Summer 2011 - Alberta Craft Magazine

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE

The Alberta Craft Council Magazine is published quarterly.

Submission Deadline for the Fall 2011 Issue: August 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

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

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

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From the Executive Director

On the Cover

Turn Me On

By Michael Yung Hand Embroidery, Cotton Thread & Recycled Canvas

A combination of a ‘1’ meaning ‘on’ and a ‘0’ meaning ‘off’, this symbol has been standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission and is meant to represent a ‘sleep mode’ or a ‘low power state’. However, under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers this symbol simply represents ‘power’ which is what most people think when they see/press this button on their electronic devices.

A recent graduate from ACAD, Michael can typically be found on his couch with video game controller in hand. Inspired and passionate about tech culture, Michael shares aspects he finds interesting in his art practice. He hopes that he can bring awareness to how new technologies may be affecting our lives.

Reports

Canada Council for the Arts celebrates distinguished career achievements in the visual and media arts

Material Culture Conference

May 20 - 21, 2011

Calming, 2006, sterling silver, gold-filled wire, 24k gold plate, 46 x 13 x 12 cm. Private collection. (photo: Perry Jackson)

Nature’s Breath, 2009, copper, enamel, 17 x 17 x 9 cm. Courtesy of the artist.

(photo: Kye-Yeon Son)

Evanescence Gallery, High River

There is a saying, “life becomes more precious when there is less of it to waste”.

Medieval Meading: Alberta Potters Association

2011 AGM in Lethbridge

Left: Teapot by Bruce Cochrane

Far left: Henry VIII (Brian McArthur) and a damsel in white (Connie Pike)

Below: Bruce Cochrane demonstrates at his workshop

Photo: Bee Kingdom, Mythopoet, 2010, blown and solid sculpted glass, 10 x 16 x 10 inches

Jane Kidd Moves On...

Margie Davidson

Fractured Ice, 2010

Hand-dyed cotton fabric, commercial cottons, cotton and rayon threads, 21” x 41”

Photo: Laura O’Connor

Possession Series: Imprint/ Impact #4 Woven Tapestry, 63 x 135 cm 2008

Possession Series: Imprint/ Impact #2 63 x 135 cm 2005, Collection: Alberta Foundation for the Art

Feature Gallery generation whY

Exploring the voices of craft makers 35 & younger

July 16 – September 24, 2011

Opening Reception: July 16, 2011 2-4 pm

Through collective events and experiences a generation can be defined. What will this generation have to say and what, if any, commonalties will these craft makers share? The ACC published a call for craft makers born in this generation to share their distinctive voice through fine craft.

Bonnie Slager, Horfin, 2011, cotton sock, thread, wool felt, polyester stuffing and plastic buttons. Photo: Bonnie Slager

Breanne Avender, Orchids, 2011, Niobium wire, anodized Niobium sheet with sterling silver centers, 17”. Photo: Teri Lawrence

Alaynee Goodwill, Tawaci Was’te Oyate (Goodwill Family), 2011, brain tanned elk hide, cutglass beads, pony beads, brass bells, sequins, horse hair, satin ribbon, rhinestone, buttons, abalone shells and porcupine quills, 18” x 7”. Photo: Alaynee Goodwill

Feature Gallery

generation whY Participants

Natasha Andrusky

Breanne Avender

Seathra Bell

Dave Curoe

Dayna Ellen

Jennea Frischke

Alaynee Goodwill

Nicolette Harrison

Gillian Hillerud

Michael Holton

Kyla Johnson

Xanthe Isbister

Julia & Yolande Krueger

Leah Nowak

Shanell Papp

Bonnie Slager

Jenna Stanton

Claire Uhlick

Megan Wagg

Michael Yung

Dave Curoe, Grille Double Ring, 2011, sterling silver cast with lost wax method, 3” x 0.07” x 1”. Photo: Dave Curoe

Julia and Yolande Krueger, Dog Anatomy, 2011 Silk, cotton floss, frame, 16” x 19”

Left: Leah Nowak, Together in the Garden we Worked, 2010, pulled murini glass and roll up, Larger: 11.5” x 4”.

