Winter 2015 - Alberta Craft Magazine

From the Executive Director

This issue of Alberta Craft Magazine kicks off both the Alberta Craft Council’s 35th anniversary and Craft Year 2015. It’s hard to know which is more momentous!

It was January 1980 that the founding board of the Alberta Craft Council signed the incorporation documents. Soon after, they were able to assemble a $6500 budget. Your Alberta Craft Council’s operating budget is now about $800,000 – not a bad growth curve! And, although still only the fourth largest provincial craft council, your ACC is well-known as one of the most innovative and productive. I will speak for the entire current board and membership in thanking the founding board members: Les Manning, Jane Thomas, Jack Forbes, Pierre Guy, Barry Morrison, Elizabeth Mould and Doug Motter, for their foresight and commitment.

There are more than 25 members from those early years who are still active as practicing craft artists or supporters: Ross Bradley, Anne Brodie, Karen Cantine, Sarabeth Carnat, Jim Etzkorn, Dee Fontans, Andreas Friderichsen, Michelle Gluza, Evelyn Grant, Marion Gravells, Carmen Haakstad, Crys Harse, Patricia Hartnagel, Linda Hawke, Martha Henry, Rae Hunter, Terry Juzak, Pirkko Karvonen, Jo-Ann Kohl, Charles Lewton-Brain, Brenda Malkinson, Les Manning, Pamela Marriott, Liv Pedersen, Henry Schlosser, Carol and Richard Selfridge, and Sandi Skakun. Edmonton Weaver’s Guild, Alberta Potter’s Association, Medicine Hat Potters Guild, Parkland Potters Guild, Handweavers Spinners and Dyers of Alberta are among the long-time member organizations. These people and guilds all deserve our heartfelt thanks. A team of members and staff will be assembling a pictorial time line of the past 35 years. Look for this later in the year on the ACC’s web site.

A 35th anniversary isn’t just about celebrating history. The first Feature Gallery exhibition of 2015 is called 15 on 35. This is an amazing collection of work by 15 members, ranging from long-time and to new, who have written about their relationship with the ACC. They have some pretty insightful things to say about the past, current state, and future of both the Alberta Craft Council and the craft arts generally. See page 6 & 7.

This is also the year in which a lot of extra energy will be dedicated to setting up a positive future. For example, throughout the year, board, staff and general members will be working toward opening the Alberta Craft Council’s Calgary Gallery in 2016; on facility planning with c-Space and the project architects, and on fundraising for the project. On page 3 check out progress on the $62.50 per square foot campaign. If you haven’t contributed already, please do. And if you have, why not do it again… to help with the ACC’s next 35 years.

The other huge undertaking this year is Craft Year 2015. Back in 2002-03, a conversation emerged amongst the Canadian Crafts Federation and some of the Provincial Craft Councils about developing a national craft event. Chat soon turned to a forum in Montreal, a conference in Toronto, or as a compromise something in Ottawa. This prompted a collective groan in places such as St. John’s, Halifax, Saskatoon and Vancouver about another “centrist” event trying to represent the entire country. The Alberta Craft Council jumped in with an alternative scheme, proposed by Simon Wroot, Charles Lewton-Brain and me, for a nation-wide festival of craft events. Although initially not popular in Quebec or Ontario, the concept took off with “the rest of the country” and Craft Year 2007 exploded to more than 700 events, including 3 international craft conferences in Canada. The main Alberta cluster of CY07 events was organized in Calgary. ACC worked with ACAD staff and students on the Invisible-Visible conference about craft career development, with the US Craft Organization Directors Association’s annual CODA conference in Canada, and with various ACC members and public and private galleries on 8 fabulous fine craft exhibitions, including the ACC’s All About Alberta at the Nickle Arts Museum.

Fast forward 8 years to the next iteration. Read page 4 for more about Craft Year 2015, including a small sample of 10 of the many events taking place across the country. Visit www.craftyear.ca for details, and to register a CY15 event or project. And, watch this magazine, the ACC’s website, e-news and social media for announcements of CY15 events.

Tom McFall

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From the Chair of the Board

It’s that time of the year again – time to look back and reflect.

In the past six weeks, I have attended a number of shows, open houses and openings. It certainly has been a busy time in the Calgary craft scene.

In the middle of October I took my Mom-in-law to the New Craft Coalition show, in Inglewood. I was pleasantly surprised by how crowded it was, as well as the relatively young, urban demographic of the audience. I had a chance to connect with Kari Woo, chatted with Simon Wroot, and talked with Andrea Blais about her very classic work (as well as her clean display system). I also lingered for quite a while over a Laura Sharp mug.

I started out November on the right foot by attending a Bee Kingdom open house. Again, a busy event, with standing room only for the demos. There were people there asking questions about process, and very interested in how the work is made. I assumed they were relatively new to the world of craft, based on their questions, and was glad to see The Bees take quite a lot of time to explain about their own work, but also about fine craft and the larger craft community in general. You don’t think they mentioned the Craft Council just because I was there, do you?

In mid-November, I went to the Hand Made Here show, in NW Calgary. Since we ended up going to this show early on their first day, we were able to see the full range of work for sale from each artist. There was excellent work for sale, from Joan Irvin, Brad Keys (an ex-ACC board member), Mindy Andrews and Lisa McGrath, Natalie Gerber and Jill Nuckles (who I think I met for the first time, officially) Dee Fontans, Jim Etzkorn and Jennea Frischke (whom I congratulated for making the cut to be in the Metal Arts Guild Exhibition in Print in MAGazine). I also met Susan Kristoferson for the first time. Susan and I had an excellent chat, where she filled me in on various AFA initiatives, and Learning Through The Arts programming. The quality of the work in the show was astounding. There were quite a few ACAD faculty and alumni there, a very high proportion of whom are Alberta Craft Council members. Even by the time that we left the show, it looked like Joan Irvin had sold a

good number of earrings, and one of my favourite Lisa McGrath bunnies had gone home with a proud owner.

In the third weekend in November, I checked out the new Lovecraft Gallery, on 17th Avenue SE. I was impressed by their lovely exhibition space, and took a peek into some of the studio spaces that this group has set up. Run by two entrepreneurs (Tracy Sutherland is an ACAD alumni), their mandate is to support local and emerging artists, and to reach out to the community through workshops, events and programs. These are noble and important goals – something that is in short supply for recent grads and those just starting out in the craft sector.

