CRAFT
NEWSLETTER MARCH 1984
ACC PINANCIAL REPORT Thanks to the more than 270 new members who have joined the Alberta Crafts Council since January 1st, and the support of The Honourable Mary LeMessurier ,
Minister
of
weathered
its
Culture, which has allowed us to obtain a bank loan, the
Council
has
has and crisis financial access to sufficient operating funds to carry on for the next are We months several optimistic about our request for substantial funding from and have been the lottery offered encouragement by our Arts , Visual at friends It's not yet Alberta Culture. time for jubilation, but ACC's future
is,
indeed,
beginning
to look rosier. To everyone who signed up new members, and those who wrote or called their MLAs , our
This is our in this
first newsletter
format.
hope,
We
as
the months go by, to fill each issue with lots and lots of you timely informa tive news your forum This is can use. for advertising craft events in your area, telling us your and
ideas
complaints ,
and
any other information that you think would be worth reading by other craftspeople.
We' re not
someone
us
going to editorialize sends
(unless an
editorial) . We know you need information about markets, new stores , supplies and what other craftspeople are doing in Alberta . We' 11 do our best to get the news to you as quickly as possible.
P.S. We can always use help in putting the newsletter together. Give us a call:
434-0953
sincere appreciation.
INSURANCE?
The Alberta Crafts Council the will be offering opportunity to purchase life and/or disability insurance at group rates. If you are interested in participating in this program , give at Francoeur a call
office: 434-0953.
Anne our
INFORMATION NEEDED Does your cornmunity or organization have upcoming craft events planned? We'd like to publish it in the next issue of this newsletter. Send it to: ALBERTA CRAFTS COUNCIL
NEWSLETTER EDITOR 10645
— 63 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6H IP7 Or call us at 434—0953.
FROM TEE BOARD Some ACC members have expressed concern about the termination of the Executive Director' s position after the expiration of the 1983 CCDP grant which funded the two paid
office
staff
pos itions .
This grant was renewed once but it was not possible to obtain a third grant.
Your Board members t.ha t, because the
believe Alberta
Crafts Council is a grassroots participatory organization , the responsibility for
determining the Council s course of action rests on you
and us —— the members
and your
representative Board members.
The financial restraints imposed on the Council were an opportunity to reassess how this dialogue could be more effective. The development of a strong comittee structure ,
in
which
all
encouraged
members
are
to participate , create further opportunities for members to show
their
to
crafts in Alberta. The groundswell of support indicated by the spectacular growth in membership since January 1st reaffirms this
belief.
For
the
co—ordinating
enquiries
information,
and
we
purposes of
the
paperflow ,
exchanges
intend
workshops FIBRE WEEK - OLDS COLLEGE July 2 those for opportunity An interested in fibre arts to spend a week learning new (and techniques .
Highly
Dept. of Continuing Olds College ,
Educa tion
old!)
and instructors qualified Information workshop leaders. available from: Olds, Alberta TOM IPO
CLAY CONFEÄENCE '84
May 7 - 11 Banff Centre This conference is for
potters , clay collectors ,
publishers and critical writers. Registration fee is $100 plus accommodation and meals. For further information contact:
Les Manning Conference Chairman Banff School of Fine Arts
P.O. Box 1020
Banff, Alberta TOL OCO
(403) 762-6211
of
to keep
the Edmonton office open. Anne Prancoeur our office manager, will continue to take care of the clerical work and
routine office business.
Nineteen currently
committees are being formed.
Volunteers from
the
rural
areas as well as the major cities are needed. The Alberta Crafts Council is a province—wide organization reflecting your interests and concerns .
Let s work
for the benefit of all.
studio
historians , instructors ,
together
MURALS & FOUNTAINS This
June 4 three—week
course
on
approx.
$80
construction and surface decoration will be taught by Raren Park of Copenhagen . Fee is
$150
materials.
plus
For information contact:
CeramicsDivision
University
further
of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta T2N IN4
opportunities
what's new
CAMEO CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE Conunonwealth Stadium Athletic RecreationCentre
Leighton Artist Colony opened at Banff in January, offering artists the opportunity to pursue their work under highly
June 1, 1984
visual Established writers , and composers are artists
DECEMBER 1-9, 1984 Application deadline:
favourable
For information:
Cameo Convention Consultants Ltd. 13803 — 91 Avenue
Edmonton,Alberta T5R 4X8
eligible
is
extending
over
15 ,000
an
offer
for
more
visitors .
information call
For
CELEBRATION OF WOOD IV the Circle Craft announces Fourth Celebra tion of Wood at Centre , Media Robson Square 30 July Vancouver , from This is a and sale of
11 , 1984. exhibition
quality high decorative and art wood
with well will
conjunction
wood
as be
there the exhibition shop area a special
for production items edition by Preregister
in
function , pieces in
or
any other
material.
limited or $100. under 30th April
(late
registra tions
more
information•,
will
be
For entry form and a send stamped addressed envelope to: Circle Craft 348 Water Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1B6 accepted)
residency
in
the
The Banff Centre
Box 1020 Banff ,
Alberta
OCO
TOL
Spring Western Works show has been cancelled.
craft
Fred
Wilding at 468—4924 anytime or Cameo at 484—0736.
August juried
for
Leighton Colony, as are some of promise. younger artists For applications, contact: The Registrar
SCULPTURES Outdoor display space Cameo, Edmonton 's best show, outdoor display space at the June show. Show your work to
conditions .
