NH Harvest 2011

It's time once again for NH Harvest - A Fine Arts and Crafts Open Studio Event. Every second weekend in October, which for New Englanders falls conveniently on the Columbus Holiday weekend, I open my studio to visitors.

For two days, I share my space with other artists, and we share the 'stage' demonstrating our skills in woodturning, carving, fine stoneware pottery and watercolor and pen and ink drawings.

If you live in the New England area, take a drive into New Hampshire, and stop by my barn. We'll be here from 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday. And if you like what you see, we'll have several pieces for sale.

Below are some photos of recent work, maple hollow forms, painted with black gesso, and then chip carved through to reveal the contrasting wood. This is a test piece, practicing random carving patterns. You'll see this, and much more this weekend.

Alan Carter Demonstration and Workshop

I'm hosting Alan Carter in my studio this weekend (May 21/22) for a demonstration and workshop. Alan's background in furniture making shows in his well-known body of current work - suspended vessels.

Alan's work can be seen here, at his recently updated website:

http://alancarterstudio.com/

Here's hoping that he won't need an Ark to get from the Manchester airport to my barn on Friday afternoon. :-)

Binh Pho Coming Here!

I am honored to host a world-class woodturning artist, Binh Pho on June 12 & 13, 2010. His work can be viewed here, at his website: http://www.angelfire.com/il2/binhpho/

On Saturday, he will be demonstrating how he creates his thin-walled woodturned vessels by piercing them with high speed dental drill bits. Then using airbrushes, he paints scenes that depict events or stories drawn from his life.

On Sunday, a fortunate few will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on workshop, learning the techniques he uses to create his unique works or art.

And yes, I am a fortunate one :^)

I am sooooo looking forward to this, as I have been an admirer of his work since I became addicted to woodturning almost ten years ago. Need to go clean up my studio now!