at the bench

New Fall & Winter Classes

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:40:00 -0400

I am excited to report that SilverWorks is adding a few new classes to its roster for fall.

Skill Builders.

These are short workshops that focus on a specific project or technique. They are...

Applique Project
Pierced Project
Fold Forming
Torch Enameling
Patinas
Using Stones

All of these are meant to be a follow up to Discover Silversmithing, a Saturday Workshop, or Beginning Silversmithing.

Time out for rocks

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:51:48 -0400

A little time out as the studio is closed for the week before labor day, and before the next set of classes starting on Sept 9th.

Bryan and I spend some blissful time in Historic Frederick, MD.

A little stroll through this town was a delightful break. As well we discovered a great rock shop.

The spoils of this discovery included some raw rose quartz, citrine and amethyst. But best of all something out of this world...

meteorite.

yup.

Another adventure in incorporating unique materials in my work.

Tear Down

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 16:21:29 -0400

Bringing everything back to “white”. The Glen Echo Park Popcorn Gallery is inheriting our towers. Here we are priming them for whoever decides to use them next.

End of show

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 16:04:04 -0400

Tear-down today of what I feel was a successful show. Although the signature piece “Haul Water, Carry Sticks” will remain with me, many of the other works are on their way to good homes. A little part of me going with them, each are sent off with a goodbye kiss.

The show continues

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:25:29 -0400

So far the show has been met with good reviews, and many of the pieces will be going into private colIections.

I couldn’t be more pleased.

But, I am at that aftermark that so many artists face when pouring themselves out in the creative process. Feeling a little under the weather and totally unproductive.

Guess what.

That is a natural part of the creative process. And frequently ignored by many artists due to a cultural work ethic that forgets what emotional, and physical resource goes into creating good art.

It is taxing. And warrents a little break.

So, I am not producing tons of work for the next few weeks, and look forward to an actual vacation at the end of august.