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Interdisciplinary just like craft: Opera

2015-12-15T16:17:47.790Z

Opera is a multidisciplinary art form. It combines music, movement, theatrics and visual artistry, making it the perfect fit for any classroom. By engaging students in new ways, opera encourages critical thinking, communication, creation and collaboration. There's something here for everyone so how do craft artists and educators use music (in any form) in their curriculum? Are we missing out on an opportunity to reach students via a medium they can relate to? Kids very much want to experience the immediate practical applications to what they are learning. It doesn't have to be Opera, any music kids relate to can (and should) be used.

Feel free to share your thoughts and insights.

MEN OF THE CLOTH Trailer

2014-10-16T12:54:30.448Z

Men of the Cloth is an inspiring portrait of three Italian master tailors who confront the decline of the apprentice system as they navigate their challenging roles in the twilight of their careers. Directed by Vicki Vasilopoulos, the film unravels the mystery of their artistry and reveals how their passionate devotion to their Old World craft is akin to a religion.

Italians Nino Corvato, Joe Centofanti, and Checchino Fonticoli are master tailors who have spent a lifetime perfecting the skills necessary to construct flawless custom-made suits for their clients in New York City, Philadelphia, and Penne, Italy, a fascinating process broken down step-by-step in Men of the Cloth. Now, they fear that their Old World knowledge will vanish with them. Enter Joe Genuardi, a tailoring apprentice who reflects the resurgence of popular interest in artisanal craftsmanship as an alternative to corporate mass production, providing hope for the future of this craft.

Men of the Cloth is structured like a triptych: each character’s story gives us an insight into the past, present, and future of the craft. The whir of the sewing machine, the clank of the steam iron, and the sharp slicing of the tailor’s scissors create an aural symphony. As they go about their daily tasks, they share observations that are, by turns, nostalgic, poignant, and humorous.

Filmed over the course of eleven years, Men of the Cloth is a meditation on the value of handmade clothing. This video is a short trailer.

Running Time: 96 minutes, Blue Ray

Michael Romanik - Creative Workforce Fellow 2011

2012-02-08T15:11:11.419Z

This video shows the method, process and story of this Cuyahoga County enamel artist and 2011 Creative Workforce Fellow.
The Creative Workforce Fellowship is a program of the Community Partnership for Arts & Culture, made possible by the generous support of Cuyahoga County citizens through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

Metal Techniques of Bronze Age Masters: Rings

2008-07-26T17:22:35.615Z

3 ancient style ring projects plus the following techniques, alloying gold, fusing 22k?sterling bi-metal, easy hinges, gold and silver bezel making

Metal Techniques of Bronze Age Masters: Russian Filigree

2008-07-26T17:19:56.965Z

1 technique, 5 projects, lots of tips and tricks, 2-1/2 hours