Contemporary Craft Fall 2014 Studio Catalog

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Nicole Aquillano

background

Society for Contemporary Craft (SCC) was founded in 1971

by Elizabeth Rockwell Raphael in the belief that contemporary

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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

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

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

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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, 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, national instructors, we bring them to you.

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

Lauren Mabry

Salt Water Etching

Weekend of Clay

Jesse Bert, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico September 6 & 7 page 5

Lauren Mabry, Julie Moon, and Peter Morgan, Philadelphia, PA October 25 & 26 page 4

Fiber Dena Gershon, Kent, OH September 14 & 15 page 8

The Art of Tin Jewelry Making Marlene True, Columbia, NC November 8 & 9 page 5

Glass Decal Enameling on Steel Tara Locklear, Raleigh, NC October 11 & 12 page 5

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 Clay

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September September 6

Community Workshop: Painted Memories on Tiles September 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

Wood page 6

Book Arts & Paper page 7

September 6 & 7 Salt Water Etching

September 27 & 28 Easy & Fun Furniture

September 22 Papermaking 101

September 27 & 28 Basic Metals

September 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

September 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

October 8 Wood Turned Bottle Stoppers

October 4 Paste Papers

September 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

October

October 25 & 26 Weekend of Clay

October 11 & 12 Glass Decal Enameling

October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Open Studio Sessions

October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Open Studio Sessions

October 12 Natural Edge Bowl October 15 Natural Edge Bowl

October 19 Coptic Binding October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Open Studio Sessions

October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Open Studio Sessions

Julie Moon

November November 5, 12, & 19 Open Studio Sessions

November 8 & 9 The Art of Tin Jewelry Making

November 9 Wood Turned Bottle Stoppers

November 22 Enameled Earrings

November 5, 12, & 19 Open Studio Sessions

November 8 & 9 Plants to Paper November 5, 12, & 19 Open Studio Sessions

November 5, 12, & 19 Open Studio Sessions

December December 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

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December 6 Deck the Halls: Metal Ornaments

December 6 Wood Turned Holiday Ornaments

December 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

December 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

December 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

at a glance Fiber page 8

September 13 Color to Dye For September 14 Artful Engtanglements September 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Open Studio Sessions

Mixed Media page 9

Glass

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Crafts & Drafts page 11

September 21 Luminescent Backlit Sculpture of Paper & Reed September 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Open Studio Sessions

Jenny Butterfield October 2 Introduction to Glass Beads on the Torch

October 17 Adjustable Rings

October 9 The Shape of Things to Come October 16 Just Fritting Around October 23 Introduction to Glass Beads on the Torch October 30 Let's Do the Twist November 1 Shibori Scarves November 5, 12, & 19 Open Studio Sessions

November 1 Polymer Clay Hollow Form Vessels

November 6 Bubble Bead & Encasing

November 15 Holiday Tin Can Wreaths

November 6 Wire Crochet Bracelet November 13 Free Form Wire Crochet Bracelet November 22 Funky Photo Jewelry November 5, 12, & 19 Open Studio Sessions

December 6 Needle Felted Ornaments

December 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

Tara Locklear

December 12 Screen Printing Holiday Sweaters

December 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open Studio Sessions

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c l ay Community Workshop: Painted Memories on Tiles Saturday, September 6 10 am­—5 pm instructor: Nicole Aquillano, SCC Artist-in-Residence level: all Be inspired by the architecture and urban charm of Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District!

Students will reference recent and archival photos as they paint their impressions of the Strip onto pre-made tiles, forever memorializing this unique and vibrant neighborhood.

Completed tiles will be fired and ready for pickup the following day.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $20

Open Studio Sessions

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

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Wednesdays throughout the fall season September 3, 10, 17 & 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 November 5, 12 & 19 December 3, 10, 17 & 24 12—5 pm Tuition: $90 for a grouping of four, or $30 per session Materials: Students supply their own materials.

Peter Morgan

Weekend of Clay Saturday & Sunday October 25 & 26 10 am—5 pm H visiting artists: Lauren Mabry, Julie Moon, and Peter Morgan, Philadelphia, PA level: all Spend the weekend with three Transformation 9: Contemporary Works in Ceramics exhibition artists! Saturday’s workshop, led by Julie Moon, will focus on ceramic materials and processes to create jewelry and adornments for the body. A number of forming and finishing techniques will also be covered. On Sunday, Lauren Mabry will instruct students in the basics of painting with low fire colored slips and underglazes. The workshop will focus on achieving colorful, expressive surfaces through techniques such as brushing, slip trailing, and monoprinting on ceramic slabs. Peter Morgan will be on hand both days to demonstrate his hand-building and glazing techniques, as well as present his unique methods of working with Egyptian Paste.

