Contemporary Craft Summer 2014 Studio Catalog

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background

Society for Contemporary Craft (SCC) was founded in 1971 by Elizabeth Rockwell Raphael in the belief that contemporary

artists had new things to say with traditional materials, and that they needed wider opportunities to exhibit and sell their work. Since then, SCC has organized more than 235 exhibitions, created strong educational and community

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Additional details and registration information for all of Contemporary Craft’s workshops are available in our online catalog. www.contemporarycraft.org Online Catalog User Guide: • Click on the "workshops" tab in the top right corner to see a list of all SCC Studio workshops.

• Browse workshops offered on a particular date by clicking the calendar icon in the upper left corner.

• Sort by media, skill level, and instructor by using the All programs, All class types, or All instructors drop-down menus located in the top right corner.

New! Suggested skill levels are now clearly designated for each workshop.

outreach programs, established a satellite gallery and a permanent collection, and developed a growing retail business.

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to engage the public in creative experiences through contemporary craft

General program support provided by the Allegheny Regional Asset District, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Elizabeth R. Raphael Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, the Richard King Mellon Foundation, and many other foundations, corporations and individuals like you.

Located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District, Contemporary Craft is a true urban oasis. Experience the vitality and stimulation of the city, while nurturing your creative spirit.

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Don't miss these unique opportunities to work alongside our Visiting Artists. No need to travel for top instructors, we bring them to you!

Carol Barton Pop-Up Paper Structures June 26 & 27, page 10 Carousel & Tunnel Books June 28 & 29, page 10 Carol Barton is a book artist, curator, teacher, and publisher of artists’ books. Her work is exhibited internationally and is in numerous collections, including the Library of Congress, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. She is on the faculty at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and the Corcoran School of Art and Design in Washington, D.C., where she teaches courses in bookbinding and book structures.

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Visiting Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Workshops At a Glance . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Mixed Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Book Arts & Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Crafts & Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Brittany Søndberg Material Arrangements: The Brooch June 28 & 29, page 6 Brittany Søndberg is a metalsmith from Greensboro, NC where she owns her own jewelry company, Copper Chameleon Jewelry, focusing on vitreous enamels, uncommon stones, and responsibly sourced precious metals. Through her work in jewelry design and small fabrication, she also creates emotionally charged, aesthetically surprising installations and sculptural objects. Her work is in a variety of galleries and boutiques throughout the Northeastern United States and has been shown in a number of national exhibitions.

Jessica Todd

Jessica Todd Kinetic Jewelry July 12 & 13, page 6 Jessica Todd draws inspiration from suburbia and the American values of homogeneity, stability, order, and self-discipline. Conceptually driven, her jewelry often transforms into sculpture. She is a Jewelry/Metals TA at Kent State University and has exhibited work at American Craft Today in North Carolina and Step Gallery in Arizona among others.

Connect with our artists… Work with your hands… Make something beautiful!

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workshops Clay

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June 3, 10, 17 & 24 Textured Tile Mosaics

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June 4, 11, 18 & 25 Open Studio Sessions

June 4, 11, 18 & 25 Open Studio Sessions

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June 4, 11, 18 & 25 Open Studio Sessions June 21-22 Creative Crochet

July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Clay: Bottles & Flasks

July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Open Studio Sessions

July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Open Studio Sessions

July 12-13 Wooden Cutting Boards

July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Open Studio Sessions

July 19-20 Memory Keepsake Box

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August 5, 12, 19 & 26 Hand-Built Lidded Containers

August 23-24 Natural Dyes

August 9-10 Porcelain Paperclay

August 30-31 Intro to Modern Quilting

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Mixed Media pages 8-9

Book Arts & Paper page 10

Crafts & Drafts page 11

June 4, 11, 18 & 25 Open Studio Sessions

June 4, 11, 18 & 25 Open Studio Sessions

June 4, 11, 18 & 25 Open Studio Sessions

June 6 Cut-Out Sculptures

June 14-15 Unique Prong Settings

June 7-8 What Lies Beneath Our Feet: Hunting & Foraging for Mosaics

June 7 Finger Painting for Adults

June 20 Basic Beaded Necklaces

June 28-29 Material Arrangements: The Brooch

June 14-15 Mixed Media Assemblage June 21 Free Form Wire Pendant

June 8 Chroma-Sewn: Colorful Paper Stitching June 14-15 Paper Sculptures June 26-27 Pop-Up Paper Structures June 28-29 Carousel & Tunnel Books

