ALBERTA CRAFT

35 YEARS OF CULTURE IN THE MAKING

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL QUARTERLY W I N T E R 2 0 1 5

15 ON 35

January 17 - March 28, 2015

From the Executive Director ALBERTA CRAFT THE MAGAZINE This issue of Alberta Craft This is also the year in which a lot of extra

Magazine kicks off both energy will be dedicated to setting up a positive The Alberta Craft Council Magazine is published quarterly. the Alberta Craft Council’s future. For example, throughout the year, board, Submission Deadline for the Spring 2015 Issue: 35th anniversary and staff and general members will be working February 25, 2015 The Alberta Craft Magazine makes every effort to ensure Craft Year 2015. It’s hard toward opening the Alberta Craft Council’s the accuracy of the information contained herein, but assumes no liability in cases of error or changing conditions. to know which is more Calgary Gallery in 2016; on facility planning Any business relations or other activities undertaken as a result of the information contained in the Alberta Craft momentous! with c-Space and the project architects, and on Magazine, or arising there from, are the responsibility of the It was January fundraising for the project. On page 3 check out parties involved and not of the Alberta Craft Council. 1980 that the founding progress on the $62.50 per square foot campaign. board of the Alberta Craft Council signed the If you haven’t contributed already, please do. incorporation documents. Soon after, they And if you have, why not do it again… to help ALBERTA CRAFT were able to assemble a $6500 budget. Your with the ACC’s next 35 years. Alberta Craft Council’s operating budget is now The other huge undertaking this year is COUNCIL about $800,000 – not a bad growth curve! And, Craft Year 2015. Back in 2002-03, a conversation Offices, Gallery & Shop although still only the fourth largest provincial emerged amongst the Canadian Crafts 10186-106th Street Edmonton, AB Canada T5J 1H4 craft council, your ACC is well-known as one of Federation and some of the Provincial Craft Office Information the most innovative and productive. I will speak Councils about developing a national craft Hours Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm for the entire current board and membership event. Chat soon turned to a forum in Montreal, Telefon (780) 488-6611 OR 1-800-DO CRAFT in thanking the founding board members: Les a conference in Toronto, or as a compromise (1-800-362-7238) Faximile (780) 488-8855 Manning, Jane Thomas, Jack Forbes, Pierre Guy, something in Ottawa. This prompted a collective E-Mail [email protected] Barry Morrison, Elizabeth Mould and Doug groan in places such as St. John’s, Halifax, Website www.albertacraft.ab.ca

Motter, for their foresight and commitment. Saskatoon and Vancouver about another Alberta Craft Gallery and Shop

There are more than 25 members from those “centrist” event trying to represent the entire Hours Monday – Saturday country. The Alberta Craft Council jumped in 10 am to 5 pm early years who are still active as practicing craft Open until 6 pm on Thursdays artists or supporters: Ross Bradley, Anne Brodie, with an alternative scheme, proposed by Simon (780) 488-5900 Karen Cantine, Sarabeth Carnat, Jim Etzkorn, Wroot, Charles Lewton-Brain and me, for a Staff Dee Fontans, Andreas Friderichsen, Michelle nation-wide festival of craft events. Although Executive Director Tom McFall, ext. 228 Gluza, Evelyn Grant, Marion Gravells, Carmen initially not popular in Quebec or Ontario, the Administration Manager Nancy St. Hilaire, ext. 234 Gallery Coordinator Joanne Hamel, ext. 221 Haakstad, Crys Harse, Patricia Hartnagel, concept took off with “the rest of the country” Membership Jessica Telford, ext. 221 Retail Gallery Coordinator Linda Frena, ext. 232 Linda Hawke, Martha Henry, Rae Hunter, Terry and Craft Year 2007 exploded to more than Craft Shop Staff Pat Aslund Juzak, Pirkko Karvonen, Jo-Ann Kohl, Charles 700 events, including 3 international craft JoAnna Lange

Lewton-Brain, Brenda Malkinson, Les Manning, conferences in Canada. The main Alberta cluster Board of Directors Pamela Marriott, Liv Pedersen, Henry Schlosser, of CY07 events was organized in Calgary. ACC Chair Tara Owen, Calgary Directors Jenna Stanton, Medicine Hat Carol and Richard Selfridge, and Sandi Skakun. worked with ACAD staff and students on the Mary-Beth Laviolette, Canmore Edmonton Weaver’s Guild, Alberta Potter’s Invisible-Visible conference about craft career Victor Steel, Fort McMurray Kari Woo, Canmore Association, Medicine Hat Potters Guild, development, with the US Craft Organization Patti Hartnagel, Edmonton Dawn Detarando, Red Deer Parkland Potters Guild, Handweavers Spinners Directors Association’s annual CODA conference Jennifer Salahub, Calgary Meghan Wagg, Edmonton and Dyers of Alberta are among the long-time in Canada, and with various ACC members and Kai Georg Scholefield, Calgary Matt Gould, Red Deer member organizations. These people and guilds public and private galleries on 8 fabulous fine Brenda Malkinson, Edmonton all deserve our heartfelt thanks. A team of craft exhibitions, including the ACC’s All About Magazine Editor Nancy St. Hilaire Magazine Design Matthias Reinicke members and staff will be assembling a pictorial Alberta at the Nickle Arts Museum. Lime Design Inc. time line of the past 35 years. Look for this later Fast forward 8 years to the next iteration. Alberta Craft Council is a in the year on the ACC’s web site. Read page 4 for more about Craft Year 2015, not-for-profit organization dedicated A 35th anniversary isn’t just about including a small sample of 10 of the many to developing Alberta craft and the Alberta craft industry. celebrating history. The first Feature Gallery events taking place across the country. Visit exhibition of 2015 is called 15 on 35. This is an www.craftyear.ca for details, and to register Sponsors amazing collection of work by 15 members, a CY15 event or project. And, watch this ranging from long-time and to new, who have magazine, the ACC’s website, e-news and social written about their relationship with the ACC. media for announcements of CY15 events. They have some pretty insightful things to say about the past, current state, and future of both Tom McFall the Alberta Craft Council and the craft arts generally. See page 6 & 7. Reports From the Chair of the Board