Tuition: $200 Materials: $50

Visit our online catalog at www.contemporarycraft.org

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The Art of Tin Jewelry Making

Saturday & Sunday September 6 & 7 9 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Jesse Bert, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico level: intermediate Give extra depth to your jewelry with this non-toxic process. Salt water etching can be applied to any type of jewelry or small-scale sculpture. This workshop will primarily focus on brass and copper. Basic metals skills are recommended, but not required.

Tuition: $200 Materials: $35

Saturday & Sunday November 8 & 9 10 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Marlene True, Columbia, NC level: intermediate Explore the unlimited possibilities of using repurposed materials in your metal projects.

Students will learn to safely deconstruct tin cans and incorporate them into jewelry designs. Cutting, forming, soldering, and image transfer will be covered.

Tuition: $200 Materials: $10

Enameled Earrings

Basic Metals Saturday & Sunday September 27 & 28 10 am—5 pm instructor: Samantha Skelton level: all Learn basic fabrication skills with former SCC Studio Apprentice Samantha Skelton.

This intensive introduction to metalsmithing will provide students with the fundamentals necessary to enroll in any of the other metals workshops offered at SCC. Tuition: $80 Materials: $20

Glass Decal Enameling on Steel Saturday & Sunday October 11 & 12 10 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Tara Locklear, Raleigh, NC level: intermediate Learn to make custom glass decals and fire them onto enameled steel shapes. Image manipulation and editing software will be covered. If students have a laptop computer, they are encouraged to bring it.

Tuition: $200 Materials: $40

Saturday, November 22 10 am—4 pm instructor: Jenny Butterfield level: all Just in time for the holidays, make two to three pairs of enameled earrings to keep or give as gifts! Enameling techniques such as sifting, firing, sugar fire, and cloisonné will be covered.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $15

Deck the Halls: Metal Ornaments Saturday, December 6 10 am—5 pm instructor: Jenny Butterfield level: all Explore faux bone and various color on metal techniques while decorating your own holiday ornaments. Students are encouraged to bring their own trinkets and personal objects to incorporate into their creations.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $25

Marlene True

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Easy & Fun Furniture Saturday & Sunday September 27 & 28 10 am—5 pm instructor: Jon Sutter level: all Construct a small contemporary table from inexpensive materials found in your local hardware store! Students will learn to safely use the table saw, drill press, and band saw.

Proper drilling for screws and finishing options will also be discussed.

Tuition: $160 Materials: $25

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Wood Turned Bottle Stoppers

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Wednesday, October 8 or Sunday, November 9 10 am—5 pm instructor: Linda Van Gehuchten level: all Create three bottle stoppers out of figured hardwoods as you learn the basics of woodturning. Bottle stoppers make great gifts and are a wonderful addition to your own kitchen. This workshop, which is suitable for woodturning beginners, will run two separate times; when registering please choose one of the two dates.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $25

Natural Edge Bowl Sunday, October 12 or Wednesday, October 15 10 am—5 pm instructor: Linda Van Gehuchten level: intermediate Make a unique wood turned bowl, complete with oil finish. This workshop is suitable for students with some woodturning experience.

The class will run two separate times; when registering please choose one of the two dates.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $25

Wood Turned Holiday Ornaments Saturday, December 6 10 am—5 pm instructor: Dave Beringer level: all Create a unique wooden holiday ornament as you learn woodturning skills on the lathe.

Students will experiment with spindle turning to create globes and icicles and will finish their ornaments by adding some color.

Tuition: $80 Materials: None. All materials will be generously donated by Turners Anonymous of Pittsburgh.

Visit our online catalog at www.contemporarycraft.org

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Papermaking 101 Monday, September 22 10 am—5 pm instructor: Katy Dement level: all Try your hand at papermaking! This workshop covers all the basics, including: fiber variation, mould building, pulp processing, western sheet forming, embossing, watermarks, embellishing, wet-on-wet collage, drying, and pressing. Surface design and threedimensional structural options will also be discussed.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $15

Paste Papers Saturday, October 4 10 am—5 pm instructor: Kitty Spangler level: all Decorative paste paper is a fun, fast, and easy way to make beautiful, handmade paper for use in book arts, special wrapping paper, cards, boxes, and more. This workshop is a must for color lovers and those who enjoy visual texture, strong or subtle.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $20

Sunday, October 19 10 am—5 pm instructor: Kitty Spangler level: all The Coptic bookbinding technique is perfect for hand-bound sketchbooks and journals.

