Fall 2011 - Alberta Craft Magazine

ALBERTA CRAFT

CULTURE IN THE MAKING

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE

The Alberta Craft Council Magazine is published quarterly.

Submission Deadline for the Winter 2012 Issue: November 25, 2011

The Alberta Craft Magazine makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, but assumes no liability in cases of error or changingconditions. Any business relations or other activities undertaken as a result of the information contained in the Alberta Craft Magazine, or arising there from, are the responsibility of the parties involved and not of the Alberta Craft Council. We welcome signed letters to the editor, but we reserve the right to edit for grammar, taste and length.

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Board of Directors:

Chair: Tara Owen, Calgary

Past Chair: James Lavoie, Edmonton

Directors: Kari Woo, Calgary

Mary-Beth Laviolette, Canmore

Heather Forbes, Grande Prairie

Victor Steel, Fort McMurray

Tara Owen, Calgary

Patti Hartnagel, Edmonton

Dawn Detarando, Red Deer

Jennifer Salahub, Calgary

Meghan Wagg, Edmonton

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From the Executive Director

On the Cover

Middle Blue Umbrella

2008, hand blown glass & assembled 15” x 34 “

By Keith Walker

Designed to “appealtothe viewer’s sense of adventure andfantasy,” Keith Walker’s glass umbrella is a perfect match for that famous glass shoe. With its elegantly curled handle and gracefully balanced tip, this is a parasol for any Cinderella. It also has a place in an exhibition context.

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A student and protégé of Jeff Holmwood, Keith Walker’s glass practice began at Holmwood’s Glass Happens Studio in Edmonton, Alberta. Since then, further experience was gained by volunteering at the Pilchuck Glass School (Washington), attending a summer course at the Pittsburgh Glass Centre and as acting as the glassblower for Lyndal Osborne’s installation, AB OVO. Walker’s first public art commission was for the City of Edmonton, a permanent installation of blown glass elements suspended from the ceiling of the Central Lions Seniors Centre. Walker currently lives and works out of his Edmonton studio, Blow in the Dark Glassworks.

Photo by Laura O’Connor

Alberta Craft Council Annual General Meeting – June 25, 2011

Networking in the North

by Maegen Black

New Chair Tara Owen, former Chair James Lavoie and Executive Director Tom McFall thank Simon Wroot for 14 years of service on the board of the ACC.

Renowned Inuit stonecarver Toonoo Sharky stands with his work at the NACA auction.

CCF Administrative Director Maegen Black and General Manager Kyra Fisher of the Uqqurmiut Centre for Arts & Crafts stand with a tapestry from the Pangnirtung region, on display at the Iqaluit Visitors Centre.

The crowd outside the Alianait Festival Tent on Canada Day

Photos by Maegen Black

CCF field trip to Sylvia Grinnel Park. Left to Right: Vice President Ken Wilkinson (SK), James Lavoie (AB), Linda Brine (NB), Ann Tyre (MB), Rosemary Scanlon (YK), and Past President Simon Wroot (AB).

New Salt workshops popular at NMPAC

Open Spaces Exhibition: Urban Wild

August 1 – October 31, 2011

by Connie Pike

by Aldo Marchese

Bob Reimer loading Monika Smith’s piece into the kiln.

Photo by Elan D.S. Muir by Monika Smith

Awards

The Alberta Craft Council is pleased to present the nominees for the 7th Annual Alberta Craft Awards. The recipients will be recognized at a ceremony October 15 in Calgary and will be featured in a Discovery Gallery Exhibition, January 2012, in Edmonton.

Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award

Voyager Art & Tile ( Red Deer)

Nominated by Will Truchon

the accordion). These pursuits illustrate an amazing thirst for experience that later surfaces from within the content of their work.

The narrative of their aesthetic has the distinction of reaching out and embracing a diverse and receptive audience. Their core thematic resources resonate with history, touching on Canadiana, migration, whimsy and family. All are relevant to this province while maintaining universal truths that remind us of our humanity. With this, there is a sense of inclusion to their work, and accessibility to all. Within this context of community, the production of the work is often melded with employment opportunities for students and young artists, workshops, teaching at every level and residencies that represent Alberta to the world. Brian and Dawn continually strive for excellence for its own sake. They stretch their limits, not to win, but rather, to take part, sharing accolades, showing support, experiencing, having fun and of course, spreading fun. The reverence they hold for the world of craft is evident in their home where years of collecting and trading has enmeshed their work with the art of those they have welcome into their lives. Their home and studio contribute to a rich existence that feeds back into the development of their persistent output.

For their excellence in and dedication to fine art and craft, I nominate Brian McArthur and Dawn Detarando for the Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award. After a recent review of their curriculum vitaes and from personal observation, I would like to recognize their accomplishments in their individual artistic disciplines and as a creative team successfully operating during a sustained high period of their livelihoods.

I first met Brian when he was a student at Red Deer College and Dawn, when they both arrived in Red Deer after earning a Master’s of Fine Art Degree from Ohio State University. At this early junction in their disciplines, both exhibited great excitement and eagerness to develop a viable creative partnership. Since then, they have built a beautiful home/studio and exceptionally talented art careers. The artwork they have produced reflect both quality and substance as recognized by the numerous awards they’ve received. It should be noted that these awards have extended beyond realms of art and craft into industry as is evidenced by the recent award of merit at the 2011 Alberta Masonry Awards. This accomplishment naturally springs from their disciplined energy and excitement in everything they do. Creative explorations in their field include a wide range of ceramics, tile, sculpture, pottery, large scale public artworks, snow carving, sand carving, mosaics, and drawing. Beyond these creative elements, they round out their waking existence with healthy pursuits: curling, swimming, skating, taxidermy, rugby, x-country skiing, soccer, flowers, cuisine, farming, creative writing and music (Brian is learning to play

It is undeniable that their work shines with the individuality of each. But when they work together the results invariably emerge as a harmonious project of considerable presence enhancing the experience of all. I had the good fortune of knowing Linda Stanier and believe she would be very proud of Brian and Dawn - their art shares some of the same qualities of material and community that could be described in Linda’s work.

