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Edson Craft Centre: a part of Edson's art history since 1953
by Shaylyn Thornton Shirley Lueck have even been
honoured in recent years at the Arts
Edson has a very strong history on Fire Awards during Alberta
of arts and culture, and many local Culture Days.
artists thrive within the groups and Members of the group have
organizations that provide these diverse histories when it comes to
creative outlets. their individual pottery journeys.
One such group is the Edson Cheryl Skoropad is a member of
Craft Centre and Potters Guild, a the ECC who took her first pottery
non-profit community potter's course in 1973 in the old craft
studio. centre. Though she did not join the
The studio boasts three sizes of ECC immediately because she did
kilns, a spray glaze booth, slab not have the time to pursue it, she
roller, six pottery wheels, knew she really enjoyed it.
worktables, and many other tools to Skoropad found out about
assist artists in their creations. another pottery class offered in
The ECC has been around since 1998, and “quickly signed up for the
December 14, 1953 when they were course,” she said. “I have been
incorporated under the Societies happily making pottery ever since.”
Act. The studio was originally VonGaza has also been a long-
housed in an old church building standing ECC member. “I took my
which was located on the corner of first pottery course over 30 years
7 Ave and 49 Street in Edson. ago,” she said. “I have been a part of
In 1979, Nels E. Bell bequeathed the Edson Craft Centre Potter's
funds to build the current Edson & Guild ever since.”
District Library Building, making VonGaza is no stranger to art,
sure that the building would also and also spends time painting,
include specific studio spaces for making jewelry, knitting, and even
local artists and potters. teaching herself how to harvest and Edson Craft Centre Member Cheryl Skoropad shows off some of the pottery
ECC member Marlene VonGaza build willow lawn furniture. She and work she has created. photo submitted
noted that this was “an incredible her husband also make furniture out
gift to Edsonites!” of upcycled hardwood pallets.
Annette McGill is the Education “What fascinates me about any camaraderie among the artists and brochures on edson.ca.
Coordinator for the ECC, and she kind of art is how specific and their willingness to work with each “Membership at the Potters
said the aim of the group is to “offer individual it is,” said VonGaza. other. Said Scott, “We have Guild gives Edsonites an amazing
a creative space to encourage the art “You can have a group of people members who have incredible place to take courses, and spend
of pottery in Edson.” making the exact same thing, and no amounts of skill and experience, and time with other creative people,”
Certainly, members of the ECC two will be alike. Everyone is I am lucky enough to be able to said VonGaza.
would say that this goal has been influenced by their own eye, learn from them.” Scott agreed, saying that joining
met. Members are encouraged to be interpretation, and personality, Those interested in learning the not only give you access to all of the
as creative as they like, and many resulting in varied and beautiful art of pottery and becoming a specialized equipment, but also
have expanded past the “traditional art.” member of the ECC are offered “comes with the added bonus of
methods” of making pottery. Rachel Scott is a newer member membership after they complete a working alongside a community of
New glazes and decorating of the group, joining after Beginner's Pottery Program or potters that are warm, welcoming,
techniques, ways of working with completing her first pottery course equivalent. The dates of these and happy to share their
clay, and experimenting with Raku in January 2019. classes and registration info can be knowledge.”
firing are just a few of the ways that Scott is also an artist with many found in the Expand Your Horizons
the potters have explored their craft. outlets such as painting, cross-stitch,
Many members of the ECC and woodworking, but became
started their pottery training with the interested in pottery after seeing
group, and “are known throughout what a friend created in a beginner's
the province for the calibre of their pottery class. “I was in awe of the
work,” said McGill. pieces she created,” she said.
McGill herself and member A major aspect of the ECC is the
These are some examples of the amazing pieces created by Edson Craft
Centre members, with many pieces like these that were for sale at their annual
Christmas Palette and Pottery Show and Sale on November 15-17.
photo submitted
Wildwood & District Agricultural Society
Wildwood & District Agricultural Society ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILDWOOD COMPLEX
WILDWOOD COMPLEX December 11, 2019
December 11, 2019
Complimentary Pizza supper at 6.30 pm
Complimentary Pizza supper at 6.30 pm Annual Meeting will start at 7 pm
Annual Meeting will start at 7 pm AGM will start at 7.30pm.
AGM will start at 7.30pm.
All current members, as well as this year's
All current members, as well as this year's volunteers and sponsors are invited.
volunteers and sponsors are invited. New members always welcome.
New members always welcome.
