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Join us Alberta Craft Council at cSPACE for an afternoon of art, ideas, and community with Rebus Plates for Our Times / Assiettes Rébus pour Les Temps Qui Courent.
Begin your visit on Level 4 in the RGO Treehouse with a thought-provoking craft talk, Pictorial Puns: Rebus Plates for Our Times, presented by craft historian Dr. Jennifer Salahub. This engaging talk explores the rich history of rebus imagery—visual riddles that combine pictures and letters to convey layered meanings—and their evolution from 19th-century French ceramic traditions into contemporary artistic practice.
Following the talk, head down to the Alberta Craft Gallery on Level 2 for the artist reception, where you can experience the exhibition firsthand and connect with the work in a welcoming, social setting.
Rooted in a historical tradition popularized by makers such as the Faïencerie de Gien in France, rebus plates once conveyed everything from moral lessons to political commentary. This contemporary exhibition revisits and reimagines that form, offering fresh perspectives on the complexities of our current moment.
Featuring work by Montréal-born, Calgary-based artist and Professor Emerita Mireille Perron—founder of the Laboratory of Feminist Pataphysics—this exhibition reflects a playful yet critical approach to art, craft, and social discourse.
We’re proud to host this free, public event at cSPACE. Everyone is welcome to attend and experience the creativity and conversation unfolding within our community.
This exhibition is generously supported by Alliance Française.
Join surface designer Natalie Gerber for an engaging introduction to silkscreen printing, where you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind tea towel. This beginner-friendly workshop is a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day—whether you’re making a thoughtful handmade gift or spending quality time creating alongside your mom.
This relaxed, in-person session invites you to explore surface pattern design in a fun and supportive environment. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of printing, learning, and crafting something truly special.
Come experience the creativity that lives within cSPACE and leave with a beautiful, custom-printed linen tea towel to treasure or gift.
Artist Reception | Reimagined: Future Stories from Past Treasure
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 2
May 16, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The exhibition presents an inspiring invitation for artists to explore the theme of reimagining contemporary jewellery through the lens of history and personal narratives. Titled “Reimagine – Future Stories from Past Treasures,” it encourages reflection on how once-beloved pieces can be transformed to convey new stories, bridging the past, present, and future.
Showcasing a diverse array of works that embody creativity, innovation, and expertise, the exhibition highlights artists engaging with their personal and familial legacies. Through themes such as memory, loss, uncertainty, optimism, connection, and caution, the featured pieces reflect the evolving landscape of ornamentation and underscore adornment as a vital form of expression.
The exhibition also features donated works created for the Alberta Craft Gallery’s “Bling Bucket,” a project in which artists were invited to reclaim broken, once-cherished jewellery and transform it into new works of art.
In addition, the exhibition includes striking creations produced by students from the Alberta University of the Arts’ jewellery program.
Visitors are invited to engage with the reimagining of jewellery’s future, celebrating the transformative power of art to connect people with their histories, their environment, and one another.
Participating Artists
Nanz Aalund | Brett Boyd | Sarabeth Carnat | Doris Charest | Devon Clark | Jocelyn Crocker | Marley Fehr | Milt Fischbein | Jennea Frischke | Tralynn Ganter | Crys Harse | Jennifer Illanes | Jamie Kroeger | Shannon MacKinnon | Shannon Neumann | Tara Owen | Jennifer Park | Melissa Pedersen | Shona Rae | Glenda Schoepp-Drake | Barb Temple | Sky Weir |P Susanah Windrum
Participating Students from Alberta University of the Arts
Madison Broussard | Arryn Coman | Katherine Coupland | Lisa Dawson | Dana Nell Doshewnek | Chloe Kenyon | Nicholas Kusche | Emilie Larochelle | Vic Layton | Emma Ledding | Katie Reed | Ho Fung Shek | Monika Urbaniak
What could be better than art-making, self-discovery and tea? Learn how to make peace between your inner critic and wild child nature.
In creativity and in life, it can sometimes feel like our stubborn inner critic and reckless wild child are constantly making our lives miserable with their conflicting demands and messages. In this workshop, learn how to listen to their wisdom and discover a collective path forward.
Event: Matcha and Japanese Traditional Treats Sampling
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 2
June 13, 2026
2:00 PM | 3:00PM | 4:00PM
“Tea Culture and Japanese Pottery with Issa Green Tea & Minoru Ueda Pottery,” offers an immersive experience centered on matcha and traditional Japanese treats.
Guests are invited to enjoy a curated sampling of matcha alongside traditional Japanese sweets, thoughtfully prepared by a Japanese-Calgarian baker. Set within a gallery environment adorned with Japanese ceramics, the event brings together the sensory pleasures of taste and visual artistry.
Focusing on the richness of Japanese tea culture, the experience highlights the craftsmanship of pottery alongside the cultural significance of matcha and confectionery traditions. Through this combination, the event offers a deeper appreciation of the connections between food, art, and heritage.
Presented in conjunction with Minoru Ueda’s exhibition, “Ichigo Ichie: A Moment in Time,” the event emphasizes the spirit of presence and appreciation central to Japanese tradition. Attendees are invited to engage with a moment that celebrates the harmony of flavour, artistry, and cultural expression.
Tickets & Information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/matcha-and-japanese-traditional-treats-sampling-tickets-1988120181983?aff=ebdsoporgprofile