Contemporary Craft Summer 2015 Catalog

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Sharon Massey

background

Society for Contemporary Craft (SCC) was founded in 1971

by Elizabeth Rockwell Raphael in the belief that contemporary

Did you know?

Additional details and registration information for all of Contemporary Craft’s workshops are available online. Visit www.contemporarycraft.org and click on the Studio tab.

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 outreach programs, established

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.

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

our mi ssi o n

exhibition & store hours

Monday – Saturday, 10 am—5 pm

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, the 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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Visiting Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Workshops At a Glance . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Book Arts & Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Mixed Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bryan Scott Peterson

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Crafts & Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Don't miss these unique opportunities to work alongside our Visiting Artists!

Two Journals, 700 Years and Spray Stencils & Books Pam Sussman, Munster, IN June 24 & 25 June 26, 27 & 28 Page 7

Outside, Inside: Form & Content in Fiber Sculpture and Color & Design for Painted Warps Betty Vera, North Adams, MA August 6 & 7 August 8 & 9 Page 10

Between Here & There: Creative Materials & Process

Steel Jewelry Fabrication

Thea Clark, Maplewood, NJ July 11 & 12 Page 9

Lynn Batchelder, Menomonie, WI August 15 & 16 Page 5

One-of-a-Kind Belt Buckles Bryan Scott Petersen, Bozeman, MT August 1 & 2 Page 4

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

Visiting instructors are indicated throughout the catalog with the

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workshops June

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Clay

Wood

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June 6 Enameled Art Jewelry June 20 Business Card Holders & Money Clips

Keun HO Peter Park

July

June 9, 16, 23 & 30 Hand-Built Lidded Containers June 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

June 5, 6 & 7 Cigar Box Guitar June 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

June 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

July 18 Enameled Vessels

July 18 & 19 Ceramic Slip Casting

July 25 Natural Edge Bowl

July 25 & 26 Copper Cups: Moscow Mules

July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Open Studio Sessions

July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Open Studio Sessions

July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Open Studio Sessions

Jenny Soracco

August

August 1 & 2 One-of-a-Kind Belt Buckles

August 8 & 15 Botanical Place Setting

August 1 Wood Turned Pens

August 8 Bench Jeweler Repair Techniques

August 5, 12, 19 & 26 Open Studio Sessions

August 29 Collapsible Stool

August 15 & 16 Steel Jewelry Fabrication August 5, 12, 19 & 26 Open Studio Sessions

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August 5, 12, 19 & 26 Open Studio Sessions

at a glance Book Arts & Paper page 7 June 24 & 25 Spray Stencils & Books June 26, 27 & 28 Two Journals, 700 Years June 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

Mixed Media

Fiber

Crafts & Drafts

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June 6 Electronic Assembly Extravaganza

June 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

June 12 Henna Tattoos & Mehndi Art June 19 Mosaic Coasters

June 20 & 21 Handmade Leather Accessories June 27 Cardboard Create Lab June 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

Alix Paul

July 25 Papermaking 101

July 8 Basic Wire Crochet Bracelet

July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Open Studio Sessions

July 11 & 12 Between Here & There: Creative Materials & Process

July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Open Studio Sessions

July 17 Kreepy Dolls July 25 Handmade Kites

July 15 Advanced Wire Crochet Bracelet July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Open Studio Sessions

August 5, 12, 19 & 26 Open Studio Sessions

August 19 Beading for Business August 26 The Art of Assemblage August 5, 12, 19 & 26 Open Studio Sessions

August 6 & 7 Outside, Inside: Form & Content in Fiber Sculpture

August 7 Laser Cut Jewelry

August 8 & 9 Color & Design for Painted Warps August 22 & 23 Natural Dyes: Start to Finish August 5, 12, 19 & 26 Open Studio Sessions

Daniel Baxter Visit our online catalog at www.contemporarycraft.org

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Enameled Vessels

Saturday, June 6 10 am—5 pm instructor: Jim Bové level: all Learn techniques such as sifting, sgraffito, texturing, and stencil use through the colorful art of enameling. Each student will produce at least one pair of earrings, while simple techniques for brooches and necklaces will also be demonstrated.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $30

Saturday, July 18 10 am—5 pm instructor: Jenny Soracco level: all Experiment with vitreous and liquid enameling techniques on test tiles before applying enamel to a formed metal vessel. Pre-formed platters, bowls, and dishes will be available to choose from, or students may saw out and form their own shape using the hydraulic press. Each participant will take home three unique food-safe vessels.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $40