July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Open Studio Sessions

July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Open Studio Sessions

July 12-13 Kinetic Jewelry

July 12-13 Altered Reclaimed Technology

July 20 Vitreous Enameling July 26 Fine Silver Butterflies in PMC

July 18 Fun with Polymer Clay

July 19 Sogetsu Ikebana July 20 Intro to the Art of Bonsai July 26 Cigar Box Collage

August 2-3 Enameling on Formed Metal August 23 Forged Jewelry

August 12, 19, 26 & September 2, 9 Five Beading Fundamental Projects

August 15 Papermaking from Hops August 22 Adjustable Rings

August 24 The Art of Assemblage

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c l ay Textured Tile Mosaics 4 Tuesdays June 3, 10, 17 & 24 6—9 pm instructor: Alix Paul level: all Create textured tiles of all shapes and sizes from clay slabs. Add found objects – such as stained glass, mirror bits, gems, shells, beads, and metal – to your glazed and fired tiles to create a photo frame or mirror.

Tuition: $200 Materials Fee: $10

Clay: Bottles & Flasks

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4 Tuesdays July 8, 15, 22 & 29 6—9 pm instructor: Ben Dames level: all Create bottle and flask forms from clay using basic hand-building techniques. This workshop will expose students to the tricks of the trade and versatility of ceramics. Suitable for beginners just starting out in clay or those with a little more experience.

Tuition: $200 Materials Fee: $20

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Summer of Ceramics In conjunction with Transformation 9: Contemporary Works in Ceramics, the Studio is celebrating a summer of ceramics! Each month features a different series of clay workshops led by some of our favorite ceramic instructors. The season culminates with a special weekend focusing on porcelain paperclay. Join us in exploring this irresistible medium!

Hand-Built Lidded Container 4 Tuesdays August 5, 12, 19 & 26 6—9 pm instructor: Michael Smithhammer level: all Construct two lidded containers while learning approaches to surface treatments that enhance the tactile beauty of your ceramic forms.

Tuition: $200 Materials Fee: $30

Porcelain Paperclay at Cone 6: Hand-Built Vessels of Expressive Freedom Saturday & Sunday August 9 & 10 9 am—4 pm instructor: Danna Eve Rzecznik level: all Explore the expressive possibilities and technical advantages of hand-building with cone 6 porcelain paperclay. Students will learn the practical process of converting commercial porcelain into the easy-to-use and versatile material of paperclay. The instructor will demonstrate hand-building techniques with an emphasis on pinching, soft-slab construction, application of texture, and glaze application in the dry state. Students will create their own unique functional or sculptural vessels.

Tuition: $160 Materials Fee: $15

Danna Eve Rzecznik Visit our online catalog at www.contemporarycraft.org

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Wooden Cutting Boards

Memory Keepsake Box

Saturday & Sunday July 12 & 13 9 am—4 pm instructor: Linda Van Gehuchten level: all In two fun sessions, design and build your own cutting board set with a selection of different species of lumber. Learn how to use a jointer, planer, and table saw to surface prep raw wood, as well as procedures to adjoin boards. Enjoy finishing your board by sanding, shaping edges, and using other tools.

Tuition: $160 Materials Fee: $30

Saturday & Sunday July 19 & 20 10 am—5 pm instructor: Robert Bishop level: all Make your own lidded keepsake box while getting acquainted with various wood species and selection of stock. Half-lap and dowel joinery; wood grain orientation; design; proper sanding; and wood finishing techniques will be covered. Both woodworking machinery and hand tools will be used to complete this project.

