Nov 15, 2017 | promotions, advice, mentorship, SCC staff |
Written by: Ella Funk, grade nine student “I don’t want to be a poor starving artist living in a garret.” “That was my high school yearbook quote,” Vivian Orr tells me. I smile. Being in the arts industry isn’t easy. But her job seems to be a particularly...
Nov 8, 2017 | snow dyeing, fibre art, SCC Gallery |
Written by: Rachel Broussard, Gallery Assistant If you recently stopped by the gallery for exhibition Prairie Woven (now closed), you may have noticed this winsome scarf. It has caught many eyes over the past few weeks. It is not just the assortment of brilliant...
Oct 23, 2017 | Curatorial Committee, exhibition, exhibition proposals, gallery, SCC Gallery |
Written by: Maia Stark, Exhibitions & Education Coordinator My experience working with the Saskatchewan Craft Council and as a practicing artist has given me a unique perspective when considering exhibition applications. On one hand, I empathize and...
Oct 10, 2017 | spinning, weaving, exhibition, fibre art, SCC Gallery |
The information in the blog post below is taken from didactic panels appearing in the exhibition “Prairie Woven: From Utilitarian Roots to Contemporary Art,” which will be on display at the Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery until October 28, 2017. The...
Sep 28, 2017 | Mary Underwood, spinning, weaving, craft education, artist, community, exhibition, fibre art, gallery, SCC Gallery, technique, textiles |
Written by: Rachel Broussard, Gallery Assistant Spinner, weaver, and historian Mary Underwood joined us on Saturday, September 23, at 2 pm to deliver a public lecture. She spoke about the history of weaving in Quebec and how this story relates to the settler...
Aug 30, 2017 | Art Now |
Written by: Sydney Luther, Communications Assistant Thursday, September 14 • Opening Night Preview Reception (Tickets available here) • 7 – 10 pm Friday, September 15 • Open to public • Noon – 9 pm Saturday, September 16 • Open to public • 10 am – 6 pm Sunday,...
Aug 10, 2017 | artist, artist profile, jewellery |
Written by: Sydney Luther, Communications Assistant Artist name: Lorraine Long Business name: Bijoux Boreal Medium: Silver Metal Clay, Copper and Bronze Metal Clay Practicing since: 2008 Where to buy: Online store: www.bijouxboreal.com Traditions Hand Craft...
Aug 9, 2017 | book review |
Written by: Melissa Goodchild, Fine Arts Assistant, Frances Morrison Central Library Editor: Wang Shaoqiang Published: Sandu Publishing Co. Ltd 2017, English language edition published by Promopress Call number: 746 PATT Pattern Euphoria is a collection of patterns...
Aug 4, 2017 | SCC members, papier mâché, artist program, artists in schools, collaboration, community, paper |
Written by: Cheryl Ring, ceramic artist and SCC juried Professional Craftsperson The Healing Heart is a socially-engaged visual art project that will culminate in the creation of a large-scale collaborative sculpture. To launch the project, I will be bringing...
Aug 2, 2017 | spinning, SCC members, craft education, fibre, fibre art, skill building, technique |
Written by: Kara Perpelitz, fibre artist and SCC juried Professional Craftsperson It all began with a picture on the internet. What followed was a fast and comfortable slide into a fibre-y rabbit hole. I purchased a drop spindle and about 4 ounces of what I can...