Photo: Michael Lipsett

Bottom: Nicolette Harrison, Femininity, 2010, blown glass, Largest: 6” x 4”. Photo: Nicolette Harrison.

Discovery Gallery

Coming Up Next

An exhibition of contemporary fine craft by emerging artists May 28 - July 9, 2011

Coming Up Next explores how Alberta’s next generation of fine craft artists will be shaping the future of the craft scene in Alberta and beyond. This annual juried exhibition is organized by the Alberta Craft Council and features the work of emerging fine craft artists who are within the first five years of their career or in the final year of their formal education. Spring is an apt time of year to celebrate new growth and development in contemporary fine craft with fresh new designs in clay, fibre, metal and other craft media.

The emerging fine craft artists are exploring innovative ideas; Melissa Wong’s tapestry draw comparisons between the fields of textiles and medicine, Michael Yung expresses his enthusiasm for tech culture through his cross-stitched functional barcodes; and Jenna Turner examines and draws importance to concepts of home through her combination of handmade ceramic forms of houses with found objects typically found in domestic spaces.

This year’s participants come from diverse backgrounds and have already made significant achievements in their careers. The majority of the participants have received their Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Alberta College of Art + Design in Calgary.

The scope of learning is not limited to their graduating institutions as many have traveled around the globe to acquire more skills and experiences. Kaitlyn Brennan, a 2010 graduate from ACAD participated in an exchange in 2008 with the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. Alysse Bowd participated in an exchange in 2010 with Australian National University in Australia.

The participants have had their widely exhibited in Alberta and members of the group have participated in major national and international exhibitions. In 2010 Jenna Turner and Alysse Bowd both participated in Home Away from Home at the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.

The 2011 Participants are: Jennifer Akkermans, Alysse Bowd, Kaitlyn Brennan, Jane Durham, Brenda Philp, John Smith-Jones, Jenna Turner, Melissa Wong and Michael Yung

Bottom: Melissa Wong, Spill and Mend, 2010, woven tapestry with cotton needlepoint lace, 16.54” x 31.5”, Melissa graduated ACAD in 2011 with her BFA in Fibre.

Left: Michael Yung, Collective Thought, aida cloth and cotton thread, cross-stitch, 12” x 12”, Michael graduated ACAD in 2010 with his BFA in Fibre

Below right: Jenna Turner, A literary spinster, with a pen for a spouse, 2010, paper house dipped in slip and book, 6” x 6” x 2.5”, Jamie graduated ACAD in 2011 with her BFA in Glass.

Discovery Gallery

Off the Floor

Contemporary rug hookings by Rachelle LeBlanc

July 16 – August 27, 2011

Opening Reception: July 16, 2011, 2-4 pm

My palette is achieved by painting fabric with dyes directly onto 100% wool and cashmere fabrics. The woollen fabric is then hand cut using a pair of old dressmaker scissors into strips 1/8”, ¼” or 3/8” then hand hooked onto a 100% linen canvas. Using a latch hook the image is created one loop at a time and executed in a manner that is essentially “painting” with wool. The finished work becomes an impressionistic reflection of the image that was sketched directly onto the linen backing. The movement found in all of the pieces is achieved by not restricting myself by using a frame.

By Rachelle LeBlanc

Specimen

An exploration of insects by jewellery artist Erin Boukall

July 16 – August 27, 2011

Opening Reception: July 16, 2011, 2-4 pm

When I sat down to design the show, I found myself flooded with memories from childhood and of moments spent with my own children. My thoughts kept falling on how fast life goes by and how little time is spent just being still. Off the Floor focuses on children spending a day picking apples, daydreaming in the sun and finding oneself in love.

Unlike the primitive traditional rug hooking subject, I wanted to create hooked pieces that tell my story, that celebrate the joy of creation and the humour and delight of being alive. I wanted to express how important it is to find time in my daily life to observe the simple truths that evoke feelings, provoke memories and even transport me to a time of innocence.

