into a kiln shed, added on one end. At the otherend of the building,well sealed Drumheller.Sheand her husbandJohn offfromthe studio,are Dawnand Brian's have convertedtheir homeinto a studio private living quarters. The two-floor gallery. design, on half of the building, allows for a private officeabove the studio while a My first stop was at BrianMcArthur's and DawnDetarando'shomeand studio. huge outdoor deck on top of the Office In 2001,after searchingin vain for a suit- providesa beautifulview of the central able place to either buy or build a studio, Alberta landscape. The versatility of this Brian's fathersuggestedtheybuild on design provides Brianand Dawn with a myriad of opportunities in the expansion his property. 'My parents were very of theirbusiness. supportive. They basically gave us perto build our dream studio right mission Linda Chow and Crys Harse make jewhere," Brianexplained.He told me that elleryand other itemsout of metal.Linda his dad wanted themto take their time makes her living designing and creating designinga studio that wouldsuit their jewellery while satisfyingher artisticand current needs and allow them the oppor- creative side making unique sculpted tunity for expansionwithout having to metal hats. Crys Harse is an expert in traadd on at a later date. ditional weaving and basketry techniquesbut gives theman innovative twist by using salvaged metals as her principal material, and by making vessels that are abruptly new and challenging in 4

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Unlike Brianand Dawn,they chose to look for a place to rent rather than build. Their needs were modest:a concrete floor, good ventilation, enough space for

two people,preferablyin an industrial area, and, if possible,closeto a metal

scrap yard. It took only about 6 weeks until they found the place they would call "Simply Metal Studio". Crys explains that this studio was supposed to happen. "I was invited to one of those parties that I never go to. Well, for some reason I decided to go to this one and, by chance, I met the owner Ofthis building." The

buildingis a formerelectricalsubstation right off BlackfootTrailin Calgary.The main floor is rented out to a design firm

and Crysand Lindahave movedinto the 800 Sq ft basement. The building is made

of brick with a good concretefloor.It is very fire safe (a concern for people who

use torchesto make their work) and, as an added bonus, there is an industrial scrap-yard just a few blocks away — a source of inspiration and raw materials for both ladies.

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Studio Talk business—art work by both Mark and Lorie, production work by GH Studio

Inc, fabrication Ofglass blowing equipment, glass blowing demos, open houses,

Crys Harse and Linda Chow work out of the basement of this former electrical substation off Blackfoot trail

in Calgary.

studio time rentals for colleges—it soon becameclearthat this smallstudiowas inadequate. Every time they wanted to switch from one activity to another they would waste a lot of time setting up and tearing down so, while they continued to work out of the garage, they kept their eyes open for a new place where they

Don Wells' studio. His 1100sq ft garage converted into

a fully functional pottery studio in High River.

Not only do they use recycled materials Don has made the most efficientuse of to create their work, they also use recycles space in this 1100sq foot garage. The to furnish their studio. Linda explains, front gallery area takes up 400 sq feet

couldbuild a studioto suit all their

needs. It took about five years of looking but eventually they found the right place just a couple of miles northwest of town.

"All of the equipmentwe have in here is leaving him with 700sq feet for his work recycled or rescued from someonewantarea. He has a kiln room with two gasing to throwit out." Their table,sink, fired reductionkilns —eachsharingthe fridge,etc,have all been given new leases same chimney —a spray booth and glaze on life and, far frombeing in statesof dis- mixing area, a large size working table repair,they all have characterand charm. and a production area for his wheel.His wall space is mostly convertedinto Don Wellsis a studio potter who has been making a living at his craft,for him shelvesgiving him ample room for drying green ware and storing bisque ware and his family, for thirty years now. and finished pieces.He also has some Twenty-threeyears ago he moved his power tools in the far back for when he wife and daughter to High River,just needs to constructthings out of wood. south of Calgary, where he bought a Don's studio reflectshis personalityvery home with a suitablelarge double garage, to convert into his pottery studio. well —humble and unassuming. From the outside, Don's studio looks like After I left Don's place in High River,I manyof the garagesthat sit behindbun- headed up the highway to Strathmoreto galowsin residentialareas.The first hint visit Mark Gibeau and LorieHedemark who, together, make up G H Studio Inc. that there is somethinggoing on inside the building are the clay tiles and platters They have both been heavily involved in the glass scene for a number of years. that hang on the outside walls, along Besides being a hot glass artist, Mark is with the ceramic sculptures that run one of the glass techniciansat ACADand along the fenceon the far side of the building. When you enter, you find your- he has built and installed many of the glass furnaces around the province. He is self stepping into a well lit and very quick to point out that Lorie is the real cleanart gallery filled with Don's work artist in the family."Loriegot me into and some of his wife's paintings. Don this. She actually started out as a potter recentlyrenovatedhis studio to create but then she tried glass and was hooked. this display area, which is separated by a She is the real glass blower here, I just wall from the working part of the studio.

followher lead," said Mark.

In 1985 they built a hot shop in their double car garage right in Strathmore, where they worked for a number of years. Because of the versatility of their

Mark Gibeau and Lorie Hedemark's studio near Strathmore.

It was a small piece of land with a big beautifulhouse and a large Quonset that could be renovatedinto a fully functional glass studio. "We were able to spend a lot of time conceptualising the space to give us the opportunity for many different things.Wereally learneda lot from

our old studioaboutwhat worksand what doesn't work,"explainedMark This new studio has 3 distinctworking

areas: a hot shop, a metal fabrication shop and a wood shop. They have also built a roomin the basementof their house for polishing,finishing and shipping new work

The finalstudioartist I visitedon my

whirlwind tour was Janet Grabner, a potter living in EastCoulee,near Drumheller.Janet graduated from the

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Studio Talk ceramics programme at ACAD in 1989 and decided right away that she wanted to go into business as a ceramic artist. After working at the business on a part-

unique and diverse past. All of these ele-

years ago she made the leap to full time.

to all the studios that I visited.The most obviouswas that thesestudios were professionalbusinesses.They were all very orderly and clean.Every one of the studio artistsI met made a consciousdecisionto turn their passion for their craft into a full time career.They made a commitment to investin a facilitythat wouldallowthem

mentsfind theirway into her work and they are somethingthat visitors to the area are naturally drawn to.

time basis for a numberof years,four

There were a couple of common themes

Her businessname is CaracolCeramics. Working full time as a ceramic artist meant that Janet needed to expand her studio space. Instead of simply converting a room in the house into a studio, Janet, and her husband, John, decided to

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convert the entire houseinto a studio. They owned another,bigger, home in Calgaryand had it movedontotheir

to pursue a career of their choice. It was not a hobby any longer.It meant that they

had to separatetheir businessdecisions from their artisticdecisionsand know when and how to balancethem.

property in East Coulee. They now live out of the bigger home while they make a living out of the smaller one.