Business Card Holders & Money Clips Saturday, June 20 10 am—5 pm instructor: Jenny Soracco level: all Learn metalworking basics like sawing, filing, forming, and soldering while making your own custom business card holder and wallet clips. Students will have the opportunity to personalize with stamping and texturing or can bring along a favorite digital logo file to transfer and etch into metal.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $15

Copper Cups: Moscow Mules Saturday & Sunday July 25 & 26 10 am—5 pm instructor: Sharon Massey level: all Make your own Moscow Mule cocktail cup out of copper! Using sheet metal and a variety of hammers and forming tools, students will shape the body of the cup and then solder on a bottom. Surface decoration will also be explored.

Tuition: $160 Materials: $35

One-of-a-Kind Belt Buckles

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Metal Bench Rentals

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With the recent addition of benches and lockers, SCC is starting a new bench rental program. Renting a bench provides artists with a locked bench, a locker, and usage of the metals studio when workshops are not in session. Call 412-261-7003 to inquire.

Fee: $100 month; a quarterly rate of $250; or the entire year for $600

Saturday & Sunday August 1 & 2 10 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Bryan Scott Petersen level: all Create a one-of-a-kind belt buckle with the artist who organizes the “World Championship Belt Buckle Competition.” Students will utilize processes such as metal forming and cold connections to make a wearable belt buckle that is sure to stand out in a crowd.

Tuition: $200 Materials: $35

Bench Jeweler Repair Techniques Saturday, August 8 10 am—5 pm instructor: Samantha Skelton level: all Take your bench skills to the next level!

Students will learn how to test metal, make bails and jump rings, resize rings, install or replace clasps, fix chains, and more!

Tuition: $80 Materials: $25

Steel Jewelry Fabrication Saturday & Sunday August 15 & 16 10 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Lynn Batchelder level: all Cover the basics of soldering with industrial, mild steel wire and sheet metal. Using traditional metals techniques, students will create component parts for a necklace, learn the differences between steel and non-ferrous metals, and explore finishing techniques.

Tuition: $200 Materials: $30

Lynn Batchelder

Hand-Built Lidded Container 4 Tuesdays June 9, 16, 23 & 30 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: $225 Materials: Included in the tuition fee

Ceramic Slip Casting Saturday & Sunday July 18 & 19 10 am—5 pm instructor: Chelsey Albert level: all Create functional objects from nontraditional materials! Students will craft cups, teapots, bowls, and plates using slip casting, mold making, and assemblage. Colored slips will be added to decorate the surface and each set will be dipped in a clear glaze and fired to make the work functional.

Tuition: $200 Materials: Included in the tuition fee

c lay Botanical Place Settings 2 Saturdays August 8 & 15 1—4 pm instructor: Amanda Wolf level: all Learn how to use leaves and plant material to imprint botanical motifs onto your own unique clay table setting. Students will craft slab cups, bowls, and plates while using colored slips to decorate the surface. Each set will be dipped in a clear glaze and fired to make them functional.

Tuition: $120 Materials: Included in the tuition fee

Amanda Wolf

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Linda Van Gehuchten

Cigar Box Guitar

Wood Turned Pens

Friday, Saturday & Sunday June 5, 6 & 7 10 am—5 pm instructor: Keun HO Peter Park level: all Learn the fundamentals and styles of rustic stringed instruments using found objects as you design your instrument. Students will focus on the safe use of hand and power tools, as well as learn the principals of acoustics. All materials will be provided and everyone will go home with their own cigar box guitar!

Tuition: $275 Materials: Included in the tuition fee

Saturday, August 1 10 am—4 pm instructor: Linda Van Gehuchten level: all Gain a solid introduction to turning techniques on the lathe. Students will create both a basic and advanced wood turned pen.

High polish finishes and pen assembly will also be covered.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $20

Natural Edge Bowl

Saturday & Sunday August 29 & 30 10 am—5 pm instructor: Tadao Arimoto level: intermediate Work with master wood artist Tadao Arimoto to create a unique 12-inch stool. Once finished, the stool can be collapsed by pulling just one pin!

