Spring 2011 - Alberta Craft Magazine

ALBERTA CRAFT

CULTURE IN THE MAKING

From the Executive Director

On the Cover

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE

The Alberta Craft Council Magazine is published quarterly.

Submission Deadline for the Summer 2011 Issue: May 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.

Location:

Alberta Craft Council Office & Alberta Craft Gallery: 10186-106th Street, Edmonton, AB Canada T5J 1H4

Member Services:

Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm Tel: (780) 488-6611 OR 1-800-DO CRAFT (1-800-362-7238) Fax: (780) 488-8855

Alberta Craft Gallery and Shop:

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm (780) 488-5900

“My Two Bucks’ Worth”

by Joan Irvin 2011

Mixed Media

8 1/8”H x 6 1/8”W x 2 3/4”D

Staff:

Executive Director: Tom McFall, ext. 228

Administration Manager: Nancy St. Hilaire, ext. 234

Gallery Coordinator/ Member Services: Laura O’Connor, ext. 231

Annette Aslund, ext. 221

Craft Shop Coordinator: Linda Frena, ext. 232

Craft Shop Staff: Elaine Emerson, ext. 232

Website: Jeff Collins

Alberta Craft Council is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing Alberta craft and the Alberta craft industry.

Board of Directors:

Chair: James Lavoie, Edmonton

Past Chair: Simon Wroot, Calgary

Directors: Kari Woo, Calgary

Mary-Beth Laviolette, Canmore

Heather Forbes, Grande Prairie

Victor Steel, Fort McMurray

ate withthe self-motivation anddisc

During tough economic times, we all expect to tighten our belts a little. As budgets get leaner, we do too! That said, as artists and craftspeople, we’re already effectively masters at “crafting something from nothing.” To an extent, we may even delight in this alchemy -- taking a fierce pride in our ability to operate autonomously, with the self-motivation and discipline to “get the job done” without any outside help. In fact, we may even be congratulating ourselves that, personally, OUR studio practice hasn’t experienced any economic hardship yet! But, be advised, there are destructive forces at work!

While we were busy toiling, “out of sight, out of mind,” the collective cultural sector took some particularly hard knocks to the teeth during the last several rounds of provincial budget cuts. The long-term impact of these repeated blunt force blows is only now being felt. Arts Organizations and support structures struggle to survive. Alberta high schools fight to save their fine arts programs. Our visibility/collective voice is being seriously threatened, and our “spirit to achieve” is being tested in a big way! At stake -- a future without the Arts! Will we unite our voices and exercise our “freedom to create” a great big backlash, or will it be “each to their own,” with nothing but the shirts on our backs? –

Joan Irvin

“In the Red” Exhibition is featured on page 4 and 5. Read Joan’s article on page 3.

Joan Irvin is an interdisciplinary artist whose jewellery and small-scale mixed media works have been exhibited nationally, in the US, Europe, Korea & Japan. Originally trained as a ceramic artist, Joan completed a BFA in Visual Arts from the University of Calgary in the early ‘80’s, followed by study at the Banff Centre. After working as a ceramic artist, technician, art/craft instructor, and arts administrator (Supervisor of Calgary Wildflower Arts Centre), Joan registered in the Jewellery and Metals program at the ACAD in 1999; winning numerous awards and graduating with distinction. She further developed her metalworking skills through study at the Penland School of Crafts. She is currently a sessional instructor at ACAD and a workshop instructor across Western Canada. Joan was the recipient of the 2009 Alberta Craft Council Award of Honour.

Tara Owen, Calgary

Patti Hartnagel, Edmonton

Dawn Detarando, Red Deer

Jennifer Salahub, Calgary

Meghan Wagg, Edmonton

Phillip Bandura, Calgary

Magazine Editor: Nancy St. Hilaire

Magazine Design: Lime Design Inc.

