A Sociological Point of View

A Sociological Point of View

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...
Printmaking and the Value of “Reproductions”

Printmaking and the Value of “Reproductions”

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...
Jury Standards, Part 2

Jury Standards, Part 2

Submitted by: Ferron, SCC Member Services CoordinatorLast week we took a look at what the jury standards of the Saskatchewan Craft Council are.  This week, we will take a brief look at their history, and learn more about other ways jury standards have been used...
Lark Craft Books – 500 Series

Lark Craft Books – 500 Series

Submitted by: Vivian Orr, SCC Communications & Publications Coordinator”Lark Craft Books – 500 Series provides an overview of the best contemporary work in fields such as ceramics, jewelry making, woodworking, and more. Each book is juried by an...
WELCOME!

WELCOME!

Hello and Welcome to Talking Craft, the blog of the Saskatchewan Craft Council.We are in the process of moving Talking Craft from our website into this new blog format. Talking Craft – The Voice of Craft in Saskatchewan, will launch right here, Wednesday May...