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February Events

Artist Talk and Opening Reception

February 12, 5:30—8 pm

Join us for this unique evening with Kurt Weiser! For this talk, the artist shares his process and how the role of drawing evolved in his work from formal design to narrative form. The talk will begin at 5:30, followed by a reception with the artist at 6:30. This special event is $10 at the door, $5 for students and SCC members.

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Charmed

Now through March, 2010

Forty nationally recognized jewelers created charms in a variety of materials, from silver, gold, and enamel, to silk, plastic, suede, and romance novels. Priced between $20 and $500, you can create a collection of your favorite on a charm bracelet, or wear them individually as a pendant. In addition, DIY (do-it-yourself) charms are available for $10 each--stamp something meaningful onto a sterling silver oval and add it to your collection..

Gallery Performance—Assemble This

Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7:30-9:30 pm

Attack Theatre’s critically acclaimed Some Assembly Required has been performed around the world and engages audiences with creation, improvisation, and performance inspired by specific works of art. Assemble This is a two-week artistic project that turns Pittsburgh, with the help of galleries, museums and cultural institutions, into a “wickedly entertaining” kinetic canvas. For more information visit www.attacktheatre.com. For tickets visit www.proartstickets.org.

Judy Cheteyan Scholarship

This scholarship provides a paid internship at SCC during the summer of 2010. The deadline to apply is February 15. Click here for details and to download the application!

Save the Date for SCC’s Out of Hand Benefit!

April 10, 2010

Exhibitions

Eden Revisited: The Ceramic Work of Kurt Weiser

(January 15 - March 20, 2010)

This mid-career retrospective by master potter Kurt Weiser includes ceramic porcelain vessels ranging from classically-inspired, lidded jars and teapots to unique mounted globes that are richly decorated with otherworldly imagery and are full of allegory and mythological references an lush landscapes.

One Mellon Center, Satellite Gallery

Nail and Riveted: New Work by Robert Villamagna

(December 11- March 14, 2010)

Featuring 15 works by assemblage artist Robert Villamagna. Combining found machine parts, hardware, toys, furniture parts, plumbing and building materials with art materials such as acrylic, oil and enamel paints, oil sticks, clay, wood and metal. Villamagna creates thought-provoking and often humorous compositions, giving these found materials new life and transforming them into art.

Cornography

(October 16 - March 20, 2009)

This installation features the work of Craig Nutt and celebrate the heritage of farming and question prevailing methods of food production.

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Store

Featured Store Artist: Marlene True

Public Opening Thursday, November 19, 6:00—8 pm

Recycled tin is central to the jewelry of Marlene True. Color, rust, and fading paint together with floral and cross motifs are used as an expression of the ephemeral.

Marlene True is a full-time studio artist and current Artist-in-Residence at Pocosin Arts in Columbia, North Carolina. She was recently honored having her work chosen to become a part of the permanent collection of the Enamel Arts Foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Forthcoming, her work and writings will be featured in Lark Book’s Jewelry Design Challenge. When not in her studio, Marlene is busy teaching students to make jewelry with recycled tin and other alternative materials and is scheduled at both Penland School of Crafts and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts for summer of 2010.

  Education

The days grow shorter and the first frost arrives. If you are dreading the arrival of winter, discover what a rich season it can be for renewal and personal growth. The cold temperatures and long dark nights that keep us inside are perfect for creative activities–learning a new skill or strengthening and existing talent. If you struggle with the long winter months, as I used to, a Studio class might just provide the antidote for your winter doldrums.

This season we are offering Try It classes to give you a chance to experience five different mediums to see which one you like best. The three-hour classes are very affordable, from $20-$40, and taught by some of our most requested instructors. So, why not try it? I guarantee you’ll experience winter in a new creative light!

Janet McCall

Executive Director

Check out our new Try It classes!

Take all five for only $150

Precious Metal Clay Charms

Thursday, February 18, 6 pm — 9 pm  New Session!

Instructor: Donna Penoyer

Learn the basics of PMC and make some pure silver charms from start to finish. You’ll be amazed at the result! Pieces are fired and polished in class for students to take home.

Tuition: $40

Enamel

Wednesday, January 27, 6 pm — 9 pm

Instructor: Lindsay Huff

Enamel is the art of fusing glass to metal. Students learn to create sample pieces that may be made into earrings, pendants or charms.

Tuition: $30

Woodturning

Saturday, March 20, 2 pm — 5 pm

Instructor: Turners Anonymous

Students get an introduction to the lathe as they create a small wooden honey dipper.

Tuition: $30

Felted Beads

Tuesday, February 2, 6 pm — 9 pm

Instructor: Annie Lawrence

Come alone or bring a friend for an evening of fun, making fast and easy felt beads using merino wool and a little soap and water. The beads can be little or big, fat or skinny, colorful or subdued...the possibilities are endless!

Tuition: $20

Polymer Clay Tasting

Tuesday, March 16, 6 pm — 9 pm

Instructor: Laura Tabakman

Students learn basic techniques such as Kinner blend, simple canes, textures and stamping. Assemble a pendant or pair of earrings while having a little taste of the polymer clay possibilities.

Tuition: $30

To register contact Laura Rundell, 412.261.7003 x 25 or

thestudio@contemporarycraft.org

Click Here to view the course catalogue for the Winter and Spring, which includes a preview of the summer weeklong workshops!