For information on membership to the Alberta Craft Council

Call: (780) 488-6611 or Toll Free in Alberta 1-800-DO CRAFT (1-800-362-7238)

Fax: (780) 488-8855

E-Mail: acc@albertacraft.ab.ca

Website: www.albertacraft.ab.ca

Sponsors:

The 16% Exhibition

Reports

I support the arts - Postcard Campaign

PACE, the Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton, led a province-wide arts funding awareness campaign based on the theme “I Love Alberta Art”. Thousands of these cards have been delivered to Premier Ed Stelmach.

The Alberta Craft Council joined this campaign by producing and distributing 3000 “I support the arts –Do you?” cards. These featured work by 10 ACC members: Dee Fontans, Susan Gottselig, Crys Harse, Bonny Houston, Bradley Keys,Ryan Marsh Fairweather, Brian McArthur, Jill Nuckles, Darren Petersen, and Allan Waidman

Many thanks to all these members who enthusiastically contributed the use of their work to the campaign!

Alberta Craft Council members and supporters from across Alberta, and other provinces, added thoughtful comments to the “I support the arts – do you ?” campaign cards that were sent to the Premier, Minister of Culture and Community Spirit and their own MLAs. Here are some examples:

is a measure of our civilization!”

“How many times do we have to re-learn the value of art in society & At what cost –again & again”

“The ability to produce, support and enjoy the arts are what separates ‘man’ from beast!”

“Art is the measure of our humanity”

“Support our artists. Support our future as a creative vibrant community”

“What a dull life it would be if not for Artists – they need our support.”

“We need to support the Arts to enrich our culture.”

“Arts make us human”

“What is a city without its arts & culture? Or is it all about the business?”

“The cutback is shameful, especially in Canada’s wealthiest province. Think!”

“Please support the Arts. –They are what makes Alberta a “Heritage” province.”

“Art to this government is the TAR SANDS.”

“It’s like not feeding dreams anymore.”

“Other industries obtain subsidies, why is it always the arts that get cut?”

“Arts make Alberta a place where people want to live and work. Don’t we want to promote that in our province?”

“Please continue to fight for the arts. When we represent ourselves to the world we do it through our artists. Let’s make it so they can still be artists!”

“Due to previous government bungling I have had to change occupations, but I will not let the arts community die in Alberta. Will you?”

“Artists and arts organizations work hard to make this province a wonderful place to live and visit. They deserve your support! “

“The City, the Province stands to lose. This exceptional art organization [Alberta Craft Council] that represents fine quality craft, that is of a caliber you should be so VERY PROUD OF!”

“Art

Feature Gallery

Cutting the images from this text highlights the losses we suffer when art and the funding that helps support it is cut from our lives and our livelihoods… “At least you’ve got something,” we are told. “Something’s better than nothing!” Sometimes “something” just shows us what we’re missing. Sometimes “something” just isn’t good enough. –Paul Boultbee

Proposal sketch for “Nightmare: The Mass-Produced Blob that Ate the Alberta Craft Council (working title) “ by Linda McBain Cuyler

This work represents a dream I had in January 2011… the Alberta Craft Council had lost so much funding that it was a shadow of its former self and in danger of disappearing altogether. If we do not nurture arts organizations they will disappear one by one. –Linda McBain Cuyler

“Cuts to the Arts” by Paul Boultbee

“grounded” by Jill Nuckles

Alberta has produced extraordinary world-class artists owing to the high quality of post secondary institutions and extended studies throughout the province… So what happens to artists once they graduate… where is the support for artists throughout their careers? We as an artist community are bound by the Provincial Governments decisions to withhold funding for many Arts Organizations. My piece titled “grounded” considers the result of the current Alberta Budget. –Jill Nuckles

Feature Gallery

“Box it Up!”, by Mary Swain

…this piece sums up my distaste of the five million dollar cut. “Box It Up!”; An empty clay box, closed shut with red tape. Symbolic of the empty future the arts may have under this government.

