Class Catalog Fall 2012

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(SCC) was founded in 1971 by

Elizabeth Rockwell Raphael

in the belief that contemporary

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 227 exhibitions, created

strong educational and community

outreach programs, established

a satellite gallery and a permanent

collection, and developed

a growing retail business.

our miss ionto engage the public in the

creative experience 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, and many other foundations, corporations and individuals like you.

a word from

our director

Dear Friends,

We recently completed the first year of our new strategic plan, which focuses on improving SCC’s organizational “business model” to ensure long-term financial sustainability. In particular, we are strengthening our earned revenue capabilities in two core areas—our Studio and our Store—as we try to streamline operations and enhance customer service.

A big step in that direction took place last January when we put our Studio class registration on-line. With this process automated, you can register for a class anytime day or night, receive automatic updates on class materials and your course’s status, and learn much more about your instructor’s background than we could include in our brochure as well as see samples of their work. You can now search on-line for all of our course offerings, rather than having to download the PDF of the entire brochure to search manually. The on-line system also allows us to offer courses added to the schedule after the brochure has gone to print.

With a small staff, automating the registration process has made a big impact, enabling Education Director Sherrard Bostwick to focus more of her energy and expertise on creating a vibrant and creative range of classes.

If you haven’t yet accessed our on-line site, I encourage you to do so by visiting our Web site, www.contemporarycraft.org. If you’ve used the on-line service, and have any feedback to pass along to us to help us continue to improve it, please let us know with an e-mail to [email protected] or call to 412.261.7003, x25. We’d love to hear from you.

All best wishes for a creative and art-filled fall season,

Janet McCallExecutive [email protected]

Visiting ArtistsVisiting artist instructors are indicated throughout

the catalogue by this symbol H. Their home

city/state/country is listed after their name. See

pages 2-3 for a complete list of visiting artists.

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Try It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Invent-a-BlingSogetsu IkebanaPolymer Clay Wire Crochet BraceletWooden Spoon CarvingHand-Lettered Holiday WishesEnamel SamplerPMC Earrings

Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9Lost-Wax Cast RingsFelt & Metal: Beads & EarringsFelt & Metal: Strategies for 2-D & 3-D JewelryOpen Metals Studio SessionsRaku Enameling WorkshopThe FunniesPeekaboo PMC Pendant with Soldered Back BezelEnameled Gift TagsEnameled Wine CharmsLost & Found: A Creative ExpeditionBuilding Jewelry from Found ObjectsFrom Industry to Art: Liquid Enameling Techniques

Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11Lathe FundamentalsOpen Wood Studio SessionsMirror Turning: A Wall Shelf with Mirror WorkshopRelief PrintmakingNatural Edged BowlIncising Techniques for Turners

Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15One Day of Fun: Creative Knitting & CrochetSilkscreen PicnicMemory Containers: Vessels of Love & LossShibori Silk ScarvesLine & Space: An Intuitive Approach to Fiber SculptureHot!Fiber Sculpture

Mixed Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-20The Art of Assemblage Jewelry Painting in ClayTwin BraceletGlass Beads: Dot, Dot, Dot…Thinking Inside the Box: Assemblage JewelryDagger Swag NecklaceReligious Jewelry: Crosses & RosariesThe Gift of GlassNetted Bezel for Swarovski Teardrop StonePuppet HolidayRAW NecklaceIntroduction to RakuDraw on Everything: Porcelain Tiles Object & IdentitySurface Decoration Techniques on Greenware Ceramic Tiles

Book Arts & Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Paper Quilting: Scraps to ArtPaper Cut Night-LightsWatercolor Collage CardsHollow Book Gift Boxes

Meet a Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-25An Introduction to Fly-Fishing in Western PAAn Evening of Musical Interpretations Touching Threads: An Artist’s Passion for Materials & ProcessBlackness, Otherness & a Multiplicity of DualitiesChildhood Memories of an Adult World Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests Steel, Scale & Urban Aesthetic

Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27Visiting Artist ReceptionsRae Gold Fall Fashion ShowContemporary Educators OrientationHumor in Craft Artists’ Talk & Book SigningThe Studio Fall CelebrationLecture—From Hand to Computer-Assisted Loom: Following the ThreadOUT OF HANDLecture —Fiberart International 2013 JurorLecture—Intersecting Art, Science, Material & Process

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visiting artist seriesFelt & Metal: Beads & Earrings [M092912]date: Saturday, September 29

H instructor: Thea Clark, SCC Store & visiting artist from Maplewood, NJ

Includes a free reception and chance to meet

the artist; see page 6 for description.

Felt & Metal: Strategies for 2-D & 3-D Jewelry [M093012]date: Sunday, September 30


See page 6 for description.

The Funnies [M102012]dates: Saturday & Sunday, October 20—21

H instructor: Loring Taoka, Humor in Craft exhibition & visiting artist from New York, NY

Includes a free reception and chance to meet

the artist; see page 7 for description.

An Evening of Musical Interpretations [MaM102612]date: Friday, October 26

H instructors: Lisa & Scott Cylinder, SCC Store & visiting artists from Oley, PA, in collaboration with the musicians of Chatham Baroque


Line & Space: An Intuitive Approach to Fiber Sculpture [F111012]date: Saturday, November 10

H instructor: Betty Vera, Bridge 12 exhibition & visiting artist from Woodstock, NY


Lecture—From Hand to Computer-Assisted Loom: Following the Threaddate: Saturday, November 10

H artist talk: Betty Vera, Bridge 12 exhibition & visiting artist from Woodstock, NY


Touching Threads: An Artist’s Passion for Materials & Process [MaM111112]date: Sunday, November 11



Draw on Everything: Porcelain Tiles [MM012113]date: Monday, January 21, 2013

H instructor: Kevin Snipes, Bridge 12 exhibition & visiting artist from Chicago, IL


Blackness, Otherness & a Multiplicity of Dualities [MaM012113]date: Monday, January 21, 2013



Object & Identity [MM012613]dates: Saturday & Sunday, January 26—27, 2013

H instructor: Sharif Bey, visiting artist from Syracuse, NY


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visiting artist seriesBadges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests [MaM022213]date: Friday, February 22, 2013

H instructor: Robert Ebendorf, SCC Store & visiting artist from Greenville, NC; exhibition curator of Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests


Lost & Found: A Creative Expedition [M022313]dates: Saturday & Sunday, February 23—24, 2013



