May 14, 2014 | Affinity Gallery, artist profile, Boutique, precious metal clay, technique |
Submitted by: Sydney Luther, Gallery Assistant Many of the craft mediums employed by SCC members are ancient art forms that have evolved as technology has changed. Some of these techniques have not changed for hundreds of years. However, one of the newest craft art...
Mar 19, 2014 | Affinity Gallery, artist profile, Boutique, lampwork, process, Wearable Art |
Submitted by: Maia Stark, Gallery Assistant“Lampworking” is a glasswork technique widely practiced in the production of beads, figurines, marbles, ornaments, scientific instruments, and more (wikipedia). As a method, lampwork requires using a flame to melt and form...
Mar 5, 2014 | Affinity Gallery, artist profile, enamel jewellery |
Submitted by: Maia Stark, Gallery AssistantEnamel application is a method of decoration which has been practiced since ancient times, across various cultures and geographies. Although the exact origins of this process are unknown, excavations on Cyprus in the 1950s...
Feb 12, 2014 | artist profile, Boutique, technique |
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...
Jan 29, 2014 | artist profile, face jugs |
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...
Oct 23, 2013 | artist profile, Boutique, process |
Submitted by: Maia Stark, Gallery AssistantLet’s talk about our feelings. Well, actually, I’d like to talk about feltings and fullings—the pun was well worth it, wasn’t it? Felting is a process that occurs when fibers are physically agitated, so that they seem to knit...