The studio is well equipped with a separate kiln room, housing 3 electrickilns, a production room and a gallery. This is the first full year that Janet and John have opened the public gallery portion of the studio and it has proved to be a successfulventure.The Drumhellerarea is a tourist destinationand sinceJanet'sstudio is straight off the highway,about 15 km east of Drumheller,they are able to serve many of those tourists. She is having

Janet Grabnerat her homestudio in East Coulee.

a sign erected on the highway, directing travellers to her studio gallery. Janet is inspired by the natural elements that are all around her. She lives in an area of the province that is rich with fossils, ancientseashells,dinosaur bones, buffalo remains and other evidenceOfa

Another theme emerged that was perhaps a result of the first. Everyone of these people had production pieces and artisticpiecesand all of them wished that they could spend more time on the artistic work and less on the production pieces. But, without a doubt, all of these craftspeople were very happy to have chosenthe somewhatromanticlife of a studio artist Where sometimes magic does happen.

—Jeff Collins

Ward Collection

STANTON Every Little Step Counts BYJENNA After I left home I had a life

changing experience —the discovery that drawing was a skill to be learned and it was not a prerequisite to attending art school.

This discoverychanged my life because I realized that I could pursue my enthusiasm for making art and earn a university degree at the same time. This satisfied both sides of my personality —passion and practical. I soon was on my way to studies at the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD)in Calgary. 6

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At ACAD I majored in ceramics, specializ-

ing in handmadetile building, which

combined my interests in interior design and clay. Attending ACAD was life affirming; meeting so many people who were dedicated to an inherent path. After four years I was excited to be graduating, ready to see where I could take my ceramic education. Upon graduating I chose to recognize ceramics as my career, which helped me see that regardless of whether I

had a studio at the presenttime or not,

(ACC)telling them who I was, volunteering my time, and letting them know I was interested in any positionsthey thought were suitable for me. This is how I came to be working for the ACC for the summer, employed in their STEPposition. One of my main duties at the ACC was researching and cataloging a collection of ceramicsthat was endowed to the ACC from the estate OfJean Ward. Jean took many classes in ceramics throughout her lifetime.Alongwith a number of her own

there were many things I could be doing to gain experience - every little step counts.

works, the collectionincludesover 100

My first priority after moving back home to Edmonton,was to involvemyself in the art community. I brought a letter and resume to the Alberta Craft Council

in her travels.

pieces she purchased from instructors, fellow ceramists, as well as work picked up

Ward Collection As a potter I found it an interesting experience acquainting myself with someone I have never met.

I felt that I got to know Jean Ward a little by researchingher collection

Bowlaprox18thcentury (possiblyfront Thailand/lndonesia) (5"Diameter) Matte green shot glasses by Sibyl Laubental (heights, l" and 2")

John ChalkePlate (10"diameter)

Devon England, (3 1/4 4 3/4")

SibylLaubental,one of

Alberta's founding studio

potters. I identifiedJohn Chalke's

pieces early in my research,

as he was one of my instructors from ACAD

as well as a current ACC

member.John,along with a few other potters who have seen the Ward collection, also helped in identifying some of the wares.

One aspect that gave me some difficulty researching these pots was the lack of

Celadonglazed cup

Leach

Pottery St, Ives, England, (3 3/4" diameter, J 1/2" height)

mother will be happy to

hear that I will no longer of pottery. I learned where make anotherpieceof work that does not bear she traveled,who her my name and date;one of teacherswere, and how the first things she looks those experiences influenced her own progressing for on my work. body of work. Jean'sfami- Withinthe collectionthe ly knew this collection origin of most of the pots meant a lot to their mother with clear markingshave and wanted to pay respect been determined, many Of by donating it to the ACC. which have been traced to In turn I am trying to treat the UK, where without the each piece with the same Internetmy task in respect by not leaving any researchingwould have source untapped as I been much more difficult. research the origins and It was surprisingly easier makers of the work. to find sources of pottery marks from the UK then to As the sources of the pots vary considerably,this col- find someAlbertamarks, lection allowed me to due to some great web expand my knowledge of sites out there dedicated to ceramics history. Past catalogingmarks and issues of Contact magazine wares such as www.potand other Alberta Potters' terymarks.co.ukand Association publications helped me identify some of the early Alberta pottery, including a piece by

Eggcoddlefrom LowerdownPottery,

tion for a summer student down the road, this experience has made me consider the mark, or lack of, on some of my own work. My

marks,or a mark indiscernibleto anyonebut the makerscontemporaries. Besides having considera-

www.studiopottery.com.

There are however some notablesites from some of our memberssuch as the Caroland Richard Selfridge,who have an online catalogueof their own work as well as their ceramiccollection. (www.selfridgeceramicart.ca)

When faced with a lack of a studio this summer I really couldn't have come across a better opportunity

than spending a summer researching the Ward col-

lection,not to mention

being surrounded by great work and people.

Ward collectionof vintage pottery to be auctioned Now and then, the ACC receivesinquiries fromindividuals- familymembers,executors, lawyersand others - for informationabout older craftor art Objectsthat are parts of estates.Thesepeopleare usuallylookingfor evaluations,in Orderto settle an estate, to make a charitabledonationor to sell the work. They are generallyreferredto antiques dealers, certifiedappraisers,jewellers,commercial galleries,museums, collectorsor ACC members who are experts.

One Oftheseinquirycallshas developedinto an excitingnew fundraisingprojectfor the AlbertaCraftCouncil.Almosttwoyears ago, Peter Ward called me from BC looking for advice. His mother Jean had been an active

amateurpotterand EdmontonPotteryGuild

member since the 1950s.His father Henry had begun sharing her enthusiasm after his retirement- Both the senior Wardshad died and Peter wanted adviceabout their quite extensive and interesting collection Ofpottery —

both their own work and work they had collected over decades. Several more conversa-

ti011S and a visitto the Ward home resulted in Peter and his farnilydonating most Ofthe collection to the Alberta Craft Council for a fundraising re-sale event.

But,this isn't the mostinterestingpart of the story.About half the collectionis work by the Wardsand some of it is very good and appealinglyvintage.I alsorecognizedpieces

from well-know Alberta clay people such as John Chalke, Sibyl Lubenthal, Jane Van

Alderwegen,DavidGren, CharlesHilton,

Jack Forbes,and others. It seems that Jean

liked to buy a piecefromeach of her instructors.For example,there are 5 vintage Chalkes

in the collection. Youcan read in Jenna Stanton's article how she has been researching

the collectionand discoveringa range of Other

little treasures such as an 18th century rice bowl from southeast Asia and work from sev-

eral prominentBritishpotters,possibly including the Leachstudio.

The documentationprocessis continuing and some of the more prominentand inteæsting

pieces will be shown on the ACC's web site. The auction is scheduled for February 5, 2004, at the Alberta Craft Council Gallery —viewing

duringthe weekwith the saleon Ihutsday evening.Betterstill,Community DevelopmentMinister,GeneZwozdeskywill be our guest auctioneer. Watch this magazine and the e-neWsand web site for up-dates

Thiswillbe a rare opportunityto acquire piecesof vintage pottery.

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Gallery

New Works In Wood 2003 A Juried Exhibition by Members of the SouthernAlberta Woodworkers So

.A.W.S.)

October 4th - November29th, 2003

It's SAWS time again. The Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society is that remarkable group of experts, aficionados and addicts who, every two years, stage a knock-out exhibition of the best of their fine wood working.

