In this issue I have included snippets from the newsletter from the Alberta Craft Council. I have not gone to the trouble of reforming all the links. Sorry but I am leaving for Europe shortly and am simply doing what I can before I leave. (happy face).Please use your favourite search engine to find out more details of any items highlighted, or go their website (link given below).
I want to draw your attention to how valuable it is to be a member of the Craft Council, hear about the events in our area, calls for exhibitions and grants, sales. Also notifications of workshops, books and reports to do with our sphere of interest.
In future I might put in a reminder to go to the website but I will not repeat their entries here.
Also:-
The Alberta Craft Council is publicizing its new website please go here.
News:
Tulsa, Oklahoma will host the 2015 Surface Design conference. See: HERE
Exhibitions:
for more information about this group and to see their calendar, contact Cheryl through their website at surfacedesignlethbridge.ca
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DANdonaldson & PAULzacharias
DaDe ART & DESIGN LAB
june 8 - july 22, 2012
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Jennifer Akkerman works with layered fabrics, machine stitch and burning issues....
And of course organisms. Her works are on show at the Esker Foundation in August.
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Websites to browse:
If this image offends please let me know and I will quickly mend
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Study: Canada Council For The Arts releases its study on Artist-run centres
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And even if you can't get to Stroud, UK. this website is a feast if I haven't recommended it here before.
Workshops:
Series at Red Deer College...Go here with some details shown below...
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| You will be introduced to ways of creating exciting fabrics through understanding and exploiting the properties of the materials, the fibers and fabrics. Techniques will include devoree (the etching out of wool or of cotton), cloque (the shrinking of cotton or of silk), fulling and felting (wool), heat setting texture in silk and in polyester. These techniques will be taught with accompanying instruction in the use of mechanical resists (tying, pastes etc), printing, dyeing, and dye discharge. These tools, in conjunction with a very experimental approach to combining fabrics... and ideas.... will allow you to pursue your own unique areas of interest. Weavers, felters, quilters, sewers will all find new ways of looking at the patterning of cloth. All can expect to sample many processes, and to create a substantial piece. This may be a dyed and etched velvet scarf, perhaps a layered wall hanging with many fabrics, or even a length of organza to make into clothing. Instructor: Lynette Pflueger |
Lyn Pfleuger
Lyn Pflueger was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. She received a science degree from Sydney University, and worked for a number of years as a biochemist. After moving to Calgary with her husband and children, Lyn settled in Bragg Creek where she raised children and animals, and learned to weave spin and felt. In 1995 Lyn graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design with a BFA, taught in the Fibre department as a part-time sessional instructor. Through Extension Services at ACAD she continues to teach textile techniques, and she has taught at Series in Red Deer, and Fibre Week in Olds. Lyn’s particular interests include feltmaking, the structure of surfaces, and the properties of textile materials. Most recently shibori techniques for dyeing and for creating texture have become her passion.
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Following is info about events (sorry some have passed now but some still relevant) at FibreWorks Studio & Gallery in Pender Harbour, with attachments detailed the separate events. Please contact Yvonne for more info or to register at:
Telephone: 604-883-2380
E-Mail: fibreworksstudio12887@gmail.com
Art in Yurts – June 2012
Exhibition:
As we continue our 5th anniversary celebrations, we are in the last week of “Indaba” exhibition by James Powell, Kerrie Anne Riles, Barbara Johnston, Lois Roberts - to date, 375 visitors have enjoyed their art.
“Drop by Drop” – the work of Catherine Nicholls and Elizabeth Harris Nichols opens Saturday, June 16th with an artist reception from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Catherine and Elizabeth have joined forces to create a body of work that celebrates the water that is, that has been and will always be. Working in contemporary media these two artists respond to the natural world and the watery West Coast that is home. (www.harrisnichols.com; www.ravensthread.com)
Join the artists for refreshments and enjoy the opportunity to discuss their art.