On the same night as the Lovecraft Gallery opening, we went to Art Market too. I guess it’s a good sign when there is no parking left at the site of the show, on a Friday night. I had a chance to see Simon Wroot again there. Simon’s pieces have fairly high price points, so he was pleasantly surprised to have sold three pieces by only the second day. I also talked briefly with Diane Sullivan (another exACC board member), who mentioned that this Art Market has been one of the best for sales in years. I was very glad to hear that the artists were seeing a really great response from Calgarians – not just in numbers of visitors, but in those buying fine craft.

A common theme to all of these shows were the many ACC members involved, and the incredibly high quality of the work on offer. Members almost always had their small ACC tent cards on display, to denote their association with the Craft Council. It has made me extremely proud, once again, to be involved with a group that supports the excellent work produced by these talented artists.

On the Cover

By Andrea Blais (Calgary)

Argentium sterling silver

Andrea Blais first developed her skills as an artist and goldsmith at the Alberta College of Art + Design, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions locally and internationally. Andrea’s work is inspired by organic structures found in flora and fauna. Sophisticated, unique and instantly recognizable, Andrea’s work draws the viewer in and captivates with timeless style.

Andrea received the ACC 2014 Award of Achievement. Her work is featured in the 15 on 35 exhibition on page 6 & 7 and the Recipients on page 8.

Left image: Find

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about new Gallery Shop artists like Milt Fischbein. See Shoptalk on page 11.

Pendant By Milt Fischbein

Harvest Pendant, 2011

2015 Discovery Gallery Schedule

January 10 – February 14

The Recipients - an exhibition celebrating the recipients of the 2014 Alberta Craft Awards

February 21 – April 4

The Anatomy of My HeartTransformation through personal narrative by jewellery and metal artist Kari Woo (Canmore).

Earth Rhythms - exploring the movements and rhythms of the earth with manipulations in clay by Ed Bamiling (Banff)

April 11 - May 23

Landed – Sharon Willas Rubuliak (Sherwood Park) and Judy Weiss (Edmonton) explore connections to prairie people, both past and present using various fibre arts - quilting, stitching and felting.

May 30 - July 11

Thinking in Threes – An evolving three year exhibition by jewellery and metal artist Nicole Baxter (Edmonton) where the artist will explore 10 themes in groups of threes.

Small Joys - Jogakbo inspired small needlework by fibre artist Diana Un-Jin Cho (Calgary).

July 18 - August 29

Coming Up Next – an exhibition of contemporary fine craft by emerging artists. Deadline: May 10, 2015

September 5 - October 17

A Second Look - A mixed media exhibition where five Yukon artists are selected to reinterpret Alberta and Yukon landscapes that were originally created by Alberta metal artist Simon Wroot (Calgary).

October 24 - November 28

Blow in the Dark – New sculptural work by hot glass artist Keith Walker (Edmonton) accompanied by selected works by his students.

‘Twas the Night 2014

The ACC held its 17th ‘Twas the Night fundraiser on a snowy November 28, 2014. Over 100 people enjoyed live music by Shannon Johnson and Josephine van Lier. Patrons were treated to wonderful food, door prizes, split ticket draws and chance discounts in the shop.

Thank you to the following members who donated items for the split ticket draws:

Barbara Howe (Calgary)

Laura McIvor (Calgary)

Todd Safronovich (Edmonton)

Dana Roman (Canmore)

Margie Davidson (Edmonton)

JoAnna Lange (Edmonton)

Mindy Andrews (Calgary)

Linda McBain Cuyler (Edmonton)

Lisa Head Harbidge (Rocky Mountain House)

Loretta Kyle (Bonnyville)

Cathy Terepocki (Chilliwack)

Thanks to the Rapid Fire Theatre and Mile Zero Dance for donating tickets for door prizes. Lee Anna Rocchio was the happy winner of the prize package of a bowl and 4 hours glass blowing instruction at Urban Carrot Glass Studiowith Todd Safronovich.

Thank you to our wonderful staff and following volunteers for their hard work during the evening:

Wendy McPeak, Margaret Smith, Will Truchon, Laura O’Connor, Annette Aslund, Holly Boone, Robert Boone, Don St. Hilaire, Jolene Fennema, James Lavoie, Patti Hartnagel and all the staff.

Above: Scarf By Dana Roman, Bowl By Todd Safronovich, Handprinted Pillow By Margie Davidson

Below: Big Girl Bowl donation By JoAnna Lange

Progress Reports:

Alberta Craft Council Gallery in King Edward Arts Hub, Calgary

Last September, Mayor Nenshi and about 150 ACC members and supporters attended the first event in the ACC’s future space. Work continues with ACC staff and board, c-Space project organizers and Nyhoff Architects, on project planning, budgeting, fundraising and gradual design refinement. Late November, 4 senior ACC staff spent a half day with the Calgary team, in the actual space, discussing everything from lighting systems to storage. ACC has also been working with other tenant organizations to explore new relationships, co-marketing and other cluster-type activity. And ACC is already in discussion with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts about a block-buster opening exhibition in 2016.

The $62.50 per sq. ft. campaign is off to a good start. www.albertacraft.ab.ca/donate

More than 60 ACC members and supporters have contributed to the campaign. Join the effort - contribute 1, 2, 10 or as many square feet as you like. (See below.) For more about King Edward Arts Hub: www.cspaceprojects.com

Alberta Craft Council Gallery in Artists Quarters, Edmonton

Alberta Craft Council is one of three anchor organizations (with Rapid Fire Theatre and Mile Zero Dance) in this on-going project development. Artists Quarters will eventually house 20+ arts organizations and provide live-work spaces for 50+ artists and culture workers. Communitas Group (co-op housing experts), Kasian Architects and Williams Engineering are teamed with Arts Habitat and Artist Urban Village and these anchor organizations in an extensive planning and design process. City of Edmonton experts are advising on zoning, utility and other details such as a future LRT station and street-scaping features. The main design and construction details will be solidified by spring for the development permit submission. Artist Quarters is scheduled for construction over about 2 years, opening in 2018. By then, the Alberta Craft Council expects to be re-located into new purpose-built gallery space that the ACC owns. Artists Quarters also offers a fabulous opportunity for craft artists looking for pre-zoned live-work spaces.

