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FROM THE OFFICE
This is a reminder that the NSDCC holds a “closed office day” on Wednesday each week in an attempt to manage workload in the office; this means that staff will not be answering the telephone on Wednesdays. We check messages throughout the day, so please leave a message on our voice mail and someone will return your call as soon as possible.
WORKSHOPS
NSDCC Workshop Series
Web Design, Development and Social Media Marketing with Jeff White
February 21, 2009
$75 + hst for members, $90 + hst for non-members
www.nsdcc.ns.ca for more information and registration form
Some of the essentials: Workshops with Jeffrey Cowling
March 7, 14 & 21, 2009
Session One: Good Booth Design for Retail & Wholesale
Session Two: New Product Design and Development
Session Three: Marketing Yourself - Promotion for Artists & Craftspeople
$75 + hst for members, $90 + hst for non-members per session
www.nsdcc.ns.ca for more information and registration form
If you wish to register for any NSDCC workshops, please contact our office at office@nsdcc.ns.ca or phone 902-423-3837. Please have your credit card number on hand to secure your place in the workshop. We require full payment upon registration.
AWARD WINNERS
At the September 2008 meeting of the Nova Woodturners' Guild, three NSDCC members, John Macnab (www.johnmacnab.ca), Steven Kennard (www.stevenkennard.com) and Stephen Zwerling (zwerling.ns.ca) were presented with lifetime memberships and framed certificates in appreciation of their advancement and promotion of woodturning through the Nova Woodturners' Guild.
Congratulations to Donna Hiebert who has received the 2007 Progress Women of Excellence Award in the Arts and Culture category.
If you have received any awards, let us know! Send us a brief artist statement and high-resolution, digital photos so we can boast about your achievements. Your awards will be posted and, if you have a website, a link will be given to that site. Craftspersons from the Maritimes are among the most award-winning craftspeople on the continent, so it's time we started bragging about it!
MEMBERS’ NEWS
A book published this fall (2008) by Fox Chapel Publishing, co-
authored by Terry Martin and Kevin Wallace and entitled "New
Masters of Woodturning: Expanding the Boundaries of Wood Art"
features work by 31 top woodturners from around the world.
NSDCC member Steven Kennard is one of the featured artists.
This beautifully produced book is available in soft cover or a
limited edition hard cover and can be bought from the usual
places, including Amazon.com.
Del Zoppo would like members of the NSDCC to know that she has built a new studio at Point Michaud. She also has 2 self-catered rental rooms that are perfect for an 'inspirational' weekend or longer. Weavers and spinners will find Del's studio library enjoyable and there is room for you to bring your travel loom or spinning wheel. Call Del at 902-587-2494 or look at www.canadascottageguide.com/detaillisting
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
NOVA SCOTIA DESIGNER CRAFTS COUNCIL
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing support services in a variety of administrative capacities to the Executive Director, the Program Director, and the Board and committees of the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council (NSDCC).
Specific duties of the Administrative Assistant include, but are not limited to: creation and maintenance of databases, including the NSDCC membership database; organization and production of the publication of NSDCC´s weekly online publications; coordination of the NSDCC´s Standards Committee jury sessions; performing a weekly back-up of the office computer system; assisting with minute-taking at Board meetings and annual meetings of the NSDCC; serving as office receptionist. The Administrative Assistant will assist with ongoing programs and special projects of the NSDCC as required.
The successful candidate must be adaptable and able to work well under pressure. S/he will possess a high school diploma or equivalent; and must have excellent communication, organization, and administrative skills, including computer skills; knowledge of the NS craft community will be considered an asset.
This is a permanent position of four days (32 hours) per week. Salary starts at $19,000 per annum. Benefits available.
Forward resume with covering letter to:
Executive Director
Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council
1113 Marginal Road
Halifax, NS B3H 4P7
Applications must be received in the NSDCC office by 4:30 pm on Friday, 13 February 2009 to be considered. Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