By Will Truchon

This annual endowed award celebrates the life of Linda Stanier and honours excellence in ceramics. The nominee is:

Brian McArthur, , ceramic

Dawn Detarando, , ceramic

Awards

Award of Honour

Presented to a volunteer/supporter/teacher/ craftsperson that has made a significant contribution to Alberta’s fine craft culture. The nominees are:

George Heagle, Edmonton

Nominated by Brad Goertz

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a generous figure like George. Through his mentorship I experience a tangible link to the past. In the sense that fine craft artists are living museums and vehicles of cultural knowledge and history; we are fortunate to have a craft artist as committed and studied as he is. Secondly, I now carry the same responsibility to continue my own study and to apply the same generosity to the next generation of craft artists when I am in a position to share with them what I have learned. Additionally, he has spent much effort developing a unique voice that is expressed in his contemporary work. Roughly characterized as a blend of the Arts and Crafts and Japanese woodworking techniques, his furniture exhibits a studied harmony and manages the trick of being useful, beautiful and well-constructed. He has consistently been involved in numerous exhibitions from 1989 to the present and won several awards. His work has been exhibited internationally. One of his most notable honours was his contribution to the RCMP Memorial in Mayerthorpe, Alberta. The furnishings in St. Thomas More church clearly demonstrate his mastery of the design and technical aspects of the craft. He is a long standing member and contributor to the Alberta Craft Council. I have been active in the craft for only a few years and there is so much to learn. My struggle to maintain a studio and business has been made much easier through George’s teaching. He has demonstrated useful and efficient techniques and has also helped me to find work that kept me in the shop, instead of taking a second job. I know of at least two other emerging woodworkers in Edmonton who have also benefitted from George in this manner. With thirty years experience as a professional craft artist George has much practical wisdom to share regarding the day to day management of a studio/workshop. I left my first visit to his shop with an armload of exotic wood, an earful of cautious optimism and the advice to get a real vehicle if I wanted anyone to take me seriously. Anyone who has pursued a career as a professional craft artist will understand the value of this kind of information. We cannot fake or buy experience, but we can borrow and benefit from that of others - if they are willing to share it.

George Heagle’s chief contribution to Alberta’s fine craft culture has been the cultivation of the generation after him. His outstanding body of work will speak for itself, as well as his perseverance in grinding out a career in a difficult climate. These alone are enough to warrant the recognition of this award. Still, I feel that his years of generosity, whether teaching at NAIT, in his own shop or mentoring at a breakfast meeting are his most vital and enduring contribution to fine craft culture in this province.

By Brad Goertz (Designer/Maker)

Simon Wroot, Calgary

Nominated by the Board of the ACC Simon has been an Alberta Craft Council board member since 1997. He recently retired from his 6-year position as Past-chair. Prior to that, he was Chair of the board for 5 years. In both roles he has been a major contributor to month-by-month and year-to-year vision and operation of the ACC, leading the board and executive, chairing member teams, working closely with staff, coordinating events (particularly in Calgary) and representing the Craft Council to other arts agencies and to members.

In addition, Simon was a founding board member in 1998 of the Canadian Crafts Federation. He has been Secretary and then President of CFF for the past 5 years, seeing the CCF through major projects as well as new bylaws, policies and membership structure. He will continue as CCF Past-president. Simon was a cofounder of the nation-wide Craft Year 2007. He worked on several committees for Alberta (2007) and Canada (2009) at the Cheongju International Craft Biennale. Throughout this time, Simon has also been a dedicated and participatory individual member of the Alberta Craft Council, including his work in important exhibitions, selling this work through the ACC Shop and other marketing ventures, promoting and teaching the ACC’s Business Training Program, participating in ACC events as far away as South Korea, coordinating or hosting local ACC events and generally contributing to all aspects of the ACC’s growth.

Throughout his extensive involvement in the Alberta Craft Council, Simon has been enthusiastic, insightful, popular, professional and sophisticated in all his endeavors. Simon has certainly made a greater and longer contribution to the Alberta Craft Council than any other single member.

Simon is a metal artist who has developed his skills in his predominately production oriented studio since 1990. Simon’s most recent work features extremely detailed miniature landscapes created from up to 15 layers of bronze, copper and silver. These are hand-cut and riveted together and are created as both brooches and framed works. His exhibition “Remnants of Community” a miniature metal jewellery series depicting 15 historic Alberta rural churches has been touring Alberta for the past 2 years.

Bench and Cabinet by George Heagle

Top:

, 2008

Bronze, copper, silver, steel, mounted on slate Above:

, Bronze, copper, silver, steel, mounted on slate

Awards

Award of Excellence

Presented to an established craftsperson that excels in his/her area of craft. The nominees are:

Jackie Anderson (Calgary)

Nominated by Jane Kidd

Jackie graduated from the ACAD’s Jewellery + Metal Arts program in 1976 and has maintained an active studio practice for more than three decades. She has traveled extensively to extend her knowledge of contemporary jewellery practice and pursue research in the fields of decorative art and architecture. She is a prolific maker and has exhibited her work in galleries and museums around the world. Her work is included in numerous public collections including, the Canadian Museum of Civilization; the MacDonald Stewart Collection, University of Guelph; the Metal Art Guild of Canada and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Her work has also been illustrated in national and international publications most recently in ‘NEW RINGS: 500+ Designs from Around the World’ edited by Nicolas Estrada and recently presented in Barcelona. She has received many awards including ACAD’s Alumni Award of Excellence and recently she was awarded Best in Design Innovation in the ‘Zilberschmuck Art-Jewellery 2011 national juried exhibition. She was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2002.

Throughout her career Jackie has been willing to push her practice into new territory. In the early 1990’s she extended the visual presence of her pins, earrings and neckpieces by incorporating the wearable work into a sculptural stand or box. The stand or box functioned like a miniature stage set displaying the main character, the wearable jewellery. Together stand and jewellery created an independent object, allowing her work to be both functional jewellery and miniature sculpture. Jackie freely embraces concepts grounded in art, craft and design practice. In her current eye wear series she focuses attention on a familiar product. Creating stylish, humorous and provocative eyewear she is reclaiming a mass-produced and branded object back into the realm of fine craft and unique wearable art.

Her long and productive career has inspired makers in many areas of craft production. She continues to influence the development of fine art jewellery and objects in Alberta through both her own world-class studio production and her generous mentoring and support of emerging artists. Jackie’s influence reaches past the Alberta border. She is recognized as a senior maker and a catalyst for design innovation in the Canadian Art Jewellery field. Her extensive knowledge of contemporary jewellery practice was recently recognized when she was called by the Metal Arts Guild of Canada to jury applications for the guilds highest level of professional membership – Platinum. Jackie is one of only eight individuals currently in this elite category of membership.

It takes enduring conviction and vision to be a full time craftsperson in Canada; Jackie Anderson’s career exemplifies these qualities. She is a pre-eminent practitioner of her craft, an innovative artist and a generous supporter of emerging artists in her field.

By Jane Kidd

Ilya Oratovsky (Edmonton)

Nominated by Sam Uhlick

For the last 40 years I have loved handmade pottery and other tools and objects that are elegant combinations of function and beauty. Our world would be a colder place if we didn’t have anything made by hand. I think that handmade pottery and furniture, hand knit sweaters; quilting and hand weaving have different vibrations than machine made objects. For me, there is a warm glow from these objects, almost like the glow from healthy skin. Other people see or sense this too.