Although based primarily in and around Calgary, this group is nationally significant for the collective quality and diversity of their work as well as their top-notch workshops, events and exhibition publications. This exhibition is exciting for several reasons. It presents some very

refined and sometimes very original work ranging in size from small bowls to large furniture pieces, ranging in material from recycled local woods to ethically harvested exotic hardwoods and ranging in price from under $100 to as much as $10,000.About half the work in the exhibition is by full-time or emerging professional woodworkers and furniture designer/makers. The rest is by the occasional, but still accomplished, serious amateur. No one leaves a SAWSexhibition without lusting after at least one piece. Fortunately much of the work is for sale - and will sell.

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LiddedBowl

Quilted Bigleaf Maple, African Blackwood

TomGorman

2.

"LIPand Over"

Bubinga, Sycamore,Pau Ferro,Ash John Kroeger

3.

4.

"Everyone knows Mr. Happy"

Yellow cedar RonaldCarmichael

"20 Years" Beech, English Sycamore, Cherry and WaInut veneers

RalphReichenbach 5.

"RemedialBoxfor the ObsessiveHoarder" Wood, mixed media

GordonGalenza 6.

Hall Table

7.

Human & Crane

Jatoba, Maple,SapelePomeleVeneer Mike M"Ivey Wood, Iron polyform, Beads, Stainless wire

FredCoates 8.

Spider Table Curly maple, Cocobolo, Spanish Cedar Doug Zech

9.

Floor Lamp Cherry, Curly Bigleaf Maple, Plexiglass

TomGorman

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lln the News 21 st Century Ceramics Exhibition Alberta ceramic artists Barbara Tipton of Calgary, Les Manning of Medicine Hat and Greg Payce of Calgary,

have been invited to participate in 21st Century Ceramics,a major international exhibition,at the Canzani Centre Gallery on the campus of Columbus College of Art & Designin ColumbusOhio (CCAD).The show runs October 10 through December 7, 2003.The exhibitionwill offer an extensive survey of

the best of current ceramics. This sweeping exhibition will feature500distinctive works from 250of the top professionalNorth American ceramists.

CCAD ProfessorBill Hunt, who is also the formereditor of Ceramics Monthly magazine,curatedthe exhibition. His in-depth knowledge of

the ceramicsfield worldwide

made possible the representative selectionof top ceramists from 37 states and eight Canadian provinces.The artists were invited to present two works each for the show, many created specifically for

this exhibition.21stCentury Ceramicswill provide a historicalbenchmarkfor ceramic art at the beginning of the 21st Century.

Source: unvw.ccad.edu (visit www.ccad.eduand follow the

for link to events& exhibitions more information)

2003 Saidye Bronfman Award Finalists Canadianartists Susan

Edgerley, Michael Hosaluk, Paul Mathieu, WalterOstrom

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and GordonPeteranhave been named finalists for this

year's $25,000saidye Bronfman Award for Excellencein the Fine Crafts. The announcementwas made in August by The Samueland

file, created by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and presented on the national tele-

vision network

(Source:http://canadiancraftsfederation.ca/html/new.html)

Saidye Bronfman Family

Foundationin association with the CanadaCouncilfor the Arts and the Canadian Museumof Civilization, partners in the Award. The AlbertaCraft Council's nominee was Calgary metal

Canadian Craft Federation National Conference in Ottawa

instructorand author, Charles Lewton Brain.

Civilizationin Ottawathis

and jewellery artist, ACAD

The Saidye BronfmanAward is one of the largest individual visual arts prizes in Canada. In addition to the cash prize, works by the Award recipient are acquired by the Canadian Museumof Civilization(in Ottawa) for its permanent collection.In recentyears, The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation

have contributedover

$250,000for the purchase of works by previous Award recipients.The Canadian

Museumof Civilization'sfine craftcollectionis the largest public contemporary craft collectionin Canada,with over 2,000 works by artists from across the country.

The Canadian Craft Federation(CCF)will hold its Annual National Conference at the CanadianMuseumof October,to coincidewith the presentation of the Saidye

BronfmanAward. Provincial craftcouncilExecutive Directors,CCFboard members (representatives from each provincial craft council)

and other culturalworkers

will be in attendance.

The conference is an opportunity for provincial craft councils to share information on pro-

grams, services,trends and other regional happenings. A

strategy session is planned for

the developmentof new export activity.And there will be a planning session on the development of a national fine craft festivalfor the Fall of 2006.The AlbertaCraft Councilwill be well represented by our ED, Tom

Three New Exhibition Projects For 2004 The Alberta Craft Council

develops more exhibitions than any other provincial craft council. Not only are we recognized for our energy, councils and other organizations

regularly seek our advice on issues of standards, curatorial direction, marketing and promotion. But there are things to be learned from other councils. For example, the Conseil

des metiers d'art du Quebec organizes internationalexhibitions ofmember'swork in Franceand the US. One of their particular focusesis to promote Quebec musical

instrument makers internationally.The Newfoundland and LabradorCrafts Council has toured exhibitionsto Japanand Ireland.Their Irish exhibitionfeaturescontemporary Celtic-influencedwork fromIreland'slargestcultural "colony".

The AlbertaCraft Councilis still without the big bucks necessaryfor international exhibitionventures,but there are some exhibitiondirections that can develop and expose

new craft awarenesswithin Alberta—projectsthat might lead to or become "exportable"exhibitionsin the future.Thereare threeof

McFall,our BoardChair, these projects currently in Simon Wroot,and ACC mem- research stages. These include ber and CCFVicePresident exhibitionsof: Charles LewtonBrain. For CanadianMuseumof • Musical instruments (tenmoreinformationon the Civilization on Thursday, tative dates are April 10 — October2, 2002.An exhibition CanadianCraftFederation July 3, 04) —string, wind, and its activitiesvisit the web presenting works by this percussiveand other instrube site at www.canadiancraftsyear's award recipient will ments,traditionalor experifederation.caThis site also on display at the Canadian mental, that are made or Museumof Civilizationfrom links to all the provincialcraft councilsites. inventedin Alberta.Folk October 3, 2003 through August 17, 2004.The Award music festivals, musicians, recipientwill also be featured recording companies, in a 30-second "Artspot" proinstrument stores and sym-

The Saidye BronfmanAward recipient will be announced at an award ceremonyat the

2003

o phony orchestrasare being contactedto explorethis

exhibitionidea.

