Feb 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Maia Stark, Gallery AssistantPrintmaking is chosen as a form not only for its ability to create multiples, as discussed in my last blog post, but also for the unique qualities that various printmaking techniques offer. Paul Lapointe, a professional...
Feb 6, 2014 | The Craft Factor
Volume 18, Number 1 Summer 1993The current show on display at the Affinity Gallery is “Put a Wedge in It” – an exhibition of new work by artist, craftsperson, designer and maker Michael Hosaluk and invited friends. Using the wedge as their theme for...
Jan 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Sydney Luther, Gallery Assistant Bonnie Gilmour, a longtime member of the SCC has been recently focusing on a new line of work: face jugs. These jugs have a fascinating history, which adds to the charm of these works of art. There are many differing...
Jan 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Vivian Orr, SCC Communications & Publications CoordinatorI attended “Business Beginnings”, a FREEone-hour session that introduced me to Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WES) and their services. WES is a non-profit membership organization...
Jan 16, 2014 | Creative Saskatchewan, Dimensions
Submitted by: Sherry Luther, SCC Executive Director“A Night with Saskatchewan” was held in Los Angeles on December 12 2013. The Saskatchewan Craft Council had been presented with the opportunity to showcase Saskatchewan Fine Craft at the residence of the...
Jan 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Maia Stark, Gallery AssistantPrintmaking, in a general sense, indicates the transferring of ink from one support (usually a type of metal, linoleum, or wood) onto another support (usually paper). A defining characteristic of printmaking is the ability to...
Dec 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Ferron, SCC Member Services CoordinatorLast week we took a look at what the jury standards of the Saskatchewan Craft Council are. This week, we will take a brief look at their history, and learn more about other ways jury standards have been used...
Dec 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Ferron, SCC Member Services CoordinatorThe annual jury session of the Saskatchewan Craft Council is coming up in just a few short months, in mid-March. As we begin to prepare for the session, let’s take a look at the jury standards and their...
Dec 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Vivian Orr, SCC Communications & Publications Coordinator”Lark Craft Books – 500 Series provides an overview of the best contemporary work in fields such as ceramics, jewelry making, woodworking, and more. Each book is juried by an...
Nov 27, 2013 | Dimensions, The Craft Factor
Volume 11, Number 2 Summer 1986Dimensions is the Saskatchewan Craft Council’s touring, juried, exhibition of Fine Craft open to all Saskatchewan craftspeople. Dimensions is a dynamic, colourful exhibition of thirty-five Fine Craft works in a...