Tuition: $160 Materials Fee: $60 (Payable to SCC upon registration)

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Creative Crochet Saturday & Sunday June 21 & 22 10 am—5 pm instructor: Rae Gold level: intermediate Think outside of the box! Learn to crochet three-dimensional objects, including garments, with SCC Fashion Show artist Rae Gold. This workshop is best suited for students who have already mastered the basics of crochet.

Tuition: $160 Materials Fee: $10

Natural Dyes: Start to Finish Saturday, August 23, 12—4 pm & Sunday, August 24, 10 am—4 pm instructor: Jennifer Moss level: all Learn everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes from locally sourced plant materials. On day one, students will prep materials, gather dyestuff, and cook dyes. Day two will reveal the wide range of colors available from the natural world. Safety procedures and processes for dyeing in your own home will also be covered.

Tuition: $100 Materials Fee: $45

Introduction to Modern Quilting Saturday & Sunday August 30 & 31 9 am­—4 pm Jodi McLaughlin instructor: Jodi McLaughlin level: intermediate Learn the basics of quilting with a modern twist and discover why this beautiful, traditional craft is experiencing a contemporary revival.

Led by Jodi McLaughlin, one of the cofounders of the Pittsburgh Modern Quilt Guild, this workshop covers the fundamentals of modern quilting. Students will complete a table runner, set of placemats, or mini-quilt while learning about tools and techniques such as piecing and straight-line quilting.

Tuition: $160 Materials: Instructor will provide shopping list

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metal Unique Prong Settings Saturday & Sunday June 14 & 15 10 am—5 pm instructor: Samantha Skelton level: intermediate Learn how to prong set larger and uniquely shaped stones and found objects. Students are encouraged to bring their own collected pieces – stones, wood, glass, ceramic, buttons, faceted gemstones, beads, fabric, enamels, and more – to use in their creations!

Tuition: $160 Materials Fee: $35

Material Arrangements: The Brooch

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Saturday & Sunday June 28 & 29 10 am—4 pm H visiting artist: Brittany Søndberg, Greensboro, NC level: all Frame and work in layers as you make a brooch using mixed metals and twodimensional materials such as fabric, wood, plastic, and glass. Basic soldering, sawing, riveting, and applying texture will be covered.

Bring your own found materials to add a twist!

Tuition: $200 Materials Fee: $30

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Kinetic Jewelry Saturday & Sunday July 12 & 13 10 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Jessica Todd, Kent, OH level: intermediate Set your jewelry in motion! Learn simple techniques to make jewelry that spins, cranks, springs, and rotates. The instructor will provide mechanical components and settings for students to use during the workshop and to take home for further exploration.

Tuition: $200 Materials Fee: $55

Vitreous Enameling Sunday, July 20 10 am—5 pm instructor: Adrienne Grafton level: all Spend the day learning the basics of vitreous enameling using techniques such as sifting, firing, basse-taille, and sgraffito. Experiment with opaque and transparent colors on copper and learn basic setting techniques to transform your colorful creations into a piece of jewelry.

Tuition: $80 Materials Fee: $15

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Fine Silver Butterflies in PMC

Forged Jewelry

Sunday, July 26 12 pm—4 pm instructor: Carol Scheftic level: all Capture the joy of summer butterflies in “metal clay.” A variety of basic techniques will be covered allowing students to create their choice of charms, earrings, beads, pendants, bookmarks, or a sun-catcher. Make a butterfly that can be admired all year round!

Tuition: $60 Materials Fee: $15

Saturday, August 23 10 am—5 pm instructor: Samantha Skelton level: all Make uniquely forged jewelry using a variety of hammers and texturing tools. Students will have the option to make earrings, rings, or pendants using different patinas to showcase the jewelry’s texture.

Tuition: $80 Materials Fee: $30

Enameling on Formed Metal Saturday & Sunday August 2 & 3 10 am—5 pm instructor: Sarah Loch-Test level: all Join former Studio Apprentice Sarah Loch-Test for a weekend of enameling. Metal forming and enamel can be combined in endless ways to create visual information, pattern, and depth. In this workshop students will experiment with applying enamel to sheet copper that has been pierced, dapped, and chased. Creative methods for setting and attaching enameled components will be covered on the second day.

