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2010
Alberta Craft Guide
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Alberta's
north is rich with beauty, natural resources and recreational
opportunities. The craft studios and galleries in this part
of the province feature beautiful works with a regional
flair.
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Forbes & Friends - Grande Prairie, AB - Northern
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Forbes
& Friends - Grande Prairie, AB |
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Monday
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Saturday 10 - 5 pm |
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Forbes
& Friends is located in the heart of downtown Grande Prairie.
Visit Heather and browse through a great selection of fused
and blown glass, turned wood, pottery, fibre art, painted silk
scarves, handbags and jewellery from some of Alberta's and Canada's
finest craft artists. |
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9918A
- 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB |
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780-513-1933 |
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Edmonton,
the provincial capital, is known world-wide for its summer
arts festivals and vibrant cultural community. Edmonton is
much more than malls and hockey teams! Glass blowers, potters,
weavers, metal artists, jewellers, many with international
reputations, make Edmonton home. And, while in Edmonton don’t
miss the Alberta Craft Council, for some of Canada’s best
craft media exhibitions and fine craft shopping.
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Alberta
Craft Council Shop & Galleries, Edmonton, AB -
Edmonton & Area
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Alberta
Craft Council Shop & Galleries, Edmonton, AB |
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Monday
- Saturday 10 - 5 pm, closed Sundays and Statutory Holidays |
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This
provincial organization is the best venue for a wide selection
of original fine craft including pottery, blown glass, jewellery,
fibre art, home accessories and furniture from over 150 members.
Two galleries also present an extensive schedule of fine craft
exhibitions. |
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10186 - 106 Street, Edmonton AB |
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780-488-5900
www.albertacraft.ab.ca |
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Crooked Pot Gallery - Stony Plain, AB -
Edmonton & Area
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Crooked
Pot Gallery - Stony Plain, AB |
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Tuesday
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Operated
by the Parkland Potters Guild, the gallery features works by
over 35 potters. Members produce and sell functional platters,
casseroles, teapots, bowls, mugs and dish sets as well as unique
garden, raku and sculptural pieces. The Guild also offers classes. |
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Click
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4912 - 51 Avenue, Stony Plain, AB |
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Tel:
780-963-9573 |
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Four
Winds Art Glass, Edmonton, AB -
Edmonton & Area |
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Winds Art Glass - Edmonton, AB |
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Monday
- Saturday 11 - 5 pm,
Thursday until 6 pm |
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Edmonton's
newest stained glass and fused glass retailer and fabrication
studio, located in the trendy Old Strathcona District. Take
some lessons or visit our newly renovated studio and gallery
for a great selection of glass supplies, tools, books, mosaic
supplies, art, and giftware. Custom stained glass commissions
are our specialty! |
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10050 - 81 Avenue, Edmonton, AB |
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Tel:
- 780-432-4331
Web: www.fourwindsartglass.ca |
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Sabrina
Butterfly Designs, Edmonton, AB -
Edmonton & Area
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Sabrina
Butterfly Designs - Edmonton, AB |
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Wednesday
- Saturday 11 - 5 pm,
Sunday 12 - 4 pm |
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Nestled
in the homey neighborhood of Highlands, this boutique carries
many unique products: from an in-house women's clothing line,
to jewellery & accessories, handmade soaps, journals, ceramic
travel mugs, letterpress cards and slippers and socks for the
whole family! This store is a destination for many and a great
place to find unique products and gifts for yourself or someone
special. |
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102,
6421 - 112 Avenue, Edmonton, AB |
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Tel: 780-482-6460
Web: www.sabrinabutterflydesigns.ca
Look for monthly featured designers, sales & promotions: www.sabrinabutterflydesigns.blogspot.com
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Central
Alberta
Central
Alberta is our heartland, with lush agricultural areas and
communities that take pride in their history and culture.
The craft studios and galleries in this area will welcome
you with Alberta's famous western hospitality. Red Deer
is the site of Series, Canada’s largest craft and art summer
school.
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Gallery on Main, Lacombe, AB -
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Gallery
on Main, Lacombe, AB |
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Tuesday
- Saturday 10 - 5 pm or by special appointment
THURSDAY NIGHTS I WILL BE OPEN TILL 8 PM DOWNTOWN LATE NIGHT
SHOPPING IN LACOMBE |
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The
Gallery on Main is located upstairs in the original M&J Hardware
Store on Main Street, in historical downtown Lacombe. This
Central Alberta Gem showcases over 70 Alberta artists in 3000
plus square feet of space. Original art pieces include paintings,
pottery, sculptures, stained glass, jewellery, and more. Check
the website for special events and classes.
Book
the Gallery for all special happenings Bridal Showers, Special
Reunions , Meetings etc.
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for road map:
2nd
Level
4910 - 50 Avenue
Lacombe, AB |
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Tel:
403-782-3402
www.thegalleryonmain.com
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Calgary
is a world class city of almost a million people. Famous
for oil, ranching, the Calgary Stampede and western style,
it is also home to Canada’s best College of Art and Design.
Treat yourself by visiting the galleries and studios in
the Calgary area.