I was honoured by the Alberta Craft Council this winter to be nominated for the Linda Stanier award. I would like to recommend someone who, at 80 years of age, truly is a lifetime craftsman and deserves much more recognition. The hand weaver Ilya Oratovsky, who sells his work at the Strathcona Market, is often overlooked because his craftmanship is so good that people mistake his work for machine weaving. Antonia and I visited Ilya and his wife Maria, who is also a

weaver, at their home. We saw in his simple workshop, the looms and warping mill that he built himself. These are not the beautiful looms that are pieces of furniture, but functional tools for a man who knows exactly what he needs. Ilya and Maria were trained in the Ukraine and he designs and weaves beautiful wool, and wool and alpaca blankets. Japan is a country that has had a long tradition of handcrafts and a respect for the craftspeople that make them. If Ilya were Japanese he would be respected and nationally recognized for his skill and dedication to his craft, and his blankets would cost much more than they do here. If anyone has not had a chance to see Ilya’s traditional blankets or to buy one (or a dozen like we have), please look for him at the Strathcona Market. You can find his table in the second aisle from the east and about 100 feet north of the main entrance. His work is also available at one of the only stores in Edmonton where nothing is made in China, the Alberta Craft Council Gallery at 10186-106 Street.

If handmade objects are the warm skin of our interactions with life, Ilya is one of the people who can keep us warm in two ways.

By Sam Uhlick

Top: , 2010, Sterling, 14K, druzy onyx, faceted onyx, lemon quartz, magnets, 8.5x7.5x.7 cm

Above:

, Canadian Mosaic Series Salad Servers, Sterling, acrylic acetate, polyester resom 21.3x6.3.1.5 cm (deer), 20.5x8x1.8 cm (moose)

Blankets by Ilya Oratovsky

Awards

Award of Achievement

Presented to an emerging craftsperson/student, in recognition of his/her achievement to date and/ or potential. The nominees are:

Brenda Danbrook (Opal)

Nominated by Jessie Danbrook

Brenda Danbrook is an ceramic artist that has proven her commitment in pursuit of a broad education in Visual Art all while maintaining an emerging professional practice. She graduated from the Australian National University with High Distinction in 2009, where she was the recipient of their Emerging Artist Award and exhibited at the Canberra Potters Society, ACT. Brenda’s work was featured in Ceramics Monthly’s Undergraduate Showcase and included in Australian Ceramic Art and Perception, September 2010. Also in 2010, she was the invited artist in residence at Strathnairn Art Association, Australia, and had a successful solo exhibition Vitrified Threads opened by the Deputy High Commissioner for Canada, David McKinnon. Brenda was also feature in The Geese Came Back at the Alberta Craft Council and her work was acquisitioned by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts from CLAY 2010. In Addition, she studied at the pottery workshop Jingdezhen, China.

Brenda’s momentum continues as she is a recent graduate of the BFA transfer program at Red Deer College (RDC), receiving a Diploma of Visual Arts where she made the Dean’s honours list. During Brenda’s studies at RDC she received the Affairs of the Arts Recognition Award for the Student Art Collection and also was selected by jury for the Group of Four exhibition at the Bilton Contemporary Art Gallery, Red Deer. In addition to being an exemplary student at RDC, and actively volunteering, she also taught ceramic workshops for Continuing Education (RDC), while maintaining her studio practice in Opal, Alberta. She is a full time vendor at St. Albert Farmers Market and her work is available at the Homestead Gallery and Number10 Arts Precinct, Australia. Brenda is continuing her endeavours in Visual Art in the Bachelor of Arts program at ACAD as a means of expanding and deepening her existing artistic practice.

Brenda is a student who has proven herself to be extremely hard working and produces work of a high quality. Brenda’s excellence in school and her achievements demonstrate the level of commitment she brings to her practice and her community.

By Jessica Danbrook

Jennea Frischke (Calgary)

Nominated by Kari Woo

Since graduating with a BFA from ACAD in 2006, Jennea has been an active and important member in the metal arts community. She seeks opportunities to exhibit and share her creative work not only in her local area of Calgary, but also provincially and nationally garnering her recognition by peers and colleagues. Her unique work is always fun and thought provoking at the same time. She has a knack of mixing her love of vintage aesthetics with her materials that is both innovative and done in a quality manner.

Jennea’s studio practice remains active alongside many other professional activities. Throughout my time being acquainted with Jennea I’ve been impressed with her continued pursuit of knowledge and experience ranging from being the student “Show + Sale” coordinator during her academic years, acting as studio assistant to esteemed metal artist Jackie Anderson, to her involvement with interdisciplinary projects such as ACAD’s Art Awareness and currently the high profile “Fabricated” event in Calgary.

Early in her professional career as an artist she has also taken on a mentorship role with the Waldorf School Mentorship program and is now an instructor with ACAD’s Extended Studies Program. Passing knowledge on is key to keeping creative culture alive so kudos to her for her contributions to our creative community.

For all these reasons and my strong belief that Jennea will continue to grow creatively and professionally while supporting the creative growth of others is why I would like to nominate her for this award. I think that the best is yet to come!

By Kari Woo

2005; sterling silver, 24 K gold, ribbon, brass, canvas, marker; 13 x 4.5 x 0.5 cm

Photo by Nicoleirene Dyck.

Owl Earrings 2011; wood, acrylic paint, pyrography, sterling silver

Top: Water jug, Stoneware, Soda fired, 14”x5” Above: Composition of five, Porcelain, stoneware, Soda and Salt fired. Dimensions: 12”H x 18”W.

Feature Gallery

This exhibition highlights a dynamic group of contemporary handmade glass work, from large scale sculpture to small vessels, by sixteen Alberta glass artists. It is the first collaboration between the Alberta Craft Council, the Calgary Glass Initiative and the Esplanade Art Gallery, in bringing the exhibition, publication and website to fruition.

Darren James Petersen, (detail), 2011, blown glass with silver & gold leaf, engraved, 7 x 10 inches.

Photo by Darren James Petersen

Julia Reimer, , 2010, blown & solid sculpted glass, 20 x 11 inches.

Photo by John Dean

Natural Flow Participants

Phillip Bandura

Bee Kingdom

Tim Belliveau

Cailey Buye

Ryan Marsh Fairweather

Robert Geyer

Mark Gibeau

Brian Hall

Jeff Holmwood

Marty Kaufman

Darren James Petersen

Julia Reimer

Tyler Rock

Natali Rodrigues

Kai Georg Scholefield

Keith Walker

Feature Gallery

Philip Bandura, , 2007, blown & solid sculpted glass, largest 8 x 16 inches.