Hot! [F022313]dates: Saturday & Sunday, February 23—24, 2013

H instructor: Susan Lenz, visiting artist from Columbia, SC


Building Jewelry from Found Objects [M030213]dates: Saturday & Sunday, March 2—3, 2013

H instructor: Melissa Cameron, Bridge 12 exhibition & visiting artist from Seattle, WA


Lecture—Fiberart International 2013 Jurordate: Friday, March 15, 2013

H artist talk: Paulina Ortiz, visiting artist from Costa Rica


Steel, Scale & Urban Aesthetic [MaM032213]date: Friday, March 22, 2013

H instructor: Kat Cole, SCC Store & visiting artist from Kalamazoo, MI


From Industry to Art: Liquid Enameling Techniques [M032313]date: Saturday, March 23, 2013



Incising Techniques for Turners [W042113]date: Sunday, April 21, 2013

H instructor: Harvey Fein, visiting artist from New York, NY


Lecture—Intersecting Art, Science, Material & Process date: Friday, May 17, 2013

H artist talk: Jodi Colella, visiting artist from Somerville, MA


Fiber Sculpture [F051813]dates: Saturday & Sunday, May 18—19, 2013

H instructor: Jodi Colella, visiting artist from Somerville, MA


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Try something new! These mini-workshops offer an initial opportunity to explore contemporary craft, or for experienced makers, a chance to try a new medium.

Invent-a-Bling [T100312]date & time: WednesdayOctober 36—9 pm

registration deadline: September 26

instructor: Deren Guler

Invent your own bling from a construction kit

for wearable electronics. The “Invent-a-bling”

kit combines smart materials and embedded

electronics; uniting engineering with craft to

create wearable bling that will light up your

life. This workshop is for artists of all ages,

who are interested in exploring the

possibilities that new science technologies

bring to traditional craft.

Tuition: $60 (includes $10 lab fee & all materials)

Sogetsu Ikebana [T100612]date & time: SaturdayOctober 69:30 am—12:30 pm


instructor: Reiko Nakajima

This workshop introduces you to the basic

Moribana style of Japanese flower arranging

with a flat container and pinpoint holder. You

will learn Ikebana techniques, including

cutting, trimming and bending, as well as

how to use materials, such as branches and

flowers, to create structured lines for your

Ikebana. The take-away is newfound

enjoyment of Ikebana as an asymmetrical,

three-dimensional art form.

Tuition: $60

Polymer Clay [T101012]date & time: WednesdayOctober 106—9 pm

registration deadline: October 1

instructor: Laura Tabakman

Assemble a pendant or pair of earrings,

while getting a little taste of the endless

possibilities of polymer clay. You will learn

many basic techniques, such as Skinner

Blends, simple canes, textures and stamping,

to use in the jewelry you create.


Wire Crochet Bracelet [T102412]date & time: WednesdayOctober 246—9 pm


instructor: Judith Gentile

Create an eye-catching bracelet of glass

beads and stones, while you learn a basic

crochet stitch and how to string beads onto

wire. A kit containing a crochet hook, wire,

beads and stones will be provided.


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Wooden Spoon Carving [T110312] date & time: SaturdayNovember 312—4 pm (bring a snack)


instructor: Jon Sutter

Have you ever considered the expressive

potential of a wooden spoon? In this

workshop, you will select one of three spoon

designs, transfer the design to wood, and

cut, shape and carve your spoon. In addition

to being a fun and rewarding hobby, spoon

carving builds the visualization skills necessary

to release a form from solid material, develops

manual dexterity and demonstrates the need

to plan one's carving process. These same

skills can then be applied to more advanced

projects, such as sculpture or shaping legs

for furniture.


Hand-Lettered Holiday Wishes [T111312a]date & time: TuesdayNovember 136—8:30 pm

registration deadline: November 5

instructor: Pam Morrison

Experiment with creating your own hand-

lettered holiday gift cards, paper ornaments,

greeting cards or envelopes. The instructor

will demonstrate several different lettering

styles and handcrafted decorative elements

that can be incorporated into your unique

holiday wishes.

Tuition: $30 (includes $10 lab fee & all materials; keep pen & gouache for future projects)

Enamel Sampler [T111312b]date & time: TuesdayNovember 136—9 pm


instructor: Lindsay Huff

Explore how fusing glass onto metal adds

color to your metalwork. The enamel samples

created in this workshop can be transformed

into two sets of earrings that make wonderful

holiday gifts.


PMC Earrings [T120412]date & time: TuesdayDecember 46:30—9:30 pm


instructor: Donna Penoyer

PMC (Precious Metal Clay) is an amazing

material containing fine silver particles, water

and an organic binder, that is sculpted directly

like a water-based clay, but then fired with a

torch or kiln to produce a pure silver object.

In this fun, low-pressure class, you will make

a simple pair of earrings (or a pendant, if

desired), incorporating fine silver wire as a

personalized design element. Pieces will be

formed, fired and polished in class so they are

ready to wear home!

Tuition: $60

Jon SutterWooden Spoons

Lost-Wax Cast Rings [M092212]dates & times: Saturday & SundaySeptember 22, 239 am—4:45 pm (one-hour lunch break)


instructor: Jim Bové, SCC Store artist

Using the lost-wax casting process, students

will create intricate designs in wax and then

cast them into finished metal jewelry. The

class focuses on creating rings, ring sizing and

designs, and the lost-wax casting process.

Cuttlebone casting, a simple process done

with limited equipment, will be demonstrated.

Tuition: $160 (includes $10 lab fee) Materials Fee: $40

Felt & Metal: Beads & Earrings [M092912]date & time: SaturdaySeptember 299 am—4:45 pm (one-hour lunch break)



Basic metalworking skills can add structural

strength and visual interest to needle felted

jewelry. The opposing qualities of fiber and

metal—warm versus cool, soft versus hard,

flexible versus rigid—draw enthusiasts from

both mediums, as well as curious beginners.

This class will cover metal processes, such

as sawing, drilling, dapping and wire forming,

to create beads with metal end caps and

earrings with French hooks. Needle felting

topics will include material selection, forming

and filling shapes, laying down color, blending

and surface effects.