• New immigrant work (ten-

tative dates are July 10 —

September 25, 04) —work by craftspeople who origi-

nate in some other area of the world and, after finding their way to western Canada,have preservedor adapted their work here. This might include Caribbeanfestivalcostumes,EastIndian fibre work, Asian metal or clay work among others. Immigrant organizations such as the Mennonite Centrefor Newcomersare various culturalassociations are being contacted to

In the News 1. temporaryfine craft,and to make it more publicly appreciated.Our role as a development agency is to expand members' (and our own) awareness,exposureand, where appropriate, business activity.And if any of these projectscan lead toward more support for craft export, all the better. Watchfor more details about these projects in this maga-

zine and via our e-newsand web site. If you have leads or suggestions, for individuals or organizationsinvolved in immigrant, musical or west-

ern craft work, or would like to becomeinvolved with any

start this project.

of theses shows please contact us as soon as possible. -Tom McFa11

Westernwork (tentative

Alberta Craft Council

dates are October 2 — November 27, 04) —fine

craftfrom cattleculture— saddles, harness,bits, spurs, ironwork,fashion items, furniture,home accessoriesand other functional, ceremonialand expressive work. Did you know,for instance,that there are several workshops in Alberta specializing in restoring or making new horse-drawnvehicles? All three Ofthesethemesof craftare currentlyoutside the conventional membership of

the AlbertaCraft Council. But they are all well-known within immigrant, musical and western circles.The challenge is for the ACC to embracethis kind of diversity and then present is as significant craftculture. Why?Our role as a cultural organization (and Alberta's second largest Provincial Arts Service Organization) is to

exploretraditionaland con-

Call for Entry

Submityour work to be included in one, or all, of the 2004 Craft Exhibitionsfor our main Gallery (see above). A separate submission is required for each

exhibition.Pleaseclearlymark on your envelope, and in your submission, the name of the show you are applying for.

Wind-chill

-400 or Winter Wonderland?

January 10 - April 3, 2004

It's the dead of winter...i€s dark, it's cold...it's damn cold. What are you going to do... rejoiceor revile? The ACC's first exhibitionin 2004is a member'smixedmedia show exploring the love/hate relationship with the prairie winter. We invite you to send us your submission by Friday, November 14, 2003.

Include an artist statement, (relevant to the theme of the show you are applying for), an up-todate CV, any other descriptive

or biographicalinformationand

lot of support in the industry and in the community." exhibit.Imagesof finished pieces are preferred but sketches The first intakeof the Advanced or images of works-in-progress Woodworking and Furniture will be accepted.Pleaseinclude Design program will run from a S.A.S.E if you want your November 2003to June 2004. images returned. Studentswill spend a majority of the coursetime in NAIT's images of the work you Wish to

New Furniture Program

A new program at the Northern

AlbertaInstituteof Technology (NAIT) will allow students to take their woodworking and design skills to a new level of

creativity.

Bymergingtraditionalwoodworking techniqueswith the

most contemporary machining and drafting methods available, the Advanced Woodworkingand Furniture Design program will enable students to explore their creative sides and create pieces

with visionandoriginality. It is the only program of its

kind in Alberta,the Canadian Prairies or the Northwestern United States,says program head Paul Roberts.

"Advanced Woodworking and Furniture Design will combine hands-on woodworking experience with study of the fine points of design, drafting, furniture history, workshop management and professionalpractices.

"Studentswill learnsuperior

skills including woodturning, veneering, dovetail joinery,and finishing. There is a real need in the industry for woodworking professionalswho have outstanding skills combined with a real design background and an understanding of computers," Roberts says.

well-equipped wood shops honing their practicalskills.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing what our students come up with for their projects. This will be a very inspiring program." Roberts says.

NAIT Millwork and carpentry graduate James MacKay hopes to be among the first group of students taking the program.

"Thetime-honouredtradition of hand-craftedwood furniture involvesskills that are not easily acquired any more.

'"ForCenturies,trades such as this were passed down from parents to children. Unfortunately, this is no longer true, which is why we need institutionssuch as NAIL" MacKaysays. "NAIT is respected as being at the cutting edge of initiating progressive programs that keep up with the needs of our technologically advanced society. NAIT is really demonstrating leadership in restoring and preserving the highly skilled craft of making fine furniture. There

is nothingin the world that

could keep me away from this program."

Formore informationon the

Advanced Woodworking and Furniture Design program, call Paul Roberts at 780-491-3184or go the NAIT web site at

As an added attraction,the pro,/wood gram offersa numberof awards www.nait.ab.ca and scholarships for potential

students. "Wehave had more individualsand businessesstep up to help with student awards with this programthanwith any program we've ever run," Paul says. "That shows it has a

- CourtesyNAIT

TheAlbertaCraft Councillooks forward to showcasing the workof this year's graduates in an exhibition in the Discovery Gallery May 22 —July 3, 04.

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Profiles Chris Hepburn —Edmonton In 2001 , after being laid off for what he decided would be the very last time, Chris started his own business, Luna Forge. As someone who combines silversmithing with some of the techniques Of blacksmithing, he chose the name carefully. "Luna

Chris' work can be found at the Alberta Craft Council. He occasionally sells at the Old

to mythology, silver is the moon's metal. A forge is anywhere metal is heated and formed with hammer

this year's sale.

Although he is still exploring and finding his voice, Chris has already defined a certain kind

or through the Alberta Craft Council offices.

means 'moon'" explains Chris, "And according and anvil."

Strathcona Farmers' Market (call him in advance to make sure he will be there). As well, every fall he organizes a pre-Christmas sale in Edmonton that features his work. Call him for details about

Chris can be reached on his cell at

(780) 699-5202 or by email at luna@ecn.ab.ca

Of style for himself —primitive and somewhat tribal. "l don' have patience for frail little finicky

things", he says.

like to produce solid,

well-made and 'real' things, things that have a

certain weight and that sit well in the hand or on the neck. I want to produce something that's not going to break the Firsttime il is worn... or the hundredth time." Chris' main influences are the so-called "ethnic" iewellery of Africa and India as well os the wealth Of iewellery styles throughout history. He researched and produced a substantial amount of Roman and Etruscan style for the Provincial Museum to sell in their gift shop during their Roman Exhibition.

Stirling sliver bracelets Sterling silver necklace and matching

earring set with semipreciousstones

Darwin Dolinsky —Edmonton As an artist/potter, Darwin constantly finds himself relating to his total environment. Much of what inspires him is the natural world but his

work also pays reference to classical and historical design. Darwin's drawing skills, learned through his graphic arts background, allow him to quickly illustrate specific design concepts on

paper to create series of related 3 dimensional cloy pieces. Inevitably, one such series will expand further into other ideas, which in turn

require additional investigation. It becomes a self-feeding and never ending passion for which he says one lifetime seems dismally inadequate for a full exploration.

Darwin's primary interest over the past few years

has been with wood firing. His work is directed

toward individual one of a kind items Or progresSive series Of pieces based on a theme, rather

than colder mechanically precise repetitive production. Occasionally, he will combine other elemenis like metal or wood, predominantly cedar,

for integrated details like handles or lids. Future

goals include more use of locally acquired mate-

rials Ond developmenttoward regionally repre-

sented characteristics, tv"osiof his work origi•

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notes on the pottery wheel and then goes

through a series of assemblages, alterationsor additions. He has designed numerous unique tools to facilitate these procedures.

Though wood firing has captured his heart, he holds dear a strong liking for the raku process as

well. Arguably not as functionalas high fired pieces, because they cannot permanentlyhold

liquid and because of the lead content in some

of the glazes, they still have an aesthetic appeal to him unlike anything else. The contrast Of dark

carbonized areas against either simple solid

colours or lustrous multi-coloured glazes is diffi-

cult to achieve in any Otherform of pottery. Pottery has become a passion for him and

despite owning and operating a full-time graphics/sign business, he finds himself drawn

to his pottery studio almost every given opportunity.

