Apr 11, 2018 | makerspace, spinning, weaving, stained glass, SCC members, craft education, silkscreen, clay, embroidery, events, fibre art, Glass, skill building, technique, wood
The Saskatchewan Craft Council is presenting a series of demonstrations and hands-on craft activities throughout the day at the first ever Saskatoon Mini Maker Faire. The SCC is partnering with local guilds and arts groups to share the joy of handmade crafts. Come out...
Mar 21, 2018 | craft education, SCC members, artists in schools, arts community, craft, how to, skill building, technique, wood, woodworking, workshop
Written by: Glen Friesen, Industrial Arts Teacher at Waldheim School Waldheim School is a kindergarten to Grade 12 school located in the town of Waldheim, about 40 miles north of Saskatoon. Students enter the Industrial Arts program in Grade 7 and continue...
Sep 28, 2017 | Mary Underwood, spinning, weaving, craft education, artist, community, exhibition, fibre art, gallery, SCC Gallery, technique, textiles
Written by: Rachel Broussard, Gallery Assistant Spinner, weaver, and historian Mary Underwood joined us on Saturday, September 23, at 2 pm to deliver a public lecture. She spoke about the history of weaving in Quebec and how this story relates to the settler...
Aug 2, 2017 | spinning, SCC members, craft education, fibre, fibre art, skill building, technique
Written by: Kara Perpelitz, fibre artist and SCC juried Professional Craftsperson It all began with a picture on the internet. What followed was a fast and comfortable slide into a fibre-y rabbit hole. I purchased a drop spindle and about 4 ounces of what I can...
Mar 15, 2017 | crochet, craft, craftivism, fibre art, fine craft, gallery, skill building, technique, textiles
Written by: Brianne Davis, Gallery Assistant In 2003 sisters Margaret and Christine Wertheim founded the Institute For Figuring, the focus of which is to increase the public’s understanding of scientific and mathematical themes many of which focus on the...
Aug 23, 2016 | art, artist interview, artist profile, spotlight, technique
Written by: Olivia Adams, SCC Summer Student Kristina Komendant is a calligrapher who resides in Blaine Lake, SK. She has a passion for all things calligraphy and lettering. I had the privilege of talking with her about her art and how she got into it. She...