Visiting Artist Reception with

Thea Clark

Saturday, September 29, 5—6 pm

Felt & Metal: Strategies for 2-D & 3-D Jewelry [M093012]date & time: SundaySeptember 309 am—4:45 pm (one-hour lunch break)



Make two projects: a riveted metal and felt

pendant, and a jewelry scale sculptural form

with metal wire containing needle felt. Using

basic soldering and cold connections like

rivets and tabs, this class will examine various

approaches to combining two-dimensional

and three-dimensional felt with metals. Wet

and needle felting techniques covered will

include use of pre-felts, inlay, blending and

surface effects.


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Open Metals Studio Sessions [M100312]dates & times: 4 WednesdaysOctober 3, 10, 17, 246—9 pm


Use SCC’s metals studio to work on your own

metal or jewelry projects. Equipment such as

jeweler’s saws, hammers, bench pins, flex

shafts, acetylene torches, a rolling mill, an

enameling kiln and a brand-new Pepe Metal

Shear will be available to students during the

four weekly bench sessions.

Tuition: $120 (includes $40 lab fee), or pay as you go $45 a sessionMaterials: Students must supply their own materials—metal, wire, stones, etc.

Raku Enameling Workshop [M101312]date & time: SaturdayOctober 1310 am—4 pm (one-hour lunch break)



Where there’s smoke, there’s raku. Discover

how to adapt this dynamic and unpredictable

ceramics technique to enamel. In this class,

you will learn basic sifting techniques using

opaque and transparent enamels, and then

transform your project with the help of leaves,

sawdust and other combustible materials.

No metalsmithing or enameling experience

is necessary.


The Funnies [M102012]dates & times: Saturday & SundayOctober 20, 219:30 am—4:30 pm (one-hour lunch break)


H instructor: Loring Taoka, Humor in Craft exhibition & visiting artist from New York, NY

This workshop coincides with the Humor in

Craft exhibition and focuses on creating

wearable rings that explore the maker's

personal humor. Students will learn basic

sawing, filing and soldering skills, and combine

these with non-traditional materials to create

wearable, humorous art.

Tuition: $200 Materials Fee: $35


Loring Taoka

Saturday, October 20, 5—6 pm

Peekaboo PMC Pendant with Soldered Back Bezel [M110412]date & time: SundayNovember 49 am—4:45 pm (bring a bag lunch)



This workshop bridges metal clay with simple

metalsmithing techniques. You will make a

pendant front with pure silver metal clay, and

learn to shape, texture and sand it with ease.

While pieces are fired in class, the instructor

will demonstrate how to solder a handmade

bezel onto the back of a fired piece, which

allows a found object or image to be

incorporated via simple tools and hidden

connections. Polishing and patina basics will

also be covered. Bring a flat object, such as a

small photo or painted image, which you will

set after the firing process.

Tuition: $80 (includes $10 lab fee)Materials Fee: $60

Loring TaokaGrills Gone Wild

Enameled Gift Tags [M111012a]date & time: SaturdayNovember 109:30 am—12:30 pm


instructor: Adrienne Grafton, SCC Store artist

A handmade, enameled gift tag is the perfect

way to personalize your holiday packages. This

class teaches you how to use copper, stamps,

hammers, and vitreous enamel to create and

kiln fire your own gift tags. You will make at

least two pieces, which can also be worn as

pendants.


Enameled Wine Charms [M111012b]date & time: SaturdayNovember 101—4:30 pm


instructor: Adrienne Grafton, SCC Store artist

Personalized, handmade wine charms make

wonderful holiday gifts. Join us and create a

set of four wine charms, using copper and

texturing techniques, and vitreous enamel fired

in the kiln.


Try It: Enamel Sampler [T111312b]date: Tuesday, November 13



Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests [MaM022213]date: Friday, February 22, 2013



Lost & Found: A Creative Expedition [M022313]dates & times: Saturday & SundayFebruary 23, 24, 20139 am—4 pm (bring a bag lunch)

registration deadline: February 8


Begin this workshop at Construction Junction

and Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse,

where you will select recycled materials with

Robert Ebendorf, a nationally renowned

jeweler, metalsmith and educator known for

his unique and unconventional jewelry created

with unusual found objects. Guided by

Ebendorf’s selection process, demonstrations,

lectures and hands-on projects, you will

discover a wide range of “low-tech” methods

of assembly, design and color use to fashion

your “lost materials” into objects of personal

importance, expression and adornment.


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Building Jewelry from Found Objects [M030213]dates & times: Saturday & SundayMarch 2, 3, 20139 am—4:30 pm (bring a bag lunch)


H instructor: Melissa Cameron, Bridge 12 exhibition & visiting artist from Seattle, WA

Melissa Cameron, a metalsmith and interior

architect, uses recycled objects to make one-

off works that explore spatial forms through

geometric patterns. In this two-day workshop,

offered in partnership with Construction

Junction and Pittsburgh Center for Creative

Reuse, she will guide students in the adaptive

reuse of repurposed objects for the creation

of wearable jewelry. Students will learn the

skills of drilling and saw piercing to re-create

the shapes and designs of their chosen found

objects in their own uniquely fabricated,

wearable artwork.


Steel, Scale & Urban Aesthetic [MaM032213]date: Friday, March 22, 2013



From Industry to Art: Liquid Enameling Techniques [M032313]date & time: Saturday March 23, 20139 am—4:30 pm (bring a bag lunch)

registration deadline: March 8


In this workshop offered in partnership with

The Enamelist Society, students will dip,

brush, pour, scribe, sift and draw enamel

onto copper or steel surfaces. Non-traditional

enameling treatments will be explored with an

emphasis on liquid enamel, once used only for

industrial purposes, but now offering exciting

possibilities for contemporary artists. Students

will complete a set of enameled panels, and

enjoy step-by-step demonstrations

and opportunities to experiment with

various techniques.


Melissa CameronPlanar Radical Pattern, Coaster II

One-on-OnePrivate lessons in many media can be

arranged upon request for students of

all ages and skill levels. Student goals

will be discussed with the instructor prior

to the lesson to ensure a productive

experience. Private lessons are $50 per

hour, with a two-hour minimum.

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Lathe Fundamentals [W091612]date & time: SundaySeptember 16 12—3:30 pm


instructor: Dan Kuhn, SCC Store artist

Students will learn simple techniques for

using the lathe and tools. Process and safety

issues, as well as tools and techniques, will

be addressed. Students will walk away with

both an understanding of lathe operation and

safety, and a few small pieces of their own

handiwork. Get started on the lathe and come

back for more during the fall Open Wood

Studio Sessions at SCC in October.


