History

Essay accompanied by photos describes this late 19th century artistic and architectural movement with a focus on Victoria, British Columbia.
http://www.maltwood.uvic.ca/arts-crafts/

Beauce Pottery features the history of this type of pottery as well as a catalogue and museum directory.
http://pages.infinit.net/cerame/

Recounts the history of Ceramique de Beauce, Inc., and gives information about evaluating the age of Beauceware.
http://www.quebexport.com/beauceware/indexE.html

Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation encourages Canadian crafts. Presents biographies and works of finalists for the Saidye Bronfman Award. Includes short history of craft.
http://www.civilization.ca/arts/bronfman/brint01e.html

The Canadian Clock Museum in Deep River, Ontario is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Canada's clock manufacturers and sellers from the late 1700s to current times.
http://www.canclockmuseum.ca/

Advances the vitality of Canadian craft to the benefit of the community, includes info about crafts, gallery slide show, government programs and initiatives, educational opportunities, and craft history.
http://www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca

City Lights: Neon in Vancouver contains digitized images taken from the exhibit at the Vancouver Museum, as well as photos of some of the historic signage which was highlighted on the bus tour which ran throughout the city.
http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/ic/cdc/neon/default.htm

Collection of close to 400 hooked rugs originating mainly from Eastern Canada. Includes background information on the rugs, construction techniques and designs.
http://www.civilization.ca/arts/rugs/rugs00e.html

Educational modules for adult and school groups dealing with many aspects of pioneer life.
http://www.cityofkingston.ca/visitors/museums/maclachlan/sch...

Information about this historic industrial district featuring the factories that once made Medicine Hat the pottery centre of Canada. Includes information about the Medalta International Artists in Residence Program.
http://www.medalta.org/