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COVETED CRAFT Craft reminds us to slow down and appreciate the everyday, enhancing life’s simple rituals like that favorite mug for your morning coffee. This “Coveted Craft” features objects inspired by the forthcoming fall. Behind their creation, makers spend countless hours honing the design of objects to function seamlessly in our lives. The consummate Craftsman is always striving to improve upon their existing designs, spending their time in the studio in pursuit of that perfect handle, toasty glaze, or cozy combination of colours and materials woven into your winter blanket. Craft is an expression of skill and material knowledge, and an important reminder to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. These small moments of wonder and appreciation are different for all of us. We encourage you to find your moment. With over 150 artists featured in our downtown Edmonton Shop and 65 artists in our Calgary Shop at cSPACE King Edward, the Alberta Craft Council has presented fine craft to visitors in a wide array of styles, techniques, and unique expressions of creativity for the past 40 years. “Coveted Craft” is our in-shop feature where we showcase a selection of objects that we hope will inspire you to bring craft into your daily life.
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ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2019
