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...
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...
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...
Sep 10, 2013 | artist profile, Boutique, technique |
Submitted by: Sydney Luther, Gallery AssistantOur brand new SCC Fine Craft Boutique is filled with beautiful pieces of many different mediums, a few of which our readers may not know much about. We hope to educate these readers through a new collection of blog posts...
Jul 2, 2013 | Affinity Gallery, Boutique, buy craft |
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...
