MINNESOTA GLASS A R T.
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11 am-130 pm
Chris Ahalt
Flameworking Glass Vessels
Minneapolis-based glass artist Chris Ahalt will demonstrate the
flameworking techniques he uses to make Venetian-style goblets,
vases and sculpture. Watch this talented artist create a masterpiece
before your eyes! Ahalt holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art
and Design. He has studied glass under Emilio Santini, Cesare Toffolo
and Alex Arbell. Ahalt crafts his delicate, refined vessels at his
studio in South Minneapolis.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
MN WOODTURNERS
2-3 p
Jim Jacobs
Turning a Wooden Candlestick
Jim Jacobs
Chris Ahalt
Jim Jacobs will demonstrate how to turn a candlestick, describing
the type of wood he uses as well as the different tools used in the
demonstration. Jacobs started working with wood at age 12 on his
family farm in Rochester, MN. He studied woodturning and cabinet
making and has worked in architectural millwork for over 30 years.
Jacobs is convinced that woodturning is the most fun you can have
with a piece of wood. He works with the lathe to see, feel and hear
the wood as it develops into a piece of art.
Jim Sannerud
Winged and Footed Ale Bowls
Jim Sannerud will turn green wooden bowls with extended rims,
then carve the rims with a sloyd knife to create "winged” handles
and feet that are painted and sealed with traditional Scandinavian
methods. Sannerud is a professional woodturner with a studio
overlooking in St. Paul. With a background of 25 years in
woodworking, Jim "turned" to the lathe six years ago to follow his
passion and creativity. He has shown and sold his turnings
throughout the U.S. and shares what his students call an “ infectious
enthusiasm” for woodturning through his teaching.
4 5
pm
Linda Ferber
Turning a Bracelet Box
Linda Ferber will demonstrate how to make an object of her own
design - a turned wooden bracelet box. This project includes a
wearable bracelet as well as a box to hold the bracelet. Ferber has
been woodturning for more than ten years and enjoys the creative
possibilities and personal challenges it offers. She purchased her
lathe from an auction of her father’s woodworking equipment and,
with no previous experience, took a bowl-turning class and joined
the local AAW chapter. That impulse purchase has had a significant
impact on her life. In addition to being a member, Linda is now the
program director for AAW.