–Mary Swain

In the Red Participants

Mindy Andrews, Calgary

Lucia Atanase, Calgary

Paul Boultbee, Red Deer

Connie Cooper, Calgary

Shirley Cordes-Rogozinsky, St. Albert

Linda Frena, Edmonton

Matt Gould, Red Deer

Joan Irvin, Calgary

Pirkko Karvonen, Boyle

James Lavoie, Edmonton

Linda McBain-Cuyler, Edmonton

Sharon McFall, Strathcona County

Laura McIvor, Calgary

Jill Nuckles, Calgary

Laura O’Connor, Edmonton

Brenda Philp, Edmonton

Gail A. Rydman, Edmonton

Virginia Stephen, Edmonton

Teresa Stieben, Edmonton

Mary Swain, Calgary

Margot Van Lindenberg, Calgary

Dirk van Wyk, Calgary

Linda Willard, St. Albert

Simon Wroot, Calgary

“No Time” by Mindy Andrews

If my work will not be seen, then I will not able to make a living from my work, and if that is the case, I will not have time to develop a strong body of work. Therefore, the work I have submitted to In the Red is unfinished and or damaged as I anticipate I will no longer have time to resolve the work. I will be too busy working at other jobs to pay my bills.

–Mindy Andrews

Discovery Gallery

Strength & Stillness

An exhibition by Sherwood Park textile artist Sharon Rubuliak

April 9 – May 21, 2011

Opening Reception: Saturday April 9, 2011, 2 – 4pm

regular practice, self awareness, selflove, and patience. Each also has its benefits – stability, ease, confidence, and, ultimately, a sense of peace.

The materials selected for the artworks in this series evoke that calm state –soft, smooth, and sheer fabrics in whites and near-whites suggest peacefulness. The subtleness of the works creates a peaceful environment in which to linger and delight in the details. A variety of strenuous and resting yoga poses are depicted in the series, which features appliqué and hand-stitched motifs and symbols signifying the mindfulness of yoga as both moving and motionless meditation.

Getting to know myself through my art-making has been one of the rewards of my fibre art practice. It was a natural step to combine that exploration with another form of self-discovery and growth, namely my yoga practice. In both activities I started intermittently on my own, then took classes and progressed to intensive workshops and to the joy of getting lost in the practice. Over time I came to desire a personal practice where I could explore and create my own expression. And I came to appreciate the role of mindfulness in smoothing the path to that joyful state. This exhibition – Strength & Stillness – focuses on two aspects of my yoga practice that serve as touchstones for me. Each has its pre-requisites –

The artworks are created through a series of layering and quilting — both by hand and by machine. The hand stitching draws from the Kantha tradition in which simple running stitches are used to create motifs and a wavy surface texture. The soft lines of handquilting contrast and complement the deeper indentation and repetition of machine-quilted lines. Sheer fabrics, fused appliqué, decorative threads and bead embellishments contribute further visual and tactile interest in the artworks.

The decision to combine my fibre art and yoga practices has led to a deeper appreciation of both practices. Indeed, the dual approach to this series has revealed a joyful and rewarding path in my life’s journey.

Sharon Rubuliak

“Down Dog” with detail images, 2011 29” x 38”, fibre & beads

Discovery Gallery

Flourish

An Exhibition of Decorative Ceramics by Connie Pike

April 9 – May 21, 2011

Opening Reception: Saturday April 9, 2011, 2 – 4pm

ing every kiln load. Will the glaze reveal texture on a piece? Will it run on a vertical piece if combined with another glaze? What kind of a piece can I use this new glaze on? The answers to these questions come from exploration and more testing.

My clay journey started in 1971 and since 1978 I have been working as a professional potter and ceramic artist in Alberta, Canada. My approach to working with clay evolves as I investigate function and aesthetic (an appreciation of beauty). Shapes and designs build upon themselves and new versions of form and decoration filter through the body of work and refresh the process. I’ve developed many ways to decorate my functional and artistic pieces and want my work to have a strong contemporary feel. This contemporary direction comes from extensive glaze development and commitment to clay while exploring many aspects of its technical challenges. I love the rich colors that cone 10 glazes (high fire 2380°F) give to my white porcelain clay body and I enjoy the discovery of open-