Open Wood Studio Sessions [W100312]dates & times: 4 WednesdaysOctober 3, 10, 17, 246—8:30 pm


instructor: Linda VanGehuchten, SCC Museum School Partnership artist

Use SCC’s wood studio to work

independently on your own woodturning

projects. Various hand tools and power

equipment, such as lathes, table and band

saws, and a drill press, will be available to

students during the four weekly Open Wood

Studio Sessions. Experienced woodworkers

can use the studio to develop their turning

and carpentry skills.

Tuition: $120 (includes $40 lab fee), or pay as you go $45 a sessionMaterials: Students must provide their own raw materials.

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Mirror Turning: A Wall Shelf with Mirror Workshop [W100612]date & time: SaturdayOctober 69 am—4 pm (bring a bag lunch)



Learn the faceplate turning technique on the

lathe, in order to turn a six-inch to eight-inch,

half-circle wall shelf and an eight-inch, half-

circle mirror base. You will attach two pieces

of wood to a scrap piece of plywood, and turn

them simultaneously to produce similar shapes

on both pieces. Then you will learn how to use

a router to carve the mirror grove and hanging

keyhole. This is an intermediate level workshop

for those with some lathe experience.


Try It: Wooden Spoon Carving [T110312] date: Saturday, November 3

instructor: Jon Sutter


Relief Printmaking [W110412]date & time: SundayNovember 49 am—4 pm (one-hour lunch break)


instructor: Andrew Scott

One of the oldest forms of printing, relief

printing is a versatile medium that allows

makers to work in either loose, expressive

marks or controlled, precise lines. Students

in this class will create their own striking, black-

and-white cards by learning to carve into the

surface of linoleum or woodblock, before

applying ink to transfer the carved images

onto paper.


Natural Edged Bowl [W111012]date & time: SaturdayNovember 109 am—4 pm (bring a bag lunch)



Create a turned bowl with a natural edge,

which is a bowl with a rim that follows the

bark line of the tree. The instructor will cover

tool sharpening, shaping bowls with a bowl

gouge, different methods for mounting work

on the lathe and reverse turning to finish the

foot. Mineral oil finishes will complete the

beautiful bowls made during this workshop.

Some previous turning experience

is recommended.


Incising Techniques for Turners [W042113]date & time: SundayApril 21, 20139 am—4:30 pm (bring a bag lunch)

registration deadline: April 5

H instructor: Harvey Fein, visiting artist from New York, NY

The creative possibilities of incised,

decorative effects achieved by using a trim

router on lathe-turned pieces are as varied

as your imagination. Harvey Fein, a pioneer in

this technique, which can be applied to both

custom-made and production pieces, will

share his specialized knowledge and custom

tooling. Through this class, you will learn the

basics of incising and experiment with the

potential that different forms offer for incised

decoration. You will also work with router arms

custom-designed by Fein to create his

incising techniques.

Tuition: $100 Materials Fee: $100 (includes a Porter Cable 7310 router)

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f iberOne Day of Fun: Creative Knitting & Crochet [F091612]date & time: Sunday September 1610 am—4 pm (bring a bag lunch)


instructor: Rae Gold, SCC Store artist

This day of creativity invites students to

discover and play with yarn and color while

making something fabulous. It is a superb

opportunity to learn and try new techniques,

experiment with glorious textural effects, and

create useless or useful wonders. The class

takes place a few days after Rae Gold’s

annual Fall Fashion Show at SCC on

September 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Tuition: $80Materials Fee: None; bring your own knitting needles, crochet hook and yarn; the instructor will share her treasure-trove of colors and textures

Silkscreen Picnic [F092212]date & time: SaturdaySeptember 22 9 am—3 pm (bring a bag lunch)


instructor: Jennie Canning, SCC Store artist

This class is a great way to learn the

fundamentals of silkscreening, and walk away

with artwork to jazz up your tailgate or fall

holiday picnics. Students will print with

pre-made screens onto cotton to create a

unique tablecloth and napkin set.


Felt & Metal: Beads & Earrings [M092912]date: Saturday, September 29




Thea Clark

Saturday, September 29, 5—6 pm

Felt & Metal: Strategies for 2-D & 3-D Jewelry [M093012]date: Sunday, September 30



Jennie CanningSilkscreen Picnic

Amanda GrossTrauma Container 3

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Memory Containers: Vessels of Love & Loss [F101312]date & time: SaturdayOctober 13 9 am—4 pm (one-hour lunch break)


instructor: Amanda Gross, SCC Store artist

Using a mix of fibers, found and collected

objects, and personal memorabilia, each

student will create a woven container as a

way of symbolically holding and honoring

personal or cultural stories of love and loss.


Shibori Silk Scarves [F102112]date & time: SundayOctober 21 10 am—4 pm (one-hour lunch break)


instructor: Amy DiPlacido, SCC Store artist

Shibori is a Japanese term for methods of

dyeing cloth by binding, stitching, folding,

twisting and compressing. This class

introduces students to immersion dyeing with

prom dyes on silk. Each student will dye a

silk scarf in the arashi shibori method, which

translates as ‘wind driven rain’.


Line & Space: An Intuitive Approach to Fiber Sculpture [F111012]date & time: SaturdayNovember 109 am—3 pm (one-hour lunch break)



Co-sponsored by SCC and the Fiberarts

Guild of Pittsburgh, this workshop answers

the question, “What can a line do?”. Betty

Vera, who manipulates fine threads to create

complex woven imagery, also makes three-

dimensional artwork in which she allows the

behavior of her materials to play a role in

determining form. Vera will emphasize freedom

and spontaneity of creative play in students’

use of a variety of materials. The class will

look at examples of fiber sculpture, and then

explore some simple strategies for

constructing lightweight forms to exploit the

expressive potential of line and its dynamic

relationship with space. Each student will

design and make a small, sculptural object.

No special fiber or sculpting skills are needed

to enjoy the workshop, which welcomes

participants at all levels of experience.


Betty VeraArachne (detail)

Amanda GrossTrauma Container 3

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f iberLecture—From Hand to Computer-Assisted Loom: Following the Threaddate: Saturday, November 10



Touching Threads: An Artist’s Passion for Materials & Process [MaM111112]date: Sunday, November 11



Hot! [F022313]dates & times: Saturday & SundayFebruary 23, 24, 20139 am—4 pm (bring a bag lunch)


H instructor: Susan Lenz, visiting artist from Columbia, SC

This weekend workshop is co-sponsored by

SCC and the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh.

