Clay, Wood, and Paper: Materials for Korean Art
October 6, 2007 - Spring 2009: Clay, wood, and paper are essential materials employed for Korean art and craft. They are extremely versatile, allowing for the creation of a wide range of objects, including fine arts, crafts, and wares for everyday use. This exhibition from the Museum's Korean art collection, which spans over 1,500 years, explores the diverse applications of these materials, both in traditional and contemporary arts.

Renaissance Lombardy in the John G. Johnson Collection
February 16, 2008 - February 16, 2009: Drawing from the John G. Johnson’s rich collections in Italian Renaissance painting, which included every region of Italy, this installation consists of 10 rare paintings from late fifteenth and early sixteenth-century Lombardy of which Milan was the capital.

Weight Management Program 8 week program (Thu, May 15)
5:45 PM-6:45 PM, Salsa Storm Dance Studio, 9 Harrison Street, Worcester, MA
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SalsAerobics & Transitions Lifestyle system SalsAerobics is an 8 week aerobic dance cardio workout which offers you; High and low impact cardio aerobics Teaches you three Latin dances; Salsa, Merengue and Cha Cha Burn calories to Latin rhythms and dance off those inches Meets once a week for 1 hr on Thursdays 8 week program The Transitions Lifestyle System program is a special component designed to educate you on how to keep those inches off; Learn to maintain a healthy diet Incorporate exercise and nutrition into your life Learn how to manage and reduce stress Online support and free textbooks Program coached and monitored by a registered nurse. Meets once a week for 1hr on Fridays 8 week program Reach your goal and see results! Weight Management Program: $115 (8wk program) Sponsored by: Salsa Storm Dance Instructors, Inc.. Cost: $115 per person Thursdays, Fridays, through May 29.

Vincent Van Gogh
Sunflowers - to view a bigger display of this print plus attain supplementary info associated with this Vincent Van Gogh fine art giclee print, click the artist text over the little depiction. Also get buying, frame and size advice for this gallery poster. Vincent Van Gogh has produced a good amount of more wall giclee prints in a similar style as "Sunflowers", look at more of this artists framed and unframed art poster prints.

