contemporary craft summer 2016 studio catalog

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summer 2016 workshops

GLEN GARDNER page 5

Visiting Artists 1Workshops at a Glance 2-3Book Arts & Paper 4Metal 5Wood 6

Mixed Media 7Fiber 8-9Clay 10Crafts & Drafts 11Registration 12-13

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

CONTENTS BACKGROUNDPresenting contemporary art in craft media by regional, national, and international artists since 1971, the Society for Contemporary Craft (SCC) offers cutting edge exhibitions focusing on multicultural diversity and non-mainstream art, as well as a range of studio workshops, community outreach programs, and a retail store. With its mission of engaging the public in creative experiences through contemporary craft, SCC offers meaningful art opportunities for more than 145,000 people a year through four core values: providing vital support for artists; filling critical gaps in public education; sharing cross cultural perspectives; and using art to build community.

EXHIBITION & STORE HOURSMonday - Saturday, 10am to 5pm

VISIT US AT www.contemporarycraft.org to browse our digital catalog and to register online.

THE REPURPOSED AND EXPERIMENTAL SURFACELeisa Rich, Atlanta, GA

Sat & Sun, June 4 & 5Page 7

ABSTRACT EMBROIDERYRena Wood, Fiberart International 2016 Artist, St. Louis, MO

Sat & Sun, July 9 & 10Page 8

PULP PAINTING AND HANDMADE PAPERElizabeth Mackie, Fiberart International 2016 Artist, Ewing, NJ


UPHOLSTERED OTTOMANS AND FOOTSTOOLSNicholas Stawinski, Smithville, TN

Sat & Sun, August 6 & 7Page 6

ENCAUSTIC: PATTERN AND LINELorraine Glessner, Rockledge, PA

Fri, Sat & Sun, June 17, 18 & 19Page 7

POWDER COATINGAshley Buchanan, Johnson City, TN


Don’t miss these unique opportunities to work alongside our Visiting Artists!VISITING ARTISTS

TURNED FORMS INTO SCULPTUREBetty Scarpino, Indianapolis, IN

Mon, August 8Page 6

Saturday, June 11Paper from Plants

Saturday & Sunday, June 4 & 5Copper Cups: Moscow Mules

Saturday, June 18Bottle Stoppers

Saturday, July 16Pulp Painting and Handmade Paper

Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10Stone Setting

Saturday & Sunday, July 23 & 24Powder Coating

Friday - Sunday, July 15, 16 & 17Abstract Adirondack Chair

Friday - Sunday, August 12, 13 & 14Found, Framed, Fastened: The Brooch

Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7Intro to Forging

Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7Upholstered Ottomans

and Footstools

Monday, August 8Turned Forms Into SculptureW

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BOOK ARTS & PAPER page 4

METAL page 5 WOOD page 6

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Saturday & Sunday, June 4 & 5The Repurposed and Experimental

Surface

Friday - Sunday, June 17, 18 & 19Encaustic: Pattern and Line

Wednesday - Sunday, June 22 - 26Metal Clay Essentials

Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12Summertime Tablecloths

Saturday, June 25Tapestry Weaving

Friday, June 17Bow Ties

Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10The Forager Mosaicist

Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10Abstract Embroidery

Saturday, July 16Eco Printing on Fiber

Saturday, July 23Botanical Table Setting

Friday, July 22Tin Can Collage

Saturday, August 20The Art of Assemblage

Saturday, August 20Make Your Mark

Sunday, August 21Art to Wear: Texture, Transparency,

and Drape

Saturday, August 20Plates and Platters

Friday, August 12Paper from Hops

CLAY page 10FIBER pages 8-9MIXED MEDIA page 7WOOD page 6CRAFTS & DRAFTS page 11

BOOK ARTS & PAPER

PAPER FROM PLANTSSat, June 1110am-5pmInstructor: Albert PantoneLevel: allTurn weeds into paper! Participants will be immersed in the serendipitous and scientific process of making paper by hand using a variety of plants. The workshop will focus on invasive species including Japanese knotweed.Tuition: $80Materials Fee: $15

PULP PAINTING AND HANDMADE PAPERSat & Sun, July 16 & 1710am-5pmVisiting Artist: Elisabeth Mackie, Fiberart International 2016 ArtistLevel: allExplore a new way of painting using colored pulp as your medium. This workshop will investigate image making on the surface of still-wet paper, with a focus on sheet forming, pulp pigmentation, and consistency. Pulp painting techniques will include free-form drawing and painting, the use of stencils, and layering. Tuition: $200Materials Fee: $30

Take advantage of SCC’s new bench rental program. Rentals include a locked bench, a locker, and usage of the metals studio when workshops are not in session.

