Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014 | Page 38
Susan Working, Untitled
Bonnie Klein, White Ash Stool
Merryll Saylan, Gouged Platter
July 16 - 20
July 23 - 27
July 30 - August 3
Punctuating Space: screens,
panels and wall-hung sculpture
Stools & Boxes with Threaded
Lids
Susan Working & Jason Schneider
Bonnie Klein
Skill Level: Open to all
Skill Level: II - IV
Concept: This workshop explores how relatively simple wood constructions can radically
activate space and make a powerful statement. Using the lathe and other woodworking tools to fabricate elements, we construct
abstract compositions in the form of screens,
panels and wall-hung sculptures. We experiment with color, texture, shape and surface,
and employ a variety of compositional strategies as we investigate tools and techniques
and gain hands-on skills.
Concept: A children’s four-legged heirloom
stool may seem a simple construction, but
it provides a design challenge as well as an
opportunity to advance skills in spindle turning.
In this workshop we design, draft, turn and
construct a small stool. Participants also learn
techniques for turning boxes with threaded lids
by using a lathe threading jig. Bonnie also offers
instruction in making nested boxes, working
with inserts and adding ornamentation.
Media & Techniques: Wood, paint, dyes.
Traditional and unconventional methods of
woodturning, joinery, shaping, painting and
fabrication.
Activities: Activities include technical demonstrations, presentations and discussion.
We work on and off the lathe, with plenty of
focused studio time.
Faculty: Susan Working received her MFA from
RISD. Currently Windgate Artist in Residence
at San Diego State University, Susan was Academic Director of the Pont Aven School of Contemporary Art in France from 2009-2011, and
Director of the Furniture Design and Sculpture
Program at Anderson Ranch from 2002-2009.
www.susanworking.com
Jason Schneider received his MFA in Furniture
Design from San Diego State University. He is
currently the Woodworking Studio Coordinator
at
Anderson Ranch.
www.jasonschneiderfurniture.com
Tuition: $775 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $975
Studio Fee: $95 Code: W0709 Enrollment Limit 8
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Media & Techniques: Kiln-dried wood. Face
plate and spindle turning on the lathe, cutting
theory, shaping techniques, tool usage, sharpening techniques, use of the threading jig,
simple inlay techniques, chatterwork and other
decorative finishes.
Activities: Each morning and afternoon, demonstrations and turning time offer instruction
and practice. By the end of the week, students
are completing a stool and several boxes.
Faculty: Bonnie is a pioneer in the field of
creating turned boxes with threaded lids. She
also designed, produced and marketed the
Klein lathe and threading jig. She has written a
book and produced DVDs about woodturning.
In 2003, the American Association of Woodturners recognized her with an Honorary Lifetime Membership.
www.bonnieklein.com
Tuition: $775 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $975
Studio Fee: $95 Code: W0811 Enrollment Limit 8
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Little Plates & Large Platters
Merryll Saylan
Skill Level: I - III
Concept: What could be a more elemental
exploration of turning than the making of plates
and platters? This course begins with small
plates and simple mounting techniques, then
moves on to laminating boards for large platters.
We explore the issues of turning larger pieces:
thickness and types of materials, wood grain
and pattern for laminating, wood movement,
and mounting options. We consider the design
and form of the work, such as rims or no rims,
scale and function. We discuss turning platters
for exploring surfaces for color and texture.
Media & Techniques: Wood, laminating
boards, turning tools. Mounting, laminating,
turning, sanding.
Activities: Each day begins with demos and
discussions of techniques. We use visual
images for inspiration, design and planning.
There is plenty of work time and one-on-one
instruction.
Faculty: Merryll Saylan lives and maintains
a studio in Berkeley, California. She has an
MA in Art from California State UniversityNorthridge. Her work has been exhibited in
many museums and galleries, including the
Renwick Gallery, Museum of Art & Desig