By the Hand:
A National Juried Exhibition of Traditional and Innovative Craft
July 9 - September 10, 2006

The Craft tradition has deep roots in our cultural histories and continues to evolve as our collective identities change and shift with the times. This juried exhibition includes work in a broad range of material and conceptual approaches to craft, whether traditional or contemporary, conventional or cutting-edge. “By the Hand” features artists working in clay, glass, wood, metal, and fiber to represent a broad range of styles exploring the breadth of contemporary craft in terms not only of tradition and design, but also of expression and concept. “By the Hand” celebrates Craft’s history and traditions of handwork, as well as work which examines our current times and evolving methods of “making”.

Jurors: Suzanne Baizerman, Independent curator. Former curator of crafts and decorative arts, Oakland Museum of California., and Jo Lauria, independent curator and museum consultant. Former decorative arts curator at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. 

 

Pictured: 
Above: Tom Huang, 4-CT-Rocking Saddle, 2004.
Top: Ruth Marks, Five Four Arm Babies, 2006.
Right: Joyce Clements, Sun Temple, 2003

598 works were submitted by 228 artists.
159 pieces were accepted from 121 artists.

Participating artists:  Susan Taber Avila, Alice R. Barry, Erik Beadle, Ed Blackburn, Pamela Blotner, Cathy Bolding, John Bologni, George-Ann Bowers , Skuja Braden, Nancy Briemle, Dixie Brown, Yuchun Cheng, Lynn Christiansen, Joyce Clements, Marion Coleman, Ronald Cook, Deborah Corsini, Adele Crawford, Nuala Creed, Caroline Dahl, Ulla de Larios, Chuck Drumm, Donna Duguay, Don Dupont, David A. Edgar, Ken Edwards, Irene Embrey, Ryan Forrey, Delores Fortuna, Norma Andersen Fox, Joyce M. Fujiwara, Rose Marie Ginsburg, Carol Goldman, Tyler Gulden, Karen Hampton, James Heidt, Matthew G. Hebert, Beverly Hertler, Maggy Rozycki Hiltner, Albert Hsu, Tom Huang, John Hudnut, Rob Jenkins, Virginia Jenkins, Robin Johnston, Rick Jones, David J. Kirby, Pat Klein, Candace Kling, Kathy Kovel, Terry Kreiter, Mung Lar Lam, David Lambert, Stephanie Lerma , Myron Levin, Lily Liu, Alexis Rae Lopez, Angel Olegario Luna, Ruth Marks, Victoria May, Karl McDade, Elizabeth Mesa-Gaido, Mark Messenger, Karyssa Miller, Kyle Milligan, Jessica S. Mohl, Billy Moro-Wey, Richard Mortensen, Megumi Naitoh, Julia Nelson-Gal,  Christine Marie Noguere, Mary O'Brien, Sheila O'Hara, Ellen Oppenheimer, Russ Orlando, Phyllis Pacin, Teresa Paschke, Emily Pearlman, Bonnie Peterson, Stan Peterson, Shawna Peterson, Joseph E. Pintz, Sonya Popow, Suzanne Pretty, Carol Molly Prier, Marjorie Durko Puryear, Kiki Revoir, Virginia Rigney, Michael Rohde, Gayla Rosenfeld, Janet Schachter, Matt Scheatzle, Jan Schlieper, Joan Schulze, Sam Scott, Barbara Shapiro, Cynthia Siegel, Maureen M. Snyder, Michael Sosin , Stacy Speyer, Penelope Comfort Starr, Molly Strader, Randy Strong, Ruth Tabancay, Rob Taboada, Myrna Tatar, Peter C. Taylor, Vernon Theiss, Rebecca Tomas, Ehren Tool, Ann Trask, Connie Utterback, Monica Van den Dool, Kiki Warnock, Carol Wedemeyer, Bonnie Wells, Melissa Woodburn, Liaung-Chung Yen.

Special Events:

Bg Art Morning: Wednesday August 23, 10:00 a.m. Admission $7.00. Joror Suzanne Baizerman will present "Perspectives on American Craft", focused on works in the exhibition, followed by a reception and informal docent tours in the gallery. Reservations are required.  Call 925-295-1417.

Workshops:

The Basic Bauble   Friday, July 14, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Using simple treasures from the local bead shop, craft a pendant and learn the skills to complete a necklace. Fast learners can build their own earrings, too. Join San Francisco artist Michelle Townsend for this fun afternoon of beading.
$40 per person.

Ribbon: Who would have thought?   Friday, July 28, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Skinny? Flat? See how rich texture transforms this medium into decorative flights of fancy. Join artist Candace Kling and learn to make a quill, a ruche, a ribbon rose and more.
$40 per person.   

Memory Switchplate Workshop. Friday August 4, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Make the perfect gift for Mother's or Father's Day, or for a special someone. Collage a light switchplate adorned with family photos, buttons, decorative papers, and small found objects. Napa artist and educator Kristina Young will demonstrate how to incorporate themes of childhood, home, and family to create artwork that passes on personal histories with the flip of a switch! Fee includes switchplate and collage materials. Bring copies of your family photos. $40 per person.  

 


The Whittling Circle   Friday, August 18, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join Oakland artist Stan Peterson for an afternoon of whittling a dog that will sit in your hand.  You will learn the basics of a time honored craft tradition and trade a few stories in the process.  Participants should bring a sharpened carving knife and a Kevlar or leather glove to protect the hand that holds the wood.  Instructor will provide additional chisels, shaping tools, and sharpening stones. Students must be at least 10 years old.
$40.00. Wood provided.

Class sizes are limited and reservations are required. Call 925-295-1423 to reserve your space.