Darwin's work can be found at his Own studio/retail space, Addenda Studios Ltd. Tel (780) 463-2810, at the Front Gallery in Edmonton and at the Alberta Craft Council.

You can email him at addenda@lelusplanet.net

Woodfired jugs

with ashglaze

o As the holiday season approaches many craft artists are opening up

Where: This year's sale will be held at

our new studio,locatedon the first floorat the PointArt

their studios, providing an intimate

and interactive shopping experience for the public. If you hove never attended an open studio before, now

Contact: For more information,please

ContactValerieForceseat the studio (403)287-1270or via e-

mailvforcese@telus.net

who are having open houses and

Margie Davidson Winter Studio Sale —Edmonton

Check out our web site at

Who:

studio sales this Holiday season.

wnvw.albertacraft.ab.ca

for more

studio sale listings.

When:

Margie Davidson.textile artist SaturdayNovember29.2003,

10am to 4 pm

What to expect:

Margieworksfroma quilting tradition,utilizing fabricsand

Hot Spot Glass Blowing Studio, Holiday Open House —Canmore

stitchingto createtextileart for

Who:

variety of sizes from postcard

When:

the wall. Manypieces include hand-dyed and hand painted

size to 1 metre square. Fabric painting and machinestitching

Ceresney

Friday,November28from

5 pm to 9 pm, Saturdaythe

29thand Sundaythe 30thfrom 10am to4 pm.

Edmonton

What to expect:

blowingdemonstrationsand

refreshments.

Where. Unit 8, 111 Bow Meadows

Tel: (780) 452-9692, email:

Crescent,Elk RunIndustrial areain Canrnore,

Contact: SusanGottselig

Tel: (403) 609-9333.

email: hotglass@telusplanet.net

View& orderworkat

www.albertacraft.ab.ca/ susangottselig.

Heritage Weavers & Spinners Guild of Calgary 23rd Annual Sale —Calgary Who:

teamdavidson@interba un.com

Stacey Maddock Designs Annual Holiday Sale —Calgary Who:

StaceyMaddock

When:

Saturday, November 1st 2003,

Handmade designs by Stacey Maddock. Jewellery and

householditemsin silver,

gold, glass bead and pearls -

Membersof the Heritage

great holidaygift ideas!Lotsof new designs!pricerange:

Weavers& SpinnersGuild of

Calgary When:

Saturday November 15, 2003 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What to expect:

10am - 4 pm

What to expect:

S4-S400.10%off purchases

over$100.

Where: 1020- 19thAvenue SE,Calgary (in Ramsay, just east Of

This is an opportunityfor

downtown)

membersto display and sell their work and to promotethe craftsof weavingand spinning

Contact: StaceyMaddock403-262-3795

towels,napkins/placemats,

Tammy Parks-Legge Pottery Sale & Open

throughdemonstrations. A varietyof items will be forsale includinghand woventea afghans,rugs,scarves/shawls. and knitted items.

email: maddocki@telus.net

House —Stony Plain

Who:

Friday, November 21, Saturday. November 22.

10a.m.—4p.m.

of Edmonton. Follow Hwy 16

past StonyPlain overpassto

RangeRoad12(Rosenthal

What to expect:

Jewellery. potteryandmore.

Rd). Turn north & follow signs

work of many local

for2 km to my home& studio.

artists will be displayed in the StaircaseGallery and on the

Contact: Formoreinfophone968-2606

walls throughout the building.

or email dtlegg«jtelusplanet.net

James Lavoie and Patti Hartnagel Annual Studio Sale —Edmonton Who:

FusedGlass artist James

LavoieandRakuartist

When:

Enjoytea and dessertand help raise fundsfor the Old Courthouse archival project'

Where: TheOldCourtHouse. Red Deer,AB Contact: HeatherForbes(403)814-6080

Friday, Nov. 7, 5-30 —9 p.m.

G.H. Studio Ltd Open House —Strathmore

11 a.m- —3 p.m.

Who:

Glassartists MarkGibeauand

11 a-m- —3p.m.

When:

Friday. November 7th 5 p.m. — 9 pm. Saturday and Sunday

PattiHartnagel

SaturdayNovember8th. Sunday,November9th,

What to expect:

glass tablewareby James Lavoie along with playful

and fun raku sculpturesby

Patti Hartnagel Where: 10345- 87 Ave.(RLWilkin ArchitectsLtd.)in Edmonton

Contact: Jamesat 439-3614web:

10 a.m. —4 p.m.

What to expect:

Glassblowingdemonstrations and original glass workfor

Where: Studio is just north west of

www.albertacraft.ab.ca/jamesl

avoiePattiat 433-7051 Contact: web:www.albertacraft.abca/ pattihartnagel

Calyx Distinctive Arts —

Calgary

MembersofCalyxDistinctive

When:

Saturday,Oct 25and Sunday, Oct 26 from 10a.m.—4 p.m.

What to expect:

Artists will be in attendanceto

discussartworksand tech-

niques in painting, photogra-

Calgary

innovativegoldsmithing

distinction—wovenand harn-

meredmetal

When: Wednesday, December10th. noon to 7 p.m.

What to expect:

Traditional and innovative

goldsmithingjewelleryalong with copperetched vessels

and wovenmetalboxesand

each day. so

Where: Crescent Heights Community Centre,1101-2nd St NW

LindaChow—traditionaland Crys Harse —Vessels of

alwork,ceramics,glass,fibre and more.Differentartistswill pleaseattend bothdays

Phone (403) 934-3457

Open House —Calgary

phy.sculpture,jewellery,metbe participating

Strathmore. Callfordirections andtoreceivea map.

Simply Metal Studio Who:

Who:

LorieHedemarkand friends November8th and 9th

Elegant and original fused

between 102Ave and 107Ave Contact: Margie Davidson,

Local artists of the Red [hr area

When:

mulled cider&appetizers. Where: Located20 minutes NW

T5N2M1 one blockeast of 142St.

Featuringhot glass work,glass

Who:

relaxing atmosphere with

demoson request.Studiotours

and light refreshments. Where: 10519- 140St.

woodfired pottery.Browsein a

functionalelectric&

fabrics.Workis available in a

Susan Gottselig and Monique

my hometo viewmy latest

2nd Annual Mistletoe & Tea —Red Deer

Youare invited to join me in

Street S.W.. Calgary.

before you will want to know the listing Of some of the craft artists

What toexpect:

Gallery and Studios, 1139- 11

is your chance, if you have been

dates of this year's sales. Here is a

Studio Sales

Where:

22315 st SE(downstairs) Calgary.Call fordirections

Contact: TCI:(403) 294-9448

Contact: For more informationplease call (403)949-2961or visit our

website at www.calyxart.com

TammyParks-Legge

When: November15&16from 10 am to 4 pm

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CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

For the Winter2004 issue is Nov 25, 2003 call I-BOO-DOCRAFT or (780) 488-66'1; fax (780) 488-8855; e-maih accaa/ber

tacraftab. ca

TheAlberta Craft Council is open to submissions of opportunities

for craftspeople, from any craft organization in the province, space permitting. If you are interested in promoting a special

event activity. gallery, show, or employment opportunrty. please

call the ACC office. The ACC makes everyeffortto ensure the reliability of ah' the programs and services listed below, however we will accept no liability for any loss or damage as a result Of

doing business with any Ofthe advertisers contained herein.

