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Visit
Alberta craft studios and experience, first hand, Alberta's
Culture in the Making!
As
the holiday season approaches many artists and craftspeople
are getting prepared to open up their studios to provide an
intimate and interactive shopping experience for the public.
If you have never attended an open studio before, now is your
chance. The following is a listing of Alberta Craft Council
members' open houses and/or studio sales for this holiday
season. Meet the artists and craftspeople in your
neighbourhood, in their studios, who are creating some of
Alberta's finest craft.
Are
you planning a studio sale in 2009? Let us know about it and
we'll post it here. Send an email with all the details to
jeff@albertacraft.ab.ca
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Calgary
and Area
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8th
Annual Open House, Fairbairn Glass Show and Sale - Calgary,
AB
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Who:
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Karen
and Barry Fairbairn |
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When:
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November 28
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
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What
to expect:
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You
are invited to join us , have a cup of cheer and pick up glass
Christmas gifts . Bring along friends and family and come early
. Sales are cash and cheque only , packing and boxes supplied
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Where:
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458,
32 ave N.W.
Calgary, AB |
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Contact:
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ph
277 - 4272 |
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Christmas
Glass Sale, HOUSTON HOT SHOP - Calgary, AB
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Who:
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Bonny
Houston |
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When:
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Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29
10 AM - 4 PM |
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What
to expect:
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One of a kind hand blown glass gifts
Great deals and refreshments!! |
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Where:
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HOUSTON
HOT SHOP
4815 - 46 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta |
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Contact:
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ph
403.294.1794
h o
u s t o n h o t s h o p . c o m |
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4th
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ART SALE & SHOW - Calgary, AB
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Who:
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- Barbara
Rumberger, Blown Glass
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Cindy Plomp, Cynderella Bags
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Connie Cooper, Ceramics
- Jeff
Yee, Photography
- Jill
Nuckles, Glass Beads & Felt
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Joan Irvin, Jewellery
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Lisa Tornack, Paintings
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Mindy Andrews, Ceramics
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Natali Rodrigues, Blown Glass
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Rachel Collins, Fused Glass
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When:
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November 28 & 29, 2009
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
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What
to expect:
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- Blown
Glass
- Cynderella
Bags
- Ceramics
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Photography
- Glass
Beads & Felt
- Jewellery
- Paintings
- Ceramics
- Fused
Glass
Please join us for a variety of art and some holiday cheer.
Drop by to look at the art, chat, drink cider and eat cookies.
It makes for a perfect outing.
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Where:
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19
Strathcona Place SW (house)
Calgary, AB |
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Contact:
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403-284-3546
for further information |
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Hot
Glass Studio Holiday Open house - Canmore, AB
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Who:
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Susan
Gottselig,
Nicole Tremblay and
Beth Woolley |
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When:
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- December
4 Friday (2pm to 6pm)
- December
5 Saturday (10am to 4pm)
- December
6 Sunday (noon to 4pm)
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What
to expect:
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Glass
blowing demonstrations, refreshments and show and sale of hand
blown glass by Susan Gottselig, Nicole Tremblay and Beth Woolley.
We will also be open every Saturday in December (11am to 4pm).
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Where:
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Located
at #8, 111
Bow Meadows Crescent
Canmore, AB |
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Contact:
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(403)
609-9333 |
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| Firebrand
Glass Christmas Open House - Black Diamond, AB
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Who:
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Glass
artists Julia Reimer and Tyler Rock |
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When:
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December
5th
11am - 5pm |
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What
to expect:
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Glass artists Julia Reimer and Tyler Rock would like to welcome
families and glass enthusiasts to our annual Christmas open
house. This event is open to those who would like to learn
more about the process of glass blowing and view our new glass
creations. There will be demonstrations and hand blown glass
for sale from 11am to 5pm.