My love of detail and drawing is the major influence on my new work. My focus is on using texture and line. For texture impressions on clay, stamps and rollers can be made from bisque clay or by carving a lino block tile. I create my designs on paper, then transfer it and carve the tile. I am able to use this as a stamp many times and in different ways. Drawings can also be developed further on the computer such as reversing and duplicating the image. The tile is laid on the soft clay and rolled with a rolling pin, with firm pressure, to make the impression. I first used this process on small bowls and continued developing it for use on larger vases and art pieces. I’ve also used the lino blocks to make framed art prints and so far have expanded this process to decorate tiles, trays, book covers, boxes, vases, mugs, glasses, jugs, and vessels. I’ve enjoyed using and developing this process. It has inspired me and opened new directions and ideas for exploration. One of these printed vases in the Clay 2010 show, was purchased for the collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.

Connie Pike

“Lavender Blue Tenmoku Jug and Glasses”, 2011, porcelain

Shop Talk

If it wasn’t easy I wouldn’t do it...”

Top right: Sara McKarney roughs out her design.

Middle Right: 10 finished bears.

Right: Nancy St. Hilaire polishes her finished piece.

Bottom: Allan guides Annette Aslund, Will Truchon and Linda Frena through the process.

Photo credit: Laura O’Connor

Magalie by Rachelle LeBlanc, Hooked rug tapestry made using new cashmere & wool fabric on linen, 30” x 40”

Mugs by Jenn Demke-Lange

30 Plaids and a Plain, 36” x 30”, by Laurie Wiles, Edmonton, #7-cut wool on linen.

In the News

Bit by Bit by Cailey Buye, Medicine Hat

Bit by Bit (crimson), 2010, blown glass, 22 x 14.5 x 14.5 cm/ Bit by Bit (diablo), 2010, blown glass, 19.5 x 14.5 x 14.5 cm/ Bit by Bit (vermillion), 2010, blown glass, 14 x 12 x 12 cm

Cloud Containers by Cailey Buye, Medicine Hat Frost (medium), mould blown, coldworked, embedded magnets, 9 x 9.6 x 9.6 cm/ Frost (medium), mould blown, coldworked, embedded magnets, 8.5 x 9.6 x 9.6 cm/ Frost (low), mould blown, coldworked, embedded magnets, 6 x 11.5 x 11.5 cm

Hand dyed wool, linen Rachelle LeBlanc

Hand dyed wool, linen Michelle Sirois-Silver

In the News

Patterns in Glass: Métis Design in Beads

Beaded Purse – Mary Desjarlais

Vest panel Calihoo Family

Gauntlet detail Mary Desjarlais

CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

For the Summer 2011 issue is May 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.

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 Connie Smith at csmith@glenbow.org or by phone at (403) 268-4228.

Call for Portfolios, Edmonton Arts Council Public Art, Edmonton

The Art Gallery of Calgary Shop, Calgary

Deadline is ongoing The AGC shop is interested to hear from Canada’s artists wanting to display their work on a consignment basis in addition to helping the public recognize the value and broad spectrum of Canadian Artist while finding that perfect gift for special someone. Contact: Mary-Colleen Rabb, Manager of Visitor Services and AGCshop at 403-770-1350 or mrabb@ artgallerycalgary.org.

The Calgary Allied Arts Foundation Residency Program st[art]@Art Central, Calgary Deadline is ongoing st[art] @ Art Central is a short-term residency for artists and designers just out of school, or for those who have worked in a studio and would benefit from some short-term exhibition space. The programming committee meeting three times a year to review the applications. The submission form may be found at http://caafonline.org/documents/ caaf_start_residency.pdf.

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: Naomi Sato, Visitor Services Manager, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 601-3 Ave. South Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0H4, 403- 327-8770 ext 0 or email nsato@saag.ca.

Northern Alberta Jubilee Rotating Art Exhibitions, Edmonton

Creekhouse Gallery Looking for Canadian Jewellery Artists, Vancouver, BC

Deadline is ongoing The Creekhouse Gallery - featuring Michael Dean - is looking for Canadian Jewellery Artists to be a featured in their new gallery in The Creekhouse on Granville Island. To be considered please contact Michael Dean or Carole Baldock at mddesign@intergate.ca or 604-684-3866.