Rachelle LeBlanc was born in Boston, grew up in New Brunswick and now calls St. Albert home. She studied fashion at Sheridan College in Ontario and teaches her techniques across Canada and the United States. LeBlanc’s work has been shown in museums and exhibitions throughout the North America. Her work has been selected for the Musée des Maître et Artisans in Montreal and Shelburne Museum in Vermont, For the Love of Craft (ACC), Prairie Excellence – traveling exhibition (ACC).She won the prestigious Jurors’ Choice Award for Pushing the Limits - New concepts in Rug Hooking at the Newtown Rug Hooking Show in Connecticut and Rug Hooking Magazine’s 2011 Celebrations Original Design award.

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

The importance and freedom for me as an artist is to create pieces that have not been short changed artistically or technically due to a lack of time or quality materials. For one square foot of rug, depending on the intricacy of the design, five square feet of wool and up to ten hours are required to fill it with loops.

Erin Boukall’s jewellery explores the beauty of insects. Speciman was inspired by the similarities that can be found between insects and jewellery - symmetry, design, patterning, color, structure, and mechanics. Erin finds it intriguing that most individuals acquire personal (often childhood) memories that include bugs. Specimen conjures up these memories and encourages interaction with the audience. The display of the artwork references entomological and scientific specimen collecting. This reveals that the attention to detail that

is often neglected can be fascinating and worth exploring.

Making jewellery using these unlikely sources of inspiration raises age-old questions about beauty and what we chose to adorn ourselves with. This exhibition showcases a variety of pieces both sculptural and wearable that examines these parallels through the use of traditional and modern jewellery techniques. Erin is currently a student in the Jewellery + Metals Program at ACAD and resides in Calgary.

Above: The Orchard, 2010 100% wool fabric (hand dyed and cut), 100% linen, 31” x 44”

Left: The Filling, 2011 100% wool fabric (hand dyed and cut), 100% linen, 32” x 36”

Regius Beetle, 2010, Bronze, 24K Gold Plating, Cast Anodized Aluminum, 2.5” x 1.5” x 0.5”.

Photo credit: Charles Lewton-Brain

Tarantula Hawk Wasp, 2011, Sterling Silver, 18K Gold, 24K Gold Plating, and Liver of Sulphur, 10cm x 12cm x 3.5cm.

Photo credit: Justin Poulsen.

Discovery Gallery

Making a Spectacle of Myself

Retrospective of eyewear by metal artist Jackie Anderson

September 3 – October 15, 2011

Opening Reception: September 3, 2011, 2-4 pm

influences from ancient and contemporary architecture and structures, to retro signage, textiles, songs and puns. Materials range from precious and semiprecious, to natural and synthetic materials, sometimes all on one piece. The same influences and use of materials are also seen in my jewellery pieces.

By Jackie Anderson

Victorian Inclinations

New work by metal artist Jennea Frischke

September 3 – October 15, 2011

Opening Reception: September 3, 2011, 2-4 pm

I remember as a young child taking a photo on a camera and not being able to focus…not the camera, but my eyes. I obviously had to get prescription lenses, and later on continued using the camera lenses. Having worn glasses most of my life; I recognize that they are a major part of how a person is viewed and how an individual views the world. My work has largely been based on areas of our visual culture and our urban landscape. It is about looking, seeing and interpreting this visual information. A series grew out of the visual culture both literally and figuratively. I focused on multimedia pieces by using parts of, making reference to, and ultimately creating eyewear. Working from the characteristics that eyewear and frames can imply, I have used these elements in a very literal, often humorous manner.

It has been ten years in 2011 since I first ventured into the art eyewear realm. In 2001 I had the great pleasure of taking a ‘Spectacle Workshop’ from the New Zealand eyewear artist Brian Adam at Series at Red Deer College. Earlier that year I had participated in an invitational eyewear exhibit at Harbinger Gallery in Waterloo, but it was Brian’s workshop that literally opened my eyes. The exhibition Making a Spectacle of Myself reunites this earlier eyewear which was more functional as frames with lenses, with ‘eye adornment’ which became akin to putting on a pair of eyewear as one would a pair of earrings, and introduces new works from this year which have become more object and jewellery oriented.