Notice to All ACC Members

Alberta Craft Council Members are entitled to free classified ads. up to 50 words one per issue. space permitting. Sell your work. promote your studio, place Want ads etc in your Alberta Craft

Magazine. Simply email Or fax your ad to the attention Of Jeff Collins and make a note of what issue you want it to appear in. Contact Jeff Collins at 180-488-6611 ext 225, toll free in AB at 1-

80E62-7238,

fax 78048&8855 or emailjeff@albertacraftabca

Gallery Xylos - Contemporary Fine Woodwork - Calgary We are looking for artists to represent. for original, high-end

works in wood. The categories are: fine Boxes, Art Furniture, Fine Furniture, Wood Turning, Wood Carvlng, Marqueüy, Intarsia and Mixed Media Sculptural Pieces wherein wood is the main component. Open to all woodworking artists who design and make their

products Contact Gordon Galenza in Calgary at 403-270-4286 or email gordon@ggalenza.com

Call for Artists —Full Moon Gallery

Clay. glass, metal and wood. Full Moon Gallery: A fine craft

gallery in a beautiful tounst destination. Please send photos, retail price list and details to: Pamela Rodger, Box 245, Bragg Creek, AB. TOL OKO visit mrw.braggcreekanihosp.com

house warmings

We are seeking established Local and Provincial Artisans who

wish to be showcased in a new and exciting retail setting. Located in the heart of downtown Red Deer,we specialize in cus• tom work. original art and exceptional décor Interested? Submit portfolio to: house warmings 4916 Ross Street. Red Deer, AB, T4N

4A6 T: 403-309-0663 or email to Carobb@shaw.ca

Southern Alberta Art Gallery Gift Shop

CALLS FOR ARTISTS link for an Check out www_a/bertacraftab_ and hit the EVENTS up to date and expanded listing for calls for artists.

Junior League of Edmonton

Submissions are currently being accepted for the Junior League Christmas Fair at the Jubilee Audltonum. This 23rd Annual

Christmas Fair has a reputation of being a superior arts and crafts event! Eighty-five tables are available, and space has been reserved for new exhibitors Applications for the October 26th, 2003 Chnstmas Craft Fair are available by phoning 780-433-9739 www.prainecraftshow.com. Exclusive to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Calling all artists. crafters craft suppliers and

retailers •Let us create. host. and maintain your website, your

own online brochure" Link exchanges are welcome. Share infor• events and projects. 306-978-1388 mation on craft ma i l @pra i ri ecra fts how.com

Furniture Society Quick Bites

The Furniture Suety

is sollcitlng entries for a juried exhibition,

•Curvqture• which opens on June 10, 2004 at the Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, GA) in conjunction with the Furniture 2004 conference. Deadline: Januaty 15, 2004 web: www.furnituresociety.org

Nickie Arts Museum Gift Shop

Are you seeking a select outlet for your finely crafted glass

ceramics jewellery, weaving or quilting? The Southern Alberta Art Gallery, located in Lethbndge, AB extends an invitation to artists and crafts persons to build an appreciative client base for one-of-

a-kind pieces We currently carry the work of 40 Alberta and Canadian artisans and proudly feature that of several Alberta Craft Council members. Contact: Sue Black, Visitor Services Manager, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 601-3 Ave South Lethbridge. AB, TIJ OH4 T: 403-3278770 ext o; Email sblack@sagg.ca

Opportunity for show in Calgary 2004 & ongoing at Centennial Gallery

Sutte 133, One Palliser Square. 125 - 9th Avenue SE, Calgary,

Alberta T2G OP6, Fees: 5200 for 1 month & 5125 for 2 weeks,

Christmas in October Craft

Gift Sale - Sherwood Park, AB

October 24-26 Friday 1-8, Saturday 10-5 & Sunday 12-5. Festival Place. 100 Festival Way. Admission: Sl which goes to the

Christmas Bureau.

Our Best to You and Craft Sale - Red Deer, AB

October 24-26 Friday 10-9, Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 10-5. Parkland/PrairiePavilion,Westerner Park

Calyx Distinctive Arts - Calgary, AB

October 25 & 26 Saturday & Sunday 10-4. Crescent Heights Community Centre, 1101 - 2nd St NW

Free Admission, Free Parking & Free Drawl For more information

please call 403-949-2961 or wy.wcalyxart.com

Junior League of Edmonton 23rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair - Edmonton, AB

October 26 Sunday 10-4. Jubilee Auditonum 11455 • 87 Ave Admission: 55

Calgary Woodworking & Tool Show - Calgary, AB

October 31 - November 2, 2003 Friday 12-9, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5. Stampede park, Big 4 Building

Admission: S? Adults, 55 Seniors/Students (under 12 free)

Artisans at the Shaw • Edmonton, AB

November 6-9, 2003 Please call for hours: 403-887-4363. Shaw Conference Centre 9797 Jasper Ave. Admission: $6

Camrose Christmas Gift Show - Camrose, AB

November 8, 2003 Saturday 10-5. Camrose Regional Exhibition,

4250 ExhibitionDr.Admission:Sl or Food Bank donation

Art & Craft Market - Pincher Creek. AB

November 14 & 15, 2003 Friday 28 & Saturday IOS. Pincher

Regional Juried Art Quilt Exhibition at Las Cruces Museum of Fine Art. New Mexico

November 14-16.2003 Friday 9-9, Saturday & sunday 12-5. Park Place Shopping Centre, 501 - 1 Ave S Lethbridge, AB

Challenging Tradition: New Directions in Flbre, December 3, 2004 - January 29.2005. Deadline for submissions March 5, 2004. visit:

www.challengingtradition.com Eligibility: Entrants must be members of SAQA, Rocky Mountain Time Zone 2, which includes: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana. New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and Alberta. Entrants may become SAQA members upon submitting to the show by including SAQA membership application and

payment along with exhibit application.

ChristmasGift & Craft Show - Lethbridge, AB

Craft Co-Mingle - Medicine Hat, AB

November 14 & 15. Friday 1-8 & Sunday 10-4:30. Cultural Centre, Mediane Hat College 299 College Dr, Medicine Hat, AB

Holiday Artisan Market - Lethbridge, AB

November 14 - 16, 2003 Friday 3-9, Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 12-5. Southem Alberta Art Gallery, 601 - 3 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB

A WinterWonderlandof Craft & Gifts - Calgary, AB

November 14 & 15, 2003 Friday 1-9, Saturday 10-5, McMahon

CRAFT SHOWS AND FAIRS

Calyx Distinctive Arts

Visit the Alberta Craft Council web site for a listing of more than

and mutually supportive artistic goals. Calyx hosts an art exhibition and sales twice annually in Calgary, AB, The four founding

tacraft.ab.ca.Hit the EVENTS link and search the directory for

Founded by a group of professional artists with a collective vision

12 free)

Creek Community Hall. free Admission

sans who are looking to get vital exposure for their work in a gift

220-7234

October 24-26, 2003 Friday 12-9, Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 10-5. Northlands Park. Admission: $7 Adults, $5 Studentsßeniors (under