It’s that time of the year good number of earrings, and one of my favourite On the Cover again – time to look back and Lisa McGrath bunnies had gone home with a proud reflect. owner. In the past six weeks, In the third weekend in November, I checked I have attended a number out the new Lovecraft Gallery, on 17th Avenue SE. I of shows, open houses and was impressed by their lovely exhibition space, and openings. It certainly has took a peek into some of the studio spaces that this been a busy time in the group has set up. Run by two entrepreneurs (Tracy Calgary craft scene. Sutherland is an ACAD alumni), their mandate is In the middle of October I took my Mom-in-law to support local and emerging artists, and to reach to the New Craft Coalition show, in Inglewood. I was out to the community through workshops, events pleasantly surprised by how crowded it was, as and programs. These are noble and important goals well as the relatively young, urban demographic of – something that is in short supply for recent grads the audience. I had a chance to connect with Kari and those just starting out in the craft sector. Woo, chatted with Simon Wroot, and talked with On the same night as the Lovecraft Gallery Andrea Blais about her very classic work (as well as opening, we went to Art Market too. I guess it’s a Harvest Pendant, 2011 her clean display system). I also lingered for quite a good sign when there is no parking left at the site By Andrea Blais (Calgary) Argentium sterling silver while over a Laura Sharp mug. of the show, on a Friday night. I had a chance to see I started out November on the right foot by Simon Wroot again there. Simon’s pieces have fairly attending a Bee Kingdom open house. Again, a high price points, so he was pleasantly surprised Andrea Blais first developed her skills as an artist and goldsmith at the Alberta to have sold three pieces by only the second day. I busy event, with standing room only for the demos. College of Art + Design, where she There were people there asking questions about also talked briefly with Diane Sullivan (another ex- graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts process, and very interested in how the work is ACC board member), who mentioned that this Art with Distinction. Her work has been made. I assumed they were relatively new to the Market has been one of the best for sales in years. I featured in numerous exhibitions locally and internationally. Andrea’s work is world of craft, based on their questions, and was was very glad to hear that the artists were seeing a inspired by organic structures found in glad to see The Bees take quite a lot of time to really great response from Calgarians – not just in flora and fauna. Sophisticated, unique explain about their own work, but also about fine numbers of visitors, but in those buying fine craft. and instantly recognizable, Andrea’s craft and the larger craft community in general. You A common theme to all of these shows were the work draws the viewer in and captivates with timeless style. don’t think they mentioned the Craft Council just many ACC members involved, and the incredibly because I was there, do you? high quality of the work on offer. Members almost Andrea received the ACC 2014 Award of Achievement. Her work is featured in the In mid-November, I went to the Hand Made Here always had their small ACC tent cards on display, 15 on 35 exhibition on page 6 & 7 and show, in NW Calgary. Since we ended up going to to denote their association with the Craft Council. the Recipients on page 8. this show early on their first day, we were able to It has made me extremely proud, once again, to be see the full range of work for sale from each artist. involved with a group that supports the excellent There was excellent work for sale, from Joan Irvin, work produced by these talented artists. 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 Left image: to be in the Metal Arts Guild Exhibition in Print Find Out More... in MAGazine). I also met Susan Kristoferson for about new Gallery Shop artists the first time. Susan and I had an excellent chat, like Milt Fischbein. where she filled me in on various AFA initiatives, See Shoptalk on page 11. and Learning Through The Arts programming. The quality of the work in the show was astounding. Pendant By Milt Fischbein 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

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 1 Reports ‘Twas the Night 2014

2015 Discovery The ACC held its 17th ‘Twas the Night fundraiser Gallery Schedule on a snowy November 28, 2014. Over 100 people January 10 – February 14 enjoyed live music by Shannon Johnson and The Recipients - an exhibition Josephine van Lier. Patrons were treated to celebrating the recipients of the 2014 wonderful food, door prizes, split ticket draws Alberta Craft Awards and chance discounts in the shop. February 21 – April 4 The Anatomy of My Heart - Thank you to the following members who Transformation through personal donated items for the split ticket draws: narrative by jewellery and metal artist Kari Woo (Canmore). Earth Rhythms - exploring the Barbara Howe (Calgary) movements and rhythms of the earth Laura McIvor (Calgary) with manipulations in clay by Todd Safronovich (Edmonton) Ed Bamiling (Banff) Dana Roman (Canmore) April 11 - May 23 Margie Davidson (Edmonton) Landed – Sharon Willas Rubuliak JoAnna Lange (Edmonton) (Sherwood Park) and Judy Weiss (Edmonton) explore connections to Mindy Andrews (Calgary) prairie people, both past and present Linda McBain Cuyler (Edmonton) using various fibre arts - quilting, Lisa Head Harbidge (Rocky Mountain House) stitching and felting. Loretta Kyle (Bonnyville) May 30 - July 11 Cathy Terepocki (Chilliwack) Thinking in Threes – An evolving three year exhibition by jewellery and Thanks to the Rapid Fire Theatre and Mile Zero metal artist Nicole Baxter (Edmonton) Dance for donating tickets for door prizes. where the artist will explore 10 themes Above: Lee Anna Rocchio was the happy winner of the in groups of threes. Scarf By Dana Roman, Small Joys - Jogakbo inspired small prize package of a bowl and 4 hours glass Bowl By Todd Safronovich, needlework by fibre artist blowing instruction at Urban Carrot Glass Handprinted Pillow By Diana Un-Jin Cho (Calgary). Studiowith Todd Safronovich. Margie Davidson July 18 - August 29 Below: Coming Up Next – an exhibition of Thank you to our wonderful staff and Big Girl Bowl donation By JoAnna Lange contemporary fine craft by emerging following volunteers for their hard artists. Deadline: May 10, 2015 work during the evening: September 5 - October 17 A Second Look - A mixed media Wendy McPeak, exhibition where five Yukon artists are Margaret Smith, selected to reinterpret Alberta and Yukon landscapes that were originally Will Truchon, created by Alberta metal artist Laura O’Connor, Simon Wroot (Calgary). Annette Aslund, October 24 - November 28 Holly Boone, Blow in the Dark – New sculptural Robert Boone, work by hot glass artist Keith Walker Don St. Hilaire, (Edmonton) accompanied by selected Jolene Fennema, works by his students. James Lavoie, Patti Hartnagel and all the staff.

