CRAFTS FOR EXPORT ... from April Newsletter, The
Canadian Craftsmen's Association

A special word of caution is offered to craftsmen interested in finding
markets for their work abroad ........

With the increase in exhibitions of work by Canadian craftsmen which
now find their way out of the country through the Departments of
External Affairs, Trade and Commerce, etc., craftsmen are being
contacted by retailers and importers in other countries.

Craftsmen are urged to investigate all such enquiries before they
rashly send off shipments of their work. One craftsman recently
contacted by an 'importer' in London wisely investigated the company
through the Dept. of Trade and Commerce whose London officers
were able to advise that the company was completely unknown and the
address supplied was that of a forwarding mail organization.

Craftsmen interested in exporting are therefore urged to contact the
Dept. of Trade and Commerce which maintains a confidential
ixporters Directory containing information on reliable Canadian
firms and their products which will enable trade commissioners
abroad to provide information on your product to interested buyers
abroad.

Further information on export trade services of the Dept. of Trade and
Commerce may be obtained from regional offices and for those crafts-
men living outside cities having regional offices, direct access to the
Department's export specialists may be obtained by dialing the Long
Distance Operator and asking for Zenith 0-1967.

HARRY DAVIS WORKSHOP (1966)

Copies of the illustrated booklet produced as a result of the
successful visit of New Zealand potter Harry Davis, have
been received from the printer. They are now available to
all Guild members at $2 plus 20¢ for handling and postage.
Orders should be addressed to:

Mr. Bill Parsk, 9468, 115A St., North Surrey.

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