The first day provides an introduction to heat-

activated processes using painted adhesives,

metallic foiling, household and soldering irons,

and experimentation with various fibers. The

second day focuses on hand-stitching and

free motion machine embroidery as

contemporary design tools. Strategies for

mounting and professionally presenting

finished fiber creations will also be covered.

Students wishing to explore free motion

machine sewing should bring their own

sewing machines to class on Sunday.


Lecture—Fiberart International 2013 Jurordate: Friday, March 15, 2013

H artist talk: Paulina Ortiz, visiting artist from Costa Rica


Betty VeraRapunzel (detail)

Betty VeraArabesque

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Lecture—Intersecting Art, Science, Material & Process date: Friday, May 17, 2013

H artist talk: Jodi Colella, visiting artist from Somerville, MA


Fiber Sculpture [F051813]dates & times: Saturday & SundayMay 18, 19, 20139 am—4 pm (one-hour lunch break)

registration deadline: May 3

H instructor: Jodi Colella, visiting artist from Somerville, MA

Co-sponsored by SCC and the Fiberarts

Guild of Pittsburgh, this weekend workshop

explores material and process in the creation

of 3-D constructions. Students will combine

commonplace materials with age-old,

ingenious, handwork techniques, such as

knitting, weaving, felting and crochet, to

fabricate surfaces and structures. Through

class demonstrations and individual exercises,

they will discover the potentials of these low-

tech, accessible methods and materials, as

well as some of the elements involved in

making three-dimensional works. The

innovative use of materials ranging from wire

to wool from both manufactured and natural

environments will also be covered, and

examples by other artists provided.


Make a Holiday Gift Classes

The Gift of Glass [MM110312]date: Saturday, November 3instructor: Darlene Durrwachter-Rushing, SCC Store artistSee page 18 for description.

Enameled Gift Tags [M111012a]date: Saturday, November 10instructor: Adrienne Grafton, SCC Store artistSee page 8 for description.

Enameled Wine Charms [M111012b]date: Saturday, November 10instructor: Adrienne Grafton, SCC Store artistSee page 8 for description.

Try It: Hand-Lettered Holiday Wishes [T111312a]date: Tuesday, November 13instructor: Pam MorrisonSee page 5 for description.

Try It: Enamel Sampler [T111312b]date: Tuesday, November 13instructor: Lindsay HuffSee page 5 for description.

Puppet Holiday [MM120112]date: Saturday, December 1instructor: Tom SarverSee page 19 for description.

Watercolor Collage Cards [PB120112]date: Saturday, December 1instructor: Judith GentileSee page 21 for description.

RAW Necklace [MM120412]date: Tuesday, December 4instructor: Olga Mihaylova, SCC Store artistSee page 19 for description.

Introduction to Raku [MM120812]date: Saturday, December 8instructor: Dan Kuhn, SCC Store artistSee page 19 for description.

Hollow Book Gift Boxes [PB120812]date: Saturday, December 8instructor: Georgie NixSee page 21 for description.

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The Art of Assemblage Jewelry [MM092212a]date & time: SaturdaySeptember 229 am—3 pm (one-hour lunch break)


instructor: Gerry Florida, SCC Store & Artist + Kids artist

Students will be introduced to the concept of

creating jewelry on a flat surface by using cold

connection techniques to make a pendant or

pin on a metal canvas. They will move beyond

basic design principles to create jewelry with

aesthetic balance. This class provides an

excellent introduction to mixed media

interpretation as participants redefine their

thinking about jewelry materials.

Tuition: $80 (includes $10 lab fee)Materials Fee: None; instructor will supply shopping list tailored to student’s interest

Painting in Clay [MM092212b]dates & times: 2 SaturdaysSeptember 22, 9 am—12:30 pm &September 29, 10 am—12 noon


instructor: Lynda Lambert

In this two-part, clay-slab workshop, students

will create and glaze a cylinder vase and a

freeform open bowl sitting on pedestal legs.

These projects will be embellished with relief

textures drawn from nature to make surface

impressions that are appreciated by sight and

touch. When Lambert, an established painter,

had an unexpected change in her eyesight,

she turned to painting in clay. This medium

allows her to see with her fingers, as well as

share her vision in her artwork. The workshop

is designed to help both sighted students and

those with low vision explore new ways of

seeing and expressing through pottery.


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mixed mediaOlga MihaylovaTwin Bracelet

Darlene Durrwachter-RushingApollo's DesirePhoto by Larry Berman

Twin Bracelet [MM092512]date & time: TuesdaySeptember 256—9 pm


instructor: Olga Mihaylova, SCC Store artist

Wondering what to do with the new twin

beads? Learn to weave them together to

make a beautiful bracelet.


Glass Beads: Dot, Dot, Dot… [MM092912]date & time: SaturdaySeptember 299 am—4:30 pm (bring a bag lunch)


instructor: Darlene Durrwachter-Rushing, SCC Store artist

Discover the ancient art of flameworking while

creating beads from hot glass. This workshop

focuses on using the portable and inexpensive

Hot Head torch to make beads with dots.

A fundamental design technique, dots can

be layered, masked, drawn, twisted, pulled

and more. New and returning students are

welcome, and can expect to make four to ten

glass beads.


Thinking Inside the Box: Assemblage Jewelry [MM100612]date & time: SaturdayOctober 610 am—2 pm (bring a bag lunch)



We all have heard about the concept of

"thinking outside the box", but what if we have

to go back inside? Learn to understand and

convey that given a set of limits, sometimes

“less is more”. In this class, students will

explore how to designate space and balance

creativity with organization and structure to

create a statement jewelry piece using

previously learned assemblage techniques

and unique materials.


Dagger Swag Necklace [MM100912]date & time: TuesdayOctober 96—9 pm



Learn a fun and easy variation of the triangle

weave stitch to make this delicate necklace.