Cost: $100 per month; $250 per quarter; or $600 for the year

To inquire, call 412-261-7003 or email [email protected].

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METALS BENCH RENTALSThe Society of North American

Goldsmiths (SNAG) advances jewelry and metalsmithing by inspiring creativity, encouraging education, and fostering community.

SNAG supports our makers through:• Professional Development Seminars• Scholarships/Sponsorships/Grants• Critical Conversation Convenings• Metalsmith Magazine• Maker Profile Pages• Annual Conferences• Exhibitions• Sales

We are all connected to creativity and community. Join us in our movement to advance the field and create an impact.

Visit www.snagmetalsmith.org to join today!

MANY THANKS to our catalog sponsor :

SNAG

METAL 5COPPER CUPS: MOSCOW MULESSat & Sun, June 4 & 510am-5pmInstructors: Sharon Massey & Lucas PointonLevel: allMake 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: $160Materials: $35

STONE SETTINGSat & Sun, July 9 & 1010am-5pmInstructor: Samantha SkeltonLevel: intermediateLearn to master basic stone settings including prong, gypsy, and flush techniques. This class is best suited for those with some metals experience, and students will leave with a diverse set of new and refined jewelry skills. Please bring your own flex shaft and stand if possible.Tuition: $160Materials: $50

POWDER COATINGSat & Sun, July 23 & 2410am-5pmVisiting Artist: Ashley Buchanan Level: intermediateExperiment with powder coating, a surface technique that offers a clean, durable, and colorful finish perfect for jewelers and metalsmiths. This workshop will cover basic methods of powder coating and outline the equipment needed for a powder coating set-up.Tuition: $200Materials Fee: $30

INTRO TO FORGINGSat & Sun, August 6 & 710am-5pmInstructor: Glen GardnerLevel: beginnerThe old saying “five minutes at the forge saves an hour at the bench” endures because the art of forging remains one of the most effective methods for rapidly forming most metal into a variety of shapes. Students will learn the finer aspects of working with hammers while exploring the basics of hot and cold forging.Tuition: $160Materials: $45

FOUND, FRAMED, FASTENED: THE BROOCHFri, Sat & Sun, August 12, 13 & 1410am-5pmInstructor: Josh KoskerLevel: intermediateDiscover your own material language! Explore unique mounting solutions for found objects and non-traditional materials while creating a one-of-a-kind brooch. Students are encouraged to come with an imaginative, experimental approach to craft and jewelry making.Tuition: $250Materials: $35

visit our digital catalog at www.contemporarycraft.org for additional details

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WOOD

WOODTURNED BOTTLE STOPPERSSat, June 1810am-5pmInstructor: Linda Van GehuchtenLevel: allCreate three bottle stoppers out of figured hardwoods while learning the basics of woodturning. Bottle stoppers make great gifts and are a wonderful addition to your own kitchen. This workshop is suitable for beginners.Tuition: $80Materials: $25

ABSTRACT ADIRONDACK CHAIRFri, Sat, & Sun, July 15, 16 & 1710am-5pmInstructor: Dan KuhnLevel: intermediateLearn about the history of the Adirondack chair and the design aspects integral to outdoor summer furniture. Each student will make a chair complete with unique modifications for personal style and comfort. Finishing and sealing techniques will also be discussed. Some experience in hand and power tools is required.Tuition: $250Materials: $50

UPHOLSTERED OTTOMANS AND FOOTSTOOLSSat & Sun, August 6 & 710am-5pmVisiting Artist: Nicholas Stawinski Level: allExplore basic design concepts as you construct a small, upholstered ottoman or footstool. Students will become familiar with upholstery tools, materials, and processes. Tuition: $200Materials: $35

TURNED FORMS INTO SCULPTUREMon, August 810am-5pmVisiting Artist: Betty ScarpinoLevel: intermediateExperiment with new ways of using turned objects as the building blocks for three-dimensional collage and sculpture. Students will turn two or three forms and learn how to safely cut them apart with a bandsaw. A variety of surface embellishment such as carving, bleaching, and texturing will also be covered.Tuition: $100Materials: $25

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MIXED MEDIA

THE REPURPOSED AND EXPERIMENTAL SURFACESat & Sun, June 4 & 510am-5pmVisiting Artist: Leisa Rich Level: allUsing an interesting array of repurposed materials and a sewing machine, students will learn to enhance a variety of surfaces using a free motion machine embroider. Transform the flat to dimensional, the smooth to textural, and the dull to dynamic. Applications in the fiber arts, sculpture, painting, and more make this an intriguing workshop for a variety of artists and skill-levels. Tuition: $200Materials Fee: $15