Tuition: $180 Materials: Included in the tuition fee

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Saturday, July 25 10 am—5 pm instructor: Linda Van Gehuchten level: intermediate Make a unique wood turned bowl with bark line rim, complete with oil finish. This class will cover tool sharpening, shaping bowls with a bowl gouge, methods for mounting work on the lathe, and reverse turning to finish the foot.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $25

Collapsible Stool

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Tadao Arimoto

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Papermaking 101

Wednesday & Thursday June 24 & 25 10 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Pam Sussman level: all Explore the modern, intricate designs and explosions of color that are possible using graphic stencils with spray inks. Create spread size pages, covers, and endpapers then gather your work into a soft cover book that is bound without any sewing!

Tuition: $200 Materials: $25

Saturday, July 25 10 am—5 pm instructor: Katy Dement level: all Try your hand at papermaking! This workshop covers all the basics of papermaking, including discussions on surface design and three-dimensional structures. Students will learn mould building, pulp processing, western sheet forming, embossing, and other techniques.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $10

Two Journals, 700 Years Friday, Saturday, & Sunday June 26, 27 & 28 10 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Pam Sussman level: all Contrast the ornate beauty of a 14th century Florentine style binding with the simple lines of a 21st century notebook. Both are made of leather and serve the same purpose, but are worlds apart in appearance and construction.

Students will create two beautiful leather books: one with a historical tacket binding from a 14th century account book/diary and one with a functional modern cover for a multitude of inserts.

Tuition: $300 Materials: $35 Pam Sussman

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m ixe d me Electronic Assembly Extravaganza Saturday, June 6 10 am—5 pm instructor: Ron Nigro level: all Re-assemble discarded electronic devices in combination with other found materials to create a mixed media sculpture. Incorporating electric lighting features will also be covered.

This is an excellent workshop for teachers looking for some new STEAM activities for their classroom!

Tuition: $80 Materials: $10

Handmade Leather Accessories

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Saturday & Sunday June 20 & 21 10 am—5 pm instructor: Jamie Murphy level: intermediate Use leather as a fabric! Following an introduction to leather types, qualities, and uses, students will learn to hand-sew a unique leather product of their choosing.

Tuition: $160 Materials: $50

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Cardboard Create Lab Saturday, June 27 10 am—5 pm instructor: Ron Nigro level: all Transform everyday boxes into amazing works of art! This workshop will cover safe cardboard cutting techniques and a variety of assembly methods. An excellent studio experience for teachers looking to incorporate new STEAM activities into their classroom!

Tuition: $80 Materials: $5

Basic Wire Crochet Bracelet Wednesday, July 8 6—9 pm instructor: Judy Gentile level: all Using a basic stitch, students will crochet eyecatching bracelets with wire, glass beads, and natural stones. A kit containing a crochet hook, wire, beads, and stones will be provided.

Tuition: $45 Materials: $25

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Between Here & There: Creative Materials & Process Saturday & Sunday July 11 & 12 10 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Thea Clark level: all Navigate playful approaches to using paper, wood, metal, fabric, paper clay, epoxy resin, and more while making a piece of jewelry. Students will learn cold connections and mechanisms.

Tuition: $200 Materials: $35

Thea Clark

Advanced Wire Crochet Bracelet Wednesday, July 15 6—9 pm instructor: Judy Gentile level: Intermediate Create a unique one of a kind bracelet, using a variety of crochet stitches. Some crochet experience required.

Tuition: $45 Materials: $25

Beading for Business Wednesday, August 19 6—9 pm instructor: Gerry Florida level: all Learn all about the business of beading!

Students will create beaded bracelets, necklaces, and key chains while learning basic strategies for pricing and marketing their artwork.

Tuition: $45 Materials: Instructor supplies materials list

The Art of Assemblage Wednesday, August 26 6—9 pm instructor: Gerry Florida level: all Working with “funky junk,” students will design and create jewelry from found objects and learn to appreciate the art of assemblage.

Tuition: $45 Materials: Instructor supplies materials list

Did you know?

The Studio offers a wide variety of group tours, private workshops, and corporate teambuilding experiences. Visit www.contemporarycraft.org and click on the “Studio” tab for more details.

f ibe r Outside, Inside: Form & Content in Fiber Sculpture Thursday & Friday August 6 & 7 10 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Betty Vera level: all Learn to convey meaning through fiber!

Students will experiment freely with this inspiring and versatile medium before designing and making a small-scale sculpture.

Techniques such as knotting, looping, interlacing, and stitching will be covered.

Tuition: $200 Materials: $25

Color & Design for Painted Warps

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Saturday & Sunday August 8 & 9 10 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Betty Vera level: all Warp painting offers an unlimited palette, free-flowing designs, and the option to weave different projects on the same warp. Color mixing and appropriate weaves for painted warps will be covered. Students will take home a painted warp on which to weave a small project!

