NEW! 1) Clay Studio News
 

The Clay Studio would like to host some new and exciting workshops and is looking for some instructors.  If you have experience with clay and are interested in teaching these fun courses please contact Clay Studio Coordinator, Rochelle Young at 709.753.2534 or claystudio@craftcouncil.nl.ca.

Also the Clay Studio is looking for "empty and clean" margarine tubs for glaze mixing.  You can drop yours off in the Clay Studio!

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2) Volunteer Coordinator Needed!

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity?  The Craft Council is currently looking for someone to help coordinate our list of volunteers and to create a volunteer database.

This would take a nominal time commitment and would be greatly appreciated.

If you are interested or need more information, please contact Craig Joseph at 709-753-2749 or email at info@craftcouncil.nl.ca.

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3) Awards Committee News - Help Needed!
Starting in January, the Awards Committee will be selling tickets on a fabulous prize - a Michael Paterson rocking chair, accompanied by a Jean Adey woven blanket. We will have 1,500 tickets, and need 100 wonderful people to sell 15 tickets each. Will you be one of them? We'll send you the tickets in January, along with a picture of the prize, and you will have 10 weeks to do your bit for a good cause! Tickets will be $2 each of 3 for $5.

If you can help, please contact a member of the Awards Committee:
Libby Moore: libbymoore@nf.sympatico.ca
Kim Marshall: idm@nf.sympatico.ca
Vicky Taylor-Hood: vickytaylorhood@warp.nfld.net
Susan Stephen: susanlee.stephen4@gmail.com
Pearl Fifield: pefifield@gmail.com
Anne Manuel: amanuel@craftcouncil.nl.ca

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4) Funding Available - Craft Council Awards Program
Funding available!  Are you developing a new product, attending a workshop, planning a community project?  The Craft Council's Awards Program has funds available for projects happening before March 31, 2011.  Visit http://www.craftcouncil.nl.ca/about/awards.asp or contact Anne at 753-2749 for more info.

NEW! 5) Call for Applications - The City of St. John's Arts Grants, St. John's (NL)

Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2011 by 4pm (NOT postmarked)

The City of St. John's gives annual grants to artists and arts organizations. The total amount distributed to the arts community every year is based on $1.00 per capita.

Applications are reviewed by a selection jury for consideration by Council. The selection Jury considers quality of artistic endeavour and resulting benefit to the community.

Applications can be downloaded at http://www.stjohns.ca/access/forms/index.jsp.

For more information contact: Rhonda Rose-Colbert at 709-576-8394 or email RColbert@stjohns.ca.

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NEW! 6) Job Opportunity - Anna Templeton Centre, Promotions & Programs Officer, St. John's (NL) 

Application Deadline: January 25, 2011

The Board of Directors of the Anna Templeton Centre for Craft Art & Design is seeking a full-time Promotions & Programs Officer. 

The successful candidate will work closely with existing staff to help plan, implement, and promote craft and art classes, special events and promotional activities. 

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• experience developing website content and using social media tools
• experience writing & designing brochures and promotional materials
• knowledge of the craft and art communities
• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of all ages
• the ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
•  initiative, energy, flexibility, and creative problem solving skills

Individuals who are well organized, savvy with social media and have excellent writing skills are encouraged to apply.  

This position is dependent on funding approval.  Applicants must have a current EI claim or whose EI benefit period has ended within the last three years.

Remuneration for this position is $15/hour

Full-time 35 hour work week with some evenings and weekends required

To apply, send your resume and a letter of application

By mail or hand-deliver to:
Anna Templeton Centre for Craft Art & Design
278 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL, A1C 1H3
Or email: bevbarbour@hotmail.com

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NEW! 7) Call for Expressions of Interest:  Innovation, Trade and Rural Development, Chicago, Illinois Trade Mission March 2011

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Innovation, Trade and Rural Development invites expressions of interest from export-ready Newfoundland and Labrador Companies to participate in the Chicago, Illinois Trade Mission happening March 2011.

Chicago is at the centre of the commercial and distribution hub of the Tri-State Area of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri.  It is a territory with a population of approximately 24.4 million and a combined Gross Domestic Product in excess of US $1.4 trillion.

The Department on Innovation, Trade and Rural Development is partnering with CME and ACOA to lead a trade mission to Chicago in March, 2011. Export-ready companies in a variety of sectors will have opportunity to explore the business opportunities presented in this market. Recruitment is ongoing and spaces are limited.

