Showing posts with label saskatchewan craft council. Show all posts
Showing posts with label saskatchewan craft council. Show all posts

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Oh happy day indeed!

 

So contrary to the very serious faces you see here, the f&g crew have been having a great time lately getting the ball rolling for our upcoming Winter Wonders Handmade Market. I know it's still warm out and the leaves haven't fallen yet, but we can't help but think of the holidays and of all the wonderful local indie craft we're going to be bringing you at this year's market.

We've been putting our heads together to work on decorations, participant lists, and a few little surprises as well. Needless to say this will be our best market yet! Over the next few weeks stay tuned for some other fun events leading up to the sale, like a long overdue craft night, a collaboration with the Saskatchewan Craft Council and another coffee night. 


Oh yah and soon the blog will be filled to the brim with artisan profiles not to be missed to wet your appetite for the market and so that you can start on your wishlist early : ) Until then here's a sneak peek into the lovely Shauna Buck's studio. She's got an amazing new press which was a sight to be seen and we even got a wee little peek at this year's Winter Wonders poster! It's a gorgeously adorable illustration of.....no wait, you'll just have to wait and see for yourself!


Shauna has not only a garage studio, but also an amazingly organized office studio in her house. It was filled to the brim with inspiration. 





Shauna's going to have some lovely handpainted pieces like the ones below at the sale, but you know these won't last long so make sure to grab them while you can.


More to come so stay tuned....

Thursday, September 29, 2011

WINTERGREEN – Emerging Artist and Market Experience Booth


CALL FOR EMERGING CRAFT MARKETERS to participate at the Saskatchewan Craft Council’s WINTERGREEN Fine Craft Market, this November 18-20 at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina.

WINTERGREEN is an annual three day craft show and sale at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, featuring Juried Professional members of the Saskatchewan Craft Council. SCC markets are organized this way to foster an environment where excellence in craft is nurtured, recognized and valued. However, the SCC is also committed to aiding Saskatchewan craft artists to flourish creatively and economically. The SCC values education, mentorship and a supportive community of craft people.

In order to achieve these ends, the SCC has on occasion invited emerging craft artists into our sales in order to experience the market environment first hand and expand their contacts with the Saskatchewan craft community.

A 10x12’ booth space has been reserved at this year’s Wintergreen fine craft market especially for emerging craft artists. The SCC represents members in a variety of mediums including:

- Clay, Metal, Glass, Fibre and Wood

- Jewellery, Candles & Soap, Paper

- Visual Art including Painting, Printmaking and Photography

- Mixed Media

The booth would be able to accommodate a limited amount of work from up to 6 artists (depending on the size of the work). In order to qualify to take part in this initiative you must:

- Be or become an SCC member (Professional, Affiliated, Craftsperson or Student category - contact for info to join)

- Have fewer than 3 years craft market experience

- Be committed to pursuing a career in craft

There will be a $150 fee for taking part in the Emerging artist Market experience booth. In addition, because this initiative is also meant to give you hands on experience in exhibiting at markets, you must also commit to set up and take down of the booth, and working at the booth for the weekend. After the market, you will need to fill out a questionnaire to give us feedback about your experience at WINTERGREEN.

Please contact Amanda Bosiak by October 15 to apply;

Amanda Bosiak

Member Services Coordinator

653-3616 ext 24

scc.memberservices@sasktel.net

Monday, May 23, 2011

Cuz everyone's gotta eat!


Flock to our potluck! Hosted by the Flock & Gather craft collective and the SCC. It's a chance to mingle with other Saskatoon area craft artists and learn about professional craft opportunities available to artists

Bring your favourite: Dish, appetizer or dessert

Short presentation from the SCC and Flock & Gather to follow.

When: Wednesday June 1 from 6:30 -8:30pm
Where: Walden Sweet studio at 1932 St. George Ave (entrance behind bldg)

RSVP by May 27th to Amanda: scc.memberservices@sasktel,net
Check out the SCC's facebook page for more details.