What's New? Nov 2 Newsletter

This year, SAC is pleased to announce that Nick Offerman will be speaking at CraftBoston on Friday, Dec. 11 at 1:30PM. In his talk, titled Sawdust and Mirth, Offerman will discuss the importance of handmade objects. Offerman, an American actor, writer, comedian, and carpenter, is widely known for his breakout role as Ron Swanson in the acclaimed NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation.

MFA Student Interview Series | Erin Cora Turner

Posted by Jessica Todd in The MFA Guidebook for Studio Artists

Describe a typical day in your life as an MFA student.

Currently, I teach two classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, so I essentially write off those days as non-production days so I can focus on my students. Tuesdays and Thursdays I have regular classes I attend during the day, so in the mornings and evenings I work in the studio. Friday through Sunday I am in the studio as much as I can be, but I sometimes take half of Friday to do laundry and grocery shopping or to grade my students’ work. My days typically start at 8am and finish at 10pm. Continue reading the complete interview.

5 Sculpture Artists Using Textile Techniques

One of the most impressive ways to bridge the link between craft and fine art is through textile work that acts as mixed media sculpture. These pieces may not fit within the confines of traditional fine art media, but nonetheless capture the hearts of collectors.

Upcoming Exhibition

It's nearly time!

2016 James Renwick Alliance Chrysalis Award for emerging artists (FIBER)

The award will focus on one medium each year, and comes with a $5,000 prize and an opportunity to make a presentation at Spring Craft Weekend. This year, we're looking for fiber artists.

Applications and all supporting material must be received by December 1, 2015

Helena Johansson Lindell at Velvet da Vinci

The first solo exhibition of jewelry objects by the Swedish artist in the United States

 November 4 – December 6, 2015

Artist’s Reception:  Friday, November 6, 6-8pm

Motivational Mechanism - Alexandra Voulpioti

The worst thing that someone can do to a book is to never read it. This motivational mechanism aims to encourage reading as it requires to transfer books from the unread to the read shelf, in the same way that one thumbs through a book’s pages.

Brushing Up - Ellie Birkhead, Brighton, UK

University of Brighton graduate Ellie Birkhead has created a series of brushes with unusual shapes for cleaning specific objects. Made from beech wood and hog bristles, the brushes that Birkhead produced for her graduate project were each designed for more tasks that simply cleaning shoes or sweeping floors.

Dagestan Silversmiths Share their Skills (VIDEO)

In the Russian republic of Dagestan, the remote mountain town of Kubashi is known for its thousand year-old tradition of silver crafts. Now the old masters are trying to ensure their skills are passed on to a younger generation.

A Sideboard Inspired by Traditional Twill Fabric

Designed for Laurameroni’s Intarsia collection of limited edition sideboards, Baroli Design created their very own that was inspired by twill fabric. The traditional English fabric dons a herringbone pattern, which Bartoli reinterpreted with wood on their graphic entry into the collection. 

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