Surface Design: Alberta
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Reminder: time to renew your SDA membership
Surface Design Association
Time to Renew!
CLICK TO RENEW ONLINE (after you login to your account, look for Renewal link)
Your membership in SDA expires soon, however, we're hoping with this reminder, you will continue as a part of our tactile community.
There are many reasons to remain a member of SDA! The always-intriguing Surface Design Journal
remains a major voice for textiles - what better way to stay current
with trends and concepts with a global flavor? There are opportunities
to promote your work across multiple channels including the member
gallery on our website. With over 60,000+ visitors a month (and
growing!), that's significant coverage for your art. In addition,
there's the Exposure page in the Journal, member profiles on SDA NewsBlog, the ever-lively and interesting eNews and frequent posts on Facebook (general and members-only).
Our
board and staff are focused on expanding opportunities for members both
regionally and nationally. Please continue adding your voice to this
growing community of designers, artists, student and educators. We need
you more than ever. Click here to renew now on our website.
Best regards,
Diane Sandlin
Executive Director
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Last of the year!!!
EXHIBITS:
Ram Horns and Scorpion Tails: Textiles from Uzbekistan. This exhibition is the first major textile exhibition to be mounted in the new Nickle Galleries (formerly, The Nickle Arts Museum) on the campus of the University of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada, curated by Michele Hardy. A wonderful visual stimulus for appreciation and design! All photos courtesy of photographer Dave Brown.
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WORKSHOPS:
(Of a sort, as this is a little more than a workshop :) )
(If anyone is interested in seeing the course outline, you can also email me at arlee dot ar at gmail dot com as i have the PDF but can't upload to blogger.)
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MISCELLANEOUS:
WOMEN: SDA Members Dr. Kim Hahn (Kent State) & Dr. Ann Collier (N. Arizona U.) invite you to participate in a survey. They want to know about the meaning of handcrafts & textiles in your lives.
If you missed participating last month, you are invited to take the survey below. To those who already filled out the survey - Thank You!
They are looking for women (over 18) to participate in a short on-line survey that explores the role of textiles (e.g., sewing, knitting, weaving, felting, lace-making) & handcrafts - especially as it relates to fashion, the psychological meaning, the role of technology, as well as sustainable practices. It is confidential and takes about 30 minutes.
To begin, go to kent.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_39lpqnNy65NAhJr
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Where is Canadian art going, and where does it stand in the world as of today? "Artists seem to be a lot more aware of what has come before them and what is being made around them and internationally. Easy access to imagery via the Internet has enabled a mid-century painting, for instance, to stand side by side with a contemporary work for comparison. ....looking for artists who are cultivating their own voice; artists with idiosyncratic practices ....." Wil Abale
Since we are so close to Christmas now and all the busy-ness and business that entails for many of us, the next meeting will be in January, and as a Social. Date and venue to be announced.
Ram Horns and Scorpion Tails: Textiles from Uzbekistan. This exhibition is the first major textile exhibition to be mounted in the new Nickle Galleries (formerly, The Nickle Arts Museum) on the campus of the University of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada, curated by Michele Hardy. A wonderful visual stimulus for appreciation and design! All photos courtesy of photographer Dave Brown.
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WORKSHOPS:
(Of a sort, as this is a little more than a workshop :) )
Would you like to go (back) to school? The University of Fraser Valley (BC) has a course you may be interested in.
FD 371 Surface Design 11 – CRN 10631
Instructor: Eleanor Hannan
Time: Friday 10:00 am – 2:20 pm
Start: Friday, January 10th
End: Friday, April 11th
Tuition Fee: $433.35
Room: D113
Course Description
This course will advance your expertise in
the area of surface design, by exploring a variety of processes and treatments.
You will be encouraged to be experimental in your approach with colour,
texture, and imagery to alter and embellish fabrics for apparel. Emphasis is on
the interrelationship of surface design with other art practices, encouraging
production of individual works with cultural relevance. Through a synthesis of
traditional techniques, contemporary variations, and cultural influences, you
will develop a diverse and self-expressive body of work.
If interested contact Corinne Richardson
for details and registration advice or corinne.richardson@ufv.ca
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MISCELLANEOUS:
WOMEN: SDA Members Dr. Kim Hahn (Kent State) & Dr. Ann Collier (N. Arizona U.) invite you to participate in a survey. They want to know about the meaning of handcrafts & textiles in your lives.
If you missed participating last month, you are invited to take the survey below. To those who already filled out the survey - Thank You!
They are looking for women (over 18) to participate in a short on-line survey that explores the role of textiles (e.g., sewing, knitting, weaving, felting, lace-making) & handcrafts - especially as it relates to fashion, the psychological meaning, the role of technology, as well as sustainable practices. It is confidential and takes about 30 minutes.
