Running Numbers

A scholarly look at the digits that matter.


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Published: Jan 28, 2009

Running Numbers gets all artsy-craftsy.

52 Number of issues of Jeff Kilpatrick's "Sketches of Fishtown" comic that will be included in the first volume of his project in book form, a hand-numbered version of which is free with the $25 admission to the "Sketches of Fishtown" book release party on Jan. 31, 7 to 11 p.m., at Holy Name of Jesus' church hall, 701 E. Gaul St. The party will include food, beer, raffles of original art and a game of Quizzo. Tickets are available at the door or by contacting Jeff Kilpatrick at phillytoon@yahoo.com. Comics, beer and Quizzo in a church hall. Only in Fishtown. 7 Number of expert woodworkers who will be on hand to demonstrate both hand- and power-based woodworking skills during the Philadelphia Furniture Workshop's two-day open house on Jan. 30 to 31 at 5212 Pulaski Ave. The free open house runs from 2 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 30 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 31 and includes instruction and tours of the PFW shop. But sadly no wood-themed Quizzo. Visit philadelphiafurnitureworkshop.com for details.

5 Number of days a week the Philadelphia Sketch Club offers $9 and $10 studio workshops, including "Life Model" and "Costumed Model" sketch sessions and printmaking workshops. Easels and drawing boards are provided. Visit sketchclub.org for costs, times and, if they took my suggestion, a schedule of what "costumes" will be worn.

4 Number of hours you'll get to refine your glass skills during Philadelphia Glass Works' open studio workshop on Feb. 1, noon to 4 p.m., for $75. The session at 908A N. Third St. — the only public lamp-working facility in the city — includes instructor help and basic tools. The catch? Prior flame-working experience is required. But who doesn't have that?

2 Maximum number of pages that should be used to briefly describe the project being nominated for the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia's annual Preservation Achievement and Homeowner awards, which honor projects involving the preservation or protection of historic resources and residential properties, respectively. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Jan. 30. Visit preservationalliance.com for details. Hint: It probably wouldn't hurt to submit the nomination form in a wood-bound print with glassblown lettering.

Hey ... can I get your digits? I want to hear about the numerals you need to see. Let a number-runner know at runningnumbers@gmail.com.