Photo by Erin Wallace

Left: Natali Rodrigues , 2010, hot formed & cold worked glass, 3 x 4 x 3 inches.

Photo by Ward Bastian

Cailey Buye, , 2010, blown glass, largest 7 x 5 inches. Photo by Cailey Buye

Discovery Gallery

Saltalk

New work by Medicine Hat clay artist Jim Etzkorn

October 22 – December 3, 2011

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 22 from 2-4pm

Jim, a graduate of the Alberta College of Art + Design, has been a studio potter and educator for the more than thirty years. He furthered his education through residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts, the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana, and Medalta International Artists in Residence at the Historic Medalta Potteries in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He has recently returned to Alberta after spending many years in Abbottsford, British Columbia.

“Saltalk is a show that is an extension of ideas, experimentation and expression of work created during a year’s residency at Medalta in Medicine Hat in 2010. During this time I used salt and soda kilns to fire the work. Salt or soda is injected into the kiln at a high temperature, turns into a vapor, reacts with the silica in the clay body and forms a patina on the surface. Variables can be introduced by changing the clay body, using different slips, firing methods or types and amounts of salt or soda.

I make functional and decorative pottery where the form is reminiscent of oriental antiquity. These objects are altered by cutting, pushing, pulling, paddling or stamping to restate the form. The surface is embellished by textures, patterns, colors or images derived from nature. In a world preoccupied by twittering, tweeting and change for changes sake, making pottery is grounding and meditative. My work is created to enhance, elevate and celebrate the ritual of daily living.”

Since 1980, Jim has been teaching across Western Canada. Jim has taught at the University of Manitoba, Red Deer College, ACAD and Kootenay School of the Arts. Through studio residencies in the US and Japan and ongoing research and exploration in London, Greece and Los Angeles, Jim has had exposure to many different ideas and design philosophies.

Jim’s work is represented in public and private collections in Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Britain, Holland, Spain and throughout North America. Highlights of his career include a commission to create the dinner set for the 2003 G8 Summit in Kananaskis, a merit award in Taiwan Invitational International Show and work chosen for numerous juried national and international exhibitions.

Plate – sprigged and incised decoration 2011; salt fired, porcelain; 12” diameter

Jug with four glasses and tray – sprigged decoration 2011; soda fired, porcelain

Happy Holidays!

December Hours: Mon – Sat: 10 am – 5 pm Thurs: until 8 pm

Christmas Staff Picks

December 24: 10 am – 3 pm

Shop and ACC offices closed: December 25 – January 3, 2012 (inclusive).

Shop Talk

($225) by (Calgary)

Erin explores the beauty of insects in her highly realistic detailed jewellery.

($30) by (Red Deer)

Look out angels, flying Canadian wildlife are taking over Christmas trees this year.

by (Edmonton)

Meghan creates pieces which transcend fleeting fashion. Her cog inspired cufflinks and money clip are the perfect gift for the mechanically minded who want a touch of class.

($210) by (Calgary)

Lisa mounts her whimsical animals on top of wonderfully textured, colorful wheel thrown vessels. She also produces a wonderful line of textured bowls, plates and mugs.

($150) by (Calgary)

I chose Do Hee’s teapot for its charm and beauty. The more I look at this teapot the more I grow to love it; from its gentle colours to intricate patterns and textures, it would make a great gift for a tea drinker in your life.

($252) by (Edmonton)

For the discerning hostess, food connoisseur or that special person on your gift list.

($450 and $650) by (Calgary)

I really love the simplicity of these pieces and the inner glow that brings them to life. There is a warmth emitted from the gold interior that gives the illusion of candlelight.

($22 each) by (Ardrossan)

An important part of my morning ritual is to warm my hands by wrapping them around a familiar coffee mug. It is like a hug from a close friend. Sam’s mugs are among my closest friends.

($1200) by (St. Albert)

Rachelle’s hand-dyed, hooked rugs are curiously timeless snapshots of the sweetest moments in life.

Shop Talk

The Alberta Craft Council Gallery Shop celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year

by Janet Grabner (East Coulee). Janet’s rock rattles were given away as opening day gifts.

Staff Development Workshop

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

The group show by the Alberta Potters Association Alberta in a Box – Wide Open continues to travel in exchange with the BC Potters Association’s exhibition BC in a Box: The Edge is Here The exhibition has been juried by Aaron Nelson, Artistic Director, Medalta International artists in Residence, Medicine Hat. It is travelling in Alberta and British Columbia with the following 2 year schedule:

In the News

Exhibition Schedule for Alberta in a Box: Wide Open 2011

June 25-September 15:

Sir Alexander Galt Museum, Lethbridge, AB

October 1 – 31:

Comox Valley Art Gallery, Comox, BC

November 1-30:

BC Gallery of Ceramics, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC

2012

January – March:

Possible exhibition in Medicine Hat, AB

March – April:

AAA Gallery, Edmonton, AB

Exhibition Schedule for BC in a Box 3: The Edge of Here

September 1 - 30, 2011: Red Deer College Learning Gallery, Red Deer, AB

October 3 – 28, 2011: Medicine Hat Cultural Centre Gallery, Medicine Hat, AB.

ACC Members included in the exhibition are: Sharon Aaltonen, Verna Allison, Mindy Andrews, Ed Bamiling, Bob Barclay, Elizabeth Burritt, Dawn Candy, Connie Cooper, Louise Cormier, Priscilla Janes, Lisa McGrath, Tammy Parks-Legge, Connie Pike, Connie Ptasinski, Auvery Reid, Joe Reid, Shirley Rimer, Shirley Rogozinsky, Monika Smith, Margaret Sundstrom, Darlene Swan, Susan Thorpe, Keith Turnbull, Linda Willard

Seedpod #3 by Sonja Neven

by Susan Thorpe

11cm x 8cm x 6cm, 2011

Porcelain, Cone 6 oxidation by Ed Bamiling 21 x 14 x 7.5 cm, 2011, Varied stoneware, glaze, metallic oxides, Oxidation, raku fired

In the News

Brenda Malkinson

Brenda Malkinson – Landscape of the Heart Parkland Potters Guild – 35th Anniversary

Brenda Malkinson (Edmonton) stained glass commission for The CK Hui Heart Centre was unveiled on May 2, 2011 at the official opening of the centre at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The work “Landscape of the Heart” is composed of 62 plate glass panels that have been painted and fired with vitrified glass stains and enamel and took one year to complete. Brenda explained the piece: “The heart is compelling, timeless and complicated. Its emotional shape borders the idea of sentiment; its rational shape articulates organization and a very systematic structure. Beating with the rich glass stains and enamels of 16th century France the hearts dance across a glass landscape to a syncopated rhythm of colour and light steeped in life, energy, and vitality. This contemporary palette of old and ancient references glows with the essence of kindness, healing, and hope.”