Known for my use of unusual materials and evocation of place or time, my whimsical work reflects

Jackie is a 1976 graduate of of the Alberta College of Art + Design, from which she received an ACAD Alumni Award of Excellence in 2002. Currently maintaining an active studio practice in Calgary, she has travelled extensively, worked in museums and galleries and with architects and designers, taught workshops and lectured across Canada, and mentors emerging jewellery artists. In a 35 year exhibition career, her award winning work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and publications in Canada, the United States, Germany, Spain and Australia. Her work is included in public collections in the Canadian Museum of Civilization; the MacDonald Stewart Collection, University of Guelph; Metals Arts Guild of Canada and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, as well as many private and corporate collections. In 2002 she became a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

The titles of the eyewear: top piece: Kingscliffe Eyewear, 2001 bottom piece: Balcony Lorgnette, 2011

As an interdisciplinary craft based artist, I combine precious and non-precious materials such as sterling silver, aluminum, plastics, wood, vintage, antique, and handmade components into one-of-a-kind pieces of jewellery and wearable art. I am influenced by my surroundings, nostalgia, vintage themes, personal narrative and natural/ ornithological interests. My work embraces colour, tactility, shape, structural elements, dichotomy between materials, geometric, and organic forms. Since my graduation from the Jewellery + Metals program at ACAD in 2006 I have been creating work for wearable and jewellery art exhibitions and I also instruct continuing education courses at ACAD. I have participated in a

mentorship program for young artists and volunteer my time for arts related projects whenever possible. Last year I traveled to London, England on behalf of an Alberta Foundation for the Arts travel grant to visit museums to study historically significant jewellery. I took part in outreach programs that were available at these museums to further my knowledge of highly influential jewellery pieces from the past. I focused on Victorian era jewellery because of it’s influence on my work. My knowledge and understanding of historical jewellery has been expanded, and has informed my studio practice.

By pulling ideas from sketches and photographs from my trip I have designed a series of Victorian inspired pieces. I use materials similar to those used during the Victorian era, but with a more ethical approach to modern standards. The work contains Victorian imagery as well as sentiment, such as flower language, romanticism, and naturalism. Drawing is an important part of my process, and I incorporate it through the use of pyrography to burn into the wood, making my own modern wooden cameos and I scrimshaw into vintage mother of pearl buttons. I have been fortunate to obtain original mourning buttons and facetted Whitby jet beads to add authenticity to the collection.

By Jennea Frischke

Works in progress

“Lavender

Blue Tenmoku Jug and Glasses”, 2011, porcelain

Jackie Anderson wearing her Gaudi inspired eyewear

Shop Talk

As skills and inspirations of an artist continue to evolve, so does their work. The Gallery Shop is always proud to carry this new and evolving work from our artists who are compelled to stretch their creative muscles by taking chances with new techniques and untested aesthetic ventures. To name only two of the many artists shaking up their studio practice, the ACC is pleased to presents new tulip-inspired work by Mindy Andrews (Calgary), and welcomes back Jim Norton (Calgary) with his opalescent line of blown glass vases.

Letting Go Is Not That Easy

In the News

KUDOS

Spring Landscape

By Linda MacBain Cuyler

Hit and Miss 1, By Michelle Sirois-Silver 36x28 inches, Hand dyed wool, linen

Photo credit: Ted Clark Espresso cup and holder

By Mindy Andrews

Right: Lieutenant Governor’s award by James Lavoie, fused glass

By Charles Lewton-Brain

In the News

Flowers for Nitanis

City Hall, Edmonton

March 16 - 31, 2011

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

The group show by the Alberta Potters Association Alberta in a Box:Wide Open will be exchanged with the BC Potters. The exhibition has been juried by Aaron Nelson, Artistic Director, Medalta International Artists in Residence, Medicine Hat. It will be touring for the year.

Locations include:

Sir Alexander Galt Museum

Lethbridge, AB

June 25 – September 15

Comox Valley Art Gallery

Comox, BC.