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

Unbound: The International Studio Practice Conference, Red Deer College

May 6 – 8, 2011

Post-conference workshop running May 9-13.

Registration Details and Fees: Student Rate: $118.80/Regular

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.

Sandfly Gallery & Gifts, Medicine Hat

Deadline is ongoing Sandfly Gallery & Gifts is now accepting proposals from visual artists & craftspeople. Sandfly’s main gallery space exhibits 5 shows each year and rotates smaller bodies of work through its boutique rooms year round. Sandfly is also looking for unique and contemporary functional art and giftware including glass, pottery, jewellery, fibre art and more. Send a CD of 10-20 images with a current curriculum vitae and a one page project/product description with a SASE and mail to: Sandfly Gallery & Gifts 519 2nd Street SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0C5. Contact Wendy Struck for more information at 403-488-0426.

SunCatcher’s Design Studio, Bragg Creek

Deadline Ongoing Are you an artist who is interested in putting some of their works in our shop on a consignment basis. We have limited space but are always happy to feature Alberta artists that we feel would be a fit with our environment and demographic. Please email an artist’s statement and image of your work for our consideration info@suncatchersdesigns.com (www.suncatchersdesigns.com).

Urban Knitters, Edmonton

Deadline is ongoing Urban Knitters, a new yarn and accessory retailer is looking for artisans that make unique decorative accessories to use on hand knitted items. Particularly looking for buttons, shawl pins, and purse handles to sell in the store. Contact Valerie at 780-438-3835, 10422-82 Avenue Edmonton.

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. Submission information is available on the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium website, www.jubileeauditorium.com.

Canmore Artists and Artisans Guild, Canmore

Deadline is ongoing The Canmore Artists and Artisans Guild are looking for people to instruct workshops, perform critiques and/or jury works by the Canmore Artists and Artisans Guild in Canmore, Alberta. Please forward any comments or proposals with fee schedule to: Katie_anderson@telus.net / 403-678-9423.

Centre for Creative Arts, Grande Prairie

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! www. creativecentre.ca.

Craft Connection and Gallery 378, Nelson, BC

Deadline is ongoing The Craft Connection is a Co-Operative owned and operated by twelve professional artisans. As well as displaying the members work we also represent about eighty artisan consignees and forty artist consignees.

They have been in business for twenty-seven successful years representing about 80 artisan consignees and 40 artist consignees. Consignment commission is 60/40; $15 jury fee and an annual $30 consignment fee.

Application information at www.craftconnections.org. (Please click on the “forms”.) Contact Lance Hall at 250-226-6876 or lhall@columbiawireless. ca for more information.

Rate: $270.00 includes weekend conference attendance and meals during the event. Accommodation: Limited space will be available in our Student Residences, and can be booked at the time of registration. For More Information: 403.356.4900 or continuing_education@rdc.ab.ca To Register call: 403.357.3663

Material Culture Institute hosts the 5th annual Material Culture Symposium, University of Alberta

May 20-21, 2011

Material Culture, Craft & Community: Negotiating objects across time & place. Registration online at www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/ materialculture/conference.cfm. This interdisciplinary conference will explore the varied expressions of craft – social, cultural and material – in past and present societies. This two day event will bring together professionals and enthusiasts of craft and material culture. Coffee and food will be provided by Leva Cappuccino Bar. Over the two days 90 speakers will present on their subjects. The topics vary greatly from gendered objects to challenging craft and even kimono culture. Keynote speaker, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich from Harvard University, explores the many ways that close study of material objects takes us across boundaries of time, space, and culture using the “compass rose” as an example. Denise Nicole Green, University of British Columbia, looks at the Nuuchah-nulth First Nation basket weaving in its past and present form. While Jonathan Gregory, University of Nebraska, presents “Quilting in Wartime, from the Civil War to Afghanistan”. For all the presenters and their topic summary, please visit the program section of the Material Culture website.