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Where:
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634
3 St. S.W.
Black Diamond, AB
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Contact:
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More
information can be found on our website www.firebrandglass.ca
or contact us at julia@firebrandglass.ca |
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| Pike's
Studio Christmas Sales - High River, AB |
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Who:
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Bob
and Connie Pike |
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When:
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Saturday
Nov 28, 10-4
Sunday, Nov 29, Noon to 4
Saturday,
Dec. 5,
Sunday, Dec. 6
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What
to expect:
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Connie
and I would like to send you a warm hello from High River and
invite you to our 2008 Christmas sale. Come visit our website
at http://www.pikestudios.com
for lots of details and information |
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Where:
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70-9th Ave SE, High River
Directions to our Studio
Exit highway 2 at the High River overpass onto 12th Ave. Go
west on 12th to 1st St SE (this is the first turn past Home
Hardware) Turn right and go two intersections north to 9th
Ave and turn left. We are the second building on the right.
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Comments:
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Contact:
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Bob
and Connie Pike
Pike Studios Ltd.
Mailing Address:
1303-10th Ave SE,
High River, Alberta T1V 1L4
Phone 403-652-5255
Fax 403-652-5911 |
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Evans
Studios Annual Christmas Sale - High River, AB
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Who:
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Arlene
and Stephen Evans |
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When:
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Saturday,
December 5th and Sunday,
December 6th
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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What
to Expect:
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Decorative
and Functional pottery priced right for holiday gift-giving!
Located just 5 minutes from High River, Alberta, this will be
our last studio sale at this location. |
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Where:
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Evans
Art and Craft Studios are located at 49001 - 49 Street East
(just off of River Road) in High River, Alberta. |
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Contact:
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For
further details phone 403-652-4873 or see our website for directions
www.evansartandcraftstudios.com
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Hot
Glass Studio Holiday Open House - Canmore, AB
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Who:
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Susan
Gottselig, Nicole Tremblay and Beth Woolley |
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When:
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December
4 Friday (2pm to 6pm)
December 5 Saturday (10am to 4pm)
December 6 Sunday (noon to 4pm) |
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What
to Expect:
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Glass
blowing demonstrations, refreshments and show and sale of hand
blown glass by Susan Gottselig, Nicole Tremblay and Beth Woolley.
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Where:
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#8,
111 Bow Meadows Crescent
Canmore, AB |
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We
will also be open every Saturday in December (11am to 4pm).
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Contact:
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Susan
Gottselig, (403) 609-9333 |
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Edmonton
and Area
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| OPEN
STUDIO AND POTTERY SALE 2009 - Near Onoway, AB |
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Who:
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Marjene
Matsunaga Turnbull |
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When:
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SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 21
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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What
to expect:
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MANY
NEW ITEMS
DEMONSTRATIONS
- refreshments
- draw
for 2 door prizes
- 10%
off all items over $10
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Where:
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2014
Hwy. 37 (1/2 mi. E. of Onoway junction (777) Ph: 780 967-2336
marjene.pottery@xplornet.com |
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Comments:
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In
conjunction with Rural Rendezvous Christmas Event.
See www.rrtour.ca
for more information. |
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Contact:
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Marjene
Matsunaga Turnbull
Ph: 780 967-2336
Email: marjene.pottery@xplornet.com
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High
Level Potters & Friends
Christmas Pottery Show and Sale - Edmonton, AB |
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Who:
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 Jacqueline
Lemieux-Wilson, John Wilson, Jim Speers, Rita & John McGie,
watercolors by Helena Ball, jewellery by Christine Harrold &
fashions by Lori Hanna. |
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When:
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Saturday,
Nov. 21.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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What
to expect:
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There
will be an excellent selection of pottery by Jacqueline Lemieux–Wilson,
John Wilson, Jim Speers, Rita & John McGie, as well as watercolors
by Helena Ball, fashions by Lori Hanna & jewelry by Christine
Harrold. Please join us for light refreshments and meet the
artists. |
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Where:
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Strathcona
Community League
10139 -87th Ave (in Old Strathcona)
Edmonton, AB |
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Map:
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Contact:
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Rita
McGie
Tel: (780)467-7222
Email: jmcgie@ualberta.ca |
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The
Aurora Borealis Fireflies
Lampwork Bead and Jewellery Sale - Edmonton, AB
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Who:
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Aurora
Borealis Fireflies beadmaking group |
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When:
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November
28, 2009
10 am - 4 pm |
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What
to expect:
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Handmade
lampwork beads and jewellery |
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Where:
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St.
