Into the Forest

Working hard in Charlotte, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, preparing elements and structures for the Forest! Less than one month to go!

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If you just are unable to join in the opening weekend celebrations of Into the Forest in Pittsburgh PA on November 10 – 11, 2017, you can still experience the installation through December 3, 2017.

Where:   Spinning Plate Gallery, 5821 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Dates:    November 10 – December 3, 2017

Hours:   Thursday through Saturday: 2 pm – 7 pm, Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm

or by appointment (contact us at intotheforest17@gmail.com to arrange visit)

Closed Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving weekend

Opening weekend celebrations of Into The Forest will feature Brigitte Martin as our Saturday morning forum keynote speaker.  Her talk, titled “From The Forest Into The World”, will draw upon her experience as a creative innovator and passionate leader in the international craft community.

Brigitte Martin is a traditionally trained goldsmith from Germany. Her jewelry has been
exhibited at the Museum of Art in Cleveland, and in galleries across the US.  Martin curates and juries exhibitions nationally and, in 2012, CBS media named her one of the best art curators in Pittsburgh, PA.  Martin was a featured panelist on NPR’s RADIO TIMES. Continue reading →

Just a small selection of flowers from the gardens of our artist contributors’ imaginations.

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Come experience their beauty at our opening weekend celebration for Into The Forest in Pittsburgh, PA!  For more information, click below.

As Julie eloquently described during our Into the Forest presentation at Synergy4, the International Polymer Clay Association conference held in King of Prussia, PA on August 13-16, 2017:

When the three of us [Laura, Emily and Julie] got together and decided to throw out this call for contributions, we had no idea where it would lead. You saw earlier some of the fantastic pieces that we have accumulated. But there was an effect
that went beyond the objects. The emotional impact this collaboration has
on us as individuals, as a community or even as a member of the world.
This project brought out fears among novices about being “good enough”,
pride for those who took it as a challenge and overcame. Then there was the
joy of being a part of something bigger.

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The three of us took a sample Forest to Synergy4 in King of Prussia, PA. Continue reading →

Mark your calendars for November 10 – 11, 2017 for the opening weekend of INTO THE FOREST!  Please visit here for information about the weekend including how to register for the Saturday Forum and where to stay in Pittsburgh!