Tuition: $160 Materials Fee: $20 Samantha Skelton

Open Studio Sessions Have some studio experience under your belt? Use SCC’s studios to work on your own independent wood, metal, fiber and mixed media projects. A variety of tools and equipment will be available during the weekly sessions.

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4 Wednesdays June 4, 11, 18 & 25 6 – 9 pm Tuition: $90 for all, or $30 per session Materials: Students supply their own materials

4 Wednesdays July 9, 16, 23 & 30 6 – 9 pm Tuition: $90 for all, or $30 per session Materials: Students supply their own materials

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What Lies Beneath Our Feet: Hunting & Foraging for Mosaic in an Urban Landscape Saturday & Sunday June 7 & 8 9 am—4 pm instructor: Rachel Sager level: all Discover the magic of transforming raw material into tesserae, the building blocks of mosaic, with award-winning Pittsburgh mosaic artist Rachel Sager. This two-day workshop will include a field trip along the Allegheny River to source material, an introduction to cutting stone, guidance in working in high quality thin-set mortar, and Rachel's unique approach to contemporary mosaic philosophy.

You will never look at the stones beneath your feet the same way again!

Tuition: $160 Materials Fee: $60

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Mixed Media Assemblage

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Saturday & Sunday June 14 & 15 10 am—4 pm instructor: Ron Nigro level: all Using basic hand tools and fundamental techniques, students will assemble a mixed media piece of sculpture. The materials will be supplied in part by the instructor and the students themselves.

Tuition: $160 Materials Fee: $10

Saturday, June 21 10 am—1 pm instructor: Gerry Florida level: all Create a pendant with beaded elements spiraling out from a primary flower. Students will learn wire working and hammer texturing techniques that allow the materials to mimic the movement and appearance of a flowering plant.

Tuition: $60 Materials: Instructor will provide shopping list

Altered Reclaimed Technology Saturday & Sunday July 12 & 13 10 am—4 pm instructor: Ron Nigro level: all Re-assemble discarded electronic devices to create a surprising mixed media artwork.

Students are encouraged to bring an assortment of found materials in need of new life. The incorporation of electric lighting features into the final design will also be covered.

Tuition: $160 Materials Fee: $10

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Explore the self-contained world of imagination that lives within a cigar box as you combine both 2-D and 3-D found objects to represent your creativity.

Tuition: $80 Materials Fee: $15

Five Beading Fundamental Projects Meda Kiming Rago

Sogetsu Ikebana Saturday, July 19 10 am—1 pm instructor: Reiko Nakajima level: all Explore the Moribana style of Japanese flower arranging with a flat container and pinpoint holder. Students will learn Ikebana techniques including cutting, trimming, and bending branches and flowers to create structured lines in their arrangements. Discover a newfound enjoyment of Ikebana as an asymmetrical, three-dimensional art form.

Tuition: $45 Materials: All materials included

Introduction to the Art of Bonsai Sunday, July 20 10 am—4 pm instructor: Daniel Yobp level: all Explore the art of bonsai through a slide presentation and demonstrations. By the end of the day, participants will begin to transform a garden shrub into a bonsai. Guidance about after care, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, and overwintering, will be provided.

Tuition: $60 Materials Fee: $60

5 Tuesdays August 12, 19, 26 & September 2, 9 6—9 pm instructor: Gerry Florida level: all Master a new beading skill in each session.

Workshops are available separately or as a five-week course. The five sessions include: Dynamics of One Strand; Embellishments: Loops and Dangles; All Wired-Up: WireWrapped Pendants; Not Chained Down; and Put it All Together. See our online catalog for additional details on each session.

Tuition: $160 for the five-week series or $45 per individual workshop Materials: Instructor will provide shopping list

The Art of Assemblage Sunday, August 24 10 am—2 pm instructor: Gerry Florida level: all Working with recycled materials, learn to appreciate the elegant designs that arise from the imperfections of assemblage jewelry.