ENCAUSTIC: PATTERN AND LINEFri, Sat & Sun, June 17, 18 & 1910am-5pmVisiting Artist: Lorraine Glessner Level: allDiscover intricate patterns, expressive personal surfaces, and complex multi-layered pieces through encaustic painting techniques. Methods and materials such as the use of organic and geometric forms, realistic and abstract imagery, patterned collage, stencils, drawing with horse hair, and branding will be covered.Tuition: $250Materials Fee: $35

METAL CLAY ESSENTIALSWed - Sun, June 22 - 2610am-5pmInstructor: Donna PenoyerLevel: allThis week-long immersion in metal clay will result in a solid foundation in this versatile material. The workshop will provide a wide variety of information, tips and tricks, and guided, hands-on projects. Practice the basics and not-so-basics on flat or hollow pieces, make a ring, try a filigree technique, set a stone after firing, and more!Tuition: $350Materials Fee: $95

THE FORAGER MOSAICISTSat & Sun, July 9 & 1010am-5pmInstructor: Rachel SagerLevel: allFollow award-winning artist, teacher, and storyteller, Rachel Sager, as she leads students through the urban landscape of Pittsburgh on a hunt for stone. Learn to take control over raw material with a traditional hammer and hardie, and unlock the secrets of what makes mosaic a multipurpose art.Tuition: $160Materials Fee: $60

THE ART OF ASSEMBLAGESat, August 201pm-4pmInstructor: Gerry FloridaLevel: allBuild upon basic design concepts to discover your individual aesthetic. Students will learn how to cut, bend, shape, and combine found materials to form a unique work of assemblage art jewelry. Tuition: $45Materials Fee: Instructor will supply materials list

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FIBER

SUMMERTIME TABLECLOTHS Sat & Sun, June 11 & 1210am-5pmInstructor: Amy Masters, SCC Studio ApprenticeLevel: allJust in time for summer, create a one-of-a-kind tablecloth in this fun, two-day workshop. The class will cover the fundamentals of screen-printing and pattern development. Students will be encouraged to tap into their personal style while designing and developing their very own contact paper stencils.Tuition: $160Materials Fee: $15

TAPESTRY WEAVINGSat, June 2510am-5pmInstructor: Leigh KoeglerLevel: allExperiment with basic tapestry techniques on a wooden frame loom using hand dyed, vintage, and reclaimed yarns. Students will receive a complete weaving kit, which includes their own frame loom so they can continue their tapestry creations at home.Tuition: $80Materials Fee: $55

ABSTRACT EMBROIDERYSat & Sun, July 9 & 1010am-5pmVisiting Artist: Rena Wood, Fiberart International 2016 ArtistLevel: allIf you’ve never worked with a needle and thread or experienced hand stitching, this workshop offers the time, space, and guidance to get started! Using stitched lines to “draw” on fabric, students will explore how materials and the process of stitching give special meaning to their work. Co-sponsored by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh.Tuition: $200Materials Fee: $10

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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.

Wednesdays, 6-9pmTuition: $90 for a group of four sessions, or $30 per session

OPEN STUDIOS

ECO PRINTING ON FIBERSat, July 1610am-5pmInstructor: Jill ValenzuelaLevel: allExplore natural colors derived from plant material! Eco Printing is the permanent transfer of plant and flower pigments onto cloth. In this workshop, students will make a one-of-a-kind scarf by bundling leaves and petals, and boiling or steaming their natural dyes onto wool or silk. Co-sponsored by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh.Tuition: $80Materials Fee: $25

MAKE YOUR MARKSat, August 2010am-5pmInstructor: Dena GershonLevel: allDiscover the vast possibilities of color application. Students will learn how to use shibori stitch-and-clamp resists as well as direct application techniques on a variety of fine fabrics using non-toxic methods. All levels of experience (and artistic confidence) are welcome! Co-sponsored by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh.Tuition: $80Materials Fee: $35

ART TO WEAR: TEXTURE, TRANSPARENCY, AND DRAPESun, August 2110am-5pmInstructor: Dena GershonLevel: allCreate a unique work of wearable art using one of the earliest-known textile techniques—felting. Laminated felt, or nuno felt, is a variation of wet felting. Students will pair wool’s natural tendency to shrink and felt with fine, open weave fabric to learn limitless textural and design possibilities—all without a stitch! Co-sponsored by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh.Tuition: $80Materials Fee: $40

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

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GROUP PROGRAMS

CLAYLOOKING AHEAD TO FALL 2016

BOTANICAL PRINTS ON CLAYSat, July 23 12-4pmInstructor: Amanda WolfLevel: allForm and decorate plates and bowls using slump molds and slabs. Learn how to use plant material to imprint on clay and create ornate and interesting patterns. Students will craft food-safe forms and use colored slips to decorate their surfaces.Tuition: $65Materials: Included in tuition fee