This stitching style allows the book to be opened flat anywhere within its pages.

Students will take home a beautifully finished book for personal use or to give as a unique handmade gift.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $25

Plants to Paper Saturday & Sunday November 8 & 9 9 am—4 pm instructor: Katy Dement level: all Learn traditional Eastern papermaking while processing and beating plant fibers from the kitchen, yard, garden, and roadside. In this two-day workshop, students will collect various plants, including Japanese Knot weed, and experiment with processing the fibers.

The dry sheets will be bound into a simple recipe book.

Tuition: $160 Materials: $25

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f ibe r Color to Dye For

Saturday, September 13 10 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Dena Gershon, Kent, OH level: all No matter if you're already a dedicated fiber enthusiast or someone who loves color and is interested in trying something new, this one-day workshop will provide you with the experience to safely create luscious handdyed fiber. Students will work with protein fibers, using fine materials such as merino wool and silk in a variety of forms. The workshop is suited for a wide variety of fiber artists, including spinners, felters, and knitters.

Tuition: $100 Materials: $45

Artful Entanglements

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Sunday, September 14 10 am—5 pm H visiting artist: Dena Gershon, Kent, OH level: all Create a unique work of wearable art using one of the earliest known textile techniques—felting. Laminated felt (Nuno felt) is a variation of wet-felting in which wool’s natural tendencies are explored to the fullest.

Students will create luxurious lightweight fabric that drapes beautifully and has virtually limitless textural and design possibilities.

Tuition: $100 Materials: $40

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Shibori Scarves Saturday, November 1 10 am—4 pm instructor: Amy DiPlacido level: all Add some fashion to your winter apparel with a Shibori scarf! Shibori is a Japanese method of dyeing cloth by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, and compressing. This workshop will introduce students to immersion dyeing with dyes on silk. Each student will dye a silk scarf in the arashi shibori method, which translates to "wind driven rain."

Tuition: $80 Materials: $25

Needle Felted Ornaments Saturday, December 6 10 am—5 pm instructor: Susan Swarthout level: all Learn to sculpt with wool! Using needles that grab fibers and tangle them together into felted shapes, students will craft small, soft three-dimensional ornaments using beautifully dyed wool.

Tuition: $45 Materials: $15

H Dena’s workshops are co-sponsored by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh. Students that register for both days will be able to use the hand-dyed materials from Saturday’s workshop in the creation of their laminated felt piece during Sunday’s workshop. (Students registered for both days will also have reduced materials fees.)

Visit our online catalog at www.contemporarycraft.org

Dena Gershon

9 Luminescent Backlit Sculptures Sunday, September 21 9 am—5 pm instructor: Wanda Spangler-Warren level: all Create a luminous backlit sculpture to hang on your wall. Students will learn to use the properties of natural reed to create an armature over which they will form translucent, layered paper surfaces for their sculptures.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $30

Polymer Clay: Hollow Form Vessels Saturday, November 1 10 am—5 pm instructor: Laura Tabakman level: intermediate Learn to make a hollow form in polymer clay!

Students will make moulds and produce the inside layer of hollow beads, pendants, or vessels. Different closing mechanisms will be explored. Surface design and finishing techniques will also be taught. This workshop is best suited for students with some experience in polymer clay.

Tuition: $80 Materials: $25

Wire Crochet Bracelet Thursday, November 6 11 am—3 pm instructor: Judith Gentile level: all Create an eye-catching bracelet of glass beads and natural stones. After stringing hand-selected beads onto wire, students will crochet an attractive piece of jewelry using a basic stitch. A kit containing a crochet hook, wire, beads, and natural stones will be provided.

Tuition: $60 Materials: $25

Wanda Spangler-Warren

Free-form Wire Crochet Bracelet Thursday, November 13 11 am—3 pm instructor: Judith Gentile level: intermediate Crochet a one-of-a-kind bracelet combining a variety of different stitches. A kit containing a crochet hook, wire, beads, and natural stones will be provided. Some crochet experience is required.

