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July 1 & 2, 9AM — 12:30PM O July 29 — August 2 What Does Art Do? Fundamentals in
Woodturning Woodturning: open
bowls & hollow forms
Mark Tan David Ellsworth
CONCEPT CONCEPT Take the first steps to becoming a
Helen Molesworth &
Simone Leigh
CONCEPT
For centuries, art served the
needs of ritual, the church and the state. In the
West, this tradition was broken by the rise of the
avant-garde and artists who wanted to make “art
for art’s sake”. It’s interesting to now ask “what
does art do?” This program examines objects
and discusses them in formal, art historical,
political and personal terms, unpacking what art
does to us and what we in turn learn from art.
How can we change as a result of our encounters
with art? Helen reads from a chapter of her
forthcoming book, What Does Art Do?, focusing
on works of art that deal with love and freedom.
She is joined in conversation with artist Simone
Leigh, about whom she has written.
FACULTY
Helen Molesworth was the Chief Curator
at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los
Angeles from 2014 - 2018. While at MOCA, she
organized the group show One Day at a Time:
Manny Farber and Termite Art and the critically
acclaimed Kerry James Marshall and Anna Maria
Maiolino exhibitions. Her writing has appeared
in publications such as Artforum, Art Journal,
Documents, and October.
Simone Leigh examines ideas of the female
body, race, beauty and community. Exhibitions
include: “Trigger: Gender as a Tool and as
a Weapon”, New Museum of Contemporary
Art, New York; “Psychic Friends Network”, Tate
Exchange, Tate Modern, London; “The Waiting
Room”, New Museum of Contemporary Art,
New York; “The Free People’s Medical Clinic”,
commissioned by Creative Time; inHarlem, The
Studio Museum in Harlem at Marcus Garvey
Park, New York; and the Hammer Museum, Los
Angeles.
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Let the chips fly as you explore
spindle turning and enjoy the smooth buttery
shavings of bowl turning in this fun and
informative workshop. This exciting week is
designed for participants who have little to no
experience. Students become comfortable
with the lathe and begin with spindle turning
in between two centers, then progress to
faceplate turning for bowl turning. Participants
leave the workshop with a series of finished
objects and an understanding of woodturning
and its potential as an art form.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES An exploration in
woodturning begins by working with both kiln-
dried and green wood. Students are guided
through the many aspects of woodturning from
tool selection and sharpening to proper safety
practices. Bowl turning basics are uncovered
and the potential of finishes and surface design
are revealed.
ACTIVITIES Students receive an introduction
to the tools and techniques of woodturning
and review safe working habits with in-depth
demonstrations and group discussions. Slide
presentations explore the potential of wood-
turned objects. Participants spend time working
on individual projects with plenty of one-on-
one help.
FACULTY Mark Tan is a studio furniture maker
who received his degree in furniture design in
the crafts & design program at Sheridan College
in Toronto, Ontario. He is the Studio Coordinator
for Furniture Design & Woodworking at
Anderson Ranch Arts Center and has exhibited
work in Canada and the United States.
www.marktanstudio.com
www.simoneleigh.com
August 5 — 9
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woodturning master during this comprehensive
exploration of bowl and hollow form turning.
Start at the beginning, working directly from
the timber log. Uncover the essentials of this
engaging art form under the guidance of
the instructor’s signature gouge, hollowing
techniques, work methods and philosophy.
Explore topics such as reading bowl forms
within the log, orienting grain patterns within
bowl forms and learning how to turn with
maximum versatility and efficiency while
minimizing sanding. Students use a variety of
chucking systems, including jam and vacuum
chucks, and learn the subtle and not-so-subtle
elements of object design. Tool design and
sharpening are also covered.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES
Students learn
how to turn open bowls and hollow forms from
green logs while using the lathe as a power
carving tool. All of the methods of orienting
grain, mounting, cutting, sanding and finishing
are covered.
ACTIVITIES
The workshop includes a
comprehensive demonstration on turning
an open bowl from half a log. There are also
demonstrations throughout the week, which
explore different aspects of the making process.
FACULTY
David Ellsworth’s work is included
in the permanent collections of 41 museums and
numerous private collections worldwide. He is a
Fellow and former Trustee of the American Craft
Council and has received fellowship awards
from the National Endowment for the Arts, the
Pennsylvania Council for the Arts and the PEW
Fellowship for the Arts.
www.ellsworthstudios.com
TUITION $350 TUITION $975 TUITION + STUDIO SUPPORT DONATION $450 TUITION + STUDIO SUPPORT DONATION $1,175 TUITION + STUDIO SUPPORT DONATION $1,375
NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS $250 REGISTRATION FEE $45 | STUDIO FEE $150 REGISTRATION FEE $45 | STUDIO FEE $150
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