Pulp Function (Thu, May 15)
Worcester Center for Crafts, Krikorian Gallery, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA
An extraordinary exhibition of contemporary works in paper; including pulp painting, casting, sculpture and couture from recycled paper or paper products. Docent tours available Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am, starting April 22 - May 22 and are also available with any Session IV class. Pulp Function Public Opening & Paper Dress Challenge Thursday, April 17, 2008 5:30pm - 7:30pm $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Join us in celebrating the opening of Pulp Function. The evening includes tours of the show, music, wine and fabulous hors d'oeuvres. In addition, participants in the Worcester Center for Crafts' own Paper Dress Challenge will strut their stuff as fiber artists, fashionistas and creators of couture display their talents in turning a humble paper hospital gown into a Project Runway contender! The social event of the season! Spitballs, Paper Dolls and Cut-Ups Saturday, April 19, 2008 10am - 3pm Free A fun family event at the Worcester Center for Crafts! Get back to the basics while exploring contemporary and traditional techniques in paper craft - all with an eye for the recycled! Get inspired by taking a tour of Pulp Function, then visit the studios to put your creativity into action! Papermaking, folding, cutting and mosaic murals from recycled paper, furniture from cardboard, paper jewels and designer paper clothes are some of the drop-in workshops open for families to explore. Step inside a recycling truck for a bird's eye view of how Worcester recycles. Learn about conserving our natural resources with a visit from Mass Audubon's Broadmeadow Brook! Fantastic art from recyclables - the best of both worlds! Paper Cutting with Leslie Miller Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9am - 12pm Adult with Child $55 Member / $60 Non-Member Individuals 13 and up $40 Member / $45 Non-Member Span the globe with Pulp Function Artist Leslie Miller as she shares her travels of paper cutting as a world-wide craft. Learn and practice several forms of cutting, share favorite cutting tools, papers and books. In addition, Leslie explores how cutting techniques and subjects reflect different cultures and encourage a curiosity of different lands and lives. A wonderful workshop for Parent/child (ages 8 and up) exploration, teachers interested in creative classrooms, or anyone ready to move beyond cut paper dolls and snowflakes! No materials or experience necessary but participants are welcome to bring any favorite cutting tools, papers and books to work with. Decoupage Workshop Two Saturdays, April 26 & May 3, 2008 10am - 1pm $65 Member / $72 Non-Member Join Jenn Sherr of Jenn Sherr Designs for two ½ - day workshops in decoupage technique, an ancient craft where papers are lacquered to a surface to form an original, themed design. Pre-cut images from magazines, newspapers, and catalogues can turn recycled into renewed with style. Photos, letters, or travel memorabilia all can be preserved in an artistic fashion through the decoupage technique; and once you learn the technique, almost everything is fair game! Jenn will also share some of her inspiring pieces with workshop participants. A Stitch in Time Tea Party Sunday, May 4, 2008 2:30pm - 5pm $35 for Everyone Spend a pleasant spring afternoon enjoying tea and refreshments at the Worcester Center for Crafts, and learn the story of the craft center's relationship with textiles, spanning three centuries! From hospital aprons to paper dresses, the Worcester Center for Crafts has encouraged and empowered women in pursuing their talents as traditional and contemporary artists in fiber art. Enjoy a sit down tea, delicious sweets and delicate sandwiches while listening to storyteller Barbara Hendee bring to life the craft center's evolution from Employment Society to state of the art Craft School. The Center's own Margaret Pickering will update us on the contemporary craft scene, and lead a guided gallery tour of Pulp Function - an exhibition of extraordinary artwork made from paper! Artist's Talk with Deborah Baldizar Thursday, May 8th, 2008 5pm Free How do they do that? Take a break and meet Pulp Function artist and figurative sculptor, Deborah Baldizar. What inspires her work? Learn about the techniques and processes she uses to create her pieces, and view additional works that reflect the artist's interpretations of hidden human emotions. Deborah will walk us through the Pulp Function exhibition and then share slides and a discussion of her work, from inception to gallery. Artists Inspiring Artists Donna Rhae Marder Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18, 2008 10am - 5pm $199 Member / $220 Non-Member Do you have a collection of objects, ideas and techniques that are waiting to be combined into a piece that speaks to you as an artist? Join Pulp Function guest artist Donna Rhae Marder as she leads a two day workshop on pulling the pieces together: identifying inspirations, assessing skills and learning new techniques to create a coherent piece of work from a project paralyzed in process, or a random collection of materials waiting for direction. Marder, who uses her sewing machine as a sculptural tool, creates works of art from household debris. This workshop is suitable for all media. PULP FUNCTION Time Out Events: Resolve to add creativity to your life! The Worcester Center for Crafts invites you to take time out to exercise your creativity and learn a new technique in craft. Making Elegant Treasure Boxes from Recycled Paper Saturday, March 15, 2008 1pm - 4pm Instructor Elizabeth Lang $36 Member / $40 Non-Member Make simple boxes, themed stacking boxes, cards and pinwheel envelopes, all from favorite or recycled paper, enhanced with tiny collages and other embellishments all learned in class. You'll never look at paper the same way again! Block Printing Workshop Friday, April 11, 2008 6pm - 9pm Instructor Amanda Culhane $36 Member / $40 Non-Member A little repetition can be a good thing! Create your own block for printing from recycled materials, then learn to register your design to create a repeating pattern on a unique table runner to take home. DOCENT HOURS: Tuesday 11am - 2pm Wednesday 5pm - 7:30pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Pulp Function was organized by the Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, Massachusetts, and was curated by Lloyd E. Herman. This exhibition celebrates the life of Caroline R. Graboys. It has been partially underwritten through the generosity of donors to the Graboys Fund and by Fuller Craft Museum members. The WORCESTER CENTER FOR CRAFTS is a warm, accessible artistic community where young people and adults can find a means of expression through craft classes, exhibits and events. Our studios embrace those who are just beginning to discover their voices as artists as well as artists who are experienced in craft. There is something fundamentally human about making an exquisite, functional object from the elements of glass, wood, clay, or natural fiber and this drive has been the heartbeat of the Center for 150 years. We hope you will join us to experience craft. View our classes, exhibits and events at www.worcestercraftcenter.org or call us at 508-753-8183. HEY COLLEGE STUDENTS! Here are the WOO Benefits at the Craft Center! 10% off all craft classes and workshops (which you can take for credit)! 10% discount off purchases over $15 in the Gallery Store! FREE entrance to Annual Festival of Crafts, Thanksgiving weekend! FREE entrance to exhibit openings!* (*some major exhibition may not apply) Through Monday, May 26.

021 Episode for Families: Ananse the Spider
This episode, produced for younger audiences ages 7?12, features an African folk tale and is inspired by a linguist staff (oykeame) in the Museum's collection. Narrated by actor Ronnie Washington.

023 Gustave Courbet
Curator Gary Tinterow visits the New York studio of the painter John Currin to discuss the special exhibition Gustave Courbet.

024 Episode for Families: Peach Blossom Spring
Discover the peaceful tranquility of Peach Blossom Spring in this story originally told seventeen hundred years ago by the poet Tao Qian.

Ken Bailey
Chat Noir - to review a full size photo plus explore the newest knowledge connected with this Ken Bailey artist reproduction, click the artists title hypertext link slightly the little graphic. Also visit for buying, frame and width and height recommendations for this gallerie picture. Ken Bailey is a remarkable artist and has created many art print pictures similar to "Chat Noir", see their other gallery art reproductions.

Don Li-Leger
Bamboo Division - to look at a large representation on this piece plus read other info dealing with this Don Li-Leger gallery art giclee print, carry on through the artist name over the thumbnail. You can also look over purchasing, frame and dimension details for this gallery art poster. Don Li-Leger has many more terrific artists reproductions in addition to "Bamboo Division", review the artists database for other art print pictures.

Steve Hanks
Bookends - to check out a bigger picture and delved into further guidance relative to this Steve Hanks picture, click through on the artists title atop the thumbnail display at your left. Also visit for buying, safe framing methods and height and width guidelines for this artist image . Steve Hanks has produced many additional wall art giclee prints in a similar genre as "Bookends", look over the artists index for other art print posters.

Georgia O'Keeffe
Red Cannas - to glance at a full size view photo and also find supplementary details regarding this Georgia O'Keeffe museum artwork, click the artist label slightly the little image. Obtain purchasing, conservation framing and size info for this wall art print. Georgia O'Keeffe is one of the top 50 best selling artists and has numerous other fine art art works similar to "Red Cannas", look through their other giclee prints.