For more about organization spaces in Artists Quarters: www.artshab.com/spaces/artists-quarters

For more about live-work spaces in Artists Quarters: www.artistsurbanvillageedmontonab.com/the-artistsquarters

www.craftyear.ca www.annee-des-metiers-dart.ca

CRAFT YEAR 2015

Join the excitement of Craft Year 2015, a nationwide year-long festival of craft arts in Canada. Hundreds of events are being organized, by numerous galleries, schools, associations, groups and individuals, in every province and territory, to celebrate the culture of craft.

All the Alberta Craft Council’s events and projects will be part of Craft Year 2015.

Revisit www.craftyear.ca / www.année-desmétiers-dart.ca as more and more events are announced. These will include exhibitions, fairs, open houses, studio tours, conferences, workshops, competitions, publications, community events, web content, and much more.

Craft Year 2015 is an ideal opportunity for your group, your studio, your special event, to be featured and promoted nationally. Check out www. craftyear.ca to participate and to brand your activity as a Craft Year 2015 event.

Here is a small selection… 10 of hundreds… of Craft Year 2015 events coming up:

1. Naked Craft Network: International Project –Canada & Scotland

January - December 2015

www.nakedcraftnetwork.com

2. 15 on 35: Exhibition - Alberta

January 17 to March 28, 2015.

The first of many exhibitions celebrating Alberta Craft Council’s 35th anniversary and CY15. www.albertacraft.ab.ca

3. 1/16: Exhibition of new work from the graduating class Sheridan College’s Furniture Craft and Design program – Ontario

January 19 - February 28, 2015

Craft Ontario www.craftontario.com

4. gallery@acts: Exhibition/Conference –Nova Scotia February 7 - 9, 2015

Craft Alliance Atlantic Association www.craftalliance.ca/Programs/projects.php

5. Saves Nine: Exhibition - Manitoba

April 2015 Manitoba Craft Council www.manitobacraft.ca

6. Dimensions 2015: Exhibition - Saskatchewan May - August, 2015 Saskatchewan Craft Council at MacKenzie Art Galler www.mackenzieartgallery.ca

7. Series 2015 Summer Arts School: Education - Alberta

July 6 - 31, 2015 Red Deer College www.rdc.ab.ca/series

8. Filberg Festival: Arts, Craft and Music Festival - British Columbia

July 31 - August 3, 2015

Comox, BC www.filberegfestival.com

9. New Brunswick Fine Craft Festival –New Brunswick

August 28 - 30, 2015

New Brunswick Craft Council www.nbcraftcouncil.ca

10. Fibre Arts 2015: Conference –Newfoundland and Labrador

October 14-18, 2015

Rocky Harbour, Gros Morne National Park, Norris point and Woody Point.

www.craftcouncil.nl.ca/events/fibre-conference

Dates

January 17 – March 28, 2015

Reception 2-4 pm, Saturday, January 17

Above: Stacked Potluck Series, 2012

By Jenna Stanton

The exhibition 15 on 35 includes artwork and written insights by a selection of 15 long-term, mid-career, emerging and new members. Each of the participating artists uses their work and writings to reflect on how the ACC has enriched their careers. And, collectively then look at the past, current state and future of the ACC and fine craft in general. 15 on 35 launches the 35th anniversary of the ACC and Craft Year 2015. Participants like Linda Chow have looked back and understand better now the significance the ACC has played in their careers. Unknowingly at the time, Linda Chow’s first exhibition with Alberta Craft Council Re-Incarnation (1994) set the course for her taking unremarkable everyday objects and turning them into expressions of the unusual. Today Linda’s work has evolved from salvaging and reminiscences to environmental concerns and the preservation of the eco system in various regions in Alberta. Her recent piece, Oil Sands Truck Tire Ring reminds us that although oil is considered by many as a dirty word we must not forget that it gives us mobility and comfort. The ACC continues to provide opportunities for Linda to express and respond to social and environmental issues.

Jean Claude & Talar Prefontaine are exhibiting recent work to demonstrate the vital role the ACC currently plays in their careers. Of Every Stripe is one of their most recent pieces. The natural stripes of the various woods create an image evocative of the Alberta prairie landscape. The Prefontaines say without hesitation that the ACC has been, and continues to be, a very big part in the development of their work and business. As self-taught craft artists lacking a network of mentors and peers in the early days of their careers, they have benefited greatly from opportunities and resources provided by the ACC.

Jenna Stanton’s series of work called The Stacked Potluck is reflective of her upbringing in a large extended rural family. Most Sundays, siblings were loaded into the car, with bowls on laps full of potluck delights, to head to a family gathering. Jenna has realized that this “family” approach to life and creativity is a huge influence in fostering community in her career. In addition, working at the Alberta Craft Council for 5 years helped Jenna realize that she could intentionally build professional and creative communities. Her

Slipcast earthenware with sprayed glaze and silkscreened enamel decals

pieces in this exhibition were developed as a series of stacked dishes for potluck dinners…from car to table to fridge. They represent her interests in craft and creative placemaking where everyone brings something to the table, and it’s always more interesting when they do.

Participants:

Shona Rae (Calgary), jewellery

Chris Kubash (Edmonton), wood

Margie Davidson (Edmonton), fibre

Matt Gould (Red Deer), fibre

Lisa McGrath (Calgary), clay

Jenna Stanton (Medicine Hat), clay

Andrea Blais (Calgary), jewellery

Jean Claude & Talar Prefontaine (Calgary), wood

Sarabeth Carnat (Calgary), jewellery

Laura McIvor (Calgary), jewellery

Linda Chow (Calgary), jewellery

Keith Walker (Edmonton), glass

Bee Kingdom (Calgary), glass

Katrina Chaytor (Calgary), clay

Wendy McPeak (Sherwood Park), glass

Feature Gallery

Above:

Of Every Stripe

Box with two drawers, 2014 By Jean Claude and Talar Prefontaine

Imbuya, laurel burl, olive ash, bubinga, blackwood, Maccassar ebony, zebrawood, Brazilian rosewood, brown elm, aneigre, sycamore, fumed eucalyptus, solid grenadilla, 13” x 5” x 5”

Left:

Oil Sands Truck Tire Ring, 2014 By Linda Chow

Sterling silver, rubber found object, plastic, molasses

albertacraft.ab.ca/feature-gallery

Discovery Gallery

Dates

January 10 – February 14, 2015

Reception: 2-4 pm, Saturday, January 17

Left: Vase

By Anna Rasmussen

Ceramic, 2014 10” high

Centre:

Cava – Necklace & Earrings

By Andrea Blais

Argentium sterling silver, 14K yellow gold, freshwater pearls 5.2 x 48 cm

Right:

Owl Time is Now

By Shona Rae

sterling silver, 18kyg, bone, untreated aquamarine, citrine, rose garnet, constructed, carved, stand with 2 brooches, containing 4 lockets, 2014 8”H x 3.5”W x 3”D

The Recipients

Anna Rasmussen, Andrea Blais and Shona Rae

The Alberta Craft Council is pleased to present the recipients of the 2014 Alberta Craft Awards, Anna Rasmussen, Andrea Blais and Shona Rae. These awards are presented annually to recognize the value and contribution that individuals or organizations have made to Alberta’s fine craft culture.