2 ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 Progress Reports:

Alberta Craft Council Gallery in Alberta Craft Council Gallery in King Edward Arts Hub, Calgary Artists Quarters, Edmonton Last September, Mayor Nenshi and about 150 ACC Alberta Craft Council is one of three anchor members and supporters attended the first event in organizations (with Rapid Fire Theatre and Mile the ACC’s future space. Work continues with ACC Zero Dance) in this on-going project development. staff and board, c-Space project organizers and Artists Quarters will eventually house 20+ arts Nyhoff Architects, on project planning, budgeting, organizations and provide live-work spaces for fundraising and gradual design refinement. 50+ artists and culture workers. Communitas Late November, 4 senior ACC staff spent a half Group (co-op housing experts), Kasian Architects day with the Calgary team, in the actual space, and Williams Engineering are teamed with Arts discussing everything from lighting systems to Habitat and Artist Urban Village and these anchor storage. ACC has also been working with other organizations in an extensive planning and design tenant organizations to explore new relationships, process. City of Edmonton experts are advising on co-marketing and other cluster-type activity. And zoning, utility and other details such as a future ACC is already in discussion with the Alberta LRT station and street-scaping features. The main Foundation for the Arts about a block-buster design and construction details will be solidified opening exhibition in 2016. by spring for the development permit submission. Artist Quarters is scheduled for construction over The $62.50 per sq. ft. campaign is off to a good start. about 2 years, opening in 2018. By then, the Alberta www.albertacraft.ab.ca/donate More than 60 ACC members and supporters have contributed to the Craft Council expects to be re-located into new campaign. Join the effort - contribute 1, 2, 10 or as many square feet purpose-built gallery space that the ACC owns. as you like. (See below.) For more about King Edward Arts Hub: Artists Quarters also offers a fabulous opportunity www.cspaceprojects.com 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-artists- quarters

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 3 Reports CRAFT YEAR 2015

Join the excitement of Craft Year 2015, a nation- 1. Naked Craft Network: International Project – wide year-long festival of craft arts in Canada. Canada & Scotland Hundreds of events are being organized, by January - December 2015 numerous galleries, schools, associations, groups www.nakedcraftnetwork.com and individuals, in every province and territory, to 2. 15 on 35: Exhibition - Alberta celebrate the culture of craft. January 17 to March 28, 2015. All the Alberta Craft Council’s events and The first of many exhibitions celebrating Alberta projects will be part of Craft Year 2015. Craft Council’s 35th anniversary and CY15. Revisit www.craftyear.ca / www.année-des- www.albertacraft.ab.ca métiers-dart.ca as more and more events are 3. 1/16: Exhibition of new work from the announced. These will include exhibitions, fairs, graduating class Sheridan College’s Furniture open houses, studio tours, conferences, workshops, Craft and Design program – Ontario competitions, publications, community events, web January 19 - February 28, 2015 content, and much more. Craft Ontario Craft Year 2015 is an ideal opportunity for www.craftontario.com your group, your studio, your special event, to be featured and promoted nationally. Check out www. 4. gallery@acts: Exhibition/Conference – Nova Scotia craftyear.ca to participate and to brand your activity February 7 - 9, 2015 as a Craft Year 2015 event. Craft Alliance Atlantic Association Here is a small selection… 10 of hundreds… www.craftalliance.ca/Programs/projects.php of Craft Year 2015 events coming up: 5. Saves Nine: Exhibition - Manitoba April 2015 Manitoba Craft Council www.manitobacraft.ca www.craftyear.ca 6. Dimensions 2015: Exhibition - Saskatchewan www.annee-des-metiers-dart.ca 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

4 ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 Farmer Jim’s Bad Dream, Fused and cast glass by Jamie Gray

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 5 15 ON 35

Dates The exhibition 15 on 35 includes artwork and written Jean Claude & Talar Prefontaine are exhibiting January 17 – March 28, 2015 insights by a selection of 15 long-term, mid-career, recent work to demonstrate the vital role the ACC Reception 2-4 pm, emerging and new members. Each of the participating currently plays in their careers. Of Every Stripe is Saturday, January 17 artists uses their work and writings to reflect on how one of their most recent pieces. The natural stripes the ACC has enriched their careers. And, collectively of the various woods create an image evocative then look at the past, current state and future of the of the Alberta prairie landscape. The Prefontaines Above: ACC and fine craft in general. 15 on 35 launches the say without hesitation that the ACC has been, and Stacked Potluck Series, 2012 By Jenna Stanton 35th anniversary of the ACC and Craft Year 2015. continues to be, a very big part in the development Slipcast earthenware with sprayed Participants like Linda Chow have looked back of their work and business. As self-taught craft glaze and silkscreened enamel decals and understand better now the significance the artists lacking a network of mentors and peers in ACC has played in their careers. Unknowingly at the early days of their careers, they have benefited the time, Linda Chow’s first exhibition with Alberta greatly from opportunities and resources provided Craft Council Re-Incarnation (1994) set the course by the ACC. for her taking unremarkable everyday objects Jenna Stanton’s series of work called The Stacked and turning them into expressions of the unusual. Potluck is reflective of her upbringing in a large Today Linda’s work has evolved from salvaging extended rural family. Most Sundays, siblings and reminiscences to environmental concerns were loaded into the car, with bowls on laps full and the preservation of the eco system in various of potluck delights, to head to a family gathering. regions in Alberta. Her recent piece, Oil Sands Truck Jenna has realized that this “family” approach to Tire Ring reminds us that although oil is considered life and creativity is a huge influence in fostering by many as a dirty word we must not forget that it community in her career. In addition, working gives us mobility and comfort. The ACC continues at the Alberta Craft Council for 5 years helped to provide opportunities for Linda to express and Jenna realize that she could intentionally build respond to social and environmental issues. professional and creative communities. Her

