You are invited to attend !
Wood Turning Center's
Annual Members Meeting
Saturday November 14, 2009, 7:30 PM
in conjunction with a reception at the Center
for the artists in the
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Craft Show
Food & Drinks !
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Continuing in the Gallery
Steve Madsen: A World in Wood
October 9 - December 19, 2009
photograph by Karl Seifert
First Friday Event - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
5:00 - 7:30 pm
Gallery Talk | 6:30 p.m.
First Friday Event - Friday, Dec. 4, 2009
5:00 - 7:30 pm
Gallery Talk | 6:30 p.m.
Rising Above Bedlam, 2008
24" x 16" x 16"
Maple, assorted hardwoods
aluminum rod, lacquer
The Steve Madsen exhibition was recently featured in City Paper. To read the article click on the link below
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Fun at the Steve Madsen Opening . . .
Artist Steve Madsen discusses his work with Center visitors
In response to Steve's visit from New Mexico, a diverse group of visitors attended. Included were students from UArts wood program; gallery owners Richard Kagan (who carried Steve's work in the 1970's) and Rick and Ruth Snyderman; local wood turners, and the general public. Steve reflected on the early craft show days - before craft shows were typical - and other famous woodworkers with whom he showed in San Francisco and Rhinebeck, NY. Check our web site to see the range of work from natural woods to colorful fanciful sculptures with perfect colorful lacquer finishes. Steve's metal wall lamps were a Hit ! ...touch them anywhere on the metal and they advance through 3 settings - low, medium and high. So practical - every diner and bar should have one !
To visit the exhibition online, please click on the following link:
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Museum Collection & Library Gallery
The objects and books presented this month are works by artists in the Center's museum collection who showed in early craft shows with gallery artist Steve Madsen and inspired him (left to right - Hap Sakwa, Michael Graham [wall], Mark Lindquist). Let this work inspire your visit to the Center when you attend the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show from November 13 - 15, 2009.
Photographs by Karl Seifert
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2009 ITE Resident's Work added to
AAW Collection
Jerome Blanc - photograph by Karl Seifert
Jerome Blanc, a WTC 2009 ITE resident from Switzerland, showed work at the June 2009 American Association of Woodturners (AAW) symposium. Jurors awarded Jerome a purchase award for the piece below. AAW accepted the piece for their permanent collection. The piece is entitled Osmos.
Osmose, 2009
24" H x 4" Diam.
Maple, stainless steel cable
This is the second year an ITE resident's work as been selected for the AAW's collection. In 2008. ITE resident Satoshi Fujinuma's work was selected for inclusion.
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The Center partners on Window Design
In collaboration with Old City Business Collective ("OCBC"), the Center is participating in the "Windows Throughout Old City" competition as part of week long DESIGN PHILADELPHIA. Businesses and galleries were paired with professional designers who created one-of-a-kind installations which can be viewed from the street. Architect Kristina Castro constructed a matrix inspired by the cellular makeup of Wood. "Best in Design" will be awarded and the winning designer will receive a cash prize at the end of October.
Stop in or take a walk by the Center to see Kristina's installation.
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Membership Secures the Future !
Contribute to the Center's Annual Campaign
Thanks to everyone who has renewed their membership or donated to the Center's 2009 annual campaign. A particular thanks goes out to those who have joined the Cambium Circle, and to all the artists who have joined our Artists' Cambium Circle -- thank you so very much for your generosity during a rough and tough year !
Cuts in grant funding are having a dire impact on the Center. Without your support, the Center's programming is in jeopardy.
Members and Friends of the Center have always been the backbone of Center programs. We plan programs for your enjoyment, and you receive a tax deduction for helping. Please renew your membership now via PayPal or make a donation of $10.00 or More if you are able.
Click on the links below and help make the Center's future happen.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE ! !