The Linda Stanier and Family Memorial Award for Excellence in Ceramics was awarded to Anna Rasmussen who has been a potter since 1997. Not only does she make and sell beautiful lines of colourful dinnerware but she creates an environment for learning and is always challenging herself to go further and reach new goals. Her work is continually evolving and she never strays from a challenge, embracing what it is to be a practicing studio potter.

The Award of Achievement is awarded to an emerging craft artist in recognition of their achievements. The 2014 recipient, Andrea Blais is truly deserving of this award. Since receiving her BFA from ACAD (Jewellery + Metals) in 2008, Andrea has displayed determination, talent and skill in her field. She has established a successful jewellery studio in Calgary and is garnering an international reputation as a Canadian designer and maker.

Jewellery and metal artist Shona Rae received the Award of Excellence for her dedication, skills and ongoing contributions to the contemporary jewellery and metals field. Since graduating from ACAD in 2000 she has run a professional gold-smithing and mixed media studio practice in

Calgary, has taught at ACAD, and co-founded INFLUX Jewellery Gallery. A complete and utter ‘Madwoman’, Shona maintains a deep commitment to the study, practice, education and magical travels that art, craft, design and making can bring. albertacraft.ab.ca/alberta-craft-awards albertacraft.ab.ca/discovery-gallery

Earth Rhythms

Ed Bamiling, Banff

Texture…form…colour.… movement.…time…

Ripples of wind and water, the ever-changing play of lightthe sheer energy of it all...

I am deeply affected by landscape and the wild diversity of our physical surroundings, the patterns and rhythms of the earth. Some are products of daily or seasonal fluctuations, others of singular events, from miniscule to massive, gentle to catastrophic. A cloud-shadow, however brief, changes the dynamic of a scene. Raindrops leave their traces on rock, sand or window. Sometimes it is we who are the catalyst.

On a larger scale, even the surface itself – the mountains, deserts, glaciers and icecaps – are in constant flux. What if we could slow down enough, tune ourselves to feel those movements, to hear the melodies, the deep cadences of the earth? If we could play the rock, what stories would emerge?

My work, infinitely less grandiose, is perhaps my version of such a process - to move slowly, to listen and observe, to hear the voice of the clay. It seems clichéd somehow, but I think the best work comes from working in concert with the material, whether it be paint, words, musical notes, wood or clay. I tend to work intuitively as much as possible, feeling my way to a visual statement that

has energy that holds a bit of the magic I experience in feeling those rhythms.

A practicing artist for more than thirty years, Bamiling has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions both nationally and internationally. His sculptural ceramic work is represented in public collections in Canada and abroad, as well as in many private collections in North America, Europe and Asia. He has also lectured and conducted workshops in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Greece, and Korea – and even for a group of young art school students in Siberia!

Dates

February 21 – April 4, 2015

Left: Red/Blue Burst

By Ed Bamiling

Right: Red Burst with Vessel

By Ed Bamiling

Clay, glazes, oxides, wood 25x25x5 cm

Clay, glazes, oxides, wood 25x25x8 cm

Discovery Gallery

Dates

February 21 – April 4, 2015

The Anatomy of My Heart Kari Woo, Canmore

In Canada our cultural geography is just as vast and diverse as our physical landscape. It is in this geography that my current work is positioned. Deeply informed by my cultural heritage, both in the subject matter it addresses and aesthetically, I employ personal narrative as a vehicle to address the issues of sense of place, appropriation, memory and cultural identity. This is achieved through the reinterpretation and manipulation of family photographs, the use of cultural and historical family artifacts and culturally significant materials such as jade, high carat gold and pearls. Jewellery objects are often camouflaged inside the composition layering personal meaning and memory with questions about how cultural

identity is or can be inherited, translated, represented, misrepresented, romanticized, imagined, lost, created and recreated. Though thoroughly personal in content I believe that this work speaks to a greater experience that is very distinctly Canadian.

Since graduating from ACAD [BFA, Honors, Jewellery + Metalsmithing] in 2003, Kari has been engaged in her studio practice full-time. Kari likes to refer to herself as a mixed media artist due to her many avenues of interest within the creative arena. She makes her living as a jewellery designer/maker characterized by intense periods of design and production, bookended with projects for custom clients. Increasingly other areas of artistic interest are

bidding for Kari’s time such as an ongoing series of assemblage work and a public art project through the City of Calgary. Her interests in community development and passion for small business has yielded fruitful partnerships with other creative colleagues over the years including the co-founding of Shiny Fuzzy Muddy Collective in Vancouver, B.C. [2003], INFLUX Jewellery Gallery in Calgary [2004], the inaugural Forage Symposium [2012] – a professional development event for independent makers, the content of which was crowd sourced from participants - and most recently the New Craft Coalition [2013] in Calgary.

New Gallery Shop Artists 2014

Growth of the Alberta Craft Council and the Gallery Shop rely heavily on the influx of new members to its fold. New artists help keep the selection of work fresh and current, show our audiences that Alberta’s fine craft scene is vibrant and continues to illustrate just how signature the work of all artists can be, from all disciplines, during all career stages.

The ACC is pleased to take this opportunity to introduce 14 new artists who have recently joined the ACC Retail Gallery Shop:

Larissa Blokhuis (Calgary) is inspired by the evolutionary history of plants and the repetition of life cycles. Her current focus uses glass and mixed media, incorporating ceramic, steel, fibre, polymer and wood as needed to lend in the development of her distinctive style.

Holly Boone’s (Edmonton) work is informed by animals and how they relate to their natural habitats. A mixed-media artist for many years, Holly recently discovered felting, inspired by the artists represented at the ACC.