Brenda Malkinson (Edmonton) stained glass commission for The CK Hui Heart Centre was unveiled on May 2, 2011 at the official opening of the centre at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The work “Landscape of the Heart” is composed of 62 plate glass panels that have been painted and fired with vitrified glass stains and enamel and took one year to complete. Brenda explained the piece: “The heart is compelling, timeless and complicated. Its emotional shape borders the idea of sentiment; its rational shape articulates organization and a very systematic structure. Beating with the rich glass stains and enamels of 16th century France the hearts dance across a glass landscape to a syncopated rhythm of colour and light steeped in life, energy, and vitality. This contemporary palette of old and ancient references glows with the essence of kindness, healing, and hope.”

“Landscape of the Heart” exhibit

For 35 years the Parkland Potters Guild members have shaped clay into pottery that draws buyers from all over western Canada. It takes a lot to maintain a place like the guild so that teapots, bowls and sculpture can continue to be produced. “We’ve managed to develop our operation from a 1969 recreational program where instructors travelled to communities surrounding Spruce Grove and Stony Plain to teach clay work, to a fully-functioning guild of 63 members dedicated to promoting our craft in the tri-area,” said Bob Barclay a former Parkland Potter’s Guild president and a founding member. Bob Barclay, of Spruce Grove, pays tribute to Lena Holgerson, who gathered her most interested clay students to form the guild. He remembers the number of meetings he attended back in 1975 to get it off the ground. “There were lots of people interested in clay by then, but we needed to organize ourselves and come up with by-laws and a philosophy that would guide us,” he said. By 1976, with that work completed, pottery wheels, an electric kiln and glaze materials found a home in the current building. A huge step forward came in 1977, when a high-temperature gas kiln under a metal granary was built. The first set of classes was priced at $35 for 10 weeks and the membership fee was $25. “Today classes cost only $150. That’s still a bargain,” said Barclay. An open house in September showcased members’ work and gave the public an opportunity to pop in for cake and see what goes on behind the scenes in a genuine potter’s guild. Clay artists regularly form pottery in the downtown Stony Plain studio to place on the shelves of the Crooked Pot Gallery, which was established in 1989. The list of members who make this pottery is replenished as students who finish up a required number of classes are invited to join and sell their wares at the guild. Proceeds from pottery sale commissions help to cover operating costs and allow for guild improvements, like the purchase of new

equipment and gas kiln renovation. In 2009 there was a major purchase of more pottery wheels, an electric kiln, a pug mill to recycle clay, a glaze spray booth and an extruder. Gallery space has been expanded twice in the last ten years and the building repaired, with thanks to the town of Stony Plain.

The 90’s proved to be a time for making murals: “Mosaic of the Past” was created in 1992; “Harnessing our Past” was erected in 1993; and tiles created by athletes competing in the 1995 Summer Games were cemented to the gazebo in Stony Plain’s Rotary Park. Another mural celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Town of Stony Plain was installed in 2009.

The guild looks forward to the future with more exhibitions, new monthly gallery showings, ongoing education programs and continued community participation. “All in all, we’ve created a formula that works,” said Donna Wakeford, Parkland Potter’s Guild president. “From the length of our waiting list of students wanting to become new members, I think it’s safe to say that. We’re hoping that formula continues to work for the next 35 years and onward,”

by Dianne Meili

CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

For the Winter 2011 issue is November 25, 2011

Email: nhilaire@albertacraft.ab.ca

TheAlberta Craft Council is open to submissions of opportunities for craftspeople,space permitting.If you are interested in promoting a special event,educational activity,gallery,exhibition or employment opportunity,please call theACC office or email Nancy St.Hilaire at nhilaire@albertacraft.ab.ca.TheACC makes every effort to ensure the reliability of all the programs and services listed below;however we will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of doing business with any of the advertisers contained herein.

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

Check out www.albertacraft.ab.ca and hit the EVENTS link for up to date and expanded listings for calls for artists.

Call for Portfolios, Edmonton Arts Council Public Art, Edmonton

Northern Alberta Jubilee

Rotating Art Exhibitions, Edmonton

EDUCATION

Deadline is ongoing

The Rotating Art exhibits are an exciting example of the Friends Society’s support of local arts and artists. The exhibit, located in the Kaasa Lobby, will be available for viewing by patrons visiting the Jubilee for performances, functions and special events. Each show and artist is incorporated into the Jubilee’s education programs with youth and seniors. Art rotates on a quarterly basis – this allows us to feature a variety of Alberta artists throughout the year. For info email Jennifer at jennifer.alabiso@gov.ab.ca

Centre for Creative Arts, Grande Prairie

Building Successful Careers in Arts and Culture

The Cultural Human Resources Council has released a career self-management guide for artists and cultural workers. Artists and cultural workers developed the Art of Managing Your Career Guide to provide pertinent and practical information to better manage artistic careers. The guide is available for $20 per copy plus shipping and handling charges. info@culturalhrc.ca.

Four Winds Art Glass, Edmonton

Deadline is ongoing

The Edmonton Arts Council public art program invites artists to submit their portfolios to be kept on file for the purpose of Directed Calls. In the case of these Directed Calls, a public or private sector organization wishing to commission or purchase artwork may approach the EAC looking for recommendations of artists whose work meets that organization’s needs. A variety of artists’ portfolios are presented to the organization, and they select the artist that they would like to work with on the project.

This is an open-ended call; portfolio submissions will be accepted on an on-going basis.

Please send portfolios to the attention of: Public Art Program, Edmonton Arts Council, 10440-108 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 3Z9

If you have any questions about this Call for Portfolios, or Directed Calls, please contact publicart@edmontonarts.ca or 780.424.2787.

Glenbow Museum Shop, Calgary

The Glenbow Museum Shop carries a wide variety of Canadian made hand crafted jewellery and craft. They are currently accepting new artist’s work for the Spring/Summer season. They are looking for unique Alberta made gifts, jewellery and sculpture. The shop carries items on consignment and/or outright wholesale purchase depending on the needs of both the artist and the shop. If you are interested in submitting your product for consideration please contact Edward Cavell, Interim Manager at (403) 2684228 or ecavell@glenbow.org

The Art Gallery of Calgary Shop, Calgary

Deadline is ongoing Located on historic Stephen Avenue Walk, the Gallery Shop features handcrafted pieces, focusing on contemporary design and exceptional craftsmanship by Canadian artists exclusively. The Gallery Shop is focused on making art a part of everyday life with edgy jewellery, quirky fibre art, handmade paper goods, detailed woodwork and hand-blown glass. Artist’s product is accepted on a consignment basis, with the revenue shared between the artist and The Art Gallery of Calgary. E-mail jpeg images, an artist statement and a general pricing guide for your work to the contact below. Please contact: Manager of Visitor Services, Membership and The Gallery Shop, P: 403.770.1350, E: visitorservices@artgallerycalgary.org

Southern Alberta Art Gallery Gift Shop, Lethbridge

Deadline is ongoing Are you seeking a select outlet for your finely crafted glass, ceramics, jewellery, weaving or quilting?