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS Canadian Living Magazine will be publishing a list of Christmas Craft Fairs in the September 1984 issue.
BUSINESS LICENCE FEES Jan Slaughter of Fort McMurray has reported that the Business Home Licence fee for Occupations
(potters , weavers ,
etc. with home studios) in her community is $175 per year .
The $30.
Edmonton
licence
fee
is
What is it in your community? Are you being overcharged? Let's do a comparison of rates throughout the province so. we can advise local governments when they re being unreasonable . Please send
informationabout the business licence fees you Ire paying to: Jan Slaughter 22 Maclver Street Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H IZ8
BOOKBINDERSGUILD
Groups or individuals interested in book binding and book art are invited to join: The Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild c/o Mrs. P.A. Tomlinson Chairrnan, Public Relations 26 Morningside Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
exhib
classified HELP WANTED
Wanted experienced potter to help establish a country pottery in exchange for apartment. Fully equipped 1200 sq. ft. studio space with fast fire downdraft kiln. Independent production potential. Also a large
organic garden
For
more
information contact: Susan Partridge Milltown Cross Montague, R.R. Prince Edward Island COA IRO
SPLASHING WITH COLOUR EXHIBITION May 28 — June 23
The Silversmith
10851 Whyte Avenue Edmon ton Modern titanium works by David McAleese and Alison Wiggins . For further information ca 11
432-1109.
(902) 838-4793
PARKLAND HANDICRAFTS EXHIBITION
Silks Silks Silks Senicus Silk Company Ivy Wong 202-229 11th Ave. S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2G 263- 2264 or 282-0079 Wholesale/ retail for over 70 types of silk fabric and accessories. Proc ion dyes
March 10 — April
April 14 — May 5 : Great Trade Show and Cultural Exhibition
from
THREADS TO SHEDS We dye the fibres to spin the threads
13
Multicultural Heritage Centre is hosting their annual exhibition cura ted by the County of Parkland Parks and Recreation Department. Lene Holgersen Gallery Stony Plain
Peoples
Republic of Edmonton.
China at Northlands, Don t miss it I
to weave the sheds . We offer a full line of fibres,
dyestuffs ,
mordants ,
threads ,
equipment , accessories , books and workshops Contact:
Louise Wozniak Box 27 Wanham, Alberta TOH 3PO
694-2335
FOR SALE - POTTERY
Secluded
evergreens
on
setting one
North Sale.
STUDIO acre;
with
two
bedroom home, garage, covered patio and garden to 20x35 ft. studio ;
two
electric shed
and
kilns,
3.5
May 25 to June 2: "Calligraphy as an Art Form" at Public Library
24
kiln
cu. ft.
All
Fort
Ca Iga ry
March 16 — June 10 PRE COLUMBIAN ART
or
phone "The Pottery 11785 252 Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 7A2
Studio"
the
GLENBOW MUSEUM
natural gas downdraft kiln : asking $87 ,500. For details
write
in Fort McMurray.
penmanship by McMurray Scribes .
cu. ft.
attached
showroom,
FORT MCMURRAY
April 8: Annual Spring Show and Sale of Fort McMurray Arts and Crafts Guild "Artisans of the
(604) 467-1927
OF COSTA RICA
DOLLS
:
and MOST PRIZED POSSESSIONS
COUNCIL CONTACTS
AWARD WINNERS
President
CONGRATULATIONS !
672-1997
Anne Ewen
who won awards in the REFLECTIONS: ON THREE PLAINS sponsored by the Manitoba Crafts Council: Best of Show:
Calgary
Juror's Award:
F,ducation
Award of Merit: JANE KIDD Honourable Mention :
to
the
following Alberta craftspeople
Camrose
Membership
WENDY TOOGOOD
265-2144
CHERI SYDOR
Katherine Dickerson
282-8090
PAT STFÆOWSXI SKY WEIR Ceramics Award:
Calgary
Outreach
BLODGETT
saräSäEFTärnat
251-2437
and SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS to Bob Held for the Governor award for General S his handblown glass goblets! Along with Jan Phelen of Hillsdale , Ontario, who won the award for her porcelain dinnerware , he has been cormissioned to produce 20 place settings for Rideau Hall.
Calgary
Exhibitions
Wendy Stanwxck
275-0599
Calgary
Marketing
Ian Medland
432-1109
Edmon ton
Gift Program Karen Cantxne
452-5615
ALBERTA CRAFTS COUNCIL
Edmon ton
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
4pprenticeship
SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1984
Richard Selfridge
439-9296
10:00 a.m. -
Edmonton
Publications Lorraine Oberg
470-0217
Edmon ton
Director Barbara Kruetter
245-5375 Calgary
4:00 p.n.
RED DEER MUSEUM
The $5 registration fee covers the cost of lunch and a chance to win handblown glass by Bob Held. (The $5 is also tax deductible; see below) REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 2 C C
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Yes, I plan to attend ACC's Annual General Meet Ing Yes, I tve enclosed my $5 regist ration fee Yes, I want a receipt for income tax pu rposes Yes, I 've also enclosed my $20 individual
membershipfee which I lye been meaningto gend Namet
The advertisements in this newsletter do not imply any endorsement by the Alberta Crafts Council.
Address:
T el e phone :
Mail to: Alberta Crafts Council, 10645 —63 Avenue, Box IS Edmonton, Alberta T6H iP 7