Teena Dickerson (Delburne) is part of a growing movement of artists who enjoy the benefits of both old and new technology. Her work employs traditional techniques including carving, lost wax casting, hand fabrication and the lapidary arts.

Sheila Fendall’s (Okotoks) most recent work is inspired by movement, incorporating components that allow the pieces to move and mold to the body of the wearer. Dedicated to the craftsmanship often found in ethnic jewellery, Sheila’s work utilizes time-honoured weaving techniques for which she makes and solders each tiny link by hand.

Shop Talk

Terry Hildebrand The main purpose of Terry Hildebrand’s (Edmonton) ceramic work is undeniably its function. The ritual of its use becomes a central experience. The sharing of food, drink, fellowship, and play lie at the heart of our existence. The conscious ritual and enjoyment of these are greatly enhanced by the experience of the visual and tactile senses that the ceramic wares address.

Hannelore Krieger (Wildwood) is an avid basket maker since the 1980’s. Hannelore continues to challenge herself with this discipline through exploration of an array of stitching techniques, basket designs and colour methods.

Candice Meyer’s (Red Deer) craftsmanship is meticulous. Carefully soldering each ring within each chainmaille piece ensures its strength and durability. Intertwining silver and gold, the intricacies of the woven patterns are subtly emphasized and the complexities celebrated. The result is the creation of pieces that have signature characteristics with universal appeal.

Tara Owen (Calgary) is a metalsmith who earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Alberta College of Art + Design. Tara makes art jewellery, wearable art and small sculpture, and also enjoys writing about the arts. She is active in the metals scene in Alberta and an advocate for craft within the wider cultural community and is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors for the ACC.

Sarah Pike (Fernie, BC) is a full-time ceramic artist. Sarah studied ceramics at Alberta College of Art + Design, University of Colorado and the University of Minneapolis.

Carol and Richard Selfridge (Edmonton) are ceramic artists working collaboratively since 1974. Their illusionistic majolica and woodfired stoneware has been exhibited nationally and internationally in over 250 juried and invitational exhibitions. Pieces have been widely acquired by public and institutional art collections, including some of the world’s most prestigious ceramics museums.

Jack Sures’ (Regina, SK) career as a prolific ceramic artist spans more than 50 years. Locally, Jack has been instrumental in developing the visual culture of Saskatchewan through his commitment to arts education, including 32 years instructing with the University of Regina. Internationally, Jack has been the recipient of many accolades including the Order of Canada, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit and the Grand Prize in ceramics in Mino Japan.

Milt Fischbein’s (Calgary) most current body of work is his filigree collection. This series is based on techniques developed by craft artists thousands of years ago. While some of Milt’s filigree pieces are traditional Yeminite designs, he has also utilized these traditional techniques to create more modern works. (see Pendant on Page 1)

Damaris Oakley (Nanaimo, BC) explores and documents the world around her through glass. Inspiration for her beads come from the west coast landscape, specifically the ocean at low tide, bright and vibrant flowers in the spring, and the contrasting and changing colours of the fall season.

Lisa Wilkinson (Yellowhead County) is a wildlife biologist, specializing in conservation of species at risk. After many years creating pottery, Lisa couples her love of clay with her background in biology. Her sculptures capture the essence of her subject and its individual personality and characteristics, reflecting her respect and passion for both the animal and its habitat.

Collar By Sheila Fendall

Necklace By Candice Meyers

Bracelet By Damaris Oakley

Vessel By Jack Sures

Shop Talk

Spotlights 2015

Capital Power –Women of Power Event

On the evening of November 24, Capital Power held their annual Women of Power event here in the ACC Gallery and Shop. In attendance were 45 of Edmonton’s most influential business women of finance, education, industry, culture and politics. Capital Power chose ACC as a venue to help their guests identify with the talents of Alberta artists and to stress the importance shopping local.

JANUARY Selections from new ACC Gallery Shop Artists

To many, January represents fresh slates, new beginnings and great promise. For this month’s Spotlight, we would like to celebrate the essence of the New Year by showcasing a selection of work from our newest roster of fine craft artists.

FEBRUARY

Dalia Saafan (Edmonton)

MARCH

Kalika Bowlby (Nelson BC)

ACC member, Diane Krys, was commissioned to create a special “Save-the-date” keepsake that was sent to the invited guests. Diane’s mini-landscapes could adorn a desktop or window ledge to subtly remind the guest of the very special occasion to which they had been invited. Using warm merino wools in an array of cool, icy colours, and small glints of sparkling beads, these small curiosities speak of Alberta winters and first snowfalls over fields of forget-me-nots.

Pat Aslund – Part Time Gallery Shop Staff

The lure of library books and ponies is making the ACC Gallery Shop say farewell to one of our customers’ favorite sales representative. Pat had been working in the Gallery Shop on busy Saturdays for over three years. Her formal training is in Architectural Technology and although she has no formal education in the arts, she has tried her hand at most crafts including pottery, silversmithing, soapstone carving, fibre arts, glass, and wood. She belongs to the Edmonton Calligraphic Society, works as a public school librarian during the week and volunteers weekly for Off-the-Wall Oasis Pony Adventures. We thank Pat for her contributions to the ACC and wish her every success and happiness!

Dalia forms her pieces by sandwiching brass and mica powder between layers of glass that are fused and slumped in a kiln at temperatures reaching 1500 F. Texturing is an important element for Dalia, and is achieved by melting the plate over a bubbled surface. Originally from Egypt, Dalai often incorporates Egyptian and Arabic script and calligraphy as well as Middle Eastern motifs, sharing sentiments such as “Ahlan wa Sahlan” meaning “Welcome”.

“The longer I am a maker the more I become interested in the subtleties and small details of the objects I make. Ornamentation has become purposeful throwing lines, patterns and textures on the bottom of pots, and the line where two glazes meet. Perhaps this is a response to the increase of visual stimuli we encounter and interpret every day. I want these pots, in a world that constantly demands our visual attention, to quietly find their place within the domestic landscape and reveal their intricacies upon more intimate investigation.

I still have a love for classic patterns such as stripes, polka dots and herringbone but over the past year I have developed a line of work focused on this quiet sensibility. I am looking forward to translating what I have only explored on small objects such as cup, mugs, bowls and small plates, onto teapots, pitchers and jars as well as expanding the range of colours in my glaze palette.”