In addition, an exhibition organized in conjunction with the conference will provide an extraordinary look at the history and craft practice of the bird and feather trade. “Fashioning Feathers: Dead Birds, Millinery Crafts and the Plumage Trade”. The exhibition is opening on Thursday evening, 19 May 2011 at 6pm in the FAB Gallery, University of Alberta.

Fibre Potpourri, Two Day Fibre Workshops or Stitcher’s Retreat, ,Olds College

May 27 to 29, 2011

Presented by Edmonton Needlecraft Guild at Olds College in Olds, Alberta. Price: $225 to $265 includes accommodation, Friday night social, banquet, meals and merchant mall. Registration closes April 15. Info and Registration Form: Stephanie - smbrand@shaw.ca 780-439-7525 or Helena - helenaperkins@ shaw.ca 780-452-1568

Calendar

Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta, Calgary, Alberta

June 7 – 12, 2011

Annual Conference of HWSDA, Land of Varied Perspectives, will take place at the SAIT Calgary campus. Pre-conference workshops with noted fibrists, Tracy Kaestner, Lyn Pflueger, Jette Vandermeiden and others will be open to members and non-members. HWSDA members will enjoy full schedule of conference activities. Fibre marketplace open to the public. To join HWSDA, or for further conference info: www.hwsda.org or mhsteel@shaw.ca.

EDUCATION

Soapstone Carving with Allan Waidman, Devonian Gardens

NEW! Soapstone Carving Refresher (Course Number: 48AW)

A great refresher class for those who have experience carving. Create a brand new project of your choice or bring in an old piece that needs to be reworked. All tools are provided. Cost of the soapstone varies, payable to the instructor. Register early as classes fill quickly. Date: May 22, 2011 (Sunday) Time: 9:00 am6:00 pm Fee (member): $85.00 | Fee (non-member): $95.00

Soapstone Carving: Beyond Beginner’s (Course Number: 64AW) A more advanced class for those who have already tested their hand at carving. This class allows for more freedom and expression. Learn more advanced techniques to create truly unique art. All tools are provided. Cost of the soapstone varies, payable to the instructor. Register early as classes fill quickly. Date: June 17 and 18, 2011 (Friday and Saturday) Time: Friday 6:30 pm-9:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am–4:00 p Fee (member): $85.00 | Fee (nonmember): $95.00

The Gallery on Main, Lacombe

Painting Classes for beginners to experienced artists. Instructors include Jack Ellis, Marianne Vanderkley, Doug Strickland and Dee Poisson. Phone 403-782-3402 or visit www. thegalleryonmain. com for more information and to register. The Gallery on Main is located at 2nd level, 4910 50 Avenue, Lacombe, AB.

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

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 summer. 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.

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.

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 adhoc 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.

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

Deadline for Submissions - June 30, 2010 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 activities with the capacity to advance their artistic and professional practice at a key moment in the artist’s career, winners of the RBC Award for Glass receive $7,000 and winners of the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics receive $10,000. This year’s winners will be announced at a gala event on September 16, 2010. For more information regarding the application visit www. canadianclayandglass.ca

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation

Call for Applications for 2010 Emerging Artist Awards

Deadline for receipt of Applications and accompanying two Appraisals is Feb. 15

For artists who are a minimum of two years into their first decade of professional art practice. Artists from all disciplines are invited to apply. See eligibility criteria on the website. 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

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 jgray@grayskye.com.

Northern Alberta Wood Carvers Association, Edmonton and Area

NAWCA meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm September–June. Westmount Junior High School, Room #1, 11125 – 131 St, Edmonton, AB. For club information call Dave Eisenbeis 780-467-6093 or Jack Wallace 780-462-0779 or visit http://home.ecn.ab.ca/~nawca.

Edmonton Rughooking Guild Meetings, Edmonton

The Edmonton Rughooking Guild meets the first Thursday of every month from 10:00 - 3:00 pm at Pleasantview Community Hall, 10860 - 57 Ave, Edmonton. Instruction and supplies are available. For further information, contact Cec Caswell at 780-467-2685.

