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...
Jun 14, 2013 | Culture Days, events, SaskCulture
Submitted by: Cindy Hoppe, Fibre ArtistHello, Folks. I have promised Amanda to write a few blogs from time to time, so bear with me. As a grandma who grew up in a family that preferred ‘show me’ to ‘tell me,’ I am not all that comfortable with revealing...
Jun 12, 2013 | The Craft Factor
Vol 15, No 1, Spring 1990The final article in the series “Championing the Crafts – The Role of the Saskatchewan Arts Board in the Development of Crafts” covers 1968 – 1975 and the birth of the Saskatchewan Craft Council. This final installment...
