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CraftBoston Spring
April 20 - 22, 2018

CraftBoston Spring is a selective display of 90 artists presented in the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts. A charming 19th-century brick building, the Cyclorama provides an intimate showing and shopping experience. Featuring one-of-a-kind art, CraftBoston Spring ensures craft of the hightest caliber. Spend the day looking at and learning about contemporary craft, meet the artists, and take home something fabulous! 

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All Things Considered 9
March 29 - June 9, 2018

Presented by the National Basketry Organization,  All Things Considered 9: Basketry in the 21st Century is the ninth in a series of juried biennial exhibitions intended to show the full spectrum of work currently being executed by well-known and emerging artists in the United States. 

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"Handmade objects are soulful in a way machine made things are not. Frequently I 'read' them by holding them in my hand,and enjoying what is tactile." -Terrill Waldman









"Everyone has the ability to appreciate the work of a master craftsperson." -Richard Oedel











All my pieces at the Society are based on New England becoming my home and the history behind metal and craft" -Tanya Crane


Dovera Designs Trunk Show / Saturday, May 5 / @ 100 Pier 4

Dovera Designs Trunk Show / Saturday, May 5 / @ 100 Pier 4

If you're looking for a unique, handmade gift for Mother's Day, a friend, or just to celebrate the arrival of spring, join us in our gallery for a trunk show featuring the hand-beaded jewelry of Dovera Designs. Meet Dovera founders Laurie Peck and Susanne Greelish and hear their story while sipping refreshments and perusing their beautiful jewelry collection!

Sneak Peek
Metalwerx Earring Workshop / Thursday, May 10 / @ 100 Pier 4

Metalwerx Earring Workshop / Thursday, May 10 / @ 100 Pier 4

A collaboration between SA+C and Metalwerx, this fun and fast paced workshop will cover two techniques for creating silver earrings that are simple to make and striking to wear. The evening will begin with demonstrations on how to create links for two classic chain styles that will be adapted into a variety of earrings designs. Students will learn some metalsmithing basics including forming, texturing, and finishing sterling silver. Wrap up the evening by discovering how to create ear wires in order to bring (or wear) two new pairs of earrings!

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Mosaic Jewelry Workshop with Michel L'Huillier / Saturday, May 12 / @ 100 Pier 4

Mosaic Jewelry Workshop with Michel L'Huillier / Saturday, May 12 / @ 100 Pier 4

During this 2 hour class, Michel will guide students through the creative and technical process of making a mini mosaic pendant. Choosing from a wide selection of precut glass, beads, and metal pendants supplied by the instructor, students will bring their unique designs to life by learning how to place and glue their mosaic designs to the metal pendant and, finally, grout and clean their pieces to reveal the finished products. Black leather cord necklaces will be provided for each pendant.

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Artist Talk: Lynne Francis-Lunn / Thursday, May 17 / @ 100 Pier 4

Artist Talk: Lynne Francis-Lunn / Thursday, May 17 / @ 100 Pier 4

Basketmaker Lynne Francis-Lunn joins us for a gallery talk in conjunction with National Basketry Organization presents All Things Considered 9. Her eye-catching and mind-blowing work weaves hand-painted paper to create delightful and complex forms in her basketry. Lynne will give insight to her work as well as share thoughts on the rest of the exhibition.

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Basketweaving Demo with Northeast Basketmakers Guild / Saturday, May 19 / @ 100 Pier 4

Basketweaving Demo with Northeast Basketmakers Guild / Saturday, May 19 / @ 100 Pier 4

Join us for a demonstration of basketweaving by three members of the Northeast Basketmakers Guild. Peggy Thrasher, Debra Rolfe, and Beverly Shafner will demonstrate basketweaving techniques and answer questions about materials, history, and basketweaving opprotunities for all. These three members have many years of experience weaving traditional and pine needle baskets. For more information about the guild you can visit their webpage.

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Artist Talk: Sharon Stafford / Saturday, May 25 / @ 100 Pier 4

Artist Talk: Sharon Stafford / Saturday, May 25 / @ 100 Pier 4

Come join us for a gallery talk from artist Sharon Stafford. Sharon creates beautiful metal vessels, jewelry and other fine art objects with a piece currently on display as part of the All Things Considered show at the Society of Arts and Crafts. You can see more of Sharon's work on her website. We hope to see you for the talk!

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Artist Talk: Lois Russell / Thursday, June 7 / @ 100 Pier 4

Artist Talk: Lois Russell / Thursday, June 7 / @ 100 Pier 4

Join acclaimed basketmaker Lois Russell for a gallery talk in conjunction with National Basketry Organization presents All Things Considered 9. You'll get a chance to see the exhibition through Lois' eyes as she shares about her career, experience, and work in this juried exhibition.
As a long-time maker and teacher, Lois will walk us through the exhibition and talk about the other pieces on exhibit, including introducing us to many makers and their various materials and techniques. This show is great fun, and Lois will help us tease out nuances in contemporary basketry.

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Closing Talk: Pat Hickman / Saturday, June 9 / @ 100 Pier 4

Closing Talk: Pat Hickman / Saturday, June 9 / @ 100 Pier 4

Art Baskets: Breaking Boundaries Join Pat Hickman for the Closing Lecture of All Things Considered 9 on view at the Society of Arts and Crafts through Saturday, June 9. All exhibitions are free + open to the public.
It’s impossible to understand contemporary basketry without knowing of its beginnings in Berkeley, California in the 1970s. Pat Hickman is delighted to have the opportunity to remind us of the long term impact on the field by artists Ed Rossbach, Lillian Elliott, Joanne Segal Brandford and others.

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