Frank Lloyd Wright – Taliesin West

Frank Lloyd Wright – Taliesin West

Submitted by: Stephanie Canning, Education and Exhibitions CoordinatorWhile in Scottsdale, AZ in March I had the incredible opportunity to go on a tour at Taliesin West, American architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and studio. The plot for Taliesin West was...
Craft Market Tips and Tricks

Craft Market Tips and Tricks

Submitted by: Maia Stark, Gallery AssistantAs someone who has only recently begun to be a vendor at local craft markets, I scoured the internet for ideas and tips for my first market experience! I was terrified of forgetting something simple but crucial. In this post,...
A Look at Precious Metal Clay

A Look at Precious Metal Clay

Submitted by: Sydney Luther, Gallery Assistant Many of the craft mediums employed by SCC members are ancient art forms that have evolved as technology has changed. Some of these techniques have not changed for hundreds of years. However, one of the newest craft art...
Craft in America – Messages

Craft in America – Messages

Submitted by: Vivian Orr, Communications and Publications CoordinatorPart two of a glimpse of one of the videos in the Craft in America Series. For those of you who do not subscribe to cable PBS channels, or if you are like me, you don’t even have...
Craft in America – Family

Craft in America – Family

Submitted by: Vivian Orr, Communications and Publications CoordinatorA glimpse of one of the videos in the Craft in America Series. For those of you who do not subscribe to cable PBS channels, or if you are like me, you don’t even have rabbit ears on your TV,...
Art as Therapy – Book Review

Art as Therapy – Book Review

Submitted by: Vivian Orr, SCC Communications & Publications CoordinatorArt as Therapy by Alain de Botton and John ArmstrongPhaidon Press Limited  Copyright 2013This book opens with the question “What is Art For?” The authors suggest that “art for...
Scottsdale, AZ Part 2 – ArtWalk

Scottsdale, AZ Part 2 – ArtWalk

Submitted by: Stephanie Canning, Exhibitions and Education CoordinatorEvery Thursday night, for the past 30 years, the Scottsdale Arts District holds an ArtWalk from 7 – 9 pm. The many galleries in the Arts District open their doors to the public and free trolleys and...
Scottsdale, AZ Part 1 – Arts District

Scottsdale, AZ Part 1 – Arts District

Submitted by: Stephanie Canning, Exhibitions and Education CoordinatorRecently, I had the good fortune of representing the Saskatchewan Craft Council at SaskArt’s Saskatchewan Pop-up gallery in Scottsdale, AZ. Before my trip, I did not know what an incredible centre...