PLATES AND PLATTERSSat, August 2010am-5pmInstructor: Margaret HadenLevel: allCreate unique tableware using tarpaper stencils and drape molds. Students will embellish their pieces with underglaze to create layered surfaces, and then add a full coat of clear glaze to make their work functional and food-safe.Tuition: $100Materials: Included in tuition fee

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SCULPTING SMALL MAMMALS WITH CLAYWith Matt Dercole

Sat & Sun, September 10 & 11

HOLLOW CONSTRUCTIONWith Aran Galligan


MOLDMAKING FOR BEGINNERSWith Nicole Aquillano


WOOD RINGS AND WIRE INLAYWith Dan DiCaprio

Sat & Sun, October 8 & 9

CRAFTS & DRAFTS

BOW TIESFri, June 176-9pmInstructor: Nisha BlackwellLevel: allGet ready for a night on the town by making your very own bow tie, or one for your date! Nisha from “Knotzland” will teach the basics of fiber and fashion in this dandy Crafts & Drafts workshop.Tuition: $35 includes all materials and two complimentary beverages

TIN CAN COLLAGEFri, July 226-9pmInstructor: Kim FoxLevel: allGet your hands dirty! Grab a cold beer, a hammer, and some lovely old tins and get ready to create unique tin collages on salvaged wood. It’ll be a noisy, good time!Tuition: $35 includes all materials and two complimentary beverages

PAPER FROM HOPSFri, August 126-9pmInstructor: Katy DementLevel: allCraft brewing has become a visual art! Using the grains, fibers, and vines reclaimed from the manufacturing of beer, students will create golden handmade papers. Personalize your paper with hop flowers and wet-on-wet collage with vintage ephemera.Tuition: $35 includes all materials and two complimentary beverages

This delicious Studio offering pairs local brews with beginner-friendly, quality crafting!

Scholarships are available for all of SCC’s workshops. If cost is preventing you from registering, or you are a local high school or college student, faculty member, or teacher, please contact us for details at 412.261.7003 or [email protected].

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SCHOLARSHIPS

WAYS TO REGISTEROnline www.contemporarycraft.orgBy mailSociety for Contemporary CraftThe Studio2100 Smallman StreetPittsburgh, PA 15222Phone 412-261-7003 x25Fax 412-261-1941In Person 10am - 5pm, Monday through [email protected]

WORKSHOP 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’ photos may appear in SCC’s 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.

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

1-2 Day WorkshopsStudent 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 WorkshopsCancellations, 14 or more days notice:A student may cancel a registration for a 3, 4 or 5 day workshop up to two weeks prior to the start date of the class. There will be a $50 cancellation fee.Cancellations, fewer than 14 days notice:If a student cancels a registration within two weeks of the start date of a 3, 4 or 5 day workshop, there will be a 50% cancellation fee. There will be no refund issued without three business days notice of a cancellation.

MATERIALSInstructors 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.

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.

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 & DIRECTIONSSCC 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 available. Please call for more information.

REGISTRATION

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.

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2100 Smallman StreetPittsburgh, PA 15222Phone: 412-261-7003 Online Registration: www.contemporarycraft.org COMING UP AT SCC Fiberart International 2016 May 6 – August 21, 2016 The Fiberart International is a benchmark exhibition presenting the best in contemporary fiber art. FI2016, the 22nd edition in an ongoing series of triennial shows, juried by Chunghie Lee, Arturo Alonzo Sandoval, and Tali Weinberg, will be presented at Contemporary Craft and the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. (Main Gallery)

Pattern and Place: Art Quilts by Valerie Goodwin May 6 – July 4, 2016Fascinated by the language of lines, shapes, and pattern, Valerie Goodwin combines her architectural background with masterful artistic skill to create vibrant quilts depicting the realistic and abstract imagery of maps. Presented in collaboration with the Hill House Association and inspired by the Greenprint Plan. (BNY Mellon Center, Satellite Gallery)

Christian Morris: Artist in Residence Summer 2016Emerging artist Christian Morris will be creating an interactive mosaic reflecting the unique identity of the Strip District. Stop by to be interviewed by the artist—all stories will be incorporated into this creative placemaking project. (Main Gallery)

Sapphire Celebration: New Work by Alex Raphael Friday, June 17, 2016, 6pmJoin us for a special artist talk and Store event showcasing sapphire and enamel jewelry by Alex Raphael. The evening marks SCC’s “Sapphire Anniversary”—45 years of engaging the public in creative experiences through contemporary craft.

Edward Eberle Retrospective September 9, 2016 – March 12, 2017This career retrospective includes classically inspired, paper-thin, wheel-thrown, porcelain vessels, drawings, and mixed media works by master artist Edward Eberle. (Main Gallery)

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