6 ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 Feature Gallery

pieces in this exhibition were developed as a series Above: Of Every Stripe of stacked dishes for potluck dinners…from car to Box with two drawers, 2014 table to fridge. They represent her interests in craft By Jean Claude and Talar Prefontaine and creative placemaking where everyone brings Imbuya, laurel burl, olive ash, bubinga, something to the table, and it’s always more blackwood, Maccassar ebony, zebra- interesting when they do. wood, 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 Participants: Sterling silver, rubber found object, plastic, molasses 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 albertacraft.ab.ca/feature-gallery 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

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 7 Discovery Gallery

The Recipients Anna Rasmussen, Andrea Blais and Shona Rae

Dates The Alberta Craft Council is The Award of Achievement Calgary, has taught at ACAD, January 10 – February 14, 2015 pleased to present the recipients is awarded to an emerging craft and co-founded INFLUX Reception: 2-4 pm, of the 2014 Alberta Craft Awards, artist in recognition of their Jewellery Gallery. A complete Saturday, January 17 Anna Rasmussen, Andrea Blais achievements. The 2014 recipient, and utter ‘Madwoman’, Shona and Shona Rae. These awards are Andrea Blais is truly deserving maintains a deep commitment presented annually to recognize of this award. Since receiving to the study, practice, education Left: the value and contribution that her BFA from ACAD (Jewellery and magical travels that art, craft, Vase By Anna Rasmussen individuals or organizations have + Metals) in 2008, Andrea design and making can bring. Ceramic, 2014 made to Alberta’s fine craft culture. has displayed determination, 10” high The Linda Stanier and Family talent and skill in her field. She Centre: Memorial Award for Excellence has established a successful Cava – Necklace & Earrings in Ceramics was awarded to jewellery studio in Calgary and By Andrea Blais Anna Rasmussen who has been is garnering an international albertacraft.ab.ca/alberta-craft-awards Argentium sterling silver, albertacraft.ab.ca/discovery-gallery 14K yellow gold, freshwater pearls a potter since 1997. Not only reputation as a Canadian 5.2 x 48 cm does she make and sell beautiful designer and maker. Right: lines of colourful dinnerware Jewellery and metal artist Owl Time is Now but she creates an environment Shona Rae received the Award By Shona Rae for learning and is always of Excellence for her dedication, sterling silver, 18kyg, bone, untreated aquamarine, citrine, rose garnet, challenging herself to go further skills and ongoing contributions constructed, carved, stand with and reach new goals. Her work to the contemporary jewellery 2 brooches, containing 4 lockets, 2014 is continually evolving and she and metals field. Since graduating 8”H x 3.5”W x 3”D never strays from a challenge, from ACAD in 2000 she has run embracing what it is to be a a professional gold-smithing and practicing studio potter. mixed media studio practice in

8 ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 Earth Rhythms Ed Bamiling, Banff

Texture…form…colour.… On a larger scale, even the has energy that holds a bit of Dates movement.…time… surface itself – the mountains, the magic I experience in feeling February 21 – April 4, 2015 Ripples of wind and water, deserts, glaciers and icecaps those rhythms. the ever-changing play of light - – are in constant flux. What if A practicing artist for more the sheer energy of it all... we could slow down enough, than thirty years, Bamiling has I am deeply affected by tune ourselves to feel those exhibited in solo and group Left: Red/Blue Burst landscape and the wild diversity movements, to hear the melodies, exhibitions both nationally and By Ed Bamiling of our physical surroundings, the deep cadences of the earth? internationally. His sculptural Clay, glazes, oxides, wood the patterns and rhythms of the If we could play the rock, what ceramic work is represented in 25x25x5 cm earth. Some are products of daily stories would emerge? public collections in Canada Right: or seasonal fluctuations, others of My work, infinitely less and abroad, as well as in many Red Burst with Vessel singular events, from miniscule grandiose, is perhaps my version private collections in North By Ed Bamiling Clay, glazes, oxides, wood to massive, gentle to catastrophic. of such a process - to move America, Europe and Asia. He 25x25x8 cm A cloud-shadow, however brief, slowly, to listen and observe, has also lectured and conducted changes the dynamic of a scene. to hear the voice of the clay. It workshops in Canada, the United Raindrops leave their traces on seems clichéd somehow, but I States, Mexico, Greece, and Korea rock, sand or window. Sometimes think the best work comes from – and even for a group of young it is we who are the catalyst. working in concert with the art school students in Siberia! 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

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 9 Discovery Gallery

The Anatomy of My Heart Kari Woo, Canmore

Dates In Canada our cultural identity is or can be inherited, bidding for Kari’s time such as February 21 – April 4, 2015 geography is just as vast translated, represented, an ongoing series of assemblage and diverse as our physical misrepresented, romanticized, work and a public art project landscape. It is in this geography imagined, lost, created and through the City of Calgary. that my current work is recreated. Though thoroughly Her interests in community Left: positioned. Deeply informed by personal in content I believe that development and passion for Coming Home my cultural heritage, both in the this work speaks to a greater small business has yielded By Kari Woo Mixed Media Assemblage with subject matter it addresses and experience that is very distinctly fruitful partnerships with other Removable Jewellery Objects aesthetically, I employ personal Canadian. creative colleagues over the years 6” x 6” x 4” narrative as a vehicle to address Since graduating from including the co-founding of Right: the issues of sense of place, ACAD [BFA, Honors, Jewellery Shiny Fuzzy Muddy Collective MARY appropriation, memory and + Metalsmithing] in 2003, Kari in Vancouver, B.C. [2003], By Kari Woo cultural identity. This is achieved has been engaged in her studio INFLUX Jewellery Gallery in Mixed Media 12” x 12” x 2” through the reinterpretation practice full-time. Kari likes to Calgary [2004], the inaugural and manipulation of family refer to herself as a mixed media Forage Symposium [2012] – a photographs, the use of cultural artist due to her many avenues professional development event and historical family artifacts and of interest within the creative for independent makers, the culturally significant materials arena. She makes her living as content of which was crowd such as jade, high carat gold a jewellery designer/maker sourced from participants - and and pearls. Jewellery objects are characterized by intense periods most recently the New Craft often camouflaged inside the of design and production, Coalition [2013] in Calgary. composition layering personal bookended with projects for meaning and memory with custom clients. Increasingly questions about how cultural other areas of artistic interest are