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery, located in Lethbridge extends an invitation to artists and craftspeople 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: David Farstad, Visitor Services Manager, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 601-3 Ave. South Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0H4, 403- 327-8770 ext 21 or email: dfarstad@saag.ca

Deadline is ongoing

The Centre for Creative Arts has an ongoing need for new instructors and volunteers and right now is an exciting time to be involved. We are currently looking for instructors in drawing, performing arts, music, writing, painting, youth programs, wellness, photography, digital media, crafts, and much more! If you have a passion you would like to share please contact us for more information. Volunteers are also needed to assist with the planning and implementation of future activities, if you have some time to spare and would like to be actively involved in your community we can find a place for you! If you are interested, please contact us via email at info@creativecentre. ca or call us at 780-814-6080 and we can discuss the details.

The Calgary Allied Arts Foundation Residency Program st[art]@Art Central, Calgary

Deadline is October 31, annually St[art] is a residency program in Calgary run by the Calgary Allied Arts Foundation (CAAF) – a non profit foundation that encourages development of art and culture in Calgary and assists with the acquisitions of works of art for the City of Calgary. Submissions for each st[art] space are juried once a year. Applications submitted before the deadline date of Oct 31st are considered for residencies within the January-December period of the year following. Members of the st[art] committee review each submission and select successful applicants based on merit of proposal and programming requirements. The submission form may be found at http://caafonline. org/documents/caaf_start_residency.pdf.

CRAFT SHOWS AND FAIRS

The Alberta Craft Council website lists more than 100 craft shows and fairs inAlberta and elsewhere,www.albertacraft. ab.ca. Hit the EVENTS link and search the directory for details on each show.

Are you a show promoter looking for vendors for your craft show? Email all the information about your show to acc@ albertacraft.ab.ca and it will be posted it in our directory of Craft Fairs and Shows online at www.albertacraft.ab.ca

CONFERENCES

Quilt Art Rockies 2012, Canmore, AB

February 3 – 8, 2012 Quilt Art Rockies, hosted by The Sugar Pine Company in Canmore, Alberta, is unique to Canada, with the focus on creation of original art quilts. Leading instructors from across North America are invited, providing a diverse faculty with a very broad spectrum of quilting approaches and emphases. Most instructors offer two-day, three-day or combined five-day workshops. Participants are able to take up to 5 full days with instructors of their choice. Also included with registration are special Dessert Social nights at The Sugar Pine Company; special discounts at our world-renowned quilt shop; special incentives for registering early for 2013.

Contact: The Sugar Pine Company, 737 Tenth Street, Canmore, Alberta T1W 2A3

Phone: (403) 678-960 3 Fax: (403) 678-4703 Email:orders@ thesugarpine.com

Explore the Passion for Glass and take the classes you’ve always wanted to! Now taking registration for classes in Beginner and Intermediate Stained Glass, Introductory Glass Fusing and Slumping, and Dichroic Glass Pendants. Small class sizes, no extra supplies or tools to buy. Day and evening classes available, all ages. Studio rental time available as well as kiln and sandblaster rental. Tool and grinder packages available for those who wish to continue on with this rewarding hobby! For more information or to register, call (780) 432-4331, or toll free (877) 432-4331. Email: fourwindsartglass@yahoo.ca or surf www.fourwindsartglass.ca.

Visit our newly renovated studio gallery and store located in Old Strathcona at 10050 - 81 Avenue NW Edmonton for a great selection of the newest stained glass, fusing and mosaic supplies.

Bedrock Supply Jewellery, Glass and Stone Classes, Edmonton

Workshops and Classes in Silversmithing Jewellery Making, Precious Metal Clay, Bead Stringing, Casting and Mold Making, Lampworking/ Glass Bead Making, Soapstone Carving and Coming Soon: Basic Lapidary and Stone Drilling. For Glass check out www.lauschacanada.com. For Jewellery check out www.littlerockjewellerystudio.com Or www.bedrocksupply.com. Bedrock Supply, 9435 63 Avenue Edmonton, 780-434-2040 or toll free 1-800-661-3988 / sales@bedrocksupply.ca.

MacEwan’s Centre for the Arts and Communications, Edmonton

Discover our atrium-inspired campus – host to a multitude of full-time programs in the performing, visual and communication arts. Visit us at 10045 – 156 street and discover more! We also host a number of events in our newly-renovated 363-seat John L. Haar Theatre, in addition to offering continuous part-time credit and non-credit courses. www.MacEwan.ca/creativity

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, Edmonton Register for Art and Folk Art Courses held by the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA). Courses include: stained glass, block printing, white work, graphic art, and more. For brochure or more information contact the ACUA office 780-488-8558 or info@acuarts.ca.

Native Arts & Culture Programs, Portage College, Lac La Biche

Are you creative and possess an artistic flair? Come and develop your skills through the Native Artisans program at Portage College. Hands-on instruction in traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art forms. Full and part time study is available. Call for more information 780-623-5649 or visit portagecollege.ca.

The Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta

Offers home study and group weaving educational opportunities through the Weaving Certificate Programme. Call the administrator for more information about current study groups, upcoming courses, volunteering or teaching opportunities. Phone: 780-9873593 Email: gayleis@telusplanet.net.

City Arts Centre, Edmonton

The City Arts Centre in Edmonton offers many courses in art, craft, dance, theatre, and active living throughout the year. Some of the craft courses include: paper marbling, wire jewellery, ceramics, quilting, silversmithing, stained glass, and more. For a complete catalogue of all classes offered contact the City Arts Centre in Edmonton at 780-496-6955.

Calendar

Edmonton Weaver’s Guild Classes and Workshops

Classes in beginner and intermediate weaving and spinning are offered along with workshops on drop spindling, dyeing, felting, rag rugs, tapestry weaving, and weaving for kids too. Registration is open to anyone, but space is limited. For information call: 780425-9280, email: ewg@interbaun.com or check our website at: http://clubweb.interbaun.com/~ewg/.