October 1 – 31, 2011

BC Gallery of Ceramics

Granville Island, Vancouver, BC

November 1 – 30, 2011

ACC Members included in the exhibition are:

Sharon Aaltonen

Verna Allison

Mindy Andrews

Ed Bamiling

Bob Barclay

Elizabeth Burrit

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

Keith Turnbull

Linda Willard

Tower, ring

Stainless steel, electroformed copper, 24k gold electroforming. beach rock from Nova Scotia

Beadwork by Louise Dahdona Bushe River, AB And Theresa Paul, Yellowknife, NT

In the News

Open Spaces: Windows to a View

Features Diana Un-Jin Cho and Margot van Lindenberg, May – July 2011

Diana Un-Jin Cho Chogak Colour 28, 2011 Korean mulberry paper on canvas 25 x 25 inches 2011

Margot van Lindenberg Jewels of Nature, 2009 Freehand screenprint on hand-dyed silk, thread (Japanese dyes and ink on silk)

CALENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

For the Fall 2011 issue is August 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

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

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.

Centre for Creative Arts, Grande Prairie

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

Phone: (403) 678-9603

Fax: (403) 678-4703

Email: orders@thesugarpine.com

EDUCATION

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

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.

The Art Gallery of Calgary Shop, Calgary

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 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

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.

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.

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. Workshops in 2012 are offered from February 4 to 8. Participants are able to take up to 5 full days with instructors of their choice.

Included with all workshop & studio registrations on Friday, February 3rd at 7 pm is an inspiring presentation by world-renowned quilt artist David Taylor – Journey of an Art Quilter. (Extra tickets $15 + GST in advance or at the door.) David Taylor, from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, presents a trunk show including some of his recent work, and a slide presentation of selected works. David will entertain questions about his story, his methods, his successes, and his inspirations.

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.

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.

Calendar

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: 780-987-3593 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: 780-425-9280, 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.

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 jmcdonaldgray@gmail.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 780467-6093 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

Remnants of Community

Minature metal portraits of Alberta’s settlement era rural churches, By Calgary metal artist Simon Wroot

Planet Earth

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

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

June 2011

Stettler Public Library, 6202 - 44 Ave. Stettler, AB T0C 2L1

403-7420-2292

August 2011

Cypress Hills

Interprovincial Park Visitor Centre Box 12 Elkwater, AB T0J 1C0

403-893-3833

June 6-September 5th

Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, 902B 7th Ave., Canmore, AB T1W 3K1

403-687-2462

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

Please

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

Simon Wroot Russo-Greek Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Peno, Bronze, copper, silver, steel, mounted on slate, Courtesy of the artist

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL

Taking Alberta Craft Home... to the World

New in the Shop:

Rabbit Vessels by Lisa McGrath, Calgary

Lisa graduated from ACAD in 1997. She began her career as a visual arts instructor and professional artist with the Wildflower Arts Centre in Calgary. Currently Lisa supervises the Wildflower ceramics department and maintains a studio practice there.