10 ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 Shop Talk New Gallery Shop Artists 2014

Growth of the Alberta Craft Council and Terry Hildebrand The main purpose of Terry Hildebrand’s Tara Owen (Calgary) is a metalsmith who earned her (Edmonton) ceramic work is undeniably its function. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Alberta College of the Gallery Shop rely heavily on the influx ritual of its use becomes a central experience. The sharing Art + Design. Tara makes art jewellery, wearable art and of new members to its fold. New artists of food, drink, fellowship, and play lie at the heart of our small sculpture, and also enjoys writing about the arts. She help keep the selection of work fresh and existence. The conscious ritual and enjoyment of these are is active in the metals scene in Alberta and an advocate for current, show our audiences that Alberta’s greatly enhanced by the experience of the visual and tactile craft within the wider cultural community and is currently senses that the ceramic wares address. the Chair of the Board of Directors for the ACC. fine craft scene is vibrant and continues to Hannelore Krieger (Wildwood) is an avid basket maker Sarah Pike (Fernie, BC) is a full-time ceramic artist. Sarah illustrate just how signature the work of all since the 1980’s. Hannelore continues to challenge herself studied ceramics at Alberta College of Art + Design, artists can be, from all disciplines, during all with this discipline through exploration of an array of University of Colorado and the University of Minneapolis. stitching techniques, basket designs and colour methods. career stages. Carol and Richard Selfridge (Edmonton) are ceramic The ACC is pleased to take this Candice Meyer’s (Red Deer) craftsmanship is meticulous. artists working collaboratively since 1974. Their illusionistic opportunity to introduce 14 new artists who Carefully soldering each ring within each chainmaille piece majolica and woodfired stoneware has been exhibited have recently joined the ACC Retail Gallery ensures its strength and durability. Intertwining silver and nationally and internationally in over 250 juried and gold, the intricacies of the woven patterns are subtly invitational exhibitions. Pieces have been widely acquired by Shop: emphasized and the complexities celebrated. The result is public and institutional art collections, including some of the the creation of pieces that have signature characteristics world’s most prestigious ceramics museums. Larissa Blokhuis (Calgary) is inspired by the evolutionary with universal appeal. history of plants and the repetition of life cycles. Her current Jack Sures’ (Regina, SK) career as a prolific ceramic artist focus uses glass and mixed media, incorporating ceramic, spans more than 50 years. Locally, Jack has been instru- steel, fibre, polymer and wood as needed to lend in the mental in developing the visual culture of Saskatchewan development of her distinctive style. through his commitment to arts education, including 32 years instructing with the University of Regina. Internation- Holly Boone’s (Edmonton) work is informed by animals ally, Jack has been the recipient of many accolades including and how they relate to their natural habitats. A mixed-media the Order of Canada, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, the artist for many years, Holly recently discovered felting, Saskatchewan Order of Merit and the Grand Prize in inspired by the artists represented at the ACC. ceramics in Mino Japan. 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 Necklace By Candice Meyers movement, incorporating components that allow the pieces to move and mold to the body of the wearer. Dedicated to Damaris Oakley (Nanaimo, BC) explores and documents the craftsmanship often found in ethnic jewellery, Sheila’s the world around her through glass. Inspiration for her work utilizes time-honoured weaving techniques for which beads come from the west coast landscape, specifically the she makes and solders each tiny link by hand. ocean at low tide, bright and vibrant flowers in the spring, and the contrasting and changing colours of the fall season.

Vessel By Jack Sures Collar By Sheila Fendall

Lisa Wilkinson (Yellowhead County) is a wildlife biologist, Milt Fischbein’s (Calgary) most current body of work is specializing in conservation of species at risk. After many his filigree collection. This series is based on techniques years creating pottery, Lisa couples her love of clay with developed by craft artists thousands of years ago. While her background in biology. Her sculptures capture the some of Milt’s filigree pieces are traditional Yeminite Bracelet By Damaris Oakley essence of her subject and its individual personality and designs, he has also utilized these traditional techniques to characteristics, reflecting her respect and passion for create more modern works. (see Pendant on Page 1) both the animal and its habitat.

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 11 Shop Talk Spotlights 2015