Must provide own packaging & hanging, etc.. JURIED Call Thelma Likushi for more information at 403-266-6783

We're searching for serious local, provincial and Canadian artishop setting. If you are interested in consigning your art at Calgary's Nickle Arts Museum Gift Shop contact Robin at 403-

Edmonton Woodworking & Tool Show - Edmonton, AB

100 craft shows and fairs in Alberta and elsewhere. mow.alber.

members of Calyx, exhibit and sell their own work and welcome

details on each show. A hard copy booklet is available, thorough the ACC office. listing information for 75 shows and fairs for

artist With aspirations to sell your work in a high quality, juried

Stadium, IJ0fC, Calgary, AB. Admission: $2

Art MarketArt & craft sale - Calgary. AB

November 20-23, 2003 Thursday & Friday 10-9, Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 10-5. Telus Convention Centre 136 - 8 Ave SE.Admission: $7

Ideas 4 Craft Christmas Craft Show - Edmonton, AB

November 22 & 23, 2003 Saturday & Sunday 10-5. Kinsmen Sports Centre. 9100 WalterdateHill. Admission: $4 adults, 53 seniors, under 12 free

Other qua l i fi ed a rtjStS to pa rti ci pa te i n thes e events . If you a re a n

$735 for members and S '2.70 for non-members. Priceincludes Shipping and GST. Call the Office to get your copy.

event with like-minded peers, please contact us at 403-949-2961 or calyxartOshawca for more information. Also, please visit our website at m•cwcalyxart.com. Our next exhibition and sale will

Chamber Christmas Arts & Crafts Sale - Vegreville, AB

ARTessential Art Show & Christmas is Art and Craft Market - Calgary, AB

4802 - 47 Street FreeAdmission

be held on Saturday October 25 and Sunday October 26.2003.

Farm Fair International Goat Gala —Edmonton

October 17 - 19, 2003 Big Four Building Stampede Park. Call 403-887-4363 for hours of operation.

November 22, 2003 Saturday 11-5. Vegreville Social Centre,

Edmonton Craft & Gift Fair, Edmonton, AB

November 28 • 30, 2003 Friday

Saturday & sunday 10-5.

Christmas in October Craft & Gift Sale - Edmonton, AB

Northlands Park Sportek Building, 7300

Mohair fibres November 1 & 2, 2003 —Edmonton, AB Display your unique. unusual or even your normal •goatie• creations

Aviation Heritage Society, 11410 Kingsway Avenue. Admission: Sl

Butterdome Craft Sale - Edmonton, AB

and other works, hand or machine knitted or crocheted, wet or

The Edmonton Weavers' Guild Annual Show and Sale

We need you! fleece, fibre & fashion competitiom Cashmere &

Hand-spun and handajyed yarns, woven pieces of art. clothing

needle•felted are all accepted. Entries must consist of Cashmere or Mohair fibre or a blend. Contact Karen Bohn-Kippers Tel: 780• (evenings) email: lilacatelusplanet.net

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October 18-19, 2003 Saturday 10-5 & Sunday 12-5. Edmonton

which goes to Christmas Bureau. www3.telusnetJcraft_shows

Saturday, November 1, 2003 from 1000 AM to 4:00 PM at the Prince of Wales Armouri% 10440 108 Avenue Edmonton. Admission is 52.00 and includes refreshments, reduced to Sl .00 if you bring a high-protein food for the Food Bank

116 Ave, Admission: SS

adults 53 senior, under 12 free (Sunday 2 for 1 admission)

December4 • 7, 2003 Please call for hours 1-888-773-4444. UofA, The gutterdome

Festival of Crafts - Calgary, AB

December4 7.2003, Please call for hours 403-239-2276. Round-Up Centre, Admission: S5

Christmas is Crafts and the Jubilee - Edmonton, AB December 6, 2003 Saturday 10-5, Jubilee Auditonum.

11455 - 87 Avenue Admission: $2, under 12 free

Encore - Red Deer Christmas Gift Show Il - Red Deer, AB December 12 • 14, 2003 Please call for hours 403-8874363, Capri Centre Admission: $5

Christmas in the City - Edmonton, AB

December 13, 2003 Saturday 10-4. City Centre (Municipal) Airport, 11410 Kingsway Ave. Admission: 52, kids are free

GRANTS/AWARDS

OPPORTUNITIES

Visit the Alberta CraftCouncil web site for a complete listing of grants. awards and scholarships avadable to Alberta craft artists. Follow the Info l/nk and then hit on Grants and Awar$.

Canada Council

The Grants to Professional fine Craft Artists program supports projects Or programs Of "'Ork that reveal innovation and artistic

expression. Priority is given to proposals from artists whose wort demonstrates the development of an individual style or expres-

EDUCATION

Sive approach as well as a commitment to questioning and

Doesyour group Offerclassesor instruction that would be Of interest to Alberta CraftCouncilmembers? Fax us your

Grants must be postmarked no later than I March. Applicants

information at 780-488-8855 and we will be sure to include

it in our calendar section.

Craft Business Training program

Alberta Craft Council's Craft Business Training Program will be

available through the Alberta College of Art & Design on the following dates: Tuesday evenings, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. from Sept. 16 to Nov 25 & Tuesdays evenings from Jan. 27 to March 30. The cost is 5225 + GST, and the accompanying manual is

550 available from ACC or from the instructor Simon Wroot The full course description is in the ACAD catalogue available at the Continuing Ed office of ACAD at 403-284-7651 or on their

websiteat

Edmonton Weavers' Guild Classes and Workshops

Classes in beginner and intermediate weaving and beginner spinning. Workshops in weaving, spinning, basketry, felting, dyeing. Registration is open to anyone, but spaces are limited.

For more information or to register,contact Sonja Myroon at

780-452-1152 or omyroon@telusplanetnet

Art Adventure

Classes for kids, teens, adults + seniors Come join a fun filled art program that will take you into explonng your creative side. Norene Procter a professional artist of 18 years will be sharing her knowledge Of creating With watercolour paints. pencil sketching, charcoal and conte drawing. Various themes such as music, architecture, landscapes, nature, still life, animals, etc. All art materials will be supplied by the instructor.All you need to bring is your imagination' Classes can be on-going. 10 persons required/class.Call Norene 403-242-6102. See website at: http•]/webhome.idlrect.corn/-silks/

EXHIBITIONS and EVENTS

(1 Apnl to 31 March). The Canada Council must however, receive these applications at least one month before applicants' date of

departure For details call toll-free at 1000-263-5588, ext. 5269 or visit www.canadacouncil.ca

Jewellery designer and maker (and long-time ACC member) Wayne Mackenzie is the proprietor of Electrum Design Studio in Edmonton. AB. Along with his and others, fine jewellery work

Wayne presents exhibitions of art and craft throughout the year. This year Wayne has invited many ACC members to present

exhibitions of their work Oct 7 —Nov 1, Jeff Collins —Oil paintElectrum Design Studio is located at 12419 Stony Plain