Tuition: $200 Materials: $30

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Betty Vera

Natural Dyes: Start to Finish Saturday & Sunday August 22 & 23 10 am—5 pm instructor: Jennifer Moss level: all Learn to make your own natural dyes from locally sourced plant materials. Students will grasp the wide range of colors available from nature and master how to prep materials, gather dyestuff, and cook their dye. Safety and processes for dying in your home will be covered.

Tuition: $100 Materials: $45

Open Studios Have some studio experience under your belt? Use SCC’s studios to work on your own independent wood, metal, and mixed media craft projects. A variety of tools and equipment will be available during the four weekly sessions. instructor: SCC Staff level: all Wednesdays 6—9 pm June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuition: $90 for a grouping of four; or $30 per session

Jennifer Moss

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crafts & drafts

This delicious Studio offering pairs local brews with beginner-friendly, quality crafting! Workshops are appropriate for all levels.

Henna Tattoos & Mehndi Art

Handmade Kites

Friday, June 12 6—9 pm instructor: Lia Shaffer A local favorite! Learn about the ancient art of henna tattooing in India, Africa, and the Middle East. Students will be guided step-by-step in applying henna designs on their own skin.

Tuition: $35 Materials: All materials and two complimentary beverages included!

Friday, July 24 6—9 pm instructor: Katy Dement Construct a traditional fighting kite! Using wood block stamps, students will embellish “lotka,” an artisan paper from Nepal, to create a kite worthy of fight flying and display. Kite makers are invited to submit their completed kites to the exhibit "Dishian, A Time to Fly Kites," which will be presented at Assemble Community Art Space in September.

Tuition: $35 Materials: All materials and two complimentary beverages included!

Mosaic Coasters Friday, June 19 6—9 pm instructor: Alix Paul Create one-of-a-kind coasters by cutting and artfully arranging glass, tile, and other found objects to create unique patterns. This workshop will include materials to make a set of four coasters.

Tuition: $35 Materials: All materials and two complimentary beverages included!

Kreepy Dolls Friday, July 17 6—9 pm instructor: Daniel Baxter Channel imagination through your finger tips to make a “kreepy doll” with Daniel Baxter, founder of Pittsburgh’s Kreepy Doll Factory.

Learn sewing tricks and doll making strategies, including creative needling, string theory, pattern making, and the power of smiling.

Tuition: $35 Materials: All materials and two complimentary beverages included!

Laser Cut Jewelry Friday, August 7 6—9 pm instructor: Nora Gilchrist Assemble unique jewelry from a diverse array of laser-cut wood pieces. Each student will take home a necklace and a pair of earrings.

Instruction on basic jewelry assemblage and design will be provided.

Tuition: $35 Materials: All materials and two complimentary beverages included!

Nora Gilchrist

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Registration

Please read all information carefully.

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

•C heck 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

•S tudents 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: 1-2 Day Workshops 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. In addition, 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 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 Scholarships are available. If income is preventing you from registering, or you are a local high school or college 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?

One in four adults lives with some form of mental illness, yet this common affliction often remains hidden behind a wall of secrecy and isolation. Mindful—SCC’s latest exhibition exploring art and social justice— breaks down societal stigmas and offers an opportunity to encounter and understand mental health through the lens of contemporary craft.

Mindful: Exploring Mental Health through Art September 18, 2015 – March 12, 2016

Pittsburgh artist Daniel Baxter will be taking up residence at Contemporary Craft while he creates an exclusive line of dolls in anticipation of the fall opening of Mindful: Exploring Mental Health through Art. Stop by to purchase your very own doll and chat with the artist about creativity, resiliency, and stress relief.

Daniel Baxter – Artist in Residence summer 2015

A thoughtfully curated pop-up shop featuring inspired goods by local makers. Discover functional and wearable art perfect for Mother's Day, Father's Day, weddings, graduations, and more.

Bespoke Pop-Up Shop May 2, 2015

January 23 – August 22, 2015 A trio of solo exhibitions investigating the complexities of the urban experience. (Main Gallery) NEW: Exhibition artist Keith Lo Bue will be leading Studio workshops May 8-10.

Visit www.contemporarycraft.org for details.

BRIDGE 13: Keith Lo Bue, Elisabeth Higgins O’Connor & Jason Walker

COMING UP AT SCC

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