Try It: Polymer Clay [T101012]date: Wednesday, October 10

instructor: Laura Tabakman


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Memory Containers: Vessels of Love & Loss [F101312]date: Saturday, October 13

instructor: Amanda Gross, SCC Store artist


Religious Jewelry: Crosses & Rosaries [MM101712]date & time: WednesdayOctober 175:30—9 pm



This class explores the history, formula and

design factors for creating modern religious

symbols, crosses and rosaries with

contemporary and vintage materials. Students

will discuss ideas, alternative materials and

design techniques, before choosing a method

of self-expression for their personalized

spiritual interpretations. Cold connection

techniques, including wire and wrapping,

will be taught and used to fashion religious

symbols. Students will finish their pieces by

making a rosary, or a beaded and

embellished chain.


Try It: Wire Crochet Bracelet [T102412]date: Wednesday, October 24



The Gift of Glass [MM110312]date & time: SaturdayNovember 39 am—4:30 pm (bring a bag lunch)


instructor: Darlene Durrwachter-Rushing, SCC Store artist

Get a jump on creative holiday gift giving, and

discover the ancient art of flameworking while

creating beads from hot glass. This workshop

focuses on using the portable and

inexpensive Hot Head torch to make beads

for use in handmade gifts. Students may

purchase hardware and other supplies to turn

the new creations into bookmarks, key chains,

necklaces, bracelets and zipper pulls. New

and returning students are welcome, and can

expect to make four to ten glass beads.

Tuition: $80 (includes $10 lab fee)Materials Fee: $40; optional hardware available, ranging from $2 to $10 each

Netted Bezel for Swarovski Teardrop Stone [MM111312]date & time: TuesdayNovember 136—9 pm



Learn a simple netting technique for creating

a sparkly bezel with Swarovski bicones and

pearls. Then make a matching custom bail,

and you have a beautiful pendant.


mixed media cont'dTom SarverPuppets

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Puppet Holiday [MM120112]date & time: SaturdayDecember 11—4 pm


instructor: Tom Sarver, founder of The Tom Museum

Tom Sarver of Puppet Happening returns for

an afternoon of puppet making. Students will

create a painted wood rod puppet for

performance or decoration. Basic wood skills

will be covered, along with articulation

methods, embellishment techniques and

display options. Participants are encouraged

to bring wood scraps or repurposed materials

to use themselves or share with others.

Tuition: $45Materials Fee: None

RAW Necklace [MM120412]date & time: TuesdayDecember 46—9 pm



Learn the basic right angle weave stitch to

make the base of your necklace, and then

embellish it with Swarovski crystals. This

classic necklace is perfect for the holidays.


Try It: PMC Earrings [T120412]date & time: Tuesday, December 4



Introduction to Raku [MM120812]date & time: SaturdayDecember 810 am—3 pm (90-minute lunch break)


instructor: Dan Kuhn, SCC Store artist

Create a unique, raku-fired vase for that

perfect holiday gift with a handmade touch.

In the morning, glaze a ceramic vase and

prepare it for raku firing. While your artwork

fires, take a 90-minute hiatus for lunch and

holiday shopping in SCC’s Strip District

neighborhood. In the afternoon, remove your

fired piece from the kiln and clean it to

produce a marvelous finished vessel.

Tuition: $45Materials Fee: $20 per vase

Draw on Everything: Porcelain Tiles [MM012113]date & time: MondayJanuary 21, 201310 am—4 pm (one-hour lunch break)

registration deadline: January 13


Kevin Snipes combines his love of making

unconventional pottery with an obsessive

need to draw on everything he produces.

His narrative-based vessels are covered with

imagery having social relevance, and he uses

mishima, sgraffito and slip decoration

techniques to fashion intricate, layered surfaces.

Students in this workshop will create two to

three porcelain tiles as they experiment with

the ideas and techniques the artist introduces.

Tuition: $100Materials Fee: $20

Blackness, Otherness & a Multiplicity of Dualities [MaM012113]date: Monday, January 21, 2013



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Object & Identity [MM012613]dates & times: Saturday & SundayJanuary 26, 27, 20139 am—4:30 pm (one-hour lunch break)


H instructor: Sharif Bey, visiting artist from Syracuse, NY

Students in this two-day workshop will work

with clay and mixed media to create sculptural

objects that challenge and expand notions of

object, ritual, function and adornment. Pinch,

coil and simple molds will be used to construct

objects of cultural, historical, political and

personal meaning. Then students will further

develop unique surfaces by combining and

layering traditional and commercial finishes,

including glazes, oxides, slips and terra sigillata,

with non-ceramic materials, such as nail and

shoe polishes, paste wax, permanent markers,

acrylic paints, spray paints and polyurethane.


Surface Decoration Techniques on Greenware Ceramic Tiles [MM020213]date & time: SaturdayFebruary 2, 20139 am—4:30 pm (bring a bag lunch)


instructor: Yoko Sekino-Bové, SCC Store artist

Many ceramic pieces are embellished with a

combination of decorative techniques, such

as sgraffito, carving, stamping and underglaze

painting. Students will learn a few of these

techniques, including sgraffito, slip painting

in the mishima technique and other surface

treatments on moist tiles. A variety of stamps

will be created to take home with the ceramic

tiles. Students from beginners to advanced will

enjoy this workshop.


Meet a Maker: Childhood Memories of an Adult World [MaM020213]date: Saturday, February 2, 2013



Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests [MaM022213]date: Friday, February 22, 2013






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Sharif BeyDetroit Hair Show Series, Dora

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book arts & paper

Paper Quilting: Scraps to Art [PB091512]date & time: SaturdaySeptember 159 am—4 pm (one-hour lunch break)


instructor: Karen Krieger, SCC Store artist

Everyone loves the versatility of paper. We

buy, store, hoard and admire it. Just as fabric

scraps can be turned into works of art, so can

paper castoffs, leftovers and rejects.

Concentrating on design and using simple

embroidery and paper techniques, students

will create amazing compositions from their

collections of paper scraps or with beautiful

new papers.

Tuition: $80 Materials Fee: $10 (extra handmade paper will be available for purchase)

Paper Cut Night-Lights [PB101312]date & time: SaturdayOctober 1310 am —1 pm (30-minute break)


instructor: Kathryn Carr, SCC Store artist

Layers of paper cuts create art that features

stunning and intriguing displays of light and

shadows. Students will learn the basics of

paper cutting, while designing their own

fanciful night-light coverings to take home.

