BY DORIS DALEY “Make mine mohair.” There’s no doubt in Pop Wagner’s mind that’s what horses everywhere would say if you asked them what kind of cinches they prefer. Horseman, traditional master weaver, and renowned folk musician, Wagner offers a five-hour seminar in mohair cinch weaving from which participants go home with a new, 100 …
Our March 2013 issue featured the Ultimate Artisans of the West. Over the next few months, we’ll profile some of the talented artisans we met, and whose work we fell in love with. To see the full feature, order the back issue. Heather Baumgartner Spruce Grove, Alberta Leather Crafter Heather Baumgartner may have grown up in …
Our March 2013 issue featured the Ultimate Artisans of the West. Over the next few months, we’ll profile some of the talented artisans we met, and whose work we fell in love with. To see the full feature, order the back issue. Dale Clearwater Hanley, Saskatchewan Rawhide Braider The means of a cowboy created by a …
Our March 2013 issue featured the Ultimate Artisans of the West. Over the next few months, we’ll profile some of the talented artisans we met, and whose work we fell in love with. To see the full feature, order the back issue. Jan Daley Granum, Alberta Silversmith Jan Daley is a relative newcomer to the …
A few weeks ago we announced the Art, Whisky & Cake Contest. It was your chance to nominate an up-and-coming artist as Alberta Whisky Cake\’s newest Unbridled Spirit selection. It\’s been fun working with the Whisky Baker, Kamla McGonigal, and her company\’s mission of promoting the western culture, especially in light of the recent flooding devastation …
Our March 2013 issue featured the Ultimate Artisans of the West. Over the next few months, we’ll profile some of the talented artisans we met, and whose work we fell in love with. To see the full feature, order the back issue. Beth Broomfield Nanton, Alberta Jewelry Maker Beth Broomfield happened upon her craft when she …
It took Alberta baker Kamla McGonigal four years to perfect her recipe. The fourth generation Calgary native wanted to use whisky, locally distilled from grain at nearby farms as one of the main ingredients in her delectable cakes. Finally after countless hours over an oven, McGonigal developed one of the best tasting and most unique …
Our March 2013 issue featured the Ultimate Artisans of the West. Over the next few months, we’ll profile some of the talented artisans we met, and whose work we fell in love with. To see the full feature, order the back issue. Richard Brooks Cayley, Alberta Silversmith & Bit Maker Richard Brooks has dedicated …
Our March 2013 issue featured the Ultimate Artisans of the West. Over the next few months, we’ll profile some of the talented artisans we met, and whose work we fell in love with. To see the full feature, order the back issue. Some of the most fateful things happen in the most unlikely ways. For Traditional …
Our March 2013 issue featured the Ultimate Artisans of the West. Over the next few months, we’ll profile some of the talented artisans we met, and whose work we fell in love with. To see the full feature, order the back issue. For silversmith Shawna Whiteside, working from her studio near Didsbury, Alberta, creating the feel …
