Room by Martina MacFarlane and Amanda McCavour, Art Gallery of Saint Albert, St Albert, AB
Date: October 3 - November 2, 2013
Location: Art Gallery of Alberta, 19 Perron Street, St. Albert, AB
Room features large acrylic paintings by Martina MacFarlane and thread installation works by Amanda McCavour. This exhibition presents notions of the home as both a physical and en emotional space.
For further information visit: artgalleryofstalbert.ca
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Diane Krys
I would love to meet more of my fellow SDA members and other fiber enthusiasts. I welcome you to come and say hello at the artist's reception on Saturday Nov.2 from 2-4. Please feel free to get in touch any other time as well. It doesn't take much to lure me out to talk about art and fiber! (Diane Krys)
Diane also ha sguest blogged here and here.
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On a side note, Diane Duncan's group show at the Canyon Meadows Community Hall was attended by almost 500 people! A well rounded and diverse show, you can see some of it here. I was amazed at the variety of work!
WORKSHOPS:
Terriea Kwong - international felting artist coming to Langley. Get excited...please help me give a big welcome to Terriea Kwong! She is coming to North America to teach many felt making classes! Starting November 25, Terriea Kwong will be sharing her expertise with us in making a 3D felt clutch purses, or a 3D vessels and/or Eco print scarves.
Below is a sneak peak at Terriea's background!
I love travel and nature. Natural and handmade crafts are my favorites. I enjoy the process of handmaking from ceramics to fabrics & fibres. Some years ago I saw a seamless wool pouch in a Cambridge crafts market and wondering how it’s made. My curiosity brought me to source the roots of felt making. Found wool a marvelous medium and addicted to felt making since 2009. My passion drives me to pursue and explore the versatility of wool.
Wool felt is my favorite pastime and I’m very pleased to share with like-minded. Since 2009 I’ve offered almost 50 open and private workshops . I love fibre art and have recently explored eco dyeing and printing. My works are inspired by nature. I like to do eco prints with leaves – the environmental friendly art. It’s fun to share the beauty of felting and tutorials via my blog http://terriekwong.blogspot.com. Please check out Terriea's blog to see all the wonderful pictures of her work.
Natural print scarf:
Using natural resources to create unique scarf with leaves prints. Students are taught to make prints with shades of rose leaves and eucalyptus prints on silk scarves. And while the bundles are boiling we will make a wool felt flower brooch or bracelet.
Two Dates:
November 25, 2013 and/or November 30,2013 (this is the same class just two different days)
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Place: Langley, BC (walnut grove area) please message me for the address
Fee: $125.00 incl. materials.
** please note: students must bring two bath size towels
Wool felt clutch with 3D textural flap :
The wool felt clutch (handbag) with 3D texture is a unique design of the flap. After learning the technique of making the 3D textural surface, students can apply such design on other wool felt objects to create the rich texture look
Date: November 26, 2013
Time: 10:00 - approximately 4:00 pm
Place: Langley, BC ( walnut grove area, please message me for the address)
Fee: $95.00 incl. materials.
3D hollow vessel:
The 3D hollow vessel will be a fun class learning how to make seamless items to hold many of your favourite things. Once you learn this technique you will have endless ideas for future hollow projects!
Date: November 27, 2013
Time: 10:00 - 3:00pm
Place: Langley, BC ( walnut grove area, please message me for the address)
Fee: $75.00 incl. materials.
If you would like to experience a wonderful time with Terriea Kwong who is a well known international felt maker please contact Sharon Gerhart at 604 916-7633 or email her at gerhart.sharon@gmail.com to book your seat! Seating is limited book your class now as classes will fill up quickly!
MISCELLANEOUS:
Arts For All Grant Program
Deadlines: November 15, 2013 & May 30, 2014
The Arts for All Program is open to individuals, collectives and organizations and will fund art projects that will increase artistic activities and opportunities within the Greater Forest Lawn community. Preference will be given to applicants who are located in Greater Forest Lawn, although applicants from outside the community will also be considered if their projects value participation from local artists and community members as well as the participation of artists, organizations and community members from diverse backgrounds. Applicants are encouraged to connect with International Avenue BRZ early in their project planning to get acquainted with the community and learn about opportunities available, such as artBOX on 17E.
Further Information:
View grant description here
Contact Cadence Mandybura (Community Manager, Calgary Arts Development)
403.264.5330 ext 201 (office) | cadence.mandybura@calgaryartsdevelopment.com
Artist Opportunity Grant Program
Deadline: ongoing
The Artist Opportunity Grant Program is being piloted in 2013 and 2014 to invest in professional development opportunities for individual professional artists With no set deadlines for applications, the program will allow artists to take advantage of short-term opportunities that will develop their careers.
If you have questions about the program or the application process, please email grants@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or call 403.476.203. Learn more here
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New website for Calgary artisans: New Craft Coalition
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Craft Sale: Edmonton Weavers' Guild - Edmonton, AB
Date: Saturday, November 2, 10am - 3:30 pm Location: Strathcona Community League, 10139 - 87 Avenue, Edmonton, AB Admission: $3.00
The Edmonton Weavers' Guild is holding their annual Weaving, Spinning & Fibreworks Show & Sale. All sale items have been juried to ensure you will find nothing but the best in artisan products. For more information visit: http://edmontonweavers.org/
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Now soliciting new swatches for "Best Of" Swatch Collection #4 - loaded with examples of innovative process, masterful application plus any downright gorgeous or distinctive fabric you've created.
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1 Download Submission Guidelines + Form at www.surfacedesign.org/get-involved/sda-swatch-collection
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ELEANOR HANNAN
Anni Hunt has produced a video of an interview with Eleanor Hannan, whom many of you know either as an artist, friend or teacher.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Kt2ZpKL7o&feature=youtu.be
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COMMON THREADS
Thomas Roach and Sheila Wex gave a presentation last month at the Vancouver SDA show, about the Common Threads project. Some of you may be interested in following the progress of that project - check out http://common-threads-125.tumblr.com/ for lots of pics and information. We in the Lower Mainland will have a chance to see the completed masterpieces hanging in the Cathedral, in due course.
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We *will* be doing a "report" on the Oct 17th meeting with Lois Klassen and the "Slofemist Project", but are waiting for more photos and information!
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I (arlee) have "nagged" everyone about sharing information on the blog so we can all get to know each other, and Karin reminded me that i too am capable of doing that, so...... i'm personally pleased to have several online interviews this month. They are similar, but answer different questions. Ancora part 1 Ancora part 2 TextileArtist.org part 1
1 comment:
Thanks Arlee a great read... Lots to take in. We certainly are an active group of fibre artists in Alberta.
Keep the information coming folks.
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