For more information contact: Gillian Chatman, International Trade Officer at 709.729.3922 or email gillianchatman@gov.nl.ca.

www.intrd.gov.nl.ca

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NEW! 8) Call for Submissions: Eyelevel Gallery, YLevel Young and Emerging Artists Show, Halifax (NS)

Deadline: February 11, 2011
Show Dates: April 7 - May 7, 2011

Eyelevel Gallery is currently seeking submissions of new and engaging work for its annual YLevel young and emerging artists show. This exhibition is open to students in their final year of undergraduate studies, recent graduates who have finished their studies within the last 2 years, or artists within their first 2 years of their career. This is an open international call for those who are near and far!

COME FROM AWAY!
Referred to as the gateway to Canada, Halifax has a history that predates the formation of the Dominion of Canada and has played an integral role in the construction of the Canadian identity. Modern day Halifax is a destination city as opposed to a final destination as it sees many immigrants, students, cruise ships, and tourists each year. This constant flow of people continues to stimulate the city's deep cultural roots.

'Come From Away' is a curated show exploring the role Halifax plays in the development of Canadian culture and personal Canadian identity. This show addresses some of the key cultural signifiers of 'Canadian Identity' through exploring a variety of ideas and media. This show will
embrace the diversity of culture in Halifax with an open call to inspired emerging artists who are interested in exploring their own voice within the Canadian cultural fabric in relation to Atlantic Canada.

Eyelevel Gallery is asking artists to consider the influence Halifax has on the formation of their voice and artistic practice. We are encouraging work that pushes beyond the obvious and takes aim at trying to shake things up. Both Individual and collaborative work is welcome. We look forward to your submission!

Submissions MUST be received no later than 23:59pm AST, Friday, February 11, 2011.

Please include the following:

• a project description outlining the concept, scale and media of proposed work (250 words max)
• CV
• artist statement (250 words max)
• 10 digital images max

Submissions MUST be emailed as an attachment in PDF format to:
ynotlevel@gmail.com (Please type in subject heading: Y-Level Submission)

If you have any questions about submission requirements please contact: ynotlevel@gmail.com

9) Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Online Survey (NL)
 

What do you think about the Arts Council?
Have your say!

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) is seeking input from the arts community and the general public about how well we are meeting our mandate to foster and promote the creation and enjoyment of the arts for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

We would very much appreciate your response to our online survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NLAC

www.nlac.nf.ca

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10) Call for Nominiations: Newfoundland and Labrador Art Council (NLAC) Arts Awards (NL)
Deadlline: January 31, 2011

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Arts Awards.

Members of the public can submit one nomination in each of the following six categories:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2010
Recognizes the art or activity of a person, group or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2010.

ARTS ACHIEVEMENT 2010
Recognizes a practicing artist who has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador over a period of years.

ARTS IN EDUCATION 2010
Recognizes an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to arts in education in Newfoundland and Labrador over a period of years.

EMERGING ARTIST 2010
Recognizes new and undisputed talent. It is awarded to an emerging artist, group or arts organization that has earned significant recognition for a piece of work or a generally out-sized impact on the scene.

HALL OF HONOUR 2010
Recognizes a person, group or organization that has made a distinguished lifetime contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador.

PATRON OF THE ARTS 2010
Recognizes a person, business, or organization that has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador through innovative, community, or sustained support of artistic activity.

Please see attached nomination forms along with information on nominations and eligibility.

Start thinking about people you'd like to see honoured at the NLAC Arts Awards!

For more information, please contact the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council office at 726-2212 or toll free 1 (866) 726-2212 (NL only).

www.nlac.nf.ca

NEW! 11) Lean Manufacturing Certificate Program, St. John's (NL)
 

Registration Deadline: January 21, 2011 

Dates: January 24 - March 15, 2011 from 9am - 5pm each date

Location: Fluvarium, 5 Nagles Place, St. John's

 

Introduction:
As companies aim to become more competitive/world-class by applying Lean Principles, they are realizing that they need to develop internal lean champions who can support and lead various initiatives and continuous improvement teams.

The Lean Manufacturing Certificate Program Level is intended to develop strong supporters of lean.

Overview:
The Lean Manufacturing Certificate Program is a Six Day Program (6 modules) designed to meet the training needs of companies adopting the 'lean approach' to doing business. It provides theory and application of the key lean tools. It is also intended to allow them to better support the lean approach of their companies who are serious about improving profitability through reducing waste.