Capital Power – JANUARY MARCH Women of Power Selections from new Kalika Bowlby (Nelson BC) Event ACC Gallery Shop Artists “The longer I am a maker the more On the evening of November 24, Capital Power held their annual To many, January represents fresh I become interested in the subtleties Women of Power event here in the slates, new beginnings and great and small details of the objects I ACC Gallery and Shop. In attendance promise. For this month’s Spotlight, make. Ornamentation has become were 45 of Edmonton’s most influential JANURAY purposeful throwing lines, patterns business women of finance, education, we would like to celebrate the industry, culture and politics. Capital essence of the New Year by and textures on the bottom of pots, Selection of Power chose ACC as a venue to help showcasing a selection of work and the line where two glazes New Gallery their guests identify with the talents from our newest roster of fine craft meet. Perhaps this is a response to of Alberta artists and to stress the Shop Artists importance shopping local. artists. the increase of visual stimuli we encounter and interpret every day. FEBRUARY I want these pots, in a world that Dalia Saafan (Edmonton) constantly demands our visual FEBRUARY attention, to quietly find their place Dalia Saafan Dalia forms her pieces by within the domestic landscape and (glass) sandwiching brass and mica reveal their intricacies upon more powder between layers of glass intimate investigation. that are fused and slumped in I still have a love for classic a kiln at temperatures reaching patterns such as stripes, polka dots MARCH 1500 F. Texturing is an important and herringbone but over the past Kalika Bowlby element for Dalia, and is achieved year I have developed a line of work ACC member, Diane Krys, was by melting the plate over a bubbled focused on this quiet sensibility. I (clay) commissioned to create a special surface. Originally from Egypt, am looking forward to translating “Save-the-date” keepsake that was sent to the invited guests. Diane’s Dalai often incorporates Egyptian what I have only explored on mini-landscapes could adorn a desktop and Arabic script and calligraphy small objects such as cup, mugs, APRIL or window ledge to subtly remind the as well as Middle Eastern motifs, bowls and small plates, onto guest of the very special occasion to Spot Available sharing sentiments such as “Ahlan teapots, pitchers and jars as well as which they had been invited. Using warm merino wools in an array of wa Sahlan” meaning “Welcome”. expanding the range of colours in cool, icy colours, and small glints of my glaze palette.” sparkling beads, these small curiosities MAY speak of Alberta winters and first snowfalls over fields of forget-me-nots. Mindy Andrews (clay) Pat Aslund – Part Time Gallery Shop Staff The lure of library books and ponies JUNE is making the ACC Gallery Shop say farewell to one of our customers’ Lisa McGrath favorite sales representative. Pat had been working in the Gallery Shop on (clay) busy Saturdays for over three years. Her formal training is in Architectural Technology and although she has To book a Spotlight no formal education in the arts, she please contact Retail Gallery has tried her hand at most crafts Glass Platter By Dalia Saafan Coordinator Linda Frena including pottery, silversmithing, soapstone carving, fibre arts, glass, and Email: wood. She belongs to the Edmonton [email protected] Calligraphic Society, works as a public Phone: school librarian during the week and 780-488-5900 volunteers weekly for Off-the-Wall Vases By Kalika Bowlby Oasis Pony Adventures. We thank Pat Photo: Julia Cedar for her contributions to the ACC and wish her every success and happiness!

12 ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 In the News Kudos

Priscilla Janes (Canmore) Basilian Fathers Museum in says “Watching their migration Transitions was honoured at the Mayor’s Mundare hosted the Moved by the year after year reminds me of Public Art Project, Spotlight on the Arts in Canmore Spirit art exhibition last fall. The people, myself included, who Edmonton on September 26. The Mayor’s exhibition has been travelling immigrated here and now call A major public art project by Keith Spotlight on the Arts is an since 2011 and the Museum was Canada home. Much like us Walker was installed in November evening to celebrate and honour one of the last stops in its twelve- humans Canada geese also have a along the newly revitalized Capital Boulevard in downtown Edmonton. those who have contributed gallery tour within Canada and strong need for community often EPCOR crews installed more than 60 to the arts in their community. the U.S.A. Moved by the Spirit gathering en mass, for what seem handcrafted art glass finials on the Priscilla was recognized for her included work by Louise Tessier like loud out of control parties. new light standards along the street. long-term commitment to the (Regina) in ceramics and rug This exhibition is a grouping of Keith Walker blew over 200 individual pieces to create the finials. To ensure arts community in Canmore as a hooking. Participating as an our fine feathered friends coming ease of installation, Keith custom Community Builder. artist and acting as curator of together to laugh, share, sing and designed an assembly system of this exhibition, Louise invited perhaps show off a little!” aluminum screws and caps. eleven other artists to join her Capital Boulevard (108 Street) is in creating works focused on Geese currently undergoing extensive By Suzette significant events in the life of development. The finished project Knudsen will serve as a new ceremonial street Jesus. These artists have created between MacEwan University and the works that express an event in Alberta Legislature Building. Walker’s Jesus’ life through their chosen design was chosen as the Percent for Art portion of the re-development. medium and within their own faith experience. Celebrated for his sculptural glassworks, Edmonton glass artist Keith Walker (Blow in the Dark Gourd By Priscilla Janes Glassworks) continually pushes Ceramic boundaries in his quest to transform art-making into truly communal Dana Roman (Canmore) experience. In his artist talk presented designed a graffiti style design on Virginia Stephen (Edmonton) by the Edmonton Arts Council at a utility box as part of a public art the ACC Gallery on December 4, was recently appointed to the program in Canmore. Last year Keith addressed the challenges and Premier’s Council on Culture. successes of Transitions. the Town of Canmore invited The council is a government- local artists to submit proposals appointed body that directly to create art on Canmore utility advises the Minister of Culture boxes at various locations on innovative approaches, throughout the town. The project partnerships and solutions to resulted in art that contributes to support sustainable growth Our Lady of the Prairies By Louise Tessier the vitality and attractiveness of within the province’s diverse Rug hooking, hand dyed wool fabric, burlap the town’s environment. culture sector. It is composed backing, 34”W x 43”H of 24 community leaders who collectively reflect the many Suzette Knudsen (Calgary) was different sectors responsible for featured in the solo exhibition cultural activities and experiences Promenade at the Lebel Gallery in in Alberta. Pincher Creek from November 27-January 3, 2015. The exhibition featured clay geese constructed using both handbuilt and Dana Roman with her utility box in Canmore wheel thrown elements. They Correction are individually decorated The last issue of Alberta Craft depending on the character of incorrectly stated that Glass Finials the goose and then fired with Joe van Keulen lives in Red Deer. By Keith Walker combustible materials resulting He lives in Strathmore. in the smoky surface seen on Apologies to Joe for the error. many of the geese. Knudsen

ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 13 In the News Stonecrop Studio and Gallery, Canmore

