Feb 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Vivian Orr, SCC Marketing and Communications CoordinatorThe Heritage Crafts AssociationManifesto for Making: Report23 March 2013The Manifesto for Makingwas held as a part of the Heritage Crafts Associations’ annual Spring Conference at the Victoria and...
Feb 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Sydney Luther, Gallery AssistantAs a Sociology student and non-artist working at the Saskatchewan Craft Council, I think I have a unique view of the artist and their work. I admire the courage it takes to choose to be an artist for a living and I have...
Feb 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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...
Jan 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Vivian Orr, SCC Communications & Publications CoordinatorI attended “Business Beginnings”, a FREEone-hour session that introduced me to Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WES) and their services. WES is a non-profit membership organization...
Jan 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Submitted by: Maia Stark, Gallery AssistantPrintmaking, in a general sense, indicates the transferring of ink from one support (usually a type of metal, linoleum, or wood) onto another support (usually paper). A defining characteristic of printmaking is the ability to...