To begin, go to kent.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_39lpqnNy65NAhJr
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Where is Canadian art going, and where does it stand in the world as of today? "Artists seem to be a lot more aware of what has come before them and what is being made around them and internationally. Easy access to imagery via the Internet has enabled a mid-century painting, for instance, to stand side by side with a contemporary work for comparison. ....looking for artists who are cultivating their own voice; artists with idiosyncratic practices ....." Wil Abale
Artists seem to be a lot more aware of what has come before them and
what is being made around them and internationally. Easy access to
imagery via the Internet has enabled a mid-century painting, for
instance, to stand side by side with a contemporary work for comparison.
- See more at:
http://www.canadianart.ca/features/2013/10/26/whither-the-next-generation-of-canadian-art/#sthash.lVFrC5Ro.dpuf
Artists seem to be a lot more aware of what has come before them and
what is being made around them and internationally. Easy access to
imagery via the Internet has enabled a mid-century painting, for
instance, to stand side by side with a contemporary work for comparison.
- See more at:
http://www.canadianart.ca/features/2013/10/26/whither-the-next-generation-of-canadian-art/#sthash.lVFrC5Ro.dpuf
Since we are so close to Christmas now and all the busy-ness and business that entails for many of us, the next meeting will be in January, and as a Social. Date and venue to be announced.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
ATTENTION CALGARY ARTISTS!! STUDIO SPACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We all know how hard it is to get space, never mind affordable space, so take advantage if you can!!!!!
Arts Space Open House: 415 Monument Place SE, Calgary Arts Development - Calgary, AB
Date: December 2, 2013
Time: Tuesday, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: 415 Monument Place SE, Calgary, AB
Calgary Arts Development is continuing its work of connecting arts organizations with suitable arts space by communicating opportunities for viewing spaces that are available to lease, purchase, rent or share. Open houses are drop-in with no RSVP required.
For lease: 4,220 SF of office space with I-G (Light Industrial) zoning.
The space is divided into individual offices/studios with shared finished kitchen. Walking distance from Franklin LRT. For more information including lease rates, please download the brochure. (The brochure has a floor plan with individual spaces outlined, though it's hard to read the footage!)
If you would like to host a future open house, please contact Joni Carroll at 403 264-5530 x 108 or joni.carroll@calgaryartsdevelopment.com
Arts Space Open House: 415 Monument Place SE, Calgary Arts Development - Calgary, AB
Date: December 2, 2013
Time: Tuesday, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: 415 Monument Place SE, Calgary, AB
Calgary Arts Development is continuing its work of connecting arts organizations with suitable arts space by communicating opportunities for viewing spaces that are available to lease, purchase, rent or share. Open houses are drop-in with no RSVP required.
For lease: 4,220 SF of office space with I-G (Light Industrial) zoning.
The space is divided into individual offices/studios with shared finished kitchen. Walking distance from Franklin LRT. For more information including lease rates, please download the brochure. (The brochure has a floor plan with individual spaces outlined, though it's hard to read the footage!)
If you would like to host a future open house, please contact Joni Carroll at 403 264-5530 x 108 or joni.carroll@calgaryartsdevelopment.com
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Recap of Nov 20th meeting
During the session the renowned potter, Grayson Perry, who works with coils of clay (threads!) and numerous other media including weavings and etchings, spoke to us via the internet and iPlayer from the BBC, (a replay of the Reith Lecture) about the nature of art. He stimulated intellectual debate that covered numerous topics from the relevance of beauty in an art work, to the responsibility of the artist to give due credit to his fellow, technically adept, collaborators of which there are many more these days.
We also digressed gently to other topics of interest and I believe everyone went home with matters to ponder, but I hope that those driving practised restraint and only considered such matters when they were off the ice!
Thanks to all who took the trouble to come out for the evening. Everyone who has spoken to me since commented that the gathering encouraged and supported the discussion. It was a shame that Grayson couldn't actually make it to the meeting this time, but I think he would be very pleased to know that we consider that we were with him in Liverpool, UK - a hot bed of contemporary art and debate.
This morning Pamela came across this in today's Guardian. (If you have time, scroll through some of the comments as well. Artists and Non-Artists weigh in with some silly and some provocative thoughts as well.)
We also digressed gently to other topics of interest and I believe everyone went home with matters to ponder, but I hope that those driving practised restraint and only considered such matters when they were off the ice!
Thanks to all who took the trouble to come out for the evening. Everyone who has spoken to me since commented that the gathering encouraged and supported the discussion. It was a shame that Grayson couldn't actually make it to the meeting this time, but I think he would be very pleased to know that we consider that we were with him in Liverpool, UK - a hot bed of contemporary art and debate.
This morning Pamela came across this in today's Guardian. (If you have time, scroll through some of the comments as well. Artists and Non-Artists weigh in with some silly and some provocative thoughts as well.)