Winners of the celebrations were celebrated with 2014 RBC and an open house in December. Winifred Shantz Tony Bloom has been the Awards constant thread running through Stonecrop from its founding The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery (Waterloo, ON) announced the winners through to the present day. of the 2014 Winifred Shantz Award Starting off his professional life for Ceramics and RBC Award for Glass in the arts as a potter, he quickly at an Awards ceremony held at the moved into a more sculptural Gallery on November 22, 2014. Stonecrop founding members. Left to right: dimension. This included large The winner of the 2014 Winifred John Borrowman – Canmore’s Les Manning, Tony Bloom, Bonnie Lebowitz, outdoor pieces in the public Shantz Award for Ceramics is John Borrowman, Bart Robinson current Mayor – joined within Christopher Reid Flock. This award the year and was designated an realm that, while sculptural, often will allow Flock to undertake an honourary founding member. have a functional aspect which eight-week residency at the Medalta derives from or references his International Artists in Residence Elevation Gallery in Canmore Stonecrop has operated in the Program at the Historic Clay District in recently featured the exhibition Bow Valley as an independent roots in craft. Medicine Hat. Jody Greenman-Barber Looking Forward 2 Looking Back, teaching and working studio John Borrowman has been a of Buena Vista, Saskatchewan received a retrospect of work from the that has had a significant impact production potter for 43 years. the second prize. past 40 years by Tony Bloom on Alberta’s craft history and He was active in Stonecrop The winner of the 2014 RBC Award and John Borrowman along included over 100 artists over Studios from his arrival in for Glass is Cheryl Wilson Smith of Red Canmore in 1975 until 1991 when Lake, Ontario. She has been invited to with an exhibition of other artists the past 4 decades. The Town of participate in “First Light” an artist- connected with the Stonecrop Canmore honoured Stonecrop he set up Of Cabbages and Kings in-residence inside the Arctic Circle of Studio and Gallery. Stonecrop with a Lifetime Contribution Pottery in Canmore. In addition Norway, timed to coincide with the first to being mayor of Canmore, he day during which the sun reappears was founded in 1974 by Tony to the Arts Award for their still manages to maintain an over the horizon line. Karina Guévin Bloom, Order of Canada recipient dedication and significant and Cédric Ginart of Ange-Gardien, Les Manning, Bart Robinson, contribution to the arts at the active studio practice with his Quebec received the second prize. founding editor of Equinox Mayor’s Spotlight on the Arts. daughter Katie Borrowman. The winner of each award received Magazine, and Bonnie Lebowitz. Stonecrop’s 40th anniversary $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.

Left: Travois Cradle Cauldron By Tony Bloom Above: Saucy Rocker By Tony Bloom www.theclayandglass.ca Right: Vase By John Borrowman Photo credit: Conrad Habing

14 ALBERTA CRAFT MAGAZINE WINTER 2015 Opportunities SUBMISSION DEADLINE: EDUCATION include custom programs for groups, GRANTS/AWARDS birthday parties, artist residency, school For the Spring 2015 issue is Cultural Human Resources Council, arts programs, and studio memberships Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts February 25, 2015 Ottawa for established artists. Our instructors are Awards Foundation Email: [email protected] The CHRC has released a career self- professionally trained practising artists. Our Annual Deadline Jan. 20. The Distinguished management guide for artists and cultural Artist Awards program gives up to three awards The Alberta Craft Council is open to approach involves patience, skill, humour workers. Artists and cultural workers and encouragement, with an emphasis on of $30,000 each in recognition of outstanding submissions of opportunities for craftspeople, developed the Art of Managing Your Career achievement in the arts by Albertans or space permitting. If you are interested in self-expression and technique, in a safe, Guide to provide pertinent and practical creative and non-competitive environment. significant contribution to the arts in Alberta promoting a special event, call for entry, information to better manage artistic careers. Annual Deadline Feb 15. The Emerging educational activity, gallery, or exhibition www.calgary.ca/recreation and look under The guide is available for $20 per copy Arts Centres. Location: 3363 Spruce Dr. S.W. Artist Awards program gives up to ten awards please call the ACC office or email Nancy plus shipping and handling charges. of $10,000 each to support and encourage St.Hilaire at [email protected]. Calgary Phone: (403) 249-3773 [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected] promising artists early in their careers. See The ACC makes every effort to ensure the eligibility criteria on the website. The Application ACAD Extended Studies, Calgary reliability of all the programs and services Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, Guidelines, Application Form and Appraisal Form Credit-free Craft Courses in ceramics, fibre, listed below; however we will not accept Edmonton are available at www.artsawards.ca. liability for any loss or damage as a result hot glass and jewellery courses are offered Register for Art and Folk Art Courses held of doing business with any of the listers this fall and winter at Alberta College of by the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts Alberta Foundation for the Arts contained herein. Art + Design through Extended Studies. (ACUA). Courses include: stained glass, block Project Grants for Individuals Introductory and intermediate levels, in the printing, white work, graphic art, and more. Annual Deadlines February 1 & college facilities, evenings and weekends. 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Special Project Email [email protected] or are scheduled year-round for all age and Edmonton Weaver’s Guild, Edmonton Grants are usually awarded in the $1,000 to call 1-877-929-9933. experience levels. Our award-winning Classes in beginner and intermediate $10,000 range. Guidelines and criteria for Edmonton Arts Council Public Art, Instructors are some of the finest working weaving and spinning are offered along with the program - http://calgaryartsdevelopment. Edmonton artists in Calgary. Location: 523 – 27 Avenue workshops on drop spindling, dyeing, felting, com/special_projects. Deadline is ongoing The Edmonton N.W. Calgary Phone: 403-221-3682. Email: rag rugs, tapestry weaving, and weaving for Edmonton Arts Council Individual Arts Council public art program invites [email protected] Website: www.calgary. kids too. Registration is open to anyone, but Grants artists to submit their portfolios to be kept ca/recreation and look under Arts Centres space is limited. 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Mug and Holder Terry received his BFA Honours degree from the University of Manitoba and his MFA in By Terry Hildebrand ceramics from the University of Minnesota in 2014. He worked as a studio technician in the (Edmonton) 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 Renewing Members