Creating jewelry from found objects and an array of “funky junk” is a wonderful introduction to design principles. Feel free to bring orphaned objects, trinkets, baubles, and other hodgepodge collectibles that can be used and/or traded in class.

Tuition: $60 Materials: Instructor will provide shopping list Visit our online catalog at www.contemporarycraft.org

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Paste Paper: Finger-Painting for Adults

Pop-Up Paper Structures

Saturday, June 7 10 am—5 pm instructor: Karen Krieger level: all Spend the day playing with colored paste on a variety of paper surfaces to create beautiful decorative patterns. If you liked finger painting as a child, you’re already an expert at paste paper!

Tuition: $80 Materials: Instructor will provide shopping list

Thursday & Friday June 26 & 27 9 am—4 pm H visiting artist: Carol Barton, Glen Echo, MD level: all Creative magic awaits you in this workshop!

Learn basic on-the-fold pop-up structures, and then progress through a series of more complicated three-dimensional glued constructions. Props, platforms, spirals, V-folds, and straddle pop-ups will be covered. Emphasis will be on developing an understanding of the simple mechanics involved in the art of “paper engineering.” This is an ideal class for artists, teachers, graphic designers, and anyone who loves to play with paper.

Tuition: $200 Materials Fee: None

Chroma-Sewn: Colorful Paper Stitching Sunday, June 8 10 am—5 pm instructor: Karen Krieger level: all Create a "memory bouquet" and celebrate the change of seasons with a day devoted to color and floral imagery. Using a variety of decorative papers and personal memorabilia, students will design and stitch a paper collage brimming with color.

Tuition: $80 Materials Fee: $10

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Saturday & Sunday June 14 & 15 10 am—5 pm instructor: Adrienne Heinrich level: all During this two-day workshop students will create lightweight, translucent paper sculptures. In many cases, the finished sculptures can be lit from inside. The instructor will bring examples of her work to introduce design possibilities.

Tuition: $160 Materials Fee: $30

Carousel & Tunnel Books Saturday & Sunday June 28 & 29 9 am—4 pm H visiting artist: Carol Barton, Glen Echo, MD level: all This two-day workshop will introduce students to paper engineering related to books. A “carousel” or “star” book consists of several accordion-fold sheets bound together to create stage-like pages. Learn the basics of constructing this book form and start to develop layered imagery around a theme or text as content. A “tunnel” or “peepshow” book is a set of pages bound with accordions on two sides and viewed through a central opening. Students will learn the basics of constructing a tunnel book by building structural models and will then explore options for adding text and imagery.

Tuition: $200 Materials Fee: $30

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A delicious Studio offering pairing local brews with beginner-friendly crafting!

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Cut-Out Sculptures

Papermaking from Hops

Friday, June 6 6—9 pm instructor: Laurie Trok level: all Turn your breath into a sculpture! Using your breath to manipulate India ink, create abstract works on paper that will be cut and collaged into unique sculptures.

Tuition: $35 (includes materials and two complimentary beverages)

Friday, August 15 6—9 pm instructor: Katy Dement level: all Craft brewing has stepped into the visual arts realm! Using the grains, fibers, and vines reclaimed from the manufacturing of beer, students will create golden handmade papers.

Embellish your paper with hop flowers and wet-on-wet collage with vintage ephemera.

Tuition: $35 (includes materials and two complimentary beverages)

Basic Beaded Necklace Friday, June 20 6—9 pm instructor: Netti Palmieri level: all Designing your own jewelry can be fun and easy! In this workshop students will learn basic stringing techniques to create a beaded necklace.

Tuition: $35 (includes materials and two complimentary beverages)

Fun with Polymer Clay Friday, July 18 6—9 pm instructor: Laura Tabakman level: all Assemble a pendant, a pair of earrings, or a magnet while getting a little taste of the endless possibilities of polymer clay. Many basic techniques, including simple canes, textures, and stamping, will be covered.

Tuition: $35 (includes materials and two complimentary beverages)

Adjustable Rings Friday, August 22 6—9 pm instructor: Anya Weitzman level: all A simple introduction to metalworking, this workshop yields a take-home wearable piece of jewelry for every participant. Make an adjustable ring and learn the basics of ring sizing, sawing, filing, stamping, annealing, and forming.