Glass Platter By Dalia Saafan

Vases By Kalika Bowlby

Photo: Julia Cedar

Priscilla Janes (Canmore) was honoured at the Mayor’s Spotlight on the Arts in Canmore on September 26. The Mayor’s Spotlight on the Arts is an evening to celebrate and honour those who have contributed to the arts in their community. Priscilla was recognized for her long-term commitment to the arts community in Canmore as a Community Builder.

In the News

Basilian Fathers Museum in Mundare hosted the Moved by the Spirit art exhibition last fall. The exhibition has been travelling since 2011 and the Museum was one of the last stops in its twelvegallery tour within Canada and the U.S.A. Moved by the Spirit included work by Louise Tessier (Regina) in ceramics and rug hooking. Participating as an artist and acting as curator of this exhibition, Louise invited eleven other artists to join her in creating works focused on significant events in the life of Jesus. These artists have created works that express an event in Jesus’ life through their chosen medium and within their own faith experience.

says “Watching their migration year after year reminds me of people, myself included, who immigrated here and now call Canada home. Much like us humans Canada geese also have a strong need for community often gathering en mass, for what seem like loud out of control parties. This exhibition is a grouping of our fine feathered friends coming together to laugh, share, sing and perhaps show off a little!”

By Suzette Knudsen

Transitions Public Art Project, Edmonton

A major public art project by Keith Walker was installed in November along the newly revitalized Capital Boulevard in downtown Edmonton. EPCOR crews installed more than 60 handcrafted art glass finials on the new light standards along the street. Keith Walker blew over 200 individual pieces to create the finials. To ensure ease of installation, Keith custom designed an assembly system of aluminum screws and caps.

Capital Boulevard (108 Street) is currently undergoing extensive development. The finished project will serve as a new ceremonial street between MacEwan University and the Alberta Legislature Building. Walker’s design was chosen as the Percent for Art portion of the re-development.

Ceramic

Virginia Stephen (Edmonton) was recently appointed to the Premier’s Council on Culture. The council is a governmentappointed body that directly advises the Minister of Culture on innovative approaches, partnerships and solutions to support sustainable growth within the province’s diverse culture sector. It is composed of 24 community leaders who collectively reflect the many different sectors responsible for cultural activities and experiences in Alberta.

Suzette Knudsen (Calgary) was featured in the solo exhibition Promenade at the Lebel Gallery in Pincher Creek from November 27-January 3, 2015. The exhibition featured clay geese constructed using both handbuilt and wheel thrown elements. They are individually decorated depending on the character of the goose and then fired with combustible materials resulting in the smoky surface seen on many of the geese. Knudsen

Dana Roman (Canmore) designed a graffiti style design on a utility box as part of a public art program in Canmore. Last year the Town of Canmore invited local artists to submit proposals to create art on Canmore utility boxes at various locations throughout the town. The project resulted in art that contributes to the vitality and attractiveness of the town’s environment.

Celebrated for his sculptural glassworks, Edmonton glass artist Keith Walker (Blow in the Dark Glassworks) continually pushes boundaries in his quest to transform art-making into truly communal experience. In his artist talk presented by the Edmonton Arts Council at the ACC Gallery on December 4, Keith addressed the challenges and successes of Transitions.

Dana Roman with her utility box in Canmore Correction

The last issue of Alberta Craft incorrectly stated that Joe van Keulen lives in Red Deer. He lives in Strathmore. Apologies to Joe for the error.

Glass Finials

By Keith Walker

Gourd By Priscilla Janes

Our Lady of the Prairies By Louise Tessier Rug hooking, hand dyed wool fabric, burlap backing, 34”W x 43”H

Geese

In the News

Stonecrop Studio and Gallery, Canmore

Winners of the 2014 RBC and Winifred Shantz Awards

The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery (Waterloo, ON) announced the winners of the 2014 Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics and RBC Award for Glass at an Awards ceremony held at the Gallery on November 22, 2014.

The winner of the 2014 Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics is Christopher Reid Flock. This award will allow Flock to undertake an eight-week residency at the Medalta International Artists in Residence Program at the Historic Clay District in Medicine Hat. Jody Greenman-Barber of Buena Vista, Saskatchewan received the second prize.

The winner of the 2014 RBC Award for Glass is Cheryl Wilson Smith of Red Lake, Ontario. She has been invited to participate in “First Light” an artistin-residence inside the Arctic Circle of Norway, timed to coincide with the first day during which the sun reappears over the horizon line. Karina Guévin and Cédric Ginart of Ange-Gardien, Quebec received the second prize.

The winner of each award received $10,000. Second place winners each received $1,000. These prestigious national awards allow early career practising ceramic and glass artists to undertake a period of independent research, or other activities that will advance their artistic and professional practice.

The awards are supported by the Keith and Winifred Shantz Fund for the Arts and the RBC Foundation as part of the RBC Emerging Artists Project. Supporting the work of Canadian ceramic and glass artists, the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery presents exhibitions that challenge ideas and perceptions of the definitions of art, craft and design today.

Elevation Gallery in Canmore recently featured the exhibition Looking Forward 2 Looking Back, a retrospect of work from the past 40 years by Tony Bloom and John Borrowman along with an exhibition of other artists connected with the Stonecrop Studio and Gallery. Stonecrop was founded in 1974 by Tony Bloom, Order of Canada recipient Les Manning, Bart Robinson, founding editor of Equinox Magazine, and Bonnie Lebowitz.

John Borrowman – Canmore’s current Mayor – joined within the year and was designated an honourary founding member. Stonecrop has operated in the Bow Valley as an independent teaching and working studio that has had a significant impact on Alberta’s craft history and included over 100 artists over the past 4 decades. The Town of Canmore honoured Stonecrop with a Lifetime Contribution to the Arts Award for their dedication and significant contribution to the arts at the Mayor’s Spotlight on the Arts. Stonecrop’s 40th anniversary

celebrations were celebrated with an open house in December.

Tony Bloom has been the constant thread running through Stonecrop from its founding through to the present day.

Starting off his professional life in the arts as a potter, he quickly moved into a more sculptural dimension. This included large outdoor pieces in the public realm that, while sculptural, often have a functional aspect which derives from or references his roots in craft.