Graduates receive a certificate, granted by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Newfoundland & Labrador Division.

Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this interactive program, participants will be familiar with the principles and key tools supporting the company lean initiative. They should be strong contributors to the lean journey able to provide leadership on improvement teams and drive improvements in their areas of influence.

Content: Winter 2011

• Jan. 24th: Introduction to Lean
• Jan. 25th: Value Stream Mapping
• Feb. 21st: CITT
• Feb. 22nd: 5S/Visual Factory
• March 14th: Standardized Work
• March 15th: Lean Implementation/Graduation

Prerequisites:
Participants should have a strong interest in Lean thinking and the commitment of their organization to the lean journey.

There are practicum assignments where participants have an opportunity to apply lean thinking tools to their workplace. The assignments are evaluated by the instructor and then returned to participants. Each participant must attend all courses to receive a certificate.

Facilitator: David Haire, CME's VP of Best Practices and Lean Management, Atlantic Region

Who Should Attend: Those in leadership who require lean understanding to more effectively lead or others selected to support the company's continuous improvement efforts.

Costs:
Fluent Manufacturing Consortium Members: $200.00 + $26.00 HST = $226.00/person
CME Members: $1000.00 + $130.00HST = $1130.00/person
Non Members: $1450.00 + $188.50 HST = $1638.50/person

Includes workbooks/resources references, as well as various forms/templates for use by participants.

REGISTER ONLINE BY CREDIT CARD AT
https://nl.cmemec.ca/mpower/event/loadevent.action?e=154
(Cancellations must be received in writing no later than January 21st, 2011. After that time, the full registration fee will apply and only replacement participants will be accepted. Invoices will be sent for non -attendance.)

For more Info Contact:
David Haire
Cell: 1-709-685-5820
david.haire@cme-mec.ca
www.cme-mec.ca/nf

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NEW! 12) Finding Your Way to Trepassey: A Google Map Workshop

Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 1-3pm

Cost: $15

Location: Opportunities Complex, Trepassey 

On February 1st, 2011 at 1pm, Dale Jarvis and Mel Squarey with the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador are hosting a two hour workshop at the Opportunities Complex, on how community groups can use Google Maps to help share local folklore and oral history.

If you've looked for directions online, chances are you've come across
Google Maps. Google's "My Maps" function is a free online tool where local points of interest can be showcased in an accessible manner. We'll show you how you can create your own map of your town or region that highlights photos, video, and audio clips about local heritage and culture.

Participants of the workshop are invited to bring along their own wi-fi enabled laptop.

To register call Melissa at 1-888-739-1892 ext 3, ichprograms@gmail.com

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NEW! 13) Workshops from the Dept. Innovation, Trade & Rural Development: Lean Craft in the Studio, Corner Brook and St. John's (NL)
 

Dates: February 10, 2011 (Corner Brook) and February 24, 2011 (St. John's)
 

Cost: Free but pre-registration is required 

There is a Lunch and Learn seminar on 'lean practices' for craft businesses, planned for two locations in February - Corner Brook and St. John's. 

These sessions are especially designed for micro businesses such as one person studios and small production facilities.  Open the PDF file for the location that best suits your location and follow the registration details.  Brenda Stratton and I are hosting these sessions with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters lean expert, David Haire.

No business is too small to benefit from lean practices, even one person studios. Please follow the following links for the application forms and register for "Lean Craft in the Studio".

Application Forms:
St. John's
Corner Brook

For More Information:
Karen Thistle
Dept. Innovation, Trade & Rural Development
kthistle@gov.nl.ca
p. 709-729-7053

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14) Margaret Walsh Best: Winter Art Workshop
 

Workshop #1 "A Very Early Spring"
Medium: Watercolour
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Two-day workshop
Thursday & Friday, January 27 & 28th (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Location: MUN Botanical Garden, St. John's, NL
Instructor: Margaret Walsh Best
Cost: $160 + HST
As you think longingly of spring blossoms, learn a new technique for creating multitudes of blossoms, using a resist and very loose, background washes. This will be lots of fun as you create your own spring garden. Check out "Spring Glow: Tulips" and "Purple Twilight" on my website Portfolio page to get some idea of the technique we will work with in this 2 day workshop. (www.margaretbest.com)

Workshop #2 "Simplifying Watercolour"
Medium: Watercolour
Level: Introductory
Saturday, January 29th (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Location: MUN Botanical Garden, St. John's, NL
Instructor: Margaret Walsh Best
Cost: $85 + HST (Includes supplies)
This introductory workshop is designed for those who have had little or no experience in watercolour as well as for those who have painted in acrylic or oils or another medium and want to experience the possibilities of watercolour. It will focus on the materials and tools that will contribute to your success and then move into demonstration and practice of watercolour techniques. Lots of exciting things to learn about this medium! No drawing skills necessary!