Rebecca Cleaver, Calgary, Fibre Sheep Creek Weavers, Calgary, Organization

Susan Forest, Calgary, Painting Edmonton Weaver’s Guild,

Natalie Gerber, Calgary, Fibre Edmonton, Organization

Carmen Haakstad, Grande Prairie, Metal Beaverlodge Area Cultural Society, Terry Hildebrand, Edmonton, Clay & Wood Beaverlodge, Organization Heather A. Hamilton, Victoria, Metal Lisa McGrath, Calgary, Clay Eveline Kolijn, Calgary, Paper & Printmaking Edmonton Potters’ Guild, Edmonton, Clay Francine Hampson-Reid, Salt Spring Linda McGregor, Calgary, Metal & Jewellery Marie-Theresa Laboucane, Edmonton, Frankie, Sherwood Park, Wood, Paper & Stone Island, Clay, Glass & Wood Candice Meyer, Red Deer, Metal Glass, Fibre & Metal Melanie Archer, Calgary, Metal George F. Heagle, Edmonton, Wood Karin Millson, Calgary, Mixed Dorine Leitch, Edmonton, Clay Breanne Avender, Calgary, Metal & Jewellery Terry Hildebrand, Edmonton, Clay & Wood Damaris Oakley, Nanaimo, Glass Nina Miranda Leontowicz, Edmonton, Christian Barr & Enzien Kufeld, Wildwood, Clay Gillian Hillerud, Calgary, Metal Ilya Oratovsky, Edmonton, Fibre Fibre, Metal & Stone Bee Kingdom, Calgary, Glass Dianne Hove, Calgary, Clay Mandy Patchin, Calgary, Glass City Arts Centre, Edmonton, Organization John Blair, Calgary, Metal & Jewellery Red Deer College, Red Deer, Organization Greg Payce, Calgary, Clay Mrs. Marlene Loney, Barriere, Andrea Blais, Calgary, Metal & Jewellery Barbara Howe, Calgary, Clay Pauline Pelletier, Cap Rouge, Clay Craft Show Producer Laurie Blakeman, Edmonton, Supporter Priscilla Janes, Canmore, Clay Handweavers Spinners & Dyers of Alberta, Linda McCulloch, Edmonton, Supporter/Customer Larissa Blokhuis, Calgary, Glass & Ceramic Joanne Johnson, Calgary, Fibre, Clay & Paper Bragg Creek, Provincial Guild - Fibre Wildflower Arts Centre, Calgary, Organization Franca Boag, Edmonton, Supporter Madison Jordheim, Calgary, Fibre Kathryn Ransom, Stathmore, Clay Elizabeth Penttinen, Edmonton, Fibre E. Ross Bradley, Edmonton, Clay & Glass Mackenzie Kelly-Frere, Calgary, Fibre Joe & Auvery Reid, Ponoka, Clay Olga Semenova, Chestermere, Fibre Margaret Braun, Edmonton, Mixed Wendy Klotz, Calgary, Clay & Fibre Daryl Richardson, Saskatoon, Metal Marianne Stewart, Edmonton, Judy Brown, Calgary, Fibre Akiko Kohana, Edmonton, Clay Sharon Rubuliak, Sherwood Park, Fibre Public Interest Alberta, Edmonton, Sharon Busby, Edmonton, Clay & Painting Jo-Ann Kohl, Calgary, Clay Thom Rypien & Glenn Gustafson, Supporter/Customer Karen Cantine, Edmonton, Metal & Jewellery Eveline Kolijn, Calgary, Paper, Printmaking Spruce Grove, Mixed Media Margaret Louise Cardinal, Joussard, Fibre Susan Kristoferson, Turner Valley, Fibre & Paper Audra Schoblocher, Carseland, Metal & Jewellery Rebecca Cleaver, Calgary, Fibre Julia Krueger, Calgary, Writer Sandi Skakun, Edmonton, Clay Kate Collie, Edmonton, Supporter Diane Krys, Edmonton, Fibre Vic Steel, Fort McMurray, Supporter Louise Cormier, Lethbridge, Clay Chris Kubash, Edmonton, Wood Janet Stein, Lake Country, Jewellery Linda De Bathe, Edmonton, Supporter Marie-Theresa Laboucane, Edmonton, Virginia Stephen, Edmonton, Fibre & Supporter Featuring New ACC Members: Jennifer Demke-Lange, Medicine Hat, Clay Glass, Fibre &Metal Mary Sullivan Holdgrafer, Gabriola, Fibre Patricia E Denholm, Stettler, Clay (left to right) JoAnna Lange, Edmonton, Clay Margaret Sundstrom, Calgary, Clay Teena Dickerson, Delburn, Jewellery & Clay Neil Lazaruk, Edmonton, Ukranian Eggs Susan Thorpe, Calgary, Clay Grasshopper Cubes Horst Doll, Sherwood Park, Clay Nina Miranda Leontowicz, Edmonton, Barbara Tipton, Calgary, Clay Diane Duncan, Calgary, Fibre & Mixed Media By Eveline Kolijn (Calgary) Fibre, Metal & Stone Romy S. Tittel, Calgary, Fibre Sheelagh Dunlap, Edmonton, Supporter Carolyn Lutz, Calgary, Glass Paul van den Bijgaart & Jie Yang, Chair Marcia Fossey, Edmonton, Jewellery Joan Matsusaki, Bragg Creek, Clay Edmonton, Glass Peggy Friesen, Calgary, Supporter By Brad Goertz (Edmonton) Ron Maunder, St. Albert, Jewellery Carol Voyt, Victoria, Clay Natalie Gerber, Calgary, Fibre Linda McBain Cuyler, Edmonton, Fibre Allan Waidman, West Kelowna, Stone Untitled Matt Gould, Red Deer, Fibre & Painting Contextural: a fibre arts cooperative, Ken Wilkinson, Saskatoon, Clay Evelyn Grant, Vancouver, Ceramics & Design By Edmund Haakonson (Edmonton) Calgary, Fibre Marion K. Gravells, Calgary, Fibre

Pillow Darcy Gusse-Edinga, Red Deer, Fibre

By Natalie Gerber (Calgary)

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