Andrew's Centre
12810 - 111 Ave
Edmonton, AB |
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Comments:
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Contact:
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Cindy
at 780-951-1952 |
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| Pre
Holiday Open Studio Sale - Edmonton, AB |
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Who:
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Patti Hartnagel and friends |
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When:
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November
28 & 29
11 am to 4 pm
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What
to expect:
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- Raku
Pottery by Patti Hartnagel
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Jewellery by Nancy Hannemann
- Cards
by Susan Carnahan
- Art
by Nathanial
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Where:
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12203
– 39 Ave. (Aspen Gardens) |
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Comments:
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Stop
by to browse, do some holiday shopping and to visit. There will
be coffee, hot cider and treats. Hope to see you! |
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Contact:
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Questions?
435-7051 or 463-6394
email: phartnagel@shaw.ca
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| Pottery
Open House and Sale - Stony Plain, AB |
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Who:
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Tammy
Parks-Legge |
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When:
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Saturday,
November 28 ~ 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, November 29 ~ Noon to 4 pm |
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What
to expect:
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You
are invited to join me for my 9th Annual Show and Sale of functional,
woodfired and electric fired pottery. Some new items this year
include reed diffusers for home aromatherapy, pieces to keep
your dips chilled while entertaining, and new items for displaying
flowers artfully. There are also new glazes that I’ve been working
with too! |
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Where:
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Hwy
16 west past the Stony Plain overpass to Range Road 12 (1st
after overpass). Turn right (north) & follow red signs for 2
km to my home & studio |
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Comments:
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Please
feel free to bring a friend, enter the draw for a $25 gift
certificate each day and enjoy some mulled cider while viewing
my new work this holiday season! I look forward to seeing
you
**
Please note for those of you that are local, I will be
at the Muir Lake Craft Fair Saturday, Nov 21 from 10am
- 2pm. The Craft Fair is held in the Muir Lake School
gym located about 3 km north of the Yellowhead Hwy on Hwy
779 (the Stony Plain overpass). Pls call if you need more
info. **
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Contact:
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Tammy:
(780) 968-2606
dtlegge@hotlinkwireless.com
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| Uhlick
Pottery & Tile 2009 Christmas Sale - Near Ardrossan, AB |
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Who:
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Antonia
Huysman & Sam Uhlick |
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When:
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Saturday,
November 28th and 29th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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What
to expect:
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We
will have an excellent selection of pottery for this Christmas
Sale, including fluted bowls, as well as fluted yunomis, various
sizes of teapots, vases, plates, pitchers, cake plates, garlic
jars, oval dishes, casseroles, many sizes of bowls, coffee
mugs and also utensil jars. We will also have decorated tiles,
relief tiles, and trivets. As we had at our Spring Sale, we
will have more ‘open stock’ dinner, breakfast, side and pasta
plates.
We
look forward to seeing you at our sale. Please join us for
coffee and cookies and, of course, feel free to bring a friend.
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Where:
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53123
Range Rd. 214, Ardrossan
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Comments:
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We
look forward to seeing you at our sale. Please join us for coffee
and cookies and, of course, feel free to bring a friend. If
you need further directions please give us a call at 780-922-5061.
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Contact:
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Sam
or Antonia
Phone: 780-922-5061
Email: uhlickpots@uhlick.com
Web: www.uhlick.com
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Opportunity:
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- Are
you hosting a studio sale this holiday season? If you are
and you are member of the Alberta Craft Council, send me
an email with all the information and I will post it here
for free. jeff@albertacraft.ab.ca
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