Jul 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Leslie Potter, Exhibitions and Education CoordinatorIt’s like Affinity Gallery is sucking in daylight from the outside!!!This time last summer, we switched the halogen lighting in Affinity Gallery over to LED lighting. The switch happened right in...
Jul 10, 2013 | Dimensions, events, The Craft Factor
The Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival began in 1974, Sponsored by The Saskatchewan Department of Industry and Commerce and the Town of Battleford. The first couple of festivals/craft markets were organized by the Department of Industry in cooperation with a group of...
Jul 8, 2013 | craft markets, wholesale
Submitted by: Susan Robertson, Ceramic ArtistPeople often ask me about the why/how I ended up focusing on wholesale. Early in my career I followed the traditional methods of flogging my wares, weekend after weekend at craft sales. At the time, my three...
Jul 3, 2013 | The Craft Factor
Vol 23, No 3, Winter 1998/99Former Member Services Coordinator Chris Jones organized 14 Saskatchewan Handcraft Festivals during his nearly 15 years with the Saskatchewan Craft Council. In 1998, Chris submitted this article on the 25th Anniversary of the Festival, in...
Jul 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Sydney Luther, Gallery AssistantWelcome to the SCC Fine Craft Boutique!The staff at the Saskatchewan Craft Council is extremely excited about the opening of our brand new SCC Fine Craft Boutique located in Affinity Gallery! The Boutique features pieces...
Jun 26, 2013 | craft markets, events, The Craft Factor
Vol 8, No 3, Summer 1983The 40th Annual Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival takes place this coming July 19-21, 2013Leading up to this momentous occasion, on Talking Craft, we’ll take a look back at the history of the Festival, beginning with this report from...
Jun 19, 2013 | exhibition, The Craft Factor
Vol 12, No 3, Fall 1987The Craft Factor often featured reviews on current exhibits at the Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, or reviews on other exhibitions of craft by SCC members across the province. In this article from Susan Eckenwalder, the role of the review...
Jun 19, 2013 | Dimensions, exhibition
Submitted by Vivian Orr, SCC Communications and Publications Coordinator Premier’s Prize Award for the Outstanding Entry in DIMENSIONS – Annemarie Buchmann-GerberDiscover Saskatchewan’s only open, juried touring exhibition of Fine Craft. Gain insight...
