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2009 Peters Valley Craft Center Instructors (Alphabetical Listing by Surname)A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z Would you like to know more about Peters Valley Craft Center? CLICK HERE. Elyse Allen is a New York based textile artist and designer. She’s designed knit prototypes for Missoni and Diesel and costumes for music videos. Her work has been exhibited internationally. Elyse’s recent work focuses on knitted cashmere accessories and elaborate animal masks. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Lee Alexander There is something exciting about taking a misshapen lump of burl wood and “turning” it into a spectacular natural edge winged bowl. The natural edge gives it a life of its own and people’s reactions are amazing. Some of the top woodturning instructors in the world have been Lee’s teachers. He has been privileged to give woodturning demonstrations to numerous groups. His work has been in several juried art shows. Lee also teaches woodturning in his Lincroft, NJ shop. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Richard Aldorasi Richard Aldorasi established the Philadelphia Handmade Paper Company in 1989. He has since continually conducted hands-on living history programs and art workshops in Turkish (ebru) and Japanese Suminagashi marbling, paper making, letter press printing, decorative paper, and book arts. Sharing his program at numerous arts, historical and educational institutions, Mr. Aldorasi has displayed his expertise and experience as a teacher and artist with all ages and skill levels. As a working artist for 40 plus years, his talents go unsurpassed in handmade paper and marbling. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Donna Lee Amerman Donna Lee Amerman has been teaching PC Programs for upwards of 10 years for Programs Plus Computer Training. She has been designing graphics for Web & Print for over 20 years moving from print advertising to Web based imaging and Web Design in 1998. Donna also currently holds the position for graphics/advertising at PVCC. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Beau Anderson Beau Anderson was introduced to the torch by his mother Sage at the young age of seven. An advocate for conservation and sustainability, Beau strives for optimal efficiency and a positive impact in his production methods and instruction techniques. Students recognize Beau for his versatility, precision, charisma, and dedication to his art and the progress of his students. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Harry Anderson Harry Anderson’s work has always incorporated found objects. They were used first in site specific installations then to create unified works in the form of a lamp or light sculpture. Harry is a full time artist whose work has been widely exhibited. Past teaching credits include Moore College of Art, North Country Studio Conference, Peters Valley, Pilchuck, and Haystack. Anderson received his BFA from the University of Illinois and MFA from the Pennsylvania State University. He has received grants from the NEA and the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts. His work is in numerous private and public collections. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Joe Anderson Joe Anderson began studying blacksmithing in 1970 and has been a full time blacksmith since 1977. He has taught at Peters Valley and Penland School of Crafts. He has also taught, lectured and demonstrated at numerous regional and national ABANA conferences throughout the country. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Herbert Ascherman, Jr. Herb Ascherman has operated a successful portrait studio since 1975 having developed an international clientele. He founded the Ascherman Gallery of the Cleveland Photographic Workshop. He has been teaching Photography since 1976 and been a speaker to over 150 groups around the country. Herb wrote the professional portrait/wedding chapters in American Society of Media Photographer's Business Practice textbook, has published a number of photography books and illustrated 4 children's books. Herb has had one man shows around the world including Paris, Tokyo, India, New York, and Cleveland, etc. His work is held in the National Portrait Gallery of London, Musee de Ville de Paris, and The Kinsey Institute among others. www.ascherman.com (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Jane Ayers Jane Ayers became a glass artist in 1992, leaving a corporate career in 1995 to pursue beadmaking and jewelry design full time. Her work has been exhibited nationally at ACC, Buyers Market of American Craft and Handmade in America. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Diane Banks is an Associate Professor of Art at James Madison University in VA. She received an MFA in Sculpture from Syracuse University. She was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Sculpture and has had artist residencies at art centers across the country. Diane has taught workshops at Southwest School of Art and Craft, Haystack and at many universities throughout the country. Her work has been exhibited nationally. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Jim Batson Jim has been forging since 1974 and teaching since 1980. He is an authority on Early American Knives, especially the Bowie knife. A Master Bladesmith in the American Bladesmith Society, Jim’s knives are collected worldwide. He is an author, James Bowie historian, engineer, and a student of the Early American forged Blade. He is a recipient of ABANA’s Alex Bealer Award and is an inductee in the ABS Cutlery Hall of Fame in Little Rock, AR. Bennett Bean Bennett Bean is best known as a ceramic artist for his treatment of vessels post firing. He has been a full time studio artist for that last 30 years. His work is represented by numerous galleries as well as in major museum collections nationwide. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Chris Becksvoort Chris Becksvoort has over 4 ½ decades of woodworking experience in design, joinery, construction, restoration and wood technology. He is the author of In Harmony with Wood and The Shaker Legacy. A contributing editor to “Fine Woodworking” magazine since 1989, his pieces are in collections nationwide. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Susan Beecher Susan Beecher is a nationally recognized studio potter whose work has appeared in more than 45 national juried exhibitions over the past 18 years. She has taught workshops and weekly classes at art centers across the Northeast and Florida. She is currently Head of Ceramics at Sugar Maples Center for the Arts. The book, Susan Beecher: Wood Fired Pottery was released by Catskill Press in 2005. Vivian Beer Vivian Beer is a studio artist whose work has been included in exhibitions at The Mint Museum, Fuller Craft Museum, SOFA Chicago, Palm beach 3, and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. Representations of her work are in Penland Gallery, Wexler Gallery, William Zimmer Gallery, Hodges Taylor Gallery, and The Courthouse Gallery. Vivian received her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and BFA from Maine College of Art She has taught workshops at Penland and Peters Valley. Scott Braun Once a musician, writer, and spoken word performer, Scott now designs and builds sculptural furniture by commission as he runs a "co-op" shop in Brooklyn, acts as President of Furniture New York, and sits on the Board of Trustees of the Furniture Society. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Reina Mia Brill Reina Mia Brill is a mixed media artist. She works full-time out of her studio in the Bronx making knitted wire and clay creatures. Brill considers her sculptures 3-D illustrations which are based on her own childhood memories and fantasies. Since receiving her MFA from San Diego State University, Brill’s work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally. Her work has been published in over 10 books and numerous magazines. She is a 2001 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow and a 2007 recipient of a BRIO Award from the Bronx Council on the Arts. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Moe Brooker Moe Brooker has been an artist and teacher for over 35 years, throughout the United States and abroad. He has an extensive exhibition record of both solo and group exhibitions. Moe is the recipient of several honors and awards including an accepted invitation to Oxford University, the 2004 Conrad Nelson Fellowship, and the 2003 Van Der Zee Award. His work is included in numerous public collections. Mr. Brooker is the Chair of Foundations at Moore College of Art & Design and has been on the faculty at Moore since 1995. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Bill Brown Bill Brown has been a full-time studio sculptor since 1978. His sculptures are artistic interpretations of life experiences, the natural and spiritual world around him, and the bringing together of materials, thought and energy into art. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Angela Bubash Angela Bubash has been metalsmithing for 15 years and is currently dividing her time between her own studio work and teaching in both workshop and university environments. She recently completed a three-year residency at Penland School of Crafts. Her work has been exhibited nationwide can be seen in various publications. Angela has received many grants and awards including a North Carolina Regional Artist Project Grant. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Ken Burton Ken Burton has been working with wood professionally for the past 27 years. He holds a MFA from the School for American Crafts at R.I.T. Ken currently operates Windy Ridge Woodworks in New Tripoli, PA where he designs and builds studio furniture, custom cabinetry, interiors and zillions of boxes. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Matt Burton Matt Burton is the owner and director of the M.T. Burton Gallery in Surf City, NJ. Matt is an active potter and sculptor exhibiting across the country. He teaches in his studio, the 19th Street Clay Studio, and at Ocean County College. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Steve Butler Steve Butler graduated with honors from Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada, majoring in furniture design. He then went on to Queens University in Ontario to study education. Steve is currently the Department Head of the wood studio at Peters Valley. His work has been featured in “Woodwork”, “Woodcraft”, and the “Crafts Report” magazines. He exhibits his work throughout the United States and Canada. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Caroline Byrne Caroline Byrne studied textiles as Cornell University and went to work in the NYC fashion industry. She quickly discovered that making yarn was a creative and satisfying alternative to fast-paced city life. Caroline has taught spinning at The Yarn Tree in Brooklyn, NY and Brookfield Craft Center in CT. She has demonstrated spinning with unusual materials at the Museum of Art and Design and Beam Camp. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Ann Cahoon is a designer goldsmith working in rural northern Massachusetts with a focus on high carat gold and platinum fabrication. She received a BFA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry from the Maine College of Art and continued her training at Boston’s North Bennett Street School, in their Jewelry Making and Repair program. Ann teaches at Metalwerx and the MJSA.shows on a regular basis. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Dorothy Caldwell Dorothy Caldwell is a Canadian artist who has co-founded the Canadian Surface Design Organization, teaches, and also curates and juries exhibitions. Her work is represented in many permanent collections including the Museum of Art and Design in NY, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, and the Carlton and Reta Lewis Collection in Washington, DC. It has been featured in Fiberarts, Surface Design Journal and the book, The Surface Designers Art. She was the recipient of the prestigious Bronfman Award given to one Canadian artist each year. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Peter Callas Peter Callas is an American pioneer of Woodfiring and he is credited with building the nation’s first Anagama in 1976. He has fired kilns on four continents and is in many public and private collections worldwide. His work can be viewed at www.petercallas.com (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Gary Carlos Intersecting interests in painting, ceramics and public art have led Carlos to work in ceramic tile. His mixed media wall pieces deal with issues related to land use and consumerism. Carlos’ work was included in the 2006 NCECA Invitational Exhibition “The New Utilitarian” and in the new book “Confrontational Ceramics,” by Judith Schwartz. Carlos lives in the California’s Central Valley and teaches sculpture at Delta College in Stockton, CA. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Dr. William Carty Dr. William Carty is a Professor of Ceramic Engineering at Alfred University. He received a BS and MS in Ceramic Engineering from UMR (Missouri), a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Washington, and joined Alfred University in 1993. He teaches extensively (engineering classes during the school year and “Ceramic Science for the Artist” in the summer) and has researched all aspects of traditional ceramics production. He is a frequent contributor to NCECA, has learned to speak the proper language (i.e. the language of the artist), and has an unbridled passion for understanding the why of ceramics. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Mary V. Carty Mary has taught basketry for over 20 years. She has taught adult night schools, folk festivals and artisans in residence at historical venues all over the state of New Jersey. She is also co-owner of Pinelands Folk Music & Basketry Center in south Jersey. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Nancy White Cassidy Nancy White Cassidy holds an MFA in illustration from Western CT State University, and has been published in children's trade and educational markets; shows frequently in New England; has work in the permanent collection of the Housatonic Museum of Art. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Kathie Chichon Kathie Chichon is an instructor and professional photographer who conducts fine art photography workshops throughout the US. She travels the country in a 36ft. RV photographing along the way. She will be finishing a book about artists in their studios that she has worked collaboratively with her husband, Lucas, featuring artists from California and New York. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Lucas Chichon Lucas Chichon has conducted photography workshops throughout the US and Canada. His work has been published widely, in both editorial and fine art magazines. He maintains an active speaking and exhibition schedule. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Jiyoung Chung Jiyoung Chung received her BFA and MFA from R.I.S.D. and Cranbrook Academy of Art. She has had 17 fine solo shows in Korea, France, Finland, and the US. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Art and Design in New York. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Karen L. Cohen Karen L. Cohen has been a studio enamellist and jeweler for over 25 years. She creates one-of-a-kind pieces, specializing in Cloisonné. She is the author of the book, The Art of Fine Enameling and she teaches at various venues throughout the year. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Bob Compton Bob Compton has been blacksmithing professionally since 1983. In 1989 he opened his own studio to pursue custom architectural projects. Primarily creating work for private homes he has developed a style that brings traditional joinery and forging techniques to contemporary design. Bob has demonstrated frequently and taught both at blacksmithing schools and at his own studio. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Peter C. Cook Peter C. Cook has worked as a freelance photographer for 25 years. He studied at The School of Visual Arts in New York and did independent work with Arnold Newman and Ralph Gibson. His portraits have been exhibited in numerous venues and has appeared in many publications including “The New Yorker”, The New York Times Sunday Magazine”, and “Architectural Digest”, among others. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Sharon Costello Sharon Costello has been a feltmaker for 24 years. She is best known for her unique felted vessels and one-of-a-kind art dolls. She shares her love of feltmaking teaching throughout the United States and Canada. Sharon has produced two instructional videos, written articles for a wide variety of textile magazines and hosts a bi-annual feltmakers conference called “Felters’ Fling”. Her work has been featured on DIY television network, several feltmaking and doll art books, and numerous magazines including “Fiberarts”, “Spin-Off”, “Shuttle, Spindle and Dyepot”, and “Echos”. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Tillman Crane Tillman Crane is known for his beautiful platinum prints, approachable teaching style and extensive knowledge of photography. He has published three monographs, STRUCTURE, TOUCHSTONES and ODIN STONE and is working on a fourth on the Jordan River in Utah. He teaches workshops in Maine, Scotland and Chile, in addition to consulting with various high school photography programs. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Kevin Crowe Kevin Crowe has been a studio potter for 28 years. He makes functional pots and fires in a 450 cubic foot combination anagama/noborigama kiln. He teaches workshops throughout the country and abroad on throwing large-scale work, Kevin has taught and has built and fired numerous wood kilns. He currently lives with his wife Linda in the Blue Ridge Foothills of Virginia. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Eric Cuper Eric Cuper holds an MFA in blacksmithing from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Currently he is operating Cuper Studios LLC in Easton, PA producing a variety of commissioned architectural metalwork. His art is shown and collected nationally. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Anne Currier Anne Currier is Professor of ceramic art at the School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. With a BFA from the School of the Art Institute, Chicago and MFA from the University of Washington, she was awarded fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York Foundation for the Arts and the Virginia A. Groot Foundation. Anne’s work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC; the Renwick Gallery of the National Museum of American Art, the Musee des Arts Decoratifs de Montreal, Quebec, Canada; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Kyung-ju, South Korea. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Christopher Darway has been working in metals for over 30 years as a designer, teacher and artisan. He received his BFA in Craft Design from the Philadelphia College of Art. Over the years he has sold and exhibited his work through galleries, shops and craft shows including the ACC and Smithsonian Craft Show. His work has been exhibited in Germany, Japan, and England. Chris is currently a senior lecturer a the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where he teaches metals and jewelry. He is one of the senior instructors for the Rio Rewards program. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Sandra C. Davis andra C. Davis holds a BFA from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia, Sandra Davis currently teaches non-silver printmaking processes at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and Mercer County Community College while working on her MFA at University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Her images have been exhibited nationwide and are in public, corporate and private collections. See more at www.SandraCDavis.com (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Judith de Zanger Judith de Zanger has fallen in love with both sculpting and the philosophy of the Tao. She combines them in her work as well as in her teaching and is the author of Getting Stoned: The Tao of Sculpting. Her work is in Gallery 71 in NYC and the Wheelhorse Gallery in Greenwich, CT. She has been in many juried and group shows and has had solo shows at the Southern Vermont Center, the Beside-Myself Gallery and the Mari Gallery. She is also co-director of the Creativity Institute which sponsors an annual creativity conference and whose mission is to spread the creative spirit. Her sculptures can be seen at flickr.com/photos/taosculpting. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Bruce Dehnert Bruce Dehnert, ceramics Department Head at Peters Valley, has taught at Hunter College, Parsons School of Design, the School of Art in New Zealand, Universiti Malaysia on theIsland of Borneo and the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. His work is exhibited internationally and is included in numerous collections such as The White House Collection. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Mark Del Guidice Mark Del Guidice is a graduate of the Program in Artisanry at Boston University and has a studio in Norwood, MA where he has been creating one-of-a-kind furniture for over 21 years. He is currently an adjunct professor at Suffolk University, teaching furniture design. His work is in the collections of Yale University, Smith College, the Art Complex Museum [Duxbury, MA] and the Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Kulvinder Kaur Dhew Kulvinder Kaur Dhew was born and raised in England. Since receiving her MA in Painting at The Royal College of Art in London, she has taught at universities in New Zealand, Borneo, and the United States. Kulvinder’s work is included in collections as diverse as Kazuo Ishiguru and MTV Europe. Kaur Dhew has received numerous Residencies including the prestigious Delfina Trust in London, ARCO in Lisbon, and most recently at The Vermont Studio Center. Kulvinder presently maintains a studio in Northern New Jersey. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Andy Dohner Andrew Dohner currently operates his studio out of Cochranton Pennsylvania were he produces functional objects that consist of furniture, lighting, hardware, interior and exterior architectural projects. Andrew has extensive background as a journeyman blacksmith and the opportunity to work in a number of shops across the country has given him a strong and diverse education. He has demonstrated at several regional events and taught classes and participated in resident programs at other craft schools. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Nisha Drinkard Nisha Drinkard has taught as an Assistant Professor at William Paterson University for seven years, as well as workshops for Newark Museum and Peters Valley. She received her MFA from Arizona State University. Her work has been exhibited at such places as the University of Texas at Tyler, Montclair State University and Tucson Museum of Art in Arizona. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Thomas Eberhardt has owned and operated a custom-built furniture/upholstery business for over 35 years. He has been involved in all aspects of upholstery, from classis cars to private jets and everything in between. Leather, fabric and wood are his medium. He has taught at the Oregon School of Crafts, Peters Valley, Vo-tech school and has run classes at his shop. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Marie H. Elcin Marie H. Elcin is a Philadelphia-based fiber artist who constantly finds inspiration in her environment. She is an instructor at Fleisher Art Memorial and a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design where she studied Fine Arts and Textile Design. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Catharine Ellis Catharine Ellis taught the Professional Crafts Fiber Program at Haywood community College for 30 years and is now devoted to full-time studio work. Catharine has exhibited and taught workshops internationally. She is the author of Woven Shibori and her work has been featured in many publications such as Fiberarts, Surface Design Journal, and Memory on Cloth: Shibori Now by Yoshiko Wada. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Mark Emig Mark Emig is a journeyman level blacksmith. He has operated his own blacksmithing/metalwork business full time for the past five years. Mark started blacksmithing as a hobby 15 years ago, mainly a hobby for 10 years. He is primarily self-taught. He has taken classes with Uri Hofi, Mark Aspery,David Court and Peter Happney. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Anne MyersEmlein Anne Myers Emlein makes her home in Providence, Rhode Island, where she teaches machine and hand knitting at RISD, as well as textiles for apparel, and fine arts textiles. Inspired by a love for history of costume and textiles, she designs, creates, and exhibits knitwear, apparel, and fine arts textiles. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Jill Enfield Jill Enfield has been working with historical techniques since 1990. Her book, Photo-Imaging: A Complete Guide to Historical Techniques, won the Golden Light Award for best technical book of 2002 and is used in schools worldwide. Jill has been working on a portrait project for the last two years using wet collodion glass negatives which will culminate in a book. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Harvey Fein began turning 11 years ago. As an experienced turner, he became aware that most teachers approach the lathe with their “righty” mind. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Holly Fisher Holly Fisher is the Founder and Director of The Smartshop Metal Arts Center, a non-profit metal working school, art gallery and sculpture garden in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She holds a BFA from Truman State University, an MFA from The University of Montana, and has extensive experience teaching both art and metalworking to students of all ages. Holly is an enthusiastic instructor, who focuses on encouraging each of her students to find and refine their creative voice. Her work can be seen at The National Ornamental Metal Museum, Artique Gallery, Gallery on the Green, and Cascade Gallery. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Lindsay Ketterer Gates is a studio artist working out of Milford, PA. She was awarded a 2005 Individual Creative Arts Fellowship by the PA Council on the Arts, administered by the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation. Her work is exhibited and collected internationally. She has taught workshops and lectured throughout the US, including a recent lecture at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery. Her work has been featured on the cover of “Metalsmith” magazine and on the pages of “American Craft”, “Fiberarts”, and “Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot” magazines and the “Surface Design Journal.” (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Liza Nechamkin Glasser Liza Nechamkin Glasser has a BFA from R.I.T. in Metalsmithing and exhibits her work nationally. She has taught at Touchstone Center for Crafts, Appalachian Center for Crafts, Kendall College of Art, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, The Newark Museum, and R.I.T. Liza worked full-time for Tiffany and Co. as a Silversmith/Chaser for 13 years. She currently instructs workshops, does commission work and maintains an antique silver restoration studio. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) John Glendinning John Glendinning is a wood artist based in Montreal, Canada. Inspired by experiences in his natural surroundings, his work explores surface transition and structural relationships between mating surfaces. His work has been exhibited and collected internationally and most recently has been included in the fine art collection of the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs. In June 2008, John was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Kerr Grabowski Kerr Grabowski is a studio artist living in Sussex, NJ. Known for her innovative approaches to dyeing and screening processes, Kerr exhibits and teaches internationally and is the creator of the DVD “Deconstructed Screen Printing”. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Jane Grech Jane Grech is an accomplished patternmaker and couture seamstress. Her passion for sewing began as she grew up in Malta and learned tailoring as well as complex handwork such as lace making. In Manhattan, she attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, receiving the highest marks and recommendations from the faculty. Recently, Jane has added teaching to her repertoire, teaching children and adults how to sew in school programs as well as her studio. She wishes to share her knowledge with the intention of preserving the tradition of fine tailoring and sewing as art. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Alan Greene Alan Greene is the author of Primitive Photography, as well as articles and notices dealing with photographic history. His work has been exhibited in Italy, France and the United States. He has led numerous workshops and taught at universities. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Lisa Grey Lisa Grey sells and teaches nationally and internationally. Known for her innovative work with disperse dyes, she focuses on discovering new uses for this exciting, yet largely ignored class of dyes including being the first to recognize its potential for marbling. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Brenda Hall, originally from Oregon, moved to Connecticut five years ago. She has been a professional woodworker and finisher for 18 years. Brenda works for Ian Ingersoll as a finisher but continues to make her own pieces as well. A featured article about her work is to be published in “Curve” magazine. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Wayne Hall Wayne Hall has been making sculpture since 1972 and rustic furniture since 1992. He received his MFA from the University of Georgia and has taught at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, The University of Maine, NC State, and Duke University. He is an Adjunct Professor of Art at the University of Maine at Orono. Wayne received an NEA/SECCA grant for his sculpture and his furniture and drawings have been included in both national and regional exhibitions. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Flo Hoppe Flo Hoppe is a full-time artist, teacher, and author since 1971. Her main emphasis is on wicker and Japanese basketry. Her published books include Wicker Basketry, Contemporary Wicker Basketry and Plaited Basketry with Birch Bark. She exhibits and teaches worldwide. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Beth Ireland received her BFA in Art Education from S.U.N.Y. Buffalo and has run Beth Ireland Wood Working since 1982. Her company specializes in architectural woodturning, furniture and cabinetry. She has lectured, taught and demonstrated all over the country, including a two year position as Director of the Wood Program at Worcester Center for Crafts. Beth’s work can be seen in galleries throughout the United States as well as in publications such as “Bead and Button” and Design Book Seven by Taunton Press. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Neil Kessler is a knifemaker, writer and teacher living in Somerville, MA. He has been making his own Damascus steel for over six years, having learned it through courses at the Massachusetts College of Art and The School of the American Bladesmith Society. He has been an artist in residence at Peters Valley twice, and has taught there as well. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Lisa Klakulak Lisa Klakulak received her BFA in Fiber Arts from Colorado State University and was an artist in residence at the Appalachian Center for Craft from 2002-2005, where she focused specifically on exploring the felt medium. Currently, she creates wearable textiles, accessories and sculpture in her Asheville, NC studio and teaches extensively across the United States. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Jeff Kleckner Jeff Kleckner is a studio potter who exhibits nationally and currently teaches at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA. His work has been exhibited recently at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show in Philadelphia and the Invitational Ceramic Show and Sale at the Art School at Old Church in Demarest, NJ. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Chris Kluge After a failed attempt to circumnavigate the globe via dogsled, Chris redirected his energies to marionette making. Having lost count of how many marionettes he has created during the past 14 years, he knows his latest hobby is the right one for him. www.chriskluge.com. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Terry Kovalcik Terry Kovalcik has over 30 years of dedication to creative work in art. He currently works as a freelance illustrator and creates one-of-a-kind precious metal clay jewelry. He has been the Senior Certification Instructor for the Rio Rewards Program since 2005. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Monika Krol Monika Krol received her BFA in Craft Design from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Monika has previously taught at Peters Valley and Touchstone Center for Crafts. Her work consists mostly of jewelry objects, and collaborative commissions and projects. Website www.monikakrol.com. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Eric Kunsman Eric Kunsman is a photographer and book artist who is currently teaching as an adjunct professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He holds his MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking from the University of the Arts. Eric also holds a MS in Electronic Publishing/Graphic Arts Media, a BS in Biomedical Photography and a BFA in Fine Art Photography, all from Rochester Institute of Technology. He currently owns and maintains Booksmart Studio, a fine art digital printing studio that specializes in the fine book, along with other service for artists and photographers. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Daryl Lancaster, a hand-weaver and fiber artist known for her hand-woven, pieced garments has been sewing for more than 40 years. She gives lectures and workshops to guilds, conferences, and craft centers all over the United States and is the contributing Features Editor for “Handwoven” magazine. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Victoria Lansford Victoria Lansford is a long time educator in the arts, committed to sustaining ancient techniques through workshops and publications. Her award-winning work has been featured in “Metalsmith” magazine’s 2007 Exhibition in Print, “Lapidary Journal”, and “Art Jewelry” magazine, and on Home & Garden Television’s 2007 season of That’s Clever. Her instructional DVDs in the series Metal Techniques of Bronze Age Masters have sold throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and North and South America. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Chunghie Lee Chunghie Lee is a fiber artist and writer who lectures in universities, Seoul, Korea and abroad including Rhode Island School of Design, U.S.A. and Evtek Institute of Art & Design, Finland. She received her B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees from Hongik University, and was a Fulbright Exchange Scholar to Rhode Island School of Design, RI, U.S.A. in 1994. Chunghie has been teaching Pojagi & Beyond course at the Rhode Island School of Design during winter sessions since 1999. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Claudia Lee Claudia Lee has been making paper for 25 years. She is the author of Papermaking from Lark Books and a contributor to more than 20 other books. Claudia owns Liberty Paper Mill, a working and teaching facility in middle Tennessee. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Paul Lewing Paul Lewing, the author of China Paint and Overglaze, is a tile muralist in Seattle. He has used china paints for over 20 years and has worked in clay and glazes for over 40 years. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Micki Lippe Micki Lippe has been a studio jeweler for thirty-five years, with her work exhibited in the United States, Germany and Korea. Micki was the founder and first president of the Seattle Metals Guild and was also President of Society of North American Goldsmiths. Micki's jewelry is included in many books and publicans and can be seen at Julie Artisans Gallery in NYC. You may see her work online at www.looselyhinged.com. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) J. Arthur Loose J. Arthur Loose holds a BFA in jewelry and metalsmithing from Maine College of Art. He makes pattern welded blades and fine jewelry inspired by antiquity. He has also been known to brew beer & play traditional Irish music at the local pub. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Mitch Lyons Mitch Lyons earned his MFA in ceramics from Tyler School of Art, Temple University and his BFA in graphics from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. He has held over 100 workshops on his unusual technique over the past ten years. Lyons’ clay monoprints can be found in many private and public collections throughout the United States including the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Woodmere Museum, American University and York College. He has exhibited his work at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Art and the Noyes Museum. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Frederick Marshall is an award-winning jewelry designer and the Department Head of Fine Metals at Peters Valley. His work can be seen in many books and periodicals and is in public and private collections internationally. Rick has received numerous grants and fellowships for his work including a NEA/Mid Atlantic Visual Art Fellowship and three NJ State Council on the Arts Craft Fellowships.(RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Pavlos Mayakis Pavlos Mayakis is an interdisciplinary studio artist and an enthusiastic surface designer and weaver. He was awarded a Weaving/Textile certificate from Mendocino College and a BS from Skidmore College. Pavlos has taught workshops at Convergence, the biannual Handweavers Guild of America conference and has published in the Surface Design Newsletter. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Michael Mazzeo Michael Mazzeo is a gallerist, educator and photographer based in New York City. The Michael Mazzeo Gallery has provided exhibition opportunities for dozens of emerging and established photographers since opening its doors in Chelsea in October 2005. Michael has maintained a diverse teaching career, having served on the faculty of Parsons School for Design, New Jersey City University and currently The International Center of Photography and the School of Visual Arts. He has maintained a studio in New York City since 1990, shooting assignments for advertising and editorial clients as well as commissioned portraits. In recent years, he has focused his attention on historic photographic practices, particularly the Wet-Plate Collodion process. His wet-plate images have been exhibited nationally in galleries and museums. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Randy McDaniel Randy McDaniel has been forging for over 35 years and is known for his whimsical works and modern processes including laser cutting and the hydraulic forging press. He is the author of the highly successful book, A Blacksmithing Primer. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Don Metz Don Metz is a carpenter/boatbuilder that operates Black Duck Boats/Woodzway Studio in Danbury, CT. He exhibits regionally and has done numerous custom construction projects, both commercial and residential. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Joe Muench Joe Muench, Associate Professor at Iowa State University, is intensively involved in the processes and techniques related to sculptural metalworking. In addition to his regular teaching, he has taught numerous workshops at universities and craft schools throughout the country on metal-forming topics. His award winning work is regularly exhibited and has been published in numerous periodicals and books. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Tom Muir Tom Muir is Distinguished Professor in the School of Art at Bowling Green State University. His award-winning work has been published and exhibited extensively, including the traveling exhibit, The White House Collection of American Crafts. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Lynn Munns Recently retired after 37 years of teaching and administrative assignments at Casper College in Casper, Wyoming, Lynn is enjoying full-time studio work. (When not traveling or with the grandchildren.) He continues to explore his 45 year interest in Salt Glaze, Wood Firing, & Glaze work. Lynn has been active as an artist and arts advocate on the state, regional, and national levels with a variety of organizations. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Lorraine Niemela has been painting watercolors on site for more than 20 years. Her adult classes at The Newark Museum, Brookdale Community College and workshops statewide have encouraged many students to actively pursue their desire for creativity and given them a clear understanding of media. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Elin Noble Elin is the author of Dyes & Paints, winner of the 1999 Independent Publisher book award for the best “How-To Book”. She has a BFA in Fiber from the University of Washington. As former Lab Manager at PRO Chem, she has a vast dye understanding and experience. She has appeared on PBS, lectured, and conducted dye and paint workshops across North America as well as internationally. Her work has been reviewed in Fiberarts, is on the cover of Fine Woodworking Design Book Six, and was included in the traveling exhibition, Fiberart International 2004. She was nominated for the teacher of the year award for 2005 by Professional Quilter magazine. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Craig Nutt Craig Nutt is known for his meticulously-carved furniture and sculpture that incorporate vegetable imagery and other themes. His work is in many public collections including the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, Mobile Museum of Art, and Atlanta’s Jackson-Hartsfield International Airport. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Harold O’Connor has been a practicing goldsmith for 40 years, and was educated at schools in Germany, Denmark, Finland, Austria, USA and Mexico. His work can be seen in the Smithsonian Institute, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Goldsmiths Hall in London. He is the author of The Jewelers Bench Reference and Flexibleshaft Machine. Harold has taught over 200 workshops and lectured in 14 countries. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Betty Oldenburg Betty Oldenburg has loved teaching spinning since she bought her first sheep over 30 years ago. She is the owner of “The Spinnery”, a store which was first started on her farm and has grown over the years to her latest store in Frenchtown, NJ. Betty has taught hundreds of people to spin, and nothing can compare to their happy smiles holding their first spun skeins. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Nancy Ori Nancy Ori is respected internationally as an industrial photographer, video producer and fine art exhibitor and enjoys teaching photography workshops each year throughout the US and Europe. Ms. Ori has been affiliated for many years with the Ansel Adams Workshop in California, and in New Jersey is on the faculty of the Visual Arts Center for New Jersey, Somerset Art Association, Morris Museum and the Watchung Adult School. In 1990, she began the New Jersey Heritage Photography Workshops held annually in Cape May and in 1995 founded the NJ Photography Forum. See more of her work at: www.nancyoriphotography.com. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Wendy Osterweil Wendy Osterwiel received her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is Assistant Professor at Tyler School of Art/Temple University. Wendy is a printmaker/fiber artist who has taught art for over 25 years in schools, universities, artist residencies, art centers, workshops and after school programs. She exhibits her work nationally. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Dr. Palmer is a painter, photographer and educator experienced in capturing and printing the digital image. He has taught for 30 years in secondary and higher education. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Kathryn Pannepacker Kathryn Pannepacker graduated from Penn State University with a major in English and a minor in Art. She has apprenticed with 3rd generation French tapestry weaver, Jean Pierre Larochette and his partner, Yael Lurie, a painter and designer for tapestry. She then went to Aubusson, France to continue weaving as an artist in residence. Kathryn has also been an artist in residence in Hachioji, Japan, through the Japan Foundation. Through the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia, she painted a 7’x 500’ wide mural at Girard and Belmont Avenues featuring the textiles of 43 countries. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Yvonne Parker Yvonne Parker’s life is about artful living. Trained at the NY School of Interior Design, she managed art galleries in Newport, RI and SoHo, NY. She is co-owner of Parker & Parker Consulting, Inc., an art publishing company and interior design firm. Yvonne’s art is exhibited throughout the US and Europe. She has exhibitions scheduled for February 2009 at the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, FL and at Peters Valley for August/September of 2009. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Colette Peters Colette Peters has owned Colette’s Cakes, a custom cake company in NYC for 20 years. She has made cakes for many celebrities, the White House, European royalty, movies, TV, and Broadway shows. She has written five books on cake decorating and is working on her sixth. She appears on the Food Network often, and has appeared on many other shows such as Oprah, The View, the Today Show, to name a few. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Joe Peters Joe Peters, a young Western Massachusetts glass artist, studied under a number of leading American glass artists. Joe integrates his interest in plant and amphibian life into his sculptural work, which is exhibited nationally in shows, galleries and private collections. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Lisa Pressman Lisa Pressman is a painter whose work is represented by the Jack Meier Gallery in Houston, the Bennet Street Gallery in Atlanta, and the Rosenfeld Gallery in Philadelphia. Lisa has a BA from Douglass Collage and an MFA from Bard College. She has also studied encaustics at R&F Handmade Paints, Inc. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Kari Radasch holds a BFA from the Maine College of Art and an MFA from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. Recent Awards include the Eveyly Shapiro Foundation Fellowship at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia, and the SAC Artist Award from The Society of Arts and Crafts in Boston. She has been a Lecturer in Art and Visual Culture at Bates College and was a demonstrator at the 2008 Utilitarian Clay at Arrowmont School of Arts. Kari exhibits her work widely and has taught many workshops at art centers across the country. She is full time studio potter living in Westbrook, Maine. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Jay Rich Jay Rich started knitting in North Dakota in the 1950’s and it has been a life-long form of relaxation. His creative process starts with analysis of variables and editing to finesse outcomes. Jay studied with Yoshika Wada and in 1998 started his shibori experiments in knitting. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Richard Ritter Richard Ritter was the genius behind the Zone VI Camera and many of the products Zone VI Studios sold. Richard is a fine large format photographer who has been using large format equipment for 25 years. Richard can repair, rehab, or build just about anything photographic, and can hang photographs with anyone. He was a guest speaker at the Large Format Conference in Santa Fe, NM, Springfield MA, Workshop instructor and guess speaker at the Large Format Conference in Louisville Kentucky. He recently taught a workshop at Peters Valley Craft Center. For more information on Richard go to www.lg4mat.net. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Michael Robinson Building on his background in a variety of alternative processes, Mike Robinson, proprietor of the Century Darkroom, Toronto, works as a modern master of the daguerreotype, a long-neglected and demanding photographic art which produces a direct positive image on silvered copper plate. By its nature, each daguerreotype is a unique object, an irreproducible edition of one. Robinson's work in the daguerreotype combines a classical sense of beauty with the high level of technical skill required for success in this difficult medium. His unique contribution to the modern daguerreotype has gained increasing recognition, with pieces housed in US and Canadian institutions. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Ernestine Ruben Ernestine Ruben is internationally known through exhibitions and workshops in the US, Asia and Europe. There are numerous monographs and articles published about her work. She is the recipient of several grants and commissions. She experiments extensively using photography in ways to relate it to her background in art history, painting and sculpture. Ernestine has a special interest in art education and the personal mentoring of each student. Visit her website at www.ernestineruben.com. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Dick Sargent, department head of blacksmithing at Peters Valley, has been blacksmithing for over 30 years. He has taught classes and demonstrated for Peters Valley Craft Center, Brookfield Craft Center and at ABANA conferences. His work experience ranges from 17th and 18th Century reproductions to high-end contemporary architectural railings. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Diane Savona Diane Savona is an artist, teacher, and junk collector. She sews her quilted art with vintage textiles and old photos. Her work has been shown in galleries and museums, books and magazines. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Miriam Schaer Miriam Schaer is a multimedia book artist. She uses garments––girdles, bustiers, brassieres, gloves, aprons, children’s' clothes-as her means of containment. Inside these stiffened, shaped, embellished enclosures, she conceals books and other objects that document her explorations of feminine, social, and spiritual issues. Since 1993, she has exhibited steadily and extensively in solo and group exhibitions in the US and internationally, and her work has been mentioned in a long list of articles and reviews. She is a recipient of a NYFA Artists Fellowship and her work has been included in the Mary H. Dana Women Artists Series at Douglass Library, the oldest and longest-running exhibition series dedicated to showcasing women artists in the United States. Her work was included in the biennale, Imagining the Book 2007 at the Bibliotheca National in Alexandria, Egypt, and she participated in the 4th International Artist Book Fair in Seoul, South Korea. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Andy Schmitt Andy is a Photographer and has been the Department head of Photography for Peters Valley Craft Center for 9 years now. He has been involved in Photography for 45+ years. In times of moderate insanity, he has also been a chemist, systems designer and web programmer but luckily has regained and held onto some of his sanity for 10+ years now and stayed with the Camera. Andy works in most forms of Traditional, Alternative & Digital photography, both Lensed and Otherwise. Andys work has been exhibited and collected both in the USA and overseas. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Barbara Schulman Barbara Schulman has exhibited stitched and woven textiles throughout the United States and in Canada, France, Azerbaijan, and the Philippines, and has lectured and presented workshops on contemporary quilts and fiberart for the Pennsylvania Arts Council and in Ecuador, England and Scotland. The recipient of two Pennsylvania Arts Council Crafts Fellowships, Barbara is Professor and head of the Fiberarts program at Kutztown University in PA. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Marilou Schultz Marilou Schultz, Navajo, is a fifth generation weaver who continues the tradition of weaving. She is a weaver of exquisite Navajo rugs which are in private, corporate, and museum collections. Marilou has won numerous awards at the Santa Fe Indian Market, Heard Museum Indian Market, and other juried shows. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Elizabeth Whyte Schulze Elizabeth Whyte Schulze begins by weaving a sculptural form resembling round or oval vessels by coiling with longleaf pine needles and natural raffia. For the last ten years she has painted the surface of her baskets with layers of paint and figures of overlapping, intersecting images to form a visually complex surface rich in color and imagery. The various figures appear as a fusion of primitive art, prehistoric markings, cave paintings and petro glyphs. She is represented by Jane Sauer Gallery, del Mano Gallery and Mobilia. Her work is represented in many private collections as well as the museums and corporate collections. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Bonnie Seeman Bonnie Seeman, a two-time recipient of the Florida Individual Artist Fellowship, was also awarded The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Biennial Award in 2005. Bonnie has exhibited in numerous international and national shows including a solo show at Tongin Gallery, Korea; Art Basel, Switzerland; and Teapots of the World, the 3rd World Ceramic Biennale, Korea. Her pieces are included in many public and private collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She has demonstrated and lectured on her work throughout the US. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Myra Serrins Myra Serrins has practiced the arts of weaving and dyeing, as well printmaking, drawing and various fiber works, for over 25 years. She earned an MFA from UMass Dartmouth and a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art. She currently teaches weaving at Brookfield Craft Center and maintains a studio in Northwest Connecticut. Her work has been shown nationally. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Wyatt Daglá Severs Wyatt Daglá Severs is a studio wood artist from Southern Illinois/Western Kentucky. He has studied under and worked with some of the most innovative woodworkers of our times at some of the finest craft schools in America. He enjoys working with people of all skill levels, and has worked as assistant teacher in woodworking at Murray State University. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) James Sheehan James Sheehan was born and raised in upstate New York and move to New York City at the age of 20 to earn his BA at the School of Visual Arts. He currently lives in Milford, PA, where he is an art director and designer. James also teaches at the School of Visual Arts. He has had numerous solo and group exhibitions over the past decade in New York City and beyond. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Susan Shie Susan Shie holds a BA in Painting from The College of Wooster and an MFA from The School of Art of Kent State University. She exhibits and teaches internationally and frequently gives workshops at her studio, Turtle Moon Studios. Her work is neither like mainstream painting or mainstream art quilting. Her specialty is getting students to work in an innocent and childlike state. Please visit her site:www.turtlemoon.com.(RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Carol Shinn Carol Shinn is a studio artist from Fort Collins, CO known internationally for photo-realistic machine-stitched images. She has taught many workshops across the country and exhibited internationally. Her new book is titled Freestyle Machine Embroidery: Techniques and Inspiration for Fiber Art.(RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Adrienne Sloane Adrienne Sloane is an award-winning fiber artist who exhibits and teaches nationally. Marrying a passion for textiles and travel, she has also consulted on knitting projects in Peru and Bolivia. As both a hand and machine knitter, she enjoys introducing students to innovative approaches to working in sculptural fiber.(RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Clay Spencer Clay Spencer has a mechanical engineering degree and started blacksmithing in 1987. He has demonstrated and lead workshops at several national conferences and over three dozen ABANA affiliates. For 10 years he was writer and editor of “Bituminous Bits” for the Alabama Forge Council, has served on the ABANA Board, received the Bealer Award and life membership in ABANA, AFC and BAM.(RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Paul Stankard Internationally acclaimed artist and pioneer in the studio glass movement, Paul J. Stankard is considered a living master in the art of the paperweight. His work is represented in over 40 major museums around the world. He is a Fellow of the American Craft Council, a recipient of the Urban Glass Award- Innovation in Glassworking Technique and was presented with an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Rowan University. Stankard recently authored an autobiography titled No Green Berries or Leaves: the Creative Journey of an Artist in Glass. For over 35 years, his work has celebrated nature as magical realism.(RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Andrew Super Andrew Super is an artist and educator living in Rochester, NY. He is currently an adjunct professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester, as well as a seasonal instructor at Rochester’s Community Darkroom. He obtained his MFA in photography from RIT and his BFA in studio arts from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas.(RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Peter T. Swarz-Burt During his 15 years of blacksmithing, Peter has worked and taught in a variety of situations. He worked for several months in a production shop making hooks for catalogues, was the resident blacksmith at the Boothbay Railway Museum, and has been a paid demonstrator at the Topsfield Fair. Along with being a full-time blacksmith and bladesmith, Peter has also taught for several years at the Brookfield Craft Center in CT. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) James Thurman teaches all offered Metals courses at Penn State University, and is currently on the Board of Directors of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. He received his MFA in Metalsmithing from Cranbrook Academy of Art.(RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Matthew Towers Matthew Towers received his BFA in Theater from New York University and his MFA in Ceramics from The New York State College of Ceramics at Hartford Art School, University of Hartford in Connecticut, where he has been teaching since 1997. In the summer of 2000 Towers was an artist-in-residence at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helen, MT. In 2004 he received a grant from the Connecticut Commission on the Arts. His work has been shown nationally and internationally in solo and group exhibitions. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) After 18 years as an award winning chef, Bob Van Dyke left the business to begin a career in woodworking and teaching. He started the Harris Enterprise School of Fine Woodworking which gained national exposure and recognition. He then formed a business partnership to open the Manchester, CT Woodcraft store and the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking which was an instant success and the demand for classes was so great that a second shop was built. His work has been featured in “Fine Woodworking” and “Woodshop News” magazines. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Stephen Walker is the designer and craftsman at the center of Walker Metalsmiths, a family run business that makes and sells silver and gold Celtic jewelry and hollowware. He has brought a craftsman’s understanding to the study of Medieval Celtic metalwork and has been given hands-on access to some of the greatest treasures in the national museums of Scotland and Ireland. He has been working in metal full-time for more than 30 years. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Paul Wandless Paul is the author of Image Transfer on Clay and co-author of Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques. He co-founded and maintains a website www.culturalvisions.org and the on-line magazine www.terracottamag.com. A Presidential Appointee to the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts since 2003 as the video editor for the demonstrating arts program, he has served on the Board of Directors for NCECA as Director-at-Large, the Board of Directors for The Clay Studio of Philadelphia and is on the steering committee for the Philadelphia Sculptors. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Wayne Werner Wayne Werner has made a living as a studio goldsmith specializing in cold forging since 1989. He has traveled around the world studying metalsmithing techniques in studios from Italy, England and Germany to Egypt, Sumatra and Bali. Werner was a teacher and artist-in-residence at the Fuji Studio in Florence, Italy. He is currently adjunct faculty at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He is a recipient of the World Gold Council’s “American Vision Award”. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Lana Wilson Lana Wilson has given 95 workshops, writes a column for “Clay Times”, and is the author of Ceramics: Shape and Surface. NCECA has produced a DVD on her and she has appeared twice on the Discovery Channel. Her work has been exhibited in 185 shows. Jim Wyckoff Jim Wyckoff has had his own forge for over 10 years. He was the resident blacksmith at Millbrook Village for 11 years. His current work ranges from traditional to contemporary styles for production pieces and custom work. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Ray Yaros is a fine art photographer who is known for his finely crafted large format black and white images. His work has been exhibited in NJ, PA and IA where he has been commissioned to photograph the waterways and remaining natural areas in Dallas County to encourage respect for nature and conservation of natural resources.(RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Sasha Zhitneva's work in glass includes different formats such as fused and kilnformed glass, architectural stained glass and mosaic. This area of interest is also expressed in her design of glass jewelry. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in United States and overseas, and featured in SOFA Chicago and SOFA NY, it also can be seen at www.sashazhitneva.com. (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE) Continue to Peters Valley Craft Center's Website by clicking here. |
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