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One 2 One

December 5, 2011 By
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March 23-May 26
Opening Reception – Friday, March 23rd from 5:30-8:30
Curator: Stephen Heywood

One 2 One is a ceramic exhibition that highlights the history of the student/teacher relationship and the strong academic ceramic traditions that we have in the state of Florida.  Professors from various institutions have been selected to invite current or former students to exhibit along side them in this exhibition that celebrates the mentoring relationship that teachers share with their students.

Universities: University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of North Florida, University of Western Florida, University of Miami and State College of Florida.

Professors:                                                    Students:

Haddi Abbas (UCF)                                   Chris Thomas (UCF)
Linda Arbuckle (UF)                                Alyssa Welch (UF)
Stephen Heywood (UNF)                       Philip Finder (UNF)
Adam Shiverdecker (UWF)                   Carleton Haack (UWF)
Bonnie Seeman (UM)                               Helen Otterson (UM)
Ted Camp (SCF)                                         Seth Barendse (SCF)

 

 

 

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Crochet Coral Reef

November 2, 2011 By
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The St. Petersburg Satellite Reef at Florida Craftsmen
June 8-September 1, 2012
Opening reception Friday, June 8th  5:30-8:30

A Satellite of the worldwide Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project created by Margaret and Christine Wertheim of the Institute For Figuring in Los Angeles.

Originating in California as the brainchild of twin sisters, one in science and one in art, the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef project unites math, science, and arts. The ruffled shapes created through crochet illustrate the hyperbolic plane while calling attention to the plight of coral reefs around the world. Fiber artists are challenged to create diverse shapes but crochet is a relatively easy skill to learn.

Florida Craftsmen has engaged the community to create a Satellite Coral Reef which will be on display this Summer  at the Florida Craftsmen Gallery in downtown St. Petersburg. Over 270 people have created thousands of crocheted coral, shells, fish, eels, rays and so many more incredible forms. The finished reef will fill the 1200 sf exhibition gallery with some fun surprises in store.

Area marine scientists are presenting programming about marine life issues, how these crocheted forms actually explain a very complex mathmatical theory, and how a project like this can bring diverse groups of people together. We currently have people from  4 countries, 5 states and numerous locations in Florida contributing coral pieces to the project!

 

 

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Learn to crochet and patterns for coral shapes

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Filed Under: Crochet Coral Reef, Exhibitions, Featured

“Made In Florida” Florida Craftsmen Member Exhibition Call to Artists

October 2, 2011 By
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Florida Craftsmen announces its annual Members Exhibition which will be held from August 6th -October 10, 2012 at the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta, FL near Jupiter. The juried exhibition will showcase the finest contemporary glass, jewelry, fiber, wood, ceramics, metals and mixed media crafted by Florida Craftsmen members.If you are interested in applying and are not yet a member, please click here or call 727-821-7391 with your credit card information.

Deadline to apply: Friday, June 15th, 2012
For information and the application, click here: Made in Florida Information and Application

Filed Under: Artist Opportunities, Exhibitions

FRESH DESIGN: Fiber Art in the New Millennium-Area 8 Exhibition

October 1, 2011 By
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Announcing Fresh Design: Fiber art in the new millennium, a Florida Craftsmen juried exhibition specifically for fiber artists located in Areas 8 and 9 (Broward, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Dade and Monroe Counties). Fiber art includes baskets, weaving, traditional quilts, art quilts, dolls, paper and clothing.

When: July 16-August 17, 2012
Where: Florida Atlantic University Second Avenue Studio, Ft. Lauderdale
Deadline to apply: May 25, 2012

You do not have to be a Florida Craftsmen to enter though we always encourage craft artists to become members so they can take advantage of other opportunities to show their work. Net proceeds from the show entries and sales commissions will benefit Florida Craftsmen’s Area 8, to be used to fund future exhibitions and workshops.

Click this link for more information and to apply for the exhibition.  Fresh Design Information and Application
We look forward to seeing your entries.

LeeAnna Yater – Area 8 Florida Craftsmen  Director
Andrea Huffman – co- coordinator of exhibition

Filed Under: Artist Opportunities, East Coast, Exhibitions, South Florida