Artist-In Residence:
Kerrie Anne Riles from New South Wales continues her quilt art in the Workshop yurt – thru to Sunday, June 10th. Visit her during our regular hours – Wednesday thru Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Kerrie Anne’s passion for birds is becoming very evident on her story board! You can check out Kerrie Anne’s work at www.studiobythelake.com.au
Workshops:
Hattie Olsen, BC Pine Needle Baskets June 09 & 10
this class is full, see new dates below:
Hattie Olsen, BC Pine Needle Baskets July 28 & 29
Learn the traditional art of basket making with pine needles and waxed linen thread with basketmaker and storyteller, Hattie Olsen.
Elizabeth Harris Nichols, BC – Painting in One Day –
Working with a Still Life from Nature – June 22
Plein Air – July 15
The theory of the Painting in One Day workshop is to simplify the processes for novices to learn the fundamentals and for the advanced students to learn to develop freedom in their style. We will explore the concepts of constructing still life in a workshop that has been especially formulated for FibreWorks Gallery to consider these methods and concepts with other media.
The Painting in One Day workshop takes the artist through the steps of developing the underpainting, the mid-painting and the finished painting in relatively quick succession. Not only will the student understand the fundamental development and basic principles of the structure of painting, but also the basics of colour theory, composition, articulation of subject, value systems, editing chaos and depth/perspective concepts.
Catherine Nicholls, BC – Exploring the Natural World – June 25 to 28
A 4-day workshop with Catherine Nicholls – using the natural world as our source of inspiration, we will experiment on fabric to recreate and interpret nature’s wide range of textures and colours. For the first 2 days we will explore the use of ink, paint, crayon and discharge in a variety of techniques creating samples and generating ideas. Students will then be guided through the process of developing their own original composition, pattern and fibre art masterpiece.
Jill Denton, UK Fundamental Felt: June 29 & 30
A 2-day workshop covering a range of wet-feltmaking techniques. The emphasis will be on good practice and developing an understanding of the behaviour and properties of different wools and fibres during the magical process of feltmaking. We will start by working on samples, moving on to create a personal project in flat felt. This workshop is suitable for beginners, or those with some experience. Feltmaking is a unique and fascinating textile technique and each student will be encouraged to find and work at her own pace. Above all, feltmaking is fun!!
Jill Denton, UK Nuno Felt – taking a step further: July 3 to 5
Nuno felt is a fine lightweight felt created by fusing a thin layer of wool onto a base of loosely woven fine fabric such as silk chiffon, thus producing a strong, drapable fabric, suitable for garments and accessories.
This 3-day workshop will introduce you to this fascinating technique and allow you to develop a sound understanding of the process. After working through several samples, you move on to your personal project(s), which could be a simple sleeveless garment (tunic or vest), or 2 simpler items such as a scarf, wrap, shrug or cowl. Instruction and advice will also be given on garment design/pattern construction, finishing and aftercare.
This class is for the more advanced student, so only suitable for those with prior feltmaking experience, or students that have completed the "Fundamental Felt" workshop on June 29/30.
Day 1 You will begin by working through various samples to learn and develop an understanding of the Nuno technique. You will then move on to make your own pattern for a sleeveless garment or other nuno project. Day 2 &3 will be spent creating your garment.
Catherine Nicholls, BC – Imagination – July 11 to 14
It’s time to find those images you have tucked away – you know the ones! The beautiful images of an inspiring subject and you have always wanted to do “something” with them – well, now’s the time! This 4-day workshop will show you how to develop your own designs from images or sources of information. Each day will begin with creativity exercises to get those ideas flowing!
In the studio:
Weaver’s Circle with Mary Bentley continues every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – drop in fee – a great opportunity to weave at your own pace and learn from a master weaver.
Notice to all weavers – the studio is full of wonderful 2/20 mercerized cottons; rayon chenilles and rayon slubs from the studio of Lucy Slykerman – a great way to build your stash!
Spin-In – last Thursday of every month – Sunshine Coast Spinners & Weavers Guild gather in the studio to spin and share information – open to the public and non-Guild members are welcome. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Yvonne is concentrating on handspun yarns for knitting and weaving, so her stash of commercial yarns is slowly making its way to the sale table and the freebee basket – there is something for everyone!
For more information, please contact Yvonne Stowell (see below) and “like” us on facebook (fibreworksstudioandgallery).
See you at the yurts!
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