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
(Future) Felting Workshop in Calgary
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have pleasure in sending this invitation on to you.
I was fortunate enough to meet Judith during the first Canadian Felt:Feutre conference earlier this year and saw her glorious work exhibited at the show there and knew she would be a wonderful teacher for a Kreative Momentum Workshops.
I hope you will take advantage of her visiting us in Calgary.
Do get in touch if you have questions or want more information.
This is a great opportunity for beginner and advanced felters to learn more about Nuno felting, acid dyes, creating felted, sculptural clothing or other beautifully decorated surfaces. Also her method opens up the technique of felting to those with back and upper body aches - get in touch for more information, but I don't want to give the game away to everyone!
I have pleasure in sending this invitation on to you.
I was fortunate enough to meet Judith during the first Canadian Felt:Feutre conference earlier this year and saw her glorious work exhibited at the show there and knew she would be a wonderful teacher for a Kreative Momentum Workshops.
I hope you will take advantage of her visiting us in Calgary.
Do get in touch if you have questions or want more information.
This is a great opportunity for beginner and advanced felters to learn more about Nuno felting, acid dyes, creating felted, sculptural clothing or other beautifully decorated surfaces. Also her method opens up the technique of felting to those with back and upper body aches - get in touch for more information, but I don't want to give the game away to everyone!
Judith
says “The workshop will work for all levels of experience though some
knowledge of the materials and basic method of felting is required for
more complex clothing projects."
(I
can arrange for a one day felt play class to get you started if you
wish. Get in touch if you want to take advantage of this.)
Meanwhile here is the invitation,
All the best,
Meanwhile here is the invitation,
All the best,
karin
Here is a clickable link to Judith's website. www.judithdios.com
PS I will be at the November meeting of SDA at Atlantis Fine Framing and Studio on Wednesday 20th November, from 6:30. and could take deposits by cheque then, if you wish.
Monday, November 18, 2013
"Insert Clever Title here" for November :)
Christmas is coming and there's a plethora of Artisan sales coming!
Hand Made Here! Boutique Art Sale November 23 and November 24, 2013
The sale showcases many kinds of artwork from 25 Calgary and area artists including fibre and textile arts, painting, blown and fused glass, printmaking, paper arts, jewellery, metal sculpture, ceramics and woodcraft. Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 10 am to 4 pm Triwood Community Hall: 2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta. Admission and parking is free, and all ages are welcome.
Contextural FibreArts Cooperative
Date: Saturday, November 30th from 10-6pm
Location: Heritage Weavers Guild Studio at the Artpoint Gallery & Studios at 1139 Adelaide Street SE (in Ramsey/Inglewood) as the location.
Showcasing printed, woven and naturally dyed fibreworks by Contextural members.
For more information on Contextural Fibre Arts Co-operative, please visit www.contextural.ca Contextural is a community of textile artists fostering a cooperative creative environment in support of the production of new artistic works.
CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS/ENTRIES
CALL FOR NEW SWATCH ENTRIES: GIVE IT YOUR BEST SWATCH! Contribute your work to the history of textile art & design.
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
Read more about this online educational resource & extraordinary SDA Member benefit via recent SDA press release
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Atlantis Fine Framing
Atlantis Fine Framing Studio Ltd Established 1994
Call for submissions! Atlantis's 2nd Annual Christmas Art Show & Sale! Artists are encouraged to bring in 2-4 small works with labels & prices, we will start hanging Nov 30. All mediums welcome (painting, paper, sculpture, encaustic, textiles, etc). Opening reception is Dec 13, 5-9 pm. Live music, lots of fun!!!!!!!
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
A note about the above Award Ceremony: several fibre artists have won in previous years.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS SDA
SDA CONFERENCE UPDATE
from SDA President Jane Dunnewold
In October, SDA Board voted to postpone 2015 SDA Int'l conference slated for Tulsa, Oklahoma. While the Tulsa hosts were enthusiastic & incredibly welcoming, the board recognized a growing need to evaluate SDA's conference model. To that end, we are examining timing, costs & conference management. Our goal is to reinvent SDA conferences as an international event that will attract a broader audience - while also generating income that supports SDA's organization & mission.
We anticipate doing just that for 2017.
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WHAT'S THE MEANING OF MAKING?
SDA Members Dr. Kim Hahn (Kent State) & Dr. Ann Collier (N. Arizona U.) invite you to participate in a survey about the meaning of handcrafts & textiles in your life.They're looking for women over 18 to participate in a short online survey to explore the role of textiles (like sewing, knitting, weaving, felting, lace-making) & handcrafts - with special interest in how making is related to environmental behavior, personality, well-being & possibly perception of body image in relationship to social media use as well as fashion behavior and leisure activities.
IT IS 100% CONFIDENTIAL IT TAKES ABOUT 30 MINUTES.