Concerning supplies: Paints, brushes, paper, etc., are all included in this introductory course. It is suggested that you not buy materials beforehand since part of the introduction will deal with the materials that can give you the best results. If you already have watercolour supplies (brushes, paper, etc.) please bring them along; you will have an opportunity to do some comparison during the day.

Workshop # 3 " Keeping a Limited Palette"
Medium: Watercolour
Level: Beyond Basics
Sunday, January 30th (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Location: MUN Botanical Garden, St. John's, NL
Instructor: Margaret Walsh Best
Cost: $85 + HST
Are you just getting used to your palette or do you have dozens of tubes of watercolour paints and wonder why they are in your collection? Colour is a major tool of painting but keeping your palette limited and knowing how you can use this grouping of pigments to your best advantage will make your painting experience much more enjoyable.

For more information or to register please contact Margaret at 753-2643 or by e-mail at mmbest@nl.rogers.com

www.margaretbest.com

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15) Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) Community Forums, January 2011

As part of its strategic planning process, the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) is holding a series of community forums across the province.

We are seeking input from the arts community and the general public on how well we are meeting our mandate to foster and promote the creation and enjoyment of the arts for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

Please join us at one of the following sessions!
All sessions will take place from 7-9 pm.

• Port Union: Wednesday, January 19 - Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation Interpretation Centre ("The Factory")
• Eastport: Thursday, January 20 - Society of United Fishermen Hall
• Rocky Harbour: Monday, January 24 - Fisherman's Landing Inn
• Corner Brook: Tuesday, January 25 - Glynmill Inn
• Stephenville: Wednesday, January 26 - Arts and Culture Centre
• Grand Falls-Windsor: Thursday, January 27 - Mount Peyton Hotel
• Gander: Friday, January 28 - Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre

For more information:
Call: (709) 726-2212
Toll Free: 1(866) 726-2212 (NL only)
E-mail: jmcdonald@nf.aibn.com
www.nlac.nf.ca

16) Eastern Edge Gallery: Andy Jones Artist Residency, St. John's (NL)
 Dates: January 10 - February 19, 2011

Andy Jones, one of Newfoundland's most well-known actors and writers, will have a month long residency at Eastern Edge during which he will continue to develop the Abbie Table Project with visual artist Peter Breckon and members of the "Growing Up, Up In Cove" Collective.

The centerpiece of the project is a 10' X 4' table inscribed with the personal story of Abbie Ellis Whiffen, Growing Up, Up in Cove. Narrating the life of a Newfoundland family engaged in the salt fishery from the 1920's to the 1950's, the story has been "illuminated" by several dozen contributors. His residency at Eastern Edge will include "performances" of the table in the form of public readings and interpretive theatre pieces.

For more information on specific events contact the gallery at 739-1882, email easternedgegallery@gmail.com, or look for our Facebook group updates.

SCHEDULE OF RESIDENCY EVENTS
Sun Jan 16 (noon-5pm) - ART'S BIRTHDAY WITH ANDY JONES

Thurs Jan 20, (8pm) - WORDS IN EDGEWISE WITH ANDY JONES

OPEN STUDIO DAYS - Thurs Feb 03 (noon-5pm) and Thurs Feb 10 (noon-5pm)

Sat Feb 19 (2pm) - FINAL PRESENTATION

www.easternedge.ca

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17) The Rooms Level 3: Toll by Barb Hunt Continues, St. John's (NL)
 Date: show continues until February 20, 2011

Well known for her textile-based installations, Barb Hunt explores themes of mourning, human conflict and memory. Using camouflage fabric as a central theme and material, Hunt's art considers the human costs of armed conflict balanced by a deep empathy for individuals, including soldiers, in areas of hostility. Hunt's nuanced installations contemplate the fragility and beauty of the human body.