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Arts
on Atlantic, Calgary, AB
- Calgary & Area |
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Arts
on Atlantic - Calgary, AB |
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1312
A - 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB
Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 5 pm,
Sunday 12 - 4 pm, or by appointment |
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Arts
on Atlantic represents over 20 ACC members in a variety of media
including clay, copper, fibre, glass, jewellery & wood. It is
a warm, intimate gallery with an eclectic selection of finely
crafted and one of a kind pieces. The book arts are our specialty
and include artists' books, blank hand bound journals, illustrated
books and fine limited editions. |
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Click
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1312
A - 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB |
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Tel:
403-264-6627
www.artsonatlantic.com
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The
Galleria, Calgary, AB
- Calgary &
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The
Galleria - Calgary, AB |
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Monday
- Saturday 10 - 5 pm, Sunday 12 - 5 pm
closed statutory holidays |
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Now
located in Inglewood, the Galleria represents over 350 Canadian
craftspeople and artists. The Galleria features all types of
Canadian made products including pottery, children's toys and
clothing, metal sculpture, wood turning, original watercolours
and oils, hand-knits, jewellery, stained and blown glass. |
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Address:907
- 9 Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB
T2G 0S5
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Visit:
www.calgarycraftedgifts.com
Email:
galleria@shaw.ca
Tel: 403-270-3612
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Glenbow
Museum Shop, Calgary, AB
- Calgary & Area |
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Glenbow
Museum Shop - Calgary, AB |
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Monday
- Saturday 10 - 5:30 pm,
Sunday 12 - 5:30 pm |
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Glenbow
Museum Shop carries locally crafted jewellery, pottery, textiles
and glassware. We also carry a wide array of First Nations items
including exquisite beadwork, moccasins, and blankets as well
as books, commemorative posters and note cards from feature
exhibitions. |
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130
- 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB |
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Tel:
403-268-4119
www.glenbow.org
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INFLUX Jewellery Gallery, Calgary,
AB
- Calgary & Area |
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INFLUX
Jewellery Gallery - Calgary, AB |
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Monday
- Friday 10:30 - 5:30 pm, Saturday 11 - 5 pm
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INFLUX
represents over thirty jewellery artists from across the country.
Explore their collection of rings, pendants, necklaces, brooches,
bracelets and earrings made from traditional to experimental
materials while discovering some of Canada's greatest talent
in this field. The only venue of its kind in the region, they
are host to monthly special events and six exhibitions annually.
INFLUX also offers services in custom design. |
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Click
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201,
100 - 7 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB |
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Tel: 403-266-7527
www.influxgallery.com |
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Leighton Art Centre Gallery & Museum
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Calgary & Area |
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Leighton
Art Centre Gallery & Museum - Calgary, AB |
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Tuesday
- Saturday 10 - 4 pm
phone in advance for directions |
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The
Leighton Art Centre is a charitable, non-profit society offering:
child education and summer camp, adult art and craft instruction,
exhibits, art and fine craft sales, lectures and artist events.
Enjoy the majestic scenery and tranquility of our 80 acre setting.
Available in the Gift Shoppe, are tote bags and art cards reproduced
from A.C. and Barbara's original artworks as well as paintings
by local artists, pottery, blown glass, silk scarves, jewellery,
soaps and limited edition dolls. |
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Phone
in advance for driving directions:
Site 31 Comp 9, RR8, Calgary, AB |
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Tel:
403-931-3633
www.leightoncentre.org
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Joseph Carlyle Designs -
Calgary & Area |
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Joseph
Carlyle Designs -
Calgary, AB |
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Tuesday
- Saturday 10:30 - 5:30 pm,
Sunday 12 - 4 pm |
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Joseph
Carlyle Designs offers high end studio furniture designed and
made by Michael J.C. Holton. All work is of the highest quality
and is guaranteed for life. Furniture making classes are also
offered in the evening for those wishing to acquire this traditional
skill as a hobby. |
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Click
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6604
Bowwood Drive NW, Calgary, AB |
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Tel:
403-818-4224
www.josephcarlyle.com
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Sun
Catchers Design Studio, Bragg Creek, AB
- Calgary & Area |
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Catchers Design Studio - Bragg Creek, AB |
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Wednesday
- Saturday 11 - 6 pm,
Sunday - Monday 12 - 5 pm |
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SunCatcher's Design Studio has been providing custom designed
stained glass since 1979. Classes are also available. In addition
to pre-made stained glass panels, the Gallery features emerging
Canadian artist's works in blown glass, metalwork, paintings,
raku, wood, and pottery. Complimenting these works are antiques
and an exquisite selection of new and vintage jewellery. |
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Click
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4, Old West Mall
Bragg
Creek, AB |
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Tel:
403-949-4332
www.suncatchersdesigns.com
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Alberta's
south features sun-swept grasslands and wild prairies. And
there is history everywhere. The Drumheller area is renowned
for its evidence of dinosaur life. Dynamic aboriginal cultures
have carved their art on river cliffs for thousands of years.
Early settlers discovered clay deposits that made Medicine
Hat famous as a pottery centre.
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Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge,
AB - Southern Alberta |
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Southern
Alberta Art Gallery - Lethbridge, AB |
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Tuesday
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Sunday 1 - 5 pm |
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The
SAAG Shop is your destination for one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted,
and stylish contemporary items. We carry a variety of local
and regional pieces including jewellery, pottery, glassware,
wood-turned products, textiles, fashion accessories, photographs,
and art publications. |
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Click
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601
- 3 Avenue S, Lethbridge, AB |
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Tel: 403-327-8770
www.saag.ca |
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Opportunity:
- 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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