I would like to contribute $10.00 now
I would like to contribute another amount now
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Artists' Cambium Circle
David M. Bender; Jerome Blanc; Michael Brolly; Philip Brown; Gorst du Plessis; Peter Exton; Harvey Fein; Dewey Garrett; Dick Gerard; Laurent Guillot; Stephan Goetschius; David Gould; Matthew Harding; Michelle Holzapfel; William Hunter; Stoney Lamar; Hans Lie; Art Liestman; Mark Lindquist; Robert Lyon; Rudiger Marquarding; Connie Mississippi; Michael Mocho; Philip Moulthrop; Ambrose O'Halloran; Richard Rand; Frank Salas; Merryll Saylan; Betty Scarpino; Siegfried Schreiber; Lincoln Seitzman; Daniel Silver; Randy and Lisa Stromsoe; Holly Tornheim; Leah Woods
Cambium Circle
Joel Assouline; Lee Bender & Carol Schilling; Fleur Bresler; Harvey Fein; Bruce & Eleanor Heister; Bruce A. Kaiser; Jerome & Deena Kaplan; Tim & Sheryl Kochman; Len & Norma Klorfine; Herb & Mae Kurtz; Alan LeCoff; Albert & Tina LeCoff; Judson Randall; Greg & Regina Rhoa;
Norton Rockler; and Ron & Anita Wornick
Funders & Corporate Sponsors
anonymous foundation; Craft Supplies USA; Klingspor Woodworking Supply; National Endowment for the Arts; Packard Woodworks, Inc; Penn State Industries; Philadelphia Cultural Fund; Pennsylvania Council on the Arts; Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission;
PEW PCMI; Rockler Woodworking & Hardware; and
Stubby Lathe
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Time for Holiday Shopping!
Handmade gifts and museum pieces in the Museum Store
Special gifts for special people
Come in today and save 10% to 30% in the Store.
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Save the Dates!
New this Fall: Family Hour at the Center
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month - 1 - 2 pm.
For children age 6-12 and their parents.
Come learn about the world of wood art and wood turning and create an exciting art project. Family Hour is free of charge but a donation is welcome to help defray nonprofit programming. For more information or to reserve a space, please contact the Center.
or call the Center at 215.923.8000
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Connecting with the Center
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Your Turn
 We welcome your feedback to Turning Points and other Center programs. Find the "My Turn" section to share your thoughts on Turning Points articles and/or trends in the field of wood and lathe-turned art. Unless otherwise indicated, comments sent to Turning Points will be treated as letters to the editor. | |
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BOOKS:
Fall Reading from
Museum Store
30% off all books ! ! !
Masters: Woodturning
Major Works by Leading Artists (2009).
Curated by Jim Christiansen. The pioneers selected for this edition expand the notions of what is possible with the lathe-turned wood form. Beautiful 330 pages of color spreads make this book a delight to study !
Price: $24.95 + S&H
MICHAEL PETERSON:
Evolution - Revolution
Retrospective organized by the Bellevue Arts Museum in Washington state. 144 pages of color photographs of incredible works and insightful essays by Michael W. Monroe; Robyn Horn; Matthew Kangas and Kevin Wallace make this a celebration to read and own.
Soft Cover with Flaps
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SOFA Chicago
November 5 - 8 at the Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.
This is always a great event for art and wood art lovers. CWA and AAW are sponsoring lectures and events. Galleries show great wood art.
A great reunion again this year with fellow wood art lovers.
To learn more about SOFA, go to Google.
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EQUIPMENT:
FOR SALE ! the Oneway lathe used in June and July by the 2009 ITE artists.
Model: 2436 3hr.
Discount Price $ 5,500
Buyer is responsible for shipping from Philadelphia on to their location.
If you have been considering buying a Oneway, this is an excellent opportunity to get one and change your life !
Serious inquiries to albert@woodturningcenter.org or by calling the Center at 215.923.8000.
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HAPPENINGS:
Challenge VII: dysFUNctional
Tour returns to East Coast
Lehigh University Art Galleries Zoeliner Art Center, Bethlehem, PA
December 2, 2009 -
March 14, 2010
When you go to see the exhibit and book, please send us your comments at info@woodturningcenter.org.
If you can't get to the show, you can order the catalog on our web site or by calling the Center at 215-923-8000. The humorous work and award winning catalogue makes a great holiday gift!
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Utah Woodturning Symposium!
May 6-8, 2010
Featuring over 20 premier woodturners and demonstrations, an instant gallery, manufacturers' show case, pen turners' rendezvous, educators' lecture series, swap meet and so much more!
Visit utahwoodturning.com for more information and registration.
Link to Utah Woodturning
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