Drop-in Art Classes & Special Workshops, Harcourt House, Edmonton

For over fifteen years Harcourt House has been providing the community with a wide range of art classes and workshops. Sculpting the figure in clay, figure drawing, painting the figure, drawing the self portrait & exploring portraiture, sculpting the figure in relief, sculpture - slab forms in clay, patinas for sculpture, sculpting organic clay pots, alternative Polaroid techniques, egg tempera workshop plus many others. For more information please contact: Harcourt House office at 780-426-4180, visit at 10215 –112 St, Edmonton, AB or www.harcourthouse.ab.ca.

GRANTS/AWARDS

Visit theAlberta Craft Council website for a complete listing of grants,awards and scholarships available toAlberta craft artists, www.albertacraft.ab.ca. Follow the Info link and then click on Grants and Awards.

Alberta Craft Awards and the Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award

Annual Deadline - August 1. Nominate someone who deserves to be recognized for their dedication to Alberta’s fine craft culture. Visit www.albertacraft.ab.ca for more information and download the nomination forms. Click on Info and then Grants/Awards.

Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award - $1200 – This annual endowed award celebrates the life of Linda Stanier and honours excellence in ceramics. The Nominee should work and reside in Alberta and be primarily a studio-based, full-time professional ceramic artist.

Award of Honour - $500 – for a volunteer/supporter/teacher/ craftsperson (individual or group) who has made a significant contribution to Alberta’s fine craft culture.

Award of Excellence - $500 – for an established craftsperson who excels in his/her area of craft.

Award of Achievement - $500 – for an emerging craftsperson/ student in recognition of his/her achievement to date and/or potential.

Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Project Grants for Individuals

Annual Deadlines February 15 & September 1

AFA offices are located at 10708 – 105 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5H 0A1

P: 780-427-9968 (310-0000 toll-free) www.affta.ab.ca.

Art Acquisition by Application, Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Annual Deadline – April 1 The AFA invites eligible artists resident in Alberta to submit applications for the collection art purchase program. Download guidelines and forms from www. affta.ab.ca or call 780-427-9968 (310-0000 toll-free).

Calgary Arts Development’s Special Projects Grant

Annual Deadlines - January 15, May 15, October 15 This program invests in specific projects of artists, organizations and ad-hoc groups in Calgary. Special Project Grants are usually awarded in the $1,000 to $10,000 range. Guidelines and criteria for the program - http://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/ special_projects.

Edmonton Arts Council Individual Grants

The Edmonton Arts Council provides a number of individual grants for artists: CIP Travel grants (annual deadline Feb 1, June 1, and October 1); Project grants for individuals (deadline July 1); Micro-grants – with no set deadline and amounts up to $1,000 the micro grant enables you to respond to opportunities quickly. For details and applications www.grants.edmotnonarts. ca/eac_grants/

The Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics and the RBC Award for Glass

Annual Deadline - June 30, by 5pm With the ongoing generosity of Ms. Winifred Shantz and RBC Foundation, the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery present these prestigious national awards for early career practicing glass and ceramic artists that have been working professionally for between 5 to 10 years. Intended to allow the artist to undertake a period of independent research, or other activiteis, winners of the RBC Award for Glass receive $7,000 and winners of the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics receive $10,000. For more information regarding the application visit www.canadianclayandglass.ca

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation

The Distinguished Artist Awards program gives up to three awards of $30,000 each in recognition of outstanding achievement in the arts by Albertans or significant contribution to the arts in Alberta. Annual Deadline Jan. 20

The Emerging Artist Awards program gives up to ten awards of $10,000 each to support and encourage promising artists early in their careers, who have created a modest body of work, and are recognized, by established artists in the same field of artistic endeavour as having potential to achieve excellence in their discipline. See eligibility criteria on the website. Annual Deadline - Feb. 15

The Application Guidelines, Application Form and Appraisal Form are available from the Foundation’s website at www.artsawards.ca.

The Studio of Corning Museum of Glass Scholarship Programs

Scholarships available to glass artists applying for residencies and courses in the spring, summer and fall. For details: http://www. cmog.org/index.asp?pageId=413 or thestudio@cmog.org.

OPPORTUNITIES

Alberta Potters Association

The APA mission is to provide opportunities to a wide variety of members ranging from enthusiasts, novice and professional ceramic artists and has been serving Alberta ceramic artists since 1968. They host informative workshops, lectures, exhibition opportunities and community gatherings while providing support for regional craft guilds. They produce a quarterly newsletter and share resources for technical information and help to connect members to a larger ceramic community. For information visit: www.albertapottersassocation.com

Calgary Clay Arts Association, Calgary

Enjoy the benefits and community of CCAA. Stay in touch; build community, form membership relationships and support ceramic education and art. CCAA welcomes all artists, educators, art professionals and everyone interested in the creative practice and appreciation of the ceramic arts. Memberships run January 1, through December 31. For more information visit: www. calgaryclayarts.org

Calgary Warm Glass Guild, Calgary

There is a new forum in Calgary for discussion about kiln-formed glass processes (fusing, slumping, and casting). The Calgary Warm Glass Guild meets monthly at the Alberta College of Art and Design, and all interested persons are welcome. Though the focus is on glass art made using the kiln, we also discuss how other glass-making processes and other media can be integrated into warm glass art. For more information email Jamie McDonald Gray at jmcdonaldgray@gmail.com

Edmonton & District Quilters, Edmonton

The Edmonton & District Quilters’ Guild (EDQG) is a non-profit organization that started in 1979 and has over 300 members. The objectives of the guild are to: promote the appreciation of fine quilts; sponsor and support quilting activities; encourage quilt making and collecting and contribute to the growth and knowledge of quilting techniques, textiles, patterns, history and quilt makers through educational meetings, travel and fellowship. A Newsletter is published nine times per year. For more information visit: www.edqg.ca

Edmonton Needlecraft Guild, Edmonton

Edmonton Needlecraft Guild (ENG) encourages the practice and study of the art of embroidery in all forms. ENG membership provides the benefits of monthly meetings, bimonthly newsletters, workshops, guild library and membership in the Embroiderers’ Association of Canada, Inc (EAC). For more information visit: www. edmneedlecraftguild.org

Edmonton Weavers Guild, Edmonton

The Edmonton Weavers Guild organization was founded in 1953 to encourage local weavers, spinners, dyers and felters to meet, exchange ideas and learn. If you would like to join us, we are located at the Strathcona Community League Hall, 10139-87 Ave, Edmonton. Phone # 780-425-9280 or visit http://clubweb. interbaun.com/~ewg/.

Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta

Be part of an exciting network of fibre artisans. HWSDA has grown into one of Canada’s most significant provincial fibre arts guilds. Members of HWSDA enjoy the following benefits: Library Loan Program, Weaving Certificate Program, Scholarships to Individuals, Financial Assistance to member groups and a quarterly newsletter Running Threads. Membership is open to any individual at a cost of $50. Guild memberships are available at a cost of $65 per year. Our annual spring conference celebrates the end of the year. Visit: www.hwsda.org

Heritage Weavers and Spinners, Calgary

The Heritage Weavers and Spinners began in 1978 and continue to be actively involved in the Calgary fibre arts community. We offer weaving, spinning, dyeing and related fibre art workshops and classes throughout the year, and hold an annual fall sale. Our members enjoy library services, study groups, and monthly meetings with guest speakers as well as loom and equipment rentals. Visit: www.heritageweaversandspinners.org

Northern Alberta Wood Carvers Association, Edmonton Wood Carving Association meets every Wednesday at 6:30 pm at Duggan Community Hall, 3728-106 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta. For information call: Al Alford (780) 458-6352 or Dave Eisenbeis (780) 467-6093

www.nawca.ca

TREX: In Your Community

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX) South East Region Presents:

Intangible Cultural Assets: Reflections of KoreaPrairie Observations: Dean Francis

Textures: The National Folk Museum of Korea by Simon Wroot Sterling Silver, Bronze, Copper

September

Brooks Public Library 420-1st. Ave. W. Brooks AB

Available for booking October 2011 and November 2011

For more Info contact:

Dean Reeves, Manager/Curator TREX South East Region

Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre 401 First St. SE

Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8W2 tel. (403) 502 8586 email dearee@medicinehat.ca www.trexprogramsoutheast.ca

September

I.F. Cox School 339-3 St. SE Redcliff AB

October

Brooks Public Library 420-1st. Ave. W. Brooks AB

November

Jenni Emery School 1101-22 Ave. Coaldale AB

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ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL

Taking Alberta Craft Home... to the World

New in the Shop:

Polymer Clay Cuffs

Susan White

Susan White (Calgary) has making jewellery full-time since 1995. Most recently she has been using polymer clay. This relatively new medium is extremely versatile and can mimic stone, ivory or metal. Her technique of choice for creating patterns is “mokume gane” , adapted from a Japanese metal-working process. Layers of coloured clay are stacked, then the stack is manipulated and layers are then shaved off to reveal the pattern. The finished pieces are fired, sanded, buffed and waxed.

New Members

Seathra Bell, South Slocan, Fibre

Andy Brooks, Edmonton, Stone

Brenda Danbrook, Opal, Clay

Bluerock Gallery, Black Diamond, Fine Craft Shop

Katharine Hockney, Coutts, Clay, fibre & paper

Susan Kristoferson, Calgary, Fibre, Paper

Wendy MacDonald, Edmonton,

Maggie Morris, Edmonton, Clay & Wood

Anita Nawrocki, Edmonton, Mixed Media (Postage stamp collage)

Heylyong (Helen) Park, Calgary, Fibre

Julia Schumacher, Canmore, Clay

Ruby Serben, Edmonton, Clay

Melanie Shipka, Edmonton, Clay

Pete Shokal, Drumheller, Wood

Susan Thorpe, Calgary, Clay

Susanah Windrum, Calgary, Metal & Mixed Media

Renewing Members

Verna Allison, Delburne, Clay

Mindy Andrews, Calgary, Clay

Ilse Anysas-Salkauskas, Cochrane, Fibre

Art Gallery of St. Albert, St. Albert, Articulation (Donna Clement),

Calgary, Organization

Blain Askew, Grande Prairie, Wood

Robert Barclay, Spruce Grove, Clay

Pat Borecky, Calgary, Fibre

Wendy Bryan, Edmonton, Supporter

Cailey Buye, Medicine Hat, Glass

Dawn Candy, Red Deer, Clay

Katrina Chaytor, Calgary, Clay

Joy Clarke, Bonnyville, Clay

Constance Cooper, Calgary, Clay

Lynn Cote, Edmonton, Jewellery Metal Beads

Bernard J. de Man, Edmonton, Glass

Mason Eyben, Kitscoty, Wood

Alison & Peter Faid, Edmonton,

Giulia Fatica, Calgary, Fibre

Andreas Friderichsen, Edmonton, Metal

Helen Gladson, Pickardville, Fibre

Recent Opening Receptions

Alaynee Goodwill, Hobbema, NativeLeather, Beading, Porqupine Quill

Janet Grabner, East Coulee, Clay

Cheryl Griffin, Edmonton, Fibre

Lisa Harbidge, Rocky Mountain House, Glass

Martha Henry, Calgary, Glass, Handblown & Flameworking

Gillian Hillerud, Calgary, Metal

Jeff Holmwood, Vancouver, Glass

Marcy Horswill, Grande Prairie, Fibre

Ian Johnston, Nelson, Clay

Jim & Eileen Jones, Claresholm, Wood

Fern Jordan, Lunenburg, Glass

Luc Josh, Edmonton, Wood

Pirkko Karvonen, Boyle, Fibre

Jane Kidd, Salt Spring Island, Fibre

Christina Koscielnuk, Redwater, Ukranian Eggs

Neil Liske, Calgary, Clay

Malcolm Macfadyen, Vancouver, Glass

Aldo Marchese, Calgary, Clay

Pamela Marriott, Swan Hills, Fibre

Rita & John McGie, Sherwood Park, Clay

Bob McRae, Calgary, Metal & Wood

Medalta International Artist in Residence, Medicine Hat, Clay

Aaron Nelson & Elizabeth Burritt, Medicine Hat, Clay

Kathy Newman, Leduc, Fibre

Rita Oostendorp, Edmonton, Fibre

Thom Rypien & Glenn Gustafson, Edmonton, Mixed Media - glass & fibre/leather work

Henry Schlosser, Calgary, Wood

Julia Rayne Schumacher, Canmore, Clay

Sharon Simmers, Lethbridge, Metal & Wood

Monika Smith, Calgary, Clay

Jim Speers, Edmonton, Clay

Virginia Stephen, Edmonton, Supporter

Diane Sullivan, Williamsburg, Clay

Margaret Sundstrom, Calgary, Clay

Julia Tsetso, Fort Simpson, Clay

Sam Uhlick & Antonia Huysman, Ardrossan, Clay

Keith Walker, Edmonton, Glass

Robyn Weatherley, Calgary, Glass

Barbara J. West, Canmore, Fibre & Mixed Media

Kari Woo, Canmore, Metal - Jewellery

Ilonka Wormsbecker, Edmonton, Pressed Flowers

Simon Wroot, Calgary, MetalJewellery & Landscapes

Return Address:

Alberta Craft Council

10186-106 Street

Edmonton, AB T5J 1H

Jennea Frischke and Jackie Anderson at the opening of their exhibits and .

Jenna Stanton shows her new work in