TREX: In Your Community

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX) South East Region Presents:

TREX: Celebrating 25 Years and over 400 Exhibitions!

The TREX program strives to ensure every Albertan is provided with an opportunity to enjoy fully developed exhibitions in schools, libraries, health care centres, and smaller rural institutions and galleries throughout the province.

Remnants of Community

A Bird in the Hand

Alberta’s most renowned artists examine how birds have been portrayed in their work.

Planet Earth

17 artists express a number of profound themes about the state of our home planet.

March

Theresetta Catholic School, 5409 - 47 St. Castor, AB

403.882.3309

April

Drumheller Public Library, 224 Centre St. Drumheller, AB

403.823.5382

May

Taber Public Library, 5415 - 50 Ave Taber, AB

403.223.4343

June/July/August

Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre, 902 B - 7 Ave., Canmore, AB

403.678.2462

A Feeling Came over the Forest, 2008 acrylic, watercolour, crayon on paper Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

March

St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School, 80 Rivergreen Rd. W, Lethbridge, AB

403.327.4386

April

Isabel F. Cox School, 339 - 3 St. SE, Redcliff, AB 403.548.3449

May

Foremost Municipal Library, 103 - 1 Ave. Foremost, AB 403.867.3855

June

Police Point Park Nature Centre, 1001 Police Point Drive, Medicine Hat, AB 403.529.6225

March

Foremost Municipal Library, 103 - 1 Ave. Foremost, AB

403.867.3855

April

Kate Andrews High School, 2112 - 21 St. Coaldale, AB

403.345.4949

May

Coaldale Public Library, McCain Gallery 2014 - 18 St., Coaldale, AB

403.345.1340

June

Stettler Public Library, 6202 - 44 Ave. Stettler, AB

403.742.2292

Simon Wroot school visit at Erle Rivers High School in Milk River, March 2009

George Littlechild

Anthony Harrison Dancing Spirits, 2008 wool & acrylic on cotton warp courtesy of the artist

By Calgary metal artist Simon Wroot

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL

Taking Alberta Craft Home... to the World

New in the Shop:

Joan Matsusaki, Bragg Creek

Joan has been a potter since 1999. Her pots begin with thrown forms which are then altered with sculptural, textural and lineal elements to create works that are not only functional but also give the essence of a landscape or object found in nature. Currently she resides in the foothills south of Bragg Creek.

New Members

Harcourt House, Edmonton, Clay, other

Deborah Ben-Barrak, Calgary, Mixed

Al Chapman, Edmonton, Supporter

Shirley Cordes-Rogozinsky, St. Albert, Paintings and Clay

Sam Cupelli, Edmonton, Metal

Lena Gilje, Wembley, Fibre, Paper & Photography

Kathy Griffiths, Sherwood Park, Glass

Kenton Jeske, Edmonton, Wood

Melody Kozmeniuk, Dambury, Clay

Geoffrey Lilge, Edmonton, Wood

Candice Meyer, Manning, Metal

Brenda Philp, Edmonton, Fibre

Ryabchemok Sergiy, Edmonton, Metal & Enamel

Tom Sutherland, Edmonton, Supporter

Deb Turner, Calgary, Fibre

Renewing Members

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, Edmonton, Organization

Calgary Clay Arts Association, Calgary, Clay

Jackie Anderson, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery & Sculpture

Ed Bamiling, Banff, Clay

Lynn Blaikie, Whitehorse, Fibre

Franca Boag, Edmonton, Supporter

Kalika Bowlby, Nelson, Clay & Mixed Media

Culinary Collection

Judy Brown, Calgary, Fibre

Tracy Brown, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery

Sharon Busby, Edmonton, Clay & Painting

Brenda Danbrook, Opal, Clay

Edmonton & District Quilters Guild, Edmonton, Organization – Fibre

Native Arts & Culture Program, Portage College, Lac La Biche, Organization - Native Crafts