Tuition: $35 (includes materials and two complimentary beverages)

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Registration

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Register early Registrations are processed in the order received.

No spaces will be held without full payment.

WAYS TO REGISTER

Online: www.contemporarycraft.org By mail: Rachel Saul Society for Contemporary Craft 2100 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 By phone or fax: 412.261.7003, x25 or 412.261.1941 In person: 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday By e-mail: thestudio@contemporarycraft.org

Payment Options

• Check payable to Society for Contemporary Craft.

(A $25 fee is charged for returned checks.)

• Credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.

CLASS INFORMATION

• Students who register by mail or fax will receive a confirmation e-mail within seven days.

• It is the responsibility of the student to appear in class on the correct day and time without additional notice.

• Students may be pictured in SCC promotional materials.

• SCC makes every effort to maintain the schedule of courses as announced in the catalog, however, SCC reserves the right to cancel any course or to substitute faculty when necessary.

MATERIALS

Instructors may request that students have certain supplies. Students will receive a list of those supplies upon registration. Unless otherwise noted, materials fees are payable to the instructors for supplies provided by the instructors. Occasionally, the materials fee is built into the tuition fee and this is clearly noted next to the tuition fee.

Online registration

Now available! Visit www.contemporarycraft.org

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

Class and workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If a class must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded.

Refund Policy Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.

3-5 Day Workshops Cancellations with 14 or more days notice: A student may cancel a registration for a three-, four- or five-day workshop up to two weeks prior to the start date of the class. There will be a $50 cancellation fee.

Cancellations with fewer than 14 days notice: If a student cancels a registration within two weeks of the start date of a three-, four- or five-day workshop, there will be a 50% cancellation fee.

There will be no refund issued without three business days notice of a cancellation.

One-on-One & Studio Rentals

Private lessons in many media can be arranged upon request for students of all ages and skill levels. Private lessons are $50 per hour, with a two-hour minimum.

Also, independent studio use is available during open studio hours and by special arrangement.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Society for Contemporary Craft does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, disability or veteran’s status. Furthermore, SCC will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with our mission.

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

SCC is conveniently located on the corner of 21st and Smallman streets in the Strip District.

Bus Stops The following buses serve the Strip District: 54, 86, 87, 88, 91.

Parking A paid, monitored parking lot is located on 21st Street, behind the private building lot. Metered parking is also available. accessible services are available. call contemporary craft at 412.261.7003.

Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are available. If income is preventing you from registering, or you are a local high school student, faculty member, or teacher, please call 412.261.7003, x25 for more information.

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What will you make at Contemporary Craft?

Casbah Benefit Dinner Thursday, May 22, 2014 Join us for a delicious evening benefitting SCC. Visit www.contemporarycraft.org for ticket information.

A collection of fiber art inspired by 1960's protest songs. (BNY Mellon Center, Satellite Gallery)

Penny Mateer: Protest Series April 28 – August 3, 2014

Established in 1997 in honor of SCC’s founder, the Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize is awarded bi-annually in conjunction with a juried Transformation exhibition. This year's focus is on ceramic works by contemporary artists. (Main Gallery)

Transformation 9: Contemporary Works in Ceramics April 25 – November 1, 2014

It’s time to get out of hand at our annual giving gala! Visit www.contemporarycraft.org for details and ticket information.

Out of Hand Saturday, March 29, 2014

Informed by precise geometry and careful preliminary plotting, minimalist sculptor Kevin O’Toole’s wood creations convey a sense of permanence and mass, while featuring subtle, organic lines and fleeting plays of light. (BNY Mellon Center, Satellite Gallery)

Kevin O’Toole: Recent Works January 20 – April 20, 2014

LEAP Features in the SCC Store January 2014 – December 2014 The Lydon Emerging Artist Program recognizes exceptional emerging talent in the contemporary craft field.

Shop this year’s LEAP winner and finalists in the SCC Store throughout 2014.

Coming up at SCC

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