Tuition: $45Materials Fee: $25 for night-light and first shade; $18 for a second shade

Try It: Hand-Lettered Holiday Wishes [T111312]date: Tuesday, November 13

instructor: Pam Morrison


Watercolor Collage Cards [PB120112]date & time: SaturdayDecember 11—4 pm



Create your own original watercolor greeting

cards. The instructor will cover basic

watercolor painting techniques as well as

collage design.


Hollow Book Gift Boxes [PB120812]date & time: SaturdayDecember 89 am—4:30 pm (one-hour lunch break)


instructor: Georgie Nix

Create an original gift box from a recycled,

hardback book. Find out how to cut away the

center of the pages to hollow out a secret

compartment for your gift box. Alter and

embellish your whimsical book box to match

the special gift inside. This project is also

perfect for storing important or valuable items

in a place where nobody is likely to look for

them. Select your own book or use one

provided by the instructor.


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An Introduction to Fly-Fishing in Western PA [MaM102012]date & time: SaturdayOctober 201—2:30 pm

instructor: Bob Heil

Bob Heil, angler and tier, brings his 30

years of fly-fishing experience to SCC to

demonstrate fly-tying, show the proper use

of fly-tying tools and share his knowledge of

Western PA’s natural resources. Heil’s

amazing artistry is equal to his enthusiasm

for the region’s fish and waterways.

Tuition: None

An Evening of Musical Interpretations [MaM102612]date & time: FridayOctober 266—8 pm

H instructors: Lisa & Scott Cylinder, SCC Store & visiting artists from Oley, PA, in collaboration with the musicians of Chatham Baroque

Join metalsmiths Lisa and Scott Cylinder

and a great Pittsburgh treasure, Chatham

Baroque, for a night of musical collaborations

at SCC. Much like changing a piece of music

from one key to another with historical

reverence, the Cylinders transpose discarded

musical instruments into exquisite, wearable

jewelry. During the evening, they will talk about

their artistic process and how their love of

music has directed them to an exploration of

musical instruments. A series of the couple’s

works will be featured for sale in the SCC

Store. Chatham Baroque, an ensemble of

baroque violin, viola da gamba, theorbo and

baroque guitar, will perform a concert as part

of the program. With their dazzling technique

and lively interpretations of 17th- and 18th-

century music played on period instruments,

the ensemble offers the opportunity to hear

baroque music that is accessible and

thrillingly vivid.

Tuition: None; light refreshments will be served

meet a maker

Lisa & Scott CylinderEgret Trio BroochPhoto by Scott Cylinder

ScholarshipsA limited number of scholarships are

available for full-time high school and

college students, teachers and low-

income individuals. To find out how to

apply, call 412.261.7003, x25.

Line & Space: An Intuitive Approach to Fiber Sculpture [F111012]date: Saturday, November 10



Lecture—From Hand to Computer-Assisted Loom: Following the Threaddate: Saturday, November 10



Touching Threads: An Artist’s Passion for Materials & Process [MaM111112]date & time: SundayNovember 1111:30 am—1 pm



This program is co-sponsored by SCC and

the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh. Textiles are a

tactile experience as well as a visual treat, and

you are invited to join Betty Vera for an

exploration of her personal journey as a

fiber artist. Replete with “please do touch”

examples, Vera’s presentation will trace her

development as an artist, in addition to her

involvement with handweaving, sculpture and

computer-assisted jacquard tapestry. You will

be given a glimpse into her creative process,

materials, techniques, influences and sources

of inspiration, and receive some helpful tips on

how to display and care for fine textile art.

Tuition: $20

Draw on Everything: Porcelain Tiles [MM012113]date: Monday, January 21, 2013



Blackness, Otherness & a Multiplicity of Dualities [MaM012113]date & time: MondayJanuary 21, 20134:30—6 pm



Kevin Snipes’ atypical pottery is covered with

quirky, figurative drawings influenced by

traditional and non-traditional art forms,

including street art, architecture, contemporary

painting, art history, children’s drawings and a

fascination with duality. His playfully profound

images represent what is ironically bound

together intrinsically by opposition and

otherness. Snipes’ drawings encourage the

viewer to engage in an intimate investigation

with his ceramic artworks, in order to

encounter the concepts of otherness and

ambiguity of difference revealed within them.

For this program, Snipes will give a visual

presentation that discusses how he is

exploring new understandings of Blackness

in his work. Afterwards, community members

will share their own personal stories and relate

these to issues presented in the artwork. This

open dialogue is part of SCC’s ongoing Faces

Seen, Hearts Unknown series.

Tuition: None

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Childhood Memories of an Adult World [MaM020213]date & time: SaturdayFebruary 2, 20135—6:30 pm



Join ceramist Yoko Sekino-Bové, a 2011

finalist for the Niche Award, for an evening

exploring her porcelain artworks that mix and

match cultural styles and traditional symbols

to create elegant satires. Her ‘Hanafuda Sake

Drinking Game Sets’ reflect a childhood tea

party perspective of the darker adult world of

drinking and gambling. Hanafuda translates as

‘flower cards’ and are colorful playing cards

of Japanese origin. Once a refined game for

nobility, Hanafuda became popular for

gambling following the introduction of

Portuguese missionaries. In 1633, this caused

Japan to ban card playing and close off

contact with the West. Clashes of East and

West, of refined and sorted, and of traditional

versus satiric, fill the imagery and forms of

Sekino-Bové’s art. She believes games are

ritualized forms of play with complex rules and

props, which provide safe spaces to test

boundaries and explore the more private

aspects of personality.

Tuition: $20

Surface Decoration Techniques on Greenware Ceramic Tiles [MM020213]date: Saturday, February 2, 2013



Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests [MaM022213]date & time: FridayFebruary 22, 20135:30—7 pm



Enjoy a glass of wine as you discover and

discuss contemporary craft with Robert

Ebendorf, a seminal figure in the field and

curator of Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats &

Vests, on view at SCC’s BNY Mellon Center

Satellite Gallery from October 12, 2012 to

February 17, 2013. Ebendorf will speak about

what he finds so compelling in the artwork

included in this exhibition, some of which will

be relocated to SCC’s Main Galleries in the

Strip for the discussion.