Jennifer Demke-Lange, Medicine Hat, Clay

Dawn Detarando & Brian McArthur, Red Deer, Clay

Dawna Dey Harrish, Sherwood Park, Fibre

Sheelagh Dunlap, Edmonton, Supporter

Jim Etzkorn, Medicine Hat, Clay

Giulia Fatica, Calgary, Fibre

Francoise (Frankie) Fernandez B Rachubinski, Sherwood Park, Mixed (Wood, Paper, Stone)

Marlene Fitzgerald-Moore, Calgary, Clay

Heather Forbes or Forbes and Friends, Grande Prairie, Retail Gallery

Connie Geerts, Calgary, Glass & Mixed

Mark Gibeau, Strathmore, Glass

Lynn Gratz, Strathmore, Metal

Marion K. Gravells, Calgary, Fibre

Ann Haessel, Calgary, Mixed Media Art

Janice Haines, Spruce Grove, Clay

Francine Hampson-Reid & John R Reid, Calgary, Clay, Glass & Wood

Scott Hardy, Longview, Metal

Carol Hartwell, Stony Plain, Clay

Rae Hunter, Tofield, Mixed Media

Kathy Husel, Sunset Beach, Seasonal Christmas

Joan Irvin, Calgary, Metal – Jewellery

Priscilla Janes, Canmore, Clay

Grethe Jensen, Little Smoky, Fibre

Joanne Johnson, Calgary, Fibre, Clay & Paper

Terry Juzak, Edmonton, Metal – Jewellery

Jane Kidd, Calgary, Fibre

Marie Gordon & Jim Kindrake, Edmonton, Supporter

Suzette Knudsen, Calgary, Clay

Jo-Ann Kohl, Calgary, Clay

Julia & Yolande Krueger, Calgary, Clay

Neil Lazaruk, Edmonton, Ukranian Eggs

Mrs. Marlene Loney, Barriere, Craft Sale

Leighton Art Centre, Calgary, Retail Gallery

Wayne Mackenzie, Courtenay, Metal – Jewellery

Brenda Malkinson, Edmonton, Glass

Ron Maunder, St. Albert, Metal – Jewellery

Julie Anne McMath, Jasper, Clay

Cheryl Nekolaichuk, Edmonton, Supporter

Emily Parke, Calgary, Fibre

Tammy Parks-Legge, Stony Plain, Clay

Christine Pedersen, Calgary, Metal & Clay

Pauline Pelletier, Quebec, Clay

Connie & Bob Pike, High River, Clay & Metal

Toula Prins, Gibbons, Clay

Anna Rasmussen, Innisfail, Clay

Daryl Richardson, Saskatoon, Metal

Dana Roman, Canmore, Fibre & Mixed Media

Jennifer Salahub, Calgary, Supporter

Kai Scholefield, Calgary, Glass

Peter Shaughnessy, Tatlayoko Lake, Wood

Lori Sobkowich, Calgary, Glass

Linda Thomas & Eric Koroluk, Edmonton, Supporter

Tara Torr, Cochrane, Retail Gallery

Keith Turnbull, Edmonton, Clay

Carol Voyt, Calgary, Clay

Meghan Wagg, Edmonton, Metal

Allan Waidman, Spruce Grove, Stone

Arlene Westen Evans & Stephen Evans, High River, Clay

Elisabeth Whitlock, Edmonton, Supporter

Handweavers Spinners & Dyers of Alberta, Spruce Grove, Organization – Fibre

Kari Woo, Canmore, Metal – Jewellery

Amy Wowk, St. Albert, Glass & Clay

Linda Yates & David Hayashida, King’s Point, Clay

February 26 - April 9, 2011 y

An Exhibition of Edmonton silversmith Karen Cantine’s work with Culinary Team Alberta.

Return Address:

Alberta Craft Council

10186-106 Street

Edmonton, AB T5J 1H

Photo Credit: Laura O’Connor

Karen Cantine in her studio.Karen shows her work at the reception February 26, 2011Culinary Collection exhibition.