[Jewelry making - Article 00172] - [Orchid] The Craft Student League Is Losing It's Home!

[Joel Elfman]

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    I am a student at the Craft Students League in New York City which is
    losing its space in March and whose continued existence is under
    serious threat due to current circumstances.  Students and all those
    involved w/ the CSL have been asked to come up with ideas, contacts,
    anything that might help its continuity and I couldn't think of a
    better group to turn to then Orchid. 

    For over 75 years The Craft Students League has been home to all
    types of crafts and craftspeople including jewelers, metalsmiths,
    enamelists, ceramicists, glass workers, woodworkers, papermakers,
    bookmakers, painters, mixed media artists and many others.
    Professionals and dedicated enthusiasts alike have nutured their
    skills in its classes. 

    For 30 years the Craft Students League has been based in the 53rd St.
    YWCA in New York City. Unfortunately, the YWCA's building has been
    sold to developers and all classes end in mid-March. It is unclear
    where the Y is going and regardless it appears that the Y will no
    longer maintain its relationship w/ the CSL.  The New York crafts
    community and NYC itself will suffer a huge loss without the
    wonderful service, community and space that the Craft Students League
    provides. 

    If anyone knows of any space that might support a variety of crafts
    people or would like to contribute time, money or ideas to help
    support the CSL in its search for a new home, or to contribute to the
    CSL's new space when it finds one I believe the best contacts are
    listed below.  I am merely a student at CSL who thought Orchid and
    other groups might be able to help.  Please direct all your contacts
    to: 

    Fran Perrone, the Director of CSL 212-735-9730 
    or 
    Janna Gregonis
    Director, Jewelry and Metalsmithing
    212.735.9703
    jgregonis AT ywca.org

    For those of you who are also on other chat groups or involved with
    any other organizations or businesses that you believe might be able
    to help please pass on this request. 

Thank you,
Joel Elfman (student, CSL)

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