Tuition: $60 Materials: $25

Funky Photo Jewelry Saturday, November 22 10 am—4 pm instructor: Gerry Florida level: all Learn to think "quirky" alongside jewelry artist Gerry Florida. Students will assemble “wearable portraits” from a variety of found objects and sentimental mementos, including old photos, collectibles, and vintage and contemporary knick-knacks. Final projects can take the form of a brooch, necklace, pendant, or small wall piece. The possibilities are endless!

Tuition: $80 Materials: A supply list will be provided.

Additional supplies can be purchased from the instructor.

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Special Glass Series instructor: Darlene Durrwachter-Rushing Discover the ancient art of flameworking while making beads from hot glass. During this special glass series, students may choose to take one or several workshops covering a wide variety of techniques in glass beadmaking.

Tuition: Introduction to Glass Beads on the Torch and the four subsequent beading workshops can be purchased as a package for $250, or for $60 per session. The introductory class is a prerequisite for Darlene’s other glass bead workshops.

Materials: $25 per workshop

Introduction to Glass Beads on the Torch

Introduction to Glass Beads on the Torch

Thursday, October 2 9 am—12 pm level: all Explore the exciting medium of flameworked hot glass beadmaking using a portable “Hot Head” torch and Italian glass rods. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with a torch and will make three to six solid-colored glass beads on a mandrel. This class is a prerequisite for Darlene’s other glass bead workshops.

Thursday, October 23 9 am—12 pm level: all Did you miss the first introductory workshop?

This is a second opportunity to complete Darlene’s glass bead prerequisite.

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The Shape of Things to Come

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Thursday, October 9 9 am—12 pm level: intermediate Move beyond the basic “donut” bead to create tubular, square, disc, and asymmetrical shapes.

Students will take home four to eight beads.

Just Fritting Around Thursday, October 16 9 am—12 pm level: intermediate Learn to add small glass shards to create depth of color in your glass creations.

Students will take home four to eight beads.

Let’s Do the Twist Thursday, October 30 9 am—12 pm level: intermediate Twist and shape two glass rods together to create unique decorations for your glass bead creations. Students will take home four to eight beads.

Bubble Bead & Encasing Thursday, November 6 9 am—12 pm level: intermediate Surround your base bead with transparent glass for added depth and dimension.

Students will take home four to eight beads.

Visit our online catalog at www.contemporarycraft.org

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Delicious Studio workshops pairing local brews with beginner-friendly crafting!

Adjustable Rings Friday, October 17 6—9 pm instructor: Anya Weitzman level: all Make your own adjustable, wearable ring in this simple introduction to metalworking.

Students will learn the basics of ring sizing, sawing, filing, stamping, annealing, and forming.

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

Holiday Tin Can Wreaths Friday, November 14 6—9 pm instructor: Drew Sokol level: all Repurpose beer and soda cans to create a beautiful holiday wreath! There will be a variety of cans on hand, so that no matter which holiday you celebrate, you’ll be able to decorate in DIY style.

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

Anya Weitzman

Screen Printing Holiday Sweaters Friday, December 12 6—9 pm instructor: Amy DiPlacido level: all Why buy an ugly sweater when you can make your own? Celebrate the season in style by learning the craft of screen printing on fabric.

Make something outrageous for this year’s holiday parties!

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

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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

• 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: 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 A limited number of 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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Society for Contemporary Craft 2100 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: 412.261.7003, x25 Fax: 412.261.1941

What will you make at Contemporary Craft?

Featuring ceramic cups, mugs, and tumblers, CRAFTED is an invitational exhibition celebrating functional art that enhances the culinary experience. Items will be on view and for sale through December 29, 2014. Visit www.contemporarycraft.org for ticket information.

CRAFTED Opening Reception Friday, October 24, 2014

Your gift + match $ = greater support for the arts and cultural organizations that make Pittsburgh a great place to live. Visit www.pittsburghgives.org to make a donation to SCC.

Pittsburgh Arts Day of Giving Thursday, October 2, 2014, 6 AM – midnight

Discover the various media, styles, and performance techniques utilized by the region’s premier contemporary puppeteers. (BNY Mellon Center, Satellite Gallery)

Makers of Movement: A Story of Pittsburgh Puppetry fall 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. The 2013 focus is on ceramic works by contemporary artists. (Main Gallery)

Transformation 9: Contemporary Works in Ceramics Extended through January 3, 2015

LEAP Features in the SCC Store January – 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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