To begin, go to kent.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_39lpqnNy65NAhJr
Research findings will be shared in a story on SDA NewsBlog.
EXHIBITS:
Don't we all wish we could go see this????
The Bellevue Arts Museum is showing the fabulous work of Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave. Her central project revolves around recreating exquisite, life-size historical costumes and fabrics entirely out of paper. See more on the website.
The exhibition starts November 21 and continues until Feb. 21.
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MEMBER NEWS:
Eveline Kolijn has been appointed to the City of Calgary Public Art Board! More information on this as it comes over the telegraph!
The second part of TextileArtist.org's interview with arlee barr is online now.
Workshop on the Web (Maggie Grey's wonderful site for explorative textile techniques and fine art) will also feature an article/tutorial by arlee in December.
"You could have *your* news here too if you send it to Karin or i :) " arlee says
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And please do attend our next meeting, this Wed the 20th, at Atlantis Fine Framing for some intellectual stimulation with an audio reading by Grayson Perry, and news of all things SDA.
Hand Made Here! Boutique Art Sale November 23 and November 24, 2013
The sale showcases many kinds of artwork from 25 Calgary and area artists including fibre and textile arts, painting, blown and fused glass, printmaking, paper arts, jewellery, metal sculpture, ceramics and woodcraft. Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 10 am to 4 pm Triwood Community Hall: 2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta. Admission and parking is free, and all ages are welcome.
Contextural FibreArts Cooperative
Date: Saturday, November 30th from 10-6pm
Location: Heritage Weavers Guild Studio at the Artpoint Gallery & Studios at 1139 Adelaide Street SE (in Ramsey/Inglewood) as the location.
Showcasing printed, woven and naturally dyed fibreworks by Contextural members.
For more information on Contextural Fibre Arts Co-operative, please visit www.contextural.ca Contextural is a community of textile artists fostering a cooperative creative environment in support of the production of new artistic works.
CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS/ENTRIES
CALL FOR NEW SWATCH ENTRIES: GIVE IT YOUR BEST SWATCH! Contribute your work to the history of textile art & design.
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
Read more about this online educational resource & extraordinary SDA Member benefit via recent SDA press release
~~~~~~~~~~~
Atlantis Fine Framing
Atlantis Fine Framing Studio Ltd Established 1994
Call for submissions! Atlantis's 2nd Annual Christmas Art Show & Sale! Artists are encouraged to bring in 2-4 small works with labels & prices, we will start hanging Nov 30. All mediums welcome (painting, paper, sculpture, encaustic, textiles, etc). Opening reception is Dec 13, 5-9 pm. Live music, lots of fun!!!!!!!
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS SDA
SDA CONFERENCE UPDATE
from SDA President Jane Dunnewold
In October, SDA Board voted to postpone 2015 SDA Int'l conference slated for Tulsa, Oklahoma. While the Tulsa hosts were enthusiastic & incredibly welcoming, the board recognized a growing need to evaluate SDA's conference model. To that end, we are examining timing, costs & conference management. Our goal is to reinvent SDA conferences as an international event that will attract a broader audience - while also generating income that supports SDA's organization & mission.
We anticipate doing just that for 2017.
~~~
WHAT'S THE MEANING OF MAKING?
SDA Members Dr. Kim Hahn (Kent State) & Dr. Ann Collier (N. Arizona U.) invite you to participate in a survey about the meaning of handcrafts & textiles in your life.They're looking for women over 18 to participate in a short online survey to explore the role of textiles (like sewing, knitting, weaving, felting, lace-making) & handcrafts - with special interest in how making is related to environmental behavior, personality, well-being & possibly perception of body image in relationship to social media use as well as fashion behavior and leisure activities.
IT IS 100% CONFIDENTIAL IT TAKES ABOUT 30 MINUTES.
To begin, go to kent.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_39lpqnNy65NAhJr
Research findings will be shared in a story on SDA NewsBlog.
EXHIBITS:
Don't we all wish we could go see this????
The Bellevue Arts Museum is showing the fabulous work of Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave. Her central project revolves around recreating exquisite, life-size historical costumes and fabrics entirely out of paper. See more on the website.
The exhibition starts November 21 and continues until Feb. 21.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MEMBER NEWS:
Eveline Kolijn has been appointed to the City of Calgary Public Art Board! More information on this as it comes over the telegraph!
The second part of TextileArtist.org's interview with arlee barr is online now.
Workshop on the Web (Maggie Grey's wonderful site for explorative textile techniques and fine art) will also feature an article/tutorial by arlee in December.
"You could have *your* news here too if you send it to Karin or i :) " arlee says
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And please do attend our next meeting, this Wed the 20th, at Atlantis Fine Framing for some intellectual stimulation with an audio reading by Grayson Perry, and news of all things SDA.
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