A potter works on a new creation at the Edson Craft Centre located in the For more info 780-235-2424 For more info 780-235-2424
Edson Library Building. photo submitted.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 11
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 11
Edson Craft Centre: a part of Edson's art history since 1953
by Shaylyn Thornton Shirley Lueck have even been
honoured in recent years at the Arts
Edson has a very strong history on Fire Awards during Alberta
of arts and culture, and many local Culture Days.
artists thrive within the groups and Members of the group have
organizations that provide these diverse histories when it comes to
creative outlets. their individual pottery journeys.
One such group is the Edson Cheryl Skoropad is a member of
Craft Centre and Potters Guild, a the ECC who took her first pottery
non-profit community potter's course in 1973 in the old craft
studio. centre. Though she did not join the
The studio boasts three sizes of ECC immediately because she did
kilns, a spray glaze booth, slab not have the time to pursue it, she
roller, six pottery wheels, knew she really enjoyed it.
worktables, and many other tools to Skoropad found out about
assist artists in their creations. another pottery class offered in
The ECC has been around since 1998, and “quickly signed up for the
December 14, 1953 when they were course,” she said. “I have been
incorporated under the Societies happily making pottery ever since.”
Act. The studio was originally VonGaza has also been a long-
housed in an old church building standing ECC member. “I took my
which was located on the corner of first pottery course over 30 years
7 Ave and 49 Street in Edson. ago,” she said. “I have been a part of
In 1979, Nels E. Bell bequeathed the Edson Craft Centre Potter's
funds to build the current Edson & Guild ever since.”
District Library Building, making VonGaza is no stranger to art,
sure that the building would also and also spends time painting,
include specific studio spaces for making jewelry, knitting, and even
local artists and potters. teaching herself how to harvest and Edson Craft Centre Member Cheryl Skoropad shows off some of the pottery
ECC member Marlene VonGaza build willow lawn furniture. She and work she has created. photo submitted
noted that this was “an incredible her husband also make furniture out
gift to Edsonites!” of upcycled hardwood pallets.
Annette McGill is the Education “What fascinates me about any camaraderie among the artists and brochures on edson.ca.
Coordinator for the ECC, and she kind of art is how specific and their willingness to work with each “Membership at the Potters
said the aim of the group is to “offer individual it is,” said VonGaza. other. Said Scott, “We have Guild gives Edsonites an amazing
a creative space to encourage the art “You can have a group of people members who have incredible place to take courses, and spend
of pottery in Edson.” making the exact same thing, and no amounts of skill and experience, and time with other creative people,”
Certainly, members of the ECC two will be alike. Everyone is I am lucky enough to be able to said VonGaza.
would say that this goal has been influenced by their own eye, learn from them.” Scott agreed, saying that joining
met. Members are encouraged to be interpretation, and personality, Those interested in learning the not only give you access to all of the
as creative as they like, and many resulting in varied and beautiful art of pottery and becoming a specialized equipment, but also
have expanded past the “traditional art.” member of the ECC are offered “comes with the added bonus of
methods” of making pottery. Rachel Scott is a newer member membership after they complete a working alongside a community of
New glazes and decorating of the group, joining after Beginner's Pottery Program or potters that are warm, welcoming,
techniques, ways of working with completing her first pottery course equivalent. The dates of these and happy to share their
clay, and experimenting with Raku in January 2019. classes and registration info can be knowledge.”
firing are just a few of the ways that Scott is also an artist with many found in the Expand Your Horizons
the potters have explored their craft. outlets such as painting, cross-stitch,
Many members of the ECC and woodworking, but became
started their pottery training with the interested in pottery after seeing
group, and “are known throughout what a friend created in a beginner's
the province for the calibre of their pottery class. “I was in awe of the
work,” said McGill. pieces she created,” she said.
McGill herself and member A major aspect of the ECC is the
These are some examples of the amazing pieces created by Edson Craft
Centre members, with many pieces like these that were for sale at their annual
Christmas Palette and Pottery Show and Sale on November 15-17.
photo submitted
Wildwood & District Agricultural Society
Wildwood & District Agricultural Society ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILDWOOD COMPLEX
WILDWOOD COMPLEX December 11, 2019
December 11, 2019
Complimentary Pizza supper at 6.30 pm
Complimentary Pizza supper at 6.30 pm Annual Meeting will start at 7 pm
Annual Meeting will start at 7 pm AGM will start at 7.30pm.
AGM will start at 7.30pm.
All current members, as well as this year's
All current members, as well as this year's volunteers and sponsors are invited.
volunteers and sponsors are invited. New members always welcome.
New members always welcome.
A potter works on a new creation at the Edson Craft Centre located in the For more info 780-235-2424 For more info 780-235-2424
Edson Library Building. photo submitted.
