Encaustic Arts Magazine Winter 2011 | Page 3

04 EAI From the Institute 05 Calendar of Events EAI 06 Russell Thurston Portfolio 10 Margaret Berry Portfolio Portfolio 15 Karon Leigh Portfolio 18 22 Rodney Thompson Barbara Michener Portfolio 24 Catherine Nash Portfolio 29 Book Spotlight Events 31 26 Techne` 1.Techne, or techné, the Greek word techné is often translated as craftsmanship, craft, or art. It is the rational method involved in producing an object or accomplishing a goal or objective. Techne resembles the implication of knowledge of principles, although techne differs in that its intent is making or doing, as opposed to “disinterested understanding.” Michelle Belto