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Crochet Coral Reef Events

January 11, 2012 By flc_admin

Join in the fun…crochet coral pieces for the Satellite Coral Reef!
Learn to crochet a variety of coral shapes. Great for beginners and those who already know how to crochet. Crochet sessions are free and open to the public. Yarn and crochet hooks will be available.

Where:
St. Petersburg Main Library, 3745 9th Ave. N., St. Pete 727-893-7724
Museum of Fine Arts in the Museum Cafe, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Pete, 727-896-2667
400 Beach Seafood & Tap House, 400 Beach Drive NE, St. Pete 727-896-2400 (Great happy hour specials)
Cafe Kili, 5731 E. Fowler (corner of Fowler & 56th St.), Tampa, 813-988-2879, contact MJ for info 813-988-0734
every Tuesday from 6-9pm

Thursday, February 2nd       5-7pm                      Museum of Fine Arts Cafe              Wine & Reef Event
Friday, February 3rd            1-3pm                       St. Petersburg Main Library
Tuesday, February 7th            6-8pm                       St. Petersburg Main Library
Tuesday, February 7th            6-9pm                       Cafe Kili, Tampa
Friday, February 10th    1-3pm                       St. Petersburg Main Library
Tuesday, February 14th           6-8pm                       St. Petersburg Main Library
Tuesday, February14th            6-9pm                       Cafe Kili, Tampa
Tuesday, February 21st            6-8pm                       St. Petersburg Main Library
Tuesday, February 21st            6-9pm                       Cafe Kili, Tampa
Tuesday, February 28th           6-8pm                       St. Petersburg Main Library
Tuesday, February 28th            6-9pm                      Cafe Kili, Tampa
Thursday, March 8th                  5-7pm                      Museum of Fine Arts Cafe            Wine & Reef Event
Thursday, April 26th                  5-7pm                    Museum of Fine Arts Cafe             Wine & Reef Event

Watch for more crochet sessions to be posted! If you would like to be put on an email reminder list, email your contact information to diane.shelly@floridacraftsmen.net.

Filed Under: Crochet Coral Reef, Events, Featured

From the Ridiculous to the Sublime

December 22, 2011 By Diane

Artist: Carla Reiter

January 13-March 10, 2012
Opening Reception: Friday, January 13th 5:30-8:30

Gold, silver, gemstones……cat whiskers, concrete, knitted wire!

Expect the unexpected in this exhibition of exquisite jewelry
created by national award winning artists…
Douglas Bucci, Ford and Forlano, Carla Reiter, Biba Schutz, Liaung-Chung Yen

Be the first to collect pieces from emerging artists who are already making a name for themselves. Florida Craftsmen and Curator Tim Keogh are proud to present an exhibition of adornment unlike any you’ve experienced.

Artists:
Molly Dingledine, Melle Finelli, Ford and Forlano, Pam Fox, Adrienne Gaskell, Kristin Holeman, Lonni Hopkins, Maia Leppo, Tom McCarthy, Carla Reiter, Aaron Sault, Biba Schutz, Jen Townsend, Barbara & Rick Umbel, Liaung-Chung Yen

Filed Under: Exhibitions, Featured

Coral Reef Contributors

November 2, 2011 By flc_admin

Crochet Coral Reef

November 2, 2011 By flc_admin

The St. Petersburg Satellite Reef at Florida Craftsmen

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 is engaging the community to create a Satellite Coral Reef which will be on display in Summer 2012 at the Florida Craftsmen Gallery in downtown St. Petersburg. Leading up to the actual exhibit, there will be opportunities for the community to come together to crochet, learn about the vast variety of coral shapes and work together to create a massive exhibition, which will include a bleached reef and a Youth reef.

Area marine centers and colleges will be included in the presentation of 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.

Get involved by attending a crochet class, a crochet gathering at a local restaurant, one of the many marine life presentations, donating to the project. For information about events and activities follow the links below!