Tuition: $20




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Robert EbendorfBadge for Celebration

Steel, Scale & Urban Aesthetic [MaM032213]date & time: Friday March 22, 20135:30—7 pm

registration deadline: March 8


This event, offered in partnership with The

Enamelist Society, is especially appropriate

for collectors and artists. Join enamel artist

Kat Cole for a presentation on contemporary

enameling techniques that are taking

international enamelists in exciting new

directions. Cole believes her urban aesthetic

was shaped by the time she spent living in

Pittsburgh, and this connection is reflected

in her work. You will see and hear about

Cole’s jewelry and sculpture, which has been

exhibited nationally and won numerous awards.

Tuition: $20

From Industry to Art: Liquid Enameling Techniques [M032313]date: Saturday, March 23, 2013



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ContributionsThese classes, along with SCC’s free

exhibitions and outreach programs,

would not be possible without the

generous support of our donors. If you

value these programs, please consider

making a charitable gift today. Call

412.261.7003, x12 to make your tax-

deductible contribution, or you can

always make a safe, secure donation

on-line at www.contemporarycraft.org.

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Visiting Artist ReceptionsThea ClarkSaturday, September 29, 5—6 pm

Loring TaokaSaturday, October 20, 5—6 pm

Rae Gold Fall Fashion Showdate & time: Thursday, September 13,5:30—7:30 pm

Throughout a remarkable career, nationally

acclaimed, Pittsburgh-based, fiber artist and

designer Rae Gold has earned a loyal following

for her lush, hand-dyed wool garments, and in

enhancing her signature style, she has begun

to handpaint each individual piece with bold

and compelling designs. Join SCC for the

unveiling of the artist’s impressive new line

of jackets, scarves, vests, hats, tunics and

more, offered exclusively through the SCC

Store. This runway event is a must-see for

fashionistas! The event is free and includes

light refreshments. Call 412.261.7003, x16

or e-mail [email protected] to

reserve your seats in advance.

One Day of Fun: Creative Knitting & Crochet [F091612]date: Sunday, September 16

instructor: Rae Gold, SCC Store artist

If you love Rae Gold’s work, spend a day with

her and make something fabulous.


Contemporary Educators Orientationdate & time: Saturday, September 22,3—4 pm

Educators are invited to an exclusive teachers

orientation of the Humor in Craft exhibition that

includes a tour and related teaching materials.

There will also be a brief presentation by Kelley

Beeson, Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse

and Director, Center for Creativity, Allegheny

Intermediate Unit. Stay afterwards to hear the

artists’ talk and attend The Studio Fall Celebration.

Humor in Craft Artists’ Talk & Book Signingdate & time: Saturday, September 22,4—5 pm

Humor in Craft guest curator and author

Brigitte Martin will present a gallery talk with

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorial cartoonist

Rob Rogers, exploring the intersection of

contemporary craft with humor and the

question, “What do we laugh at?”. In addition,

Martin will sign purchased copies of her new

book, also titled Humor in Craft, published

by Schiffer Publishing Ltd. and available in

SCC’s Store for $50. The hardcover, full-color,

coffee-table book documents 235 makers

worldwide. This program is co-sponsored with

the ToonSeum, which promotes a deeper

appreciation of cartoonists and their art. There

is a $5 suggested donation at the door.

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The Studio Fall Celebrationdate & time: Saturday, September 22,4—6 pm

Join SCC for an Open House to preview

another semester of intriguing classes.

All are welcome!

Lecture—From Hand to Computer-Assisted Loom: Following the Threaddate & time: Saturday, November 10, 5—6:30 pm

Like many artists who love handweaving for its

color potential and tactile qualities, Betty Vera

is also part of the digital age and uses new

technologies in her work. In this slide

lecture co-sponsored by SCC and the

Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh, she will explore

the relationship between her handwoven

tapestries and a more recent body of work

consisting of computer-assisted jacquard

weavings. There is a $5 suggested donation

at the door.

OUT OF HANDdate & time: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 6:30—11 pm

SCC’s annual fundraiser celebrates all things

handmade with hands-on art-making, a

top-quality silent auction filled with

artist-made objects as well as art-related

packages handpicked for this event,

delicious specialty fare provided courtesy

of local restaurants, live music and other

entertainment. To purchase tickets, e-mail

[email protected] or call

412.261.7003, x12.

Lecture—Fiberart International 2013 Jurordate & time: Friday, March 15, 2013, 7—9 pm

Mark your calendar now for this informative

talk by Paulina Ortiz, an artist based in Costa

Rica, who is serving as one of three jurors

for Fiberart International 2013. Organized by

the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh, this biennial

exhibition features the work of more than 70

international fiber artists, and will be presented

at SCC and the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

from April 19 to August 18, 2013. There is a

$5 suggested donation at the door.

Lecture—Intersecting Art, Science, Material & Process date & time: Friday, May 17, 2013, 7—8 pm

Jodi Colella will give a gallery talk about her

fiber sculptures and artistic process. SCC

and the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh are

co-sponsoring this program. There is a $5

suggested donation at the door.

Attention Educators: Act 48 Clock-Hour CreditTake any Studio class and receive clock-hours toward your Act 48 requirement. Simply note on your

registration that you would like us to report your clock-hours and provide your professional ID number.

There is a $10 processing fee per class. You can also pay your Act 48 processing fee when

registering for classes on-line at www.contemporarycraft.org. Just click on the tab for the SCC

ONLINE STORE before completing your registration.

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REgISTER EARlyRegistrations are processed in the order received. No spaces will be held without full payment.

WAyS TO REgISTER*On-line: Return the completed registration form to:www.contemporarycraft.orgBy mail: Return the completed registration form to:Sherrard BostwickSociety for Contemporary Craft2100 Smallman StreetPittsburgh, PA 15222*By phone or fax:412.261.7003, x25 or 412.261.1941In person:10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday*By e-mail:[email protected]*Only if you are paying by credit card.

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 call 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.

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.

CAnCEllATIOnS & REFUnDSClass 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 by check.Refund PolicyStudent 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.Weeklong WorkshopsCancellations with 14 or more days notice:A student may cancel a registration for a weeklong 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 weeklong class, there will be a 50% cancellation fee.There will be no refund issued without three business days notice of a cancellation.

SChOlARShIPSA limited number of scholarships are available. If income is preventing you from registering, please call 412.261.7003, x25 for more information.

nOn-DISCRIMInATIOn POlICyThe Society for Contemporary Craft does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, disability or veteran’s 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 StopsThe following buses serve the Strip District: 54, 86, 87, 88, 91.ParkingA paid, monitored parking lot is located on 21st Street, behind the private building lot. Metered parking is also available.

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