For more information on this or other exhibitions:
www.therooms.ca

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18) French Shore Tapestry, GEO Centre, St. John's (NL)
Have you seen this amazing piece yet?  There is still time as this work will remain on display at the Johnson GEO Centre until January 31, 2011.

http://www.frenchshoretapestry.com/en/intro.asp

NEW! 19) Knitting Machine and Accessories for Sale!
There is a Knitting Machine Model number KH940 with a regular carriage, lace carriage and attached ribber.

There are many accessories for this machine including: a four color, colorchanger; an extra tension rod to use with it so one does not have to be changing yarns when using more than four colors; and a garter carriage (and these are now difficult to find and costly). The machine has a lot of pre-programmed patterns and you can add your own. It will also hook up to a computer.

There are other items for sale including: a lot of conned yarns, mostly 100%pure wool and 8 cones of Panama Yarn (50%cotton); cleaning brush to clean the needle bed; some spare needles and machine oil; and a variety of Machine Knitting magazines and pattern books.

Everything is in excellent condition. Original cost was $2,700.00 for the machine and ribber when purchased. The colorchanger cost $240 and the garter carriage (second hand)cost between $400-$500. Owner will sell all of this for $1,500.00 firm plus cost of shipping from Milltown Bay, d'Espoir if you are unable to pick it up. Yarns, needles and oil, and the bar that slides into the machine can all still be purchased from GlenVally Custom Knits in PEI.

For more information or to arrange a viewing contact:
Colleen Kelly
Milltown, NL
709-882-2891
colleen.kelly@eastlink.ca
 

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NEW! 20) The Next Knit Wits Cafe

 Our first 2011 monthly gathering of Knit Wits will be at the Anna Templeton Centre at 278 Duckworth Street from 7-9pm on Sunday, January 30, 2011.

 

For more info: phone 739-7623 or email annatempletoncentre@gmail.com
 

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NEW! 21) Online Catalogue - Glass Factor
 

The exhibition catalogue for Glass Factor: Luminaries in the Canadian Art Glass Scene is now available to be viewed online. The full catalogue includes images of the works from the exhibition (presented at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery) and a thorough essay by curator Christian Bernard Singer. Featuring the works of Canada's best contemporary glass artists, the catalogue is worth the read.

View the catalogue online here: www.glassartcanada.ca

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NEW! 22) News from Audrey Feltham!

Craft Council Member, Audrey Feltham of Atlelier West Studios recently produced a DVD in 2009 in response to a call from the Department of Education for Learning Resources.  This DVD used the prints from the Cabot 500 series as a means of talking about Nfld. Culture and social/political history.

The Learning Resource Centre contacted her last week and they have agreed to purchase the DVD for use in classrooms in the province!

Way to go Audrey!

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NEW! 23) Saltscape looking for products from Craft Council Members

Saltscapes magazine has now been in the market for more than a decade and is complemented by various other tourism, lifestyle and food publications (total impression base: exceeds 5 million annually) and the Saltscapes Expo, which began in 2005. The company is partnered with a proud Newfoundlander, Glenn Squires in all things Saltscapes and has licensed its brand name with a new company, under Mr. Squires' leadership, and expands its offerings into the restaurant and retail industry, with a signature location to open in Truro in the spring along with online shopping capability.

The Saltscapes brand has always been about experience - the experience of living in Atlantic Canada as told through the stories of our culture, people and places. With the Saltscapes Expo, elements of the lifestyle were taken off the pages of the magazine and offered as "buy local" event experience annually in Halifax. Saltscapes Restaurant and General Store will take that experience and brand a step further still - offering a new opportunity to enjoy the comforts of a welcoming environment, good comfort food and unique gift items. The new tagline for Saltscapes brand commencing in 2011 is "Celebrating Canada's East Coast Together".

Saltscapes general store philosophy: to serve the finest quality, reasonably priced authentic, Atlantic Canadian home-style food and gift items in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

"Think small town nostalgia ":taking every resident and visitor to a comforting place celebrating simple honest cooking where meal times are meant to be shared/ (the antithesis of fast food) , irresistible gifts, packaged foods, east coast music ,books, cookbooks ,home décor items and car friendly traveling products( road games, puzzles, penny candy,etc.) We are in the business of making people 'feel good' about how they live and where they're from.

Retail products sought are primarily portable/ spontaneous purchase items with a top retail price target of $30. Craft Council Members are invited to contact:

Angela Steeves
(T) 902.445.1799
(C) 902. 986.0823
asteeves@pacrimhospitality.com