Jan 16, 2014 | Creative Saskatchewan, Dimensions
Submitted by: Sherry Luther, SCC Executive Director“A Night with Saskatchewan” was held in Los Angeles on December 12 2013. The Saskatchewan Craft Council had been presented with the opportunity to showcase Saskatchewan Fine Craft at the residence of the...
Mar 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
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 12, 2014 | Creative Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan comes to Scottsdale, Arizona this week, in the form of an art show and gallery. From March 10th-27th, the group exhibition Saskatchewan will be on display. The Saskatchewan Craft Council has had the opportunity to join in on this venture, headed up...
Mar 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
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 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...
Feb 6, 2014 | The Craft Factor
Volume 18, Number 1 Summer 1993The current show on display at the Affinity Gallery is “Put a Wedge in It” – an exhibition of new work by artist, craftsperson, designer and maker Michael Hosaluk and invited friends. Using the wedge as their theme for...
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...