John Borrowman has been a production potter for 43 years. He was active in Stonecrop Studios from his arrival in Canmore in 1975 until 1991 when he set up Of Cabbages and Kings Pottery in Canmore. In addition to being mayor of Canmore, he still manages to maintain an active studio practice with his daughter Katie Borrowman.

www.theclayandglass.ca

Stonecrop founding members. Left to right: Les Manning, Tony Bloom, Bonnie Lebowitz, John Borrowman, Bart Robinson

Left: Travois Cradle Cauldron By Tony Bloom

Above: Saucy Rocker By Tony Bloom

Right: Vase By John Borrowman

Photo credit: Conrad Habing

Opportunities

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

For the Spring 2015 issue is February 25, 2015

Email: nhilaire@albertacraft.ab.ca

The Alberta Craft Council is open to submissions of opportunities for craftspeople, space permitting. If you are interested in promoting a special event, call for entry, educational activity, gallery, or exhibition please call the ACC office or email Nancy St.Hilaire at nhilaire@albertacraft.ab.ca.

The ACC 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 listers contained herein.

Calls for Artists

Art Market Art and Craft Sale

Deadline: April 1st Art Market has established a reputation as an excellent marketplace for high quality art and craft. The 2015 (29th annual) sale features over 200 artisans from across Canada exhibiting over four days (November 19-22) in Calgary, Alberta, at the Calgary Telus Convention Center. Full show details and application are available at artmarketcraftsale.com under exhibitor’s information. Email info@artmarketcraftsale.com or call 1-877-929-9933.

Edmonton Arts Council Public Art, 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. 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. 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. Contact: publicart@edmontonarts.ca or call 780-424-2787

Alberta Jubilee Rotating Art Exhibitions, Edmonton/Calgary

Deadline is ongoing These rotating art exhibits by the Friends of the Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society will be featured in the Kaasa Gallery (lower level, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium) or the Alcove Gallery (First Balcony Alcove, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium). These exhibitions are open to the public pre-show, during intermission, during functions and community programs, and by appointment Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm. For info email Jennifer at jennifer.alabiso@gov.ab.ca

EDUCATION

Cultural Human Resources Council, Ottawa

The CHRC has released a career selfmanagement 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.

ACAD Extended Studies, Calgary

Credit-free Craft Courses in ceramics, fibre, hot glass and jewellery courses are offered this fall and winter at Alberta College of Art + Design through Extended Studies. Introductory and intermediate levels, in the college facilities, evenings and weekends. View all the courses online at: www.acad.ca and select ‘Extended Studies’. Registration is ongoing.

North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre, Calgary

A centre of excellence for ceramics and pottery in western Canada, the North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre is situated in a 1913 heritage school building with a modern ceramics wing offering experienced potters an opportunity to use specialty kilns including raku, salt, wood and gas-fired. Classes in both visual arts and ceramics are scheduled year-round for all age and experience levels. Our award-winning Instructors are some of the finest working artists in Calgary. Location: 523 – 27 Avenue N.W. Calgary Phone: 403-221-3682. Email: NMPAC@calgary.ca Website: www.calgary. ca/recreation and look under Arts Centres Blog: www.northmountpleasantartsblog.com

Medalta International Artist in Residence, Medicine Hat

Operating out of the Shaw Centre, this program is designed to serve artists at all stages of their careers. Students, emerging, and established artists are able to work together in our open, spacious, semi-private studios. Artists come from all over the world and bring different experiences, techniques and ideas to our unique studios in the Historic Clay District. The studios are full of vibrant energy with resident ceramic artists, community education classes, workshops, and kids’ classes all combining to make this a vital working museum, education centre and studio complex. Go to www.medalta. org for info and to download the application form. Deadline for all residencies is April 15th. Contact Aaron Nelson: aaron@medalta.org

Wildflower Arts Centre, Calgary

Wildflower Arts Centre offers fine and performing arts experiences to people of all ages and abilities. We offer seasonal registered programs in clay, drawing, painting, mixed media, glass as well as dance and drama. Other opportunities

include custom programs for groups, birthday parties, artist residency, school arts programs, and studio memberships for established artists. Our instructors are professionally trained practising artists. Our approach involves patience, skill, humour and encouragement, with an emphasis on self-expression and technique, in a safe, creative and non-competitive environment. www.calgary.ca/recreation and look under Arts Centres. Location: 3363 Spruce Dr. S.W. Calgary Phone: (403) 249-3773

E-mail: WFAC@calgary.ca

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.

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.

Edmonton Weaver’s Guild, Edmonton

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: classes@edmontonweavers.org or check our website at www.edmontonweavers.org

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 and sculpting, sculpture - slab forms in clay, patinas for sculpture, sculpting organic clay pots, plus more. For more information please contact: Harcourt House office at 780-4264180, visit at 10215 – 112 St, Edmonton, AB or www.harcourthouse.ab.ca.

Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guild of Calgary

The HWSGC began in 1978 and continue to be actively involved in the Calgary fibre arts community. They offer weaving, spinning, dyeing and related fibre art workshops and classes throughout the year and hold an annual fall sale. Members enjoy library services, study groups, and monthly meetings with guest speakers as well as loom and equipment rentals.

Visit www.heritageweaversandspinners.org

GRANTS/AWARDS

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation

Annual Deadline Jan. 20. 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 Feb 15. The Emerging Artist Awards program gives up to ten awards of $10,000 each to support and encourage promising artists early in their careers. See eligibility criteria on the website. The Application Guidelines, Application Form and Appraisal Form are available at www.artsawards.ca.

Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Project Grants for Individuals

Annual Deadlines February 1 & September 1

Art Acquisition by Application

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.edmontonarts.ca/eac_grants/ 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.

Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award - $1200 – This annual endowed award celebrates the life of Linda Stanier and honours excellence in ceramics.

ACC Awards - $500 – Awards for Honour, Excellence and Achievement

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL www.albertacraft.ab.ca

Mug and Holder

By Terry Hildebrand (Edmonton)

Terry received his BFA Honours degree from the University of Manitoba and his MFA in ceramics from the University of Minnesota in 2014. He worked as a studio technician in the ceramic department of the University of Manitoba. Terry’s work is created from porcelain, with a focus on teapots and cups. He fires the pieces in a soda or a wood kiln to give them a delicate flashing of reds, oranges, blues and greens. He enjoys creating playful sets that entice the users to interact with each other and the work.

NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS

New Members

Rebecca Cleaver, Calgary, Fibre

Susan Forest, Calgary, Painting

Natalie Gerber, Calgary, Fibre

Carmen Haakstad, Grande Prairie, Metal

Terry Hildebrand, Edmonton, Clay & Wood

Eveline Kolijn, Calgary, Paper & Printmaking

Marie-Theresa Laboucane, Edmonton, Glass, Fibre & Metal

Dorine Leitch, Edmonton, Clay

Nina Miranda Leontowicz, Edmonton, Fibre, Metal & Stone

City Arts Centre, Edmonton, Organization

Mrs. Marlene Loney, Barriere, Craft Show Producer

Linda McCulloch, Edmonton, Supporter/Customer

Wildflower Arts Centre, Calgary, Organization

Elizabeth Penttinen, Edmonton, Fibre

Olga Semenova, Chestermere, Fibre

Marianne Stewart, Edmonton, Public Interest Alberta, Edmonton, Supporter/Customer

Featuring New ACC Members: (left to right)

Grasshopper Cubes

By Eveline Kolijn (Calgary)

Chair

By Brad Goertz (Edmonton)

Untitled

By Edmund Haakonson (Edmonton)

Pillow

By Natalie Gerber (Calgary)

Renewing Members

Sheep Creek Weavers, Calgary, Organization

Edmonton Weaver’s Guild, Edmonton, Organization

Beaverlodge Area Cultural Society, Beaverlodge, Organization

Edmonton Potters’ Guild, Edmonton, Clay

Frankie, Sherwood Park, Wood, Paper & Stone

Melanie Archer, Calgary, Metal

Breanne Avender, Calgary, Metal & Jewellery

Christian Barr & Enzien Kufeld, Wildwood, Clay

Bee Kingdom, Calgary, Glass

John Blair, Calgary, Metal & Jewellery

Andrea Blais, Calgary, Metal & Jewellery

Laurie Blakeman, Edmonton, Supporter

Larissa Blokhuis, Calgary, Glass & Ceramic

Franca Boag, Edmonton, Supporter

E. Ross Bradley, Edmonton, Clay & Glass

Margaret Braun, Edmonton, Mixed

Judy Brown, Calgary, Fibre

Sharon Busby, Edmonton, Clay & Painting

Karen Cantine, Edmonton, Metal & Jewellery

Margaret Louise Cardinal, Joussard, Fibre

Rebecca Cleaver, Calgary, Fibre

Kate Collie, Edmonton, Supporter

Louise Cormier, Lethbridge, Clay

Linda De Bathe, Edmonton, Supporter

Jennifer Demke-Lange, Medicine Hat, Clay

Patricia E Denholm, Stettler, Clay

Teena Dickerson, Delburn, Jewellery & Clay

Horst Doll, Sherwood Park, Clay

Diane Duncan, Calgary, Fibre & Mixed Media

Sheelagh Dunlap, Edmonton, Supporter

Marcia Fossey, Edmonton, Jewellery

Peggy Friesen, Calgary, Supporter

Natalie Gerber, Calgary, Fibre

Matt Gould, Red Deer, Fibre & Painting

Evelyn Grant, Vancouver, Ceramics & Design

Marion K. Gravells, Calgary, Fibre

Darcy Gusse-Edinga, Red Deer, Fibre

Heather A. Hamilton, Victoria, Metal

Francine Hampson-Reid, Salt Spring Island, Clay, Glass & Wood

George F. Heagle, Edmonton, Wood

Terry Hildebrand, Edmonton, Clay & Wood

Gillian Hillerud, Calgary, Metal

Dianne Hove, Calgary, Clay

Red Deer College, Red Deer, Organization

Barbara Howe, Calgary, Clay

Priscilla Janes, Canmore, Clay

Joanne Johnson, Calgary, Fibre, Clay & Paper

Madison Jordheim, Calgary, Fibre

Mackenzie Kelly-Frere, Calgary, Fibre

Wendy Klotz, Calgary, Clay & Fibre

Akiko Kohana, Edmonton, Clay

Jo-Ann Kohl, Calgary, Clay

Eveline Kolijn, Calgary, Paper, Printmaking

Susan Kristoferson, Turner Valley, Fibre & Paper

Julia Krueger, Calgary, Writer

Diane Krys, Edmonton, Fibre

Chris Kubash, Edmonton, Wood

Marie-Theresa Laboucane, Edmonton, Glass, Fibre &Metal

JoAnna Lange, Edmonton, Clay

Neil Lazaruk, Edmonton, Ukranian Eggs

Nina Miranda Leontowicz, Edmonton, Fibre, Metal & Stone

Carolyn Lutz, Calgary, Glass

Joan Matsusaki, Bragg Creek, Clay

Ron Maunder, St. Albert, Jewellery

Linda McBain Cuyler, Edmonton, Fibre

Contextural: a fibre arts cooperative, Calgary, Fibre

Lisa McGrath, Calgary, Clay

Linda McGregor, Calgary, Metal & Jewellery

Candice Meyer, Red Deer, Metal

Karin Millson, Calgary, Mixed

Damaris Oakley, Nanaimo, Glass

Ilya Oratovsky, Edmonton, Fibre

Mandy Patchin, Calgary, Glass

Greg Payce, Calgary, Clay

Pauline Pelletier, Cap Rouge, Clay

Handweavers Spinners & Dyers of Alberta, Bragg Creek, Provincial Guild - Fibre

Kathryn Ransom, Stathmore, Clay

Joe & Auvery Reid, Ponoka, Clay

Daryl Richardson, Saskatoon, Metal

Sharon Rubuliak, Sherwood Park, Fibre

Thom Rypien & Glenn Gustafson, Spruce Grove, Mixed Media

Audra Schoblocher, Carseland, Metal & Jewellery

Sandi Skakun, Edmonton, Clay

Vic Steel, Fort McMurray, Supporter

Janet Stein, Lake Country, Jewellery

Virginia Stephen, Edmonton, Fibre & Supporter

Mary Sullivan Holdgrafer, Gabriola, Fibre

Margaret Sundstrom, Calgary, Clay

Susan Thorpe, Calgary, Clay

Barbara Tipton, Calgary, Clay

Romy S. Tittel, Calgary, Fibre

Paul van den Bijgaart & Jie Yang, Edmonton, Glass

Carol Voyt, Victoria, Clay

Allan Waidman, West Kelowna, Stone

Ken Wilkinson, Saskatoon, Clay

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