New Members

Tyler Ames, Cochrane, Metal

Kelly Anderson, Delburne, Leather & beads

Carissa M.E. Baktay, Calgary, Glass

Eva M. Alysse Bowd, Red Deer, Clay

Brandy Chorney, Calgary, Clay, glass & found objects

Amanda Clark, Calgary, Clay, metal & photo

Barbara Cockrall, Edmonton, Supporter

Jane Durham, Calgary, Clay & photography

Brad Goertz, Edmonton, Wood

Ben Henderson, Edmonton,

Lisa McGrath, Calgary, Clay

Karin Millson, Calgary, Mixed

Stephanie Dawn Murray, Calgary, Clay & fibre

Kathy Newman, Leduc, Fibre

Leah Nowak, Calgary, Glass

Todd Safronovich, Edmonton, Glass

Victoria Sanchez, Calgary, Metal

Cherie Sommers, Edmonton, Mixed - Glass, Wood

Darlene Swan, Calgary, Clay

Jenna Turner, Red Deer, Clay

Robert Tustian, Vimy, Soapstone

Melissa Wong, Calgary, Fibre

Patricia Wood, Edmonton, Wood

Barbara Worden, Calgary, Fibre

Renewing Members

Bill Anthony, Didsbury, Glass & Recycled electronic components

Lucia Atanase, Calgary, Clay

Rose Bauer, Calgary, Clay

Hellen Beamish, Calgary, Fibre & glass

Kaitlyn Brennan, Stirling, Clay

Anne Brodie, Red Deer, Supporter

Fireflies, Edmonton, Glass

Karen Cantine, Edmonton, Metal - Jewellery

Margaret Louise Cardinal, Joussard, Fibre

Cec Caswell, Sherwood Park, Fibre

Un-Jin Cho, Calgary, Fibre

INFLUX Jewellery Gallery, Calgary, Retail Gallery

Lisette Cook, Lethbridge, Glass

Fran O Cuyler, Edmonton, Clay & Stone

Dawn Detarando & Brian McArthur, Red Deer, Clay

Robin DuPont, Winlaw, Clay

Giulia Fatica, Calgary, Fibre

Alain Favre, Red Deer, Clay

Sheila Fendall, Okotoks, Metal

Gretchen Ghent, Calgary, Fibre

Four Winds Art Glass, Edmonton, Glass

Judith Green, Pincher Creek, Clay

Heritage Weavers & Spinners Guild of Calgary, Calgary, Organization - Fibre

Vicki Hackl, Edmonton, Fibre

In the Red Opening Reception

Saturday, April 2, 2011

In the Red: creation from deficit opened with great success. Nearly 200 people and over half of the participating artists attended the reception. The overall audience response to this exhibition and fine craft in Alberta is both positive and supportive.

Return Address:

Alberta Craft Council

10186-106 Street

Edmonton, AB T5J 1H

Peter Hahn, Sherwood Park, Wood

Crys Harse, Calgary, Metal

Katherine Hofmann, Nelson, Clay

Edward Horychuk, Edmonton, Clay

Bonny Houston, Calgary, Glass

Robert Jakobsen, Nanaimo, Wood

Ted Jolda, Parksville, Glass

Loretta Kyle, Bonnyville, Stone

Mary-Beth Laviolette, Canmore, Writer

James Lavoie, Edmonton, Glass

Rachelle LeBlanc, St. Albert, Fibre

Dale Lerner, Medicine Hat, Clay

Karen L. MacMillan-Amies, Calgary, Clay

Stacey Maddock, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery

James Marshall, Medicine Hat, Clay

Jamie McDonald Gray, Calgary, Glass & Metal

Laura McIvor, Calgary, Metal

Wendy McPeak, Sherwood Park, Glass

Patricia Meyer, High River, Clay

Sonja Neven, Cochrane, Metal - Jewellery

Jim Norton, Calgary, Glass

Tara Owen, Calgary, Metal - Jewellery

Liv Pedersen, Calgary, Fibre

Nathan Philips, Edmonton, Glass

Russell Pollries, Colinton, Wood

Oveva Design Studio, Edmonton, Acrylic

Julia Reimer & Tyler Rock, Black Diamond, Glass

John H Robertson, Calgary, Clay

Natali Rodrigues, Carstairs, Glass

Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Retail Gallery

Carol & Richard Selfridge, Edmonton, Clay

Peter F Sharpe, Rimbey, Mixed: Clay, Glass, Metal

Sandi Skakun, Edmonton, Clay

John Smith-Jones, Calgary, Metal

Jen Somerville, Calgary, Glass

Janet Stein, Lake Country, Metal - Jewellery

Town of Lacombe, Lacombe, Organization

Mary Swain, Calgary, Clay & Mixed

Cathy Terepocki, Saskatoon, Clay

Louise Tessier, Regina, Clay

N. Priscilla Thomas, Edmonton, Clay

Catherine Thomson, Victoria, Fibre

Lesley Turner, Victoria, Fibre

Debbie Tyson, Edmonton, Fibre

Chris Waters, Sundre, Metal

Tarra Wedman, Fallis, Clay

Susan White, Calgary, Jewellery - Glass

Edmonton artist Teresa Stieben with her piece Alberta Approved

Edmonton artist Brenda Philp stands behind her piece An Offering to the Arts

Calgary artist Mary Swain with her piece Box It Up!