MER 189 Phone:416-9W0775

Sheila Huge Mackay Foundation

The spirit of the grant is to provde seed money to as many visual artists and crafts people in Canada as possible.The annual deadline is June 1. Consideration Will be given to each proposal

on its own merit of project, scope and budget. Grants not to

Sheila Mackay Dick, 3107 Rothesay Rd. Rothesay, NB, E2E 5V3 Phone: (506) 847-5322 Fax: (506) 849 1881

slides of 20 original works Contact AUCC, Awards Division. 613-563-1236 151 Slater street. Ottawa, ON KIP 5N1.

skills in an intemational context This award helps winners travel

Ladouceur Scholarship Fund and the • New Signatures • Program Both of these Will be available to qualifying applicants to all

Canadian art & design schools For more information contact:

Canadian Heritage Funding for Arts and Cultural Exporters

Contact is: MargaretSkok

The Cultural Human Resources Council has released a career selfinanagement guide for artists and cultural workers. Artists and cultural workers developed the Art of Managing Your Career Gulde to prowde pertinent and practlcal Informaton to better manage artistic careers. The guide is available for 520 per copy pl us s hi ppi ng a nd ha ndl i ng cha rges Ema i l : i nfo@cul tura l hrc.ca

The Commonwealth Arts & Crafts Awards

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Toronto Signatures Craft Show and Sale we are pleased to introduce the John C.

AB T8A OV6 or E-mail: ktamett@tefusplanet.net

Building Successful Careers in Arts and Culture

The AUCC awards overseas scholarships to Canadian citizens for undergraduate Or post-graduate studies including crafts Send 20

John C. Ladouceur Scholarship Fund & "New Signatures" program

is seeking artists to hold evening and one & two day workshops. All mediums welcome. Submit complete workshop information (including mediums. fees, etc. and an artist bio to Karen Arnett, CIO ASSC Workshop Coordinator, 5/ Mission St. Sherwood Park.

Info: wwwpch.gcca or

Association Of Universities and Colleges of Canada — Study Craft Overseas

Visit: www.commonwealthfoundauon.com for details.

The Art Society Of Strathcona County

A new 3-year pilot program called Trade Routes provides funding for export preparedness and international market development.

exceed 5500.00. For a complete application form contact

Full Moon Gallery • Bragg Creek

Alberta's finest Visit Full Moon Gallery for gifts or inspiration. Watch for special exhibits. 16 Balsam Ave. Bragg Creek, AB Tel: 1-403-949-2415 web: m•mbraggcreekahihosgcom (Full Moon)

orgamzations.Visit wv.wchin.gcca

Assists talented aboriginal artists With financial aid for education and training in the arts. including crafts. Contact Canadian Native Arts Foundation. 70 Yorkville Ave., Suite 33A Toronto ON,

seven of the 2003 Signatures Christmas Shows in Ottawa. Toronto, London, Winnipeg & Edmonton. The scholarship is

ting and commercial core of a tourist destination. Owner Pamela Rodger has 30 years of experience in clay retail. Her sense of display and presentation are excellent. As well, the gallery artists are

Offers an incredible variety Of information easily accessed through new menu listings. In addition to the new menus are job postings conference and training listings and direct links to funding sources. publlcations govemment departments and heritage

Canadian Native Arts Foundation

Road, Edmonton, AB Tel: 780-482-1402

Full Moon Gallery exists in a perfect blend of natural forest set-

Canadian HeritageInformation Network (CHIN) Web site has been modified to make it more responsive to users needs. The site

Web: http:/twm.cd.gov.abca./all_about_us./commisslons./arts/ 901 Standard Life Centre 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 4R7 Reception: (780) 427-9968 Fax: (780) 422-9132

Opportunities for ten artists and craftspeople to explore their

December 15, 2003 - January 3, 2004 -

18 days tour Of folk potteries temples. traditional arts and crafts. Italy -Tuscany. May 14-31, 2004 • 1 7 days studio experience, Terra Sigillata workshop with Italian master, Information and Registration: Denys James phone 250-5374906 Website:

CHIN web site

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to another Commonwealth country to work with other artist

ACC members at Electrum Design Studio

Denys James excurs'ons presents upcoming travel experiences

for 2003-2004

may apply for Travel Grants at any time. once per fiscal year

project Grants for Indiv.duals: Deadlines September 15 each year.

Provides art consulting and art sourcing services to corporations. other art consultants retailers and individual buyerslcollectors for residential and commercial settings They have been in business for 20 years and employ 16 art consultants to identify client's needs. Art Holdings is interested in finding new Canadian artists Contact Leslie Palmer-Ross at 6210 Wayzata Boulevard, MN 55416 Tel: 763-567-2205 email: Ipraartholdingscom web: w•wwartholdings.corn

Discovery Art Travel

expanding the art form. Completed applications and all support material for Research/Production/Professtonal Development

Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Art Holdings —Minneapolis. MN

Marketing Guide for Contemporary Fine Craft in the United States

This definitive source of Information, for craft artists interested in

entenng US markets or expanding their US exposure, features 30 pages of current advice on dealing with American markets, and profiles of about 140 American craft galleries that are interested in carrying Canadian work, This guide is available to Canadians infoexport gc.ca and fol. only You can access the guide at low the links or hit a direct link from the ACC home page. A hard. bound copy is also available by calling Ottawa at 1-800-267-8376 and select •Publications• from the phone menu. That Will transfer you to a live operator who can mail you a copy of the study

available to qualifying students and recent graduates of 1-888-773-4444

Email; crafts@signaturescanada.com

More Grant Opportunities

Visit the Alberta Craft Council web site for more information on grant programs available.

m•m.albertacraft.abca/pageshnfo/grantshndex.htm

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The Alberta Craft Council and ane/a/ec/Mr/J

wants to help you Reach Your

Audience... by advertising in the Alberta Craft Magazine Magazine insertions — brochures, post cards, invitations, posters, etc - $400

Professional instruction in all aspects

Full-page- $400 Half-page- $200

of the goldsmithing profession

Quarter-page - $ 100

jewelery making surface treatments, reticulation

Eighth-page- $50

• • repose and granulation • .enamelling

For more information and brochure, call Lew (780) 690-6512 or Blake (780) 995-5237

Circulation is 2000 and growing Inquire about having us design your ad - for you. To book your ad, call Jeff at 780-488-661 1 ext 225

CULTURE I N THE MAKING

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10050-81Ave Edmonton, AB T6E IW8

Phone: 1-780-989-3114,Toll Free: 1-866-989-3114,

Email: info@artglassstudio.ca, Web: www.artglassstudio.ca

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Paper and ClayArt Gallery • Korean Rice Paper Lamps and Furnishings by Joo-WonLee

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WE OFFER Classes In:

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Risky Business? id you know that there is now a program of business insurance tailored for the Canadian Craft Industry? YOU TOLD US YOU NEEDED: • a custom program with broad coverage

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WE DID IT! For complete details, contact Kim Libenstein, Program Co-ordinator and Account Executive Nacora Insurance Brokers Ltd., 1075 Bay St., Suite 404, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2BI Tel: 1-877-922-0030, ext. 222 Fax: (416) 922-8400 E-mail: klibenstein@nacora-can.com Alberta Craft Council Memberssave $25.00.

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