A HAIRY TALE

When you have a studio open to the public, it is not
unusual to get a certain percentage of visitors whom
you find disconcerting. I enjoy the few regular ones
who admit being clinically and certiflably mad and
have some compassion for thase who have nowhere to
fo as their spouse or their automobile have a trans-
plant of some sort.

But I felt myself thrown off a bit as this character
proclaimed that his wife was having a birthday and
something from here was his second choice. I was
pleased that his wife was having a birthday. This is
normal. But why bother telling me this 2nd choice
stuff?

Then, of course, I began wondering what the first
choice had been. Maybe it was a raku piece of
Dexter's, with its bold brushwork — or a Daniel
Materna bovine, brightly decorated — or a big Ryals
plate — or any number of pieces from the Guild shop
or from private shops or galleries.

While in this reverie I made the mistake — or my
mouth did — of asking what had been his first choice.

A twinkle was in his eye as he said, “Well, it's a new
thing and I spent three weeks looking all over town for
it. And finally, there it was, at Eatons.”

And, once again, | heard my mouth ask, “And what
was it?"

“Well,” he replied, “It's a new electronic gadget that
removes hairs — like, from legs. But the lady from
Eatons talked me out of it — she said they've had 85%
of them returned.”

So, with images of crippled women covering the prov-
ince, | had to ask, “Why would they return such a
promising device?”

“Too painful,” he said, fondling a bowl, “Yup, it just
pulled the hairs right out; hurt like hell, apparently.”

I didn't have the wherewithal to suggest a straight
razor nor to ask the extent of the perceived problem,
From that point on, we discussed a small wall mural
— not too expensive — for a gift.

He said he would return. I hope he brings his wife; I've
developed a curious interest in her legs.

Bob Kingsmill

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SALES AND FAIRS

SQUAMISH ARTS COUNCIL ARTS & CRAFTS
MAREET

Registrations are now being accepted from Artists and
craftspeople interested in selling at this market.
Slides and/or photos representative of your work
tmust accompany registration fee.

Location: Brackendale Art Gallery, Squamish
Dates: Sat, Now. 19 & Sun. Nov. 20, 1988
Registration Fee: $35 for two days per table
Deadline for Registration: Oct. 28, 1988

Limited space is available.

Inquiries: Maureen Brown, Box 119, Garibaldi High-
lands, B.C, VON 1TO Phone: 898-3188

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW AND SALE
Call for Submissions

The Community Arts Council of Vancouver is spon-
soring its third annual christmas craft show and sale
to be held at the CACV Gallery during December,
1988.

The 2,200 square foot gallery is located in the down-
town West Side at 837 Davie Street, near several large
hotels, apartment buildings, office complexes, and
ample parking. The street level location provides an
excellent venue for artisans to exhibit quality work
during the show. Submissions will be selected

through jury process.

Interested artisans should mail a self-addressed
envelope requesting the Christmas Craft Show appli-
cation form well in advance of October 28, 1988.
Jurying will take place during September and October
as application forms are processed.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE
Community Arts Council of Vancouver
837 Davie Street
Vancouver, B.C.

V6Z 1B7

CIRCLE CRAFT GALLERY OPENING:

Wednesday September 14. "Gala Night" of Craft
Week. Paper baskets by Jan MacLeod & Raku by Mary
Fax,