by import_blog | Jul 19, 2017 | 2017 Windgate ITE Residency, Residency Blog |
In this post, we revisit the group’s field trip to the homes and studios of Michael Kehs and David and Wendy Ellsworth. The grand staircase at David and Wendy Ellsworth’s. Above the grand staircase, a stained glass window. A reverse angle shot, looking up...
by import_blog | Jul 19, 2017 | 2017 Windgate ITE Residency, Residency Blog |
Over the 4th of July weekend, the group met and walked to the Parkway near the water to hear (and possibly see, if we could get close enough) Boyz II Men and Mary J. Blige, who were performing. On the way, I espied this young man wearing a Batman t-shirt on a bicycle...
by import_blog | Jul 19, 2017 | 2017 Windgate ITE Residency, Residency Blog |
A quick post featuring a shot from Anastasia’s room, which has the best view of anyone’s and the most impressive clouds.
by import_blog | Jul 19, 2017 | 2017 Windgate ITE Residency, Residency Blog |
Last week we were visited by this year’s resident scholar, Elizabeth Kozlowski, who interviewed each of us about our work and conducted extensive research in the Center’s library in addition to taking classes at NextFab. She also accompanied the group on...
by import_blog | Jul 7, 2017 | 2017 Windgate ITE Residency, Residency Blog |
Felicia, Jason, and the other residents work hard in the shop at NextFab all day, every day. All that work… …it can leave a permanent mark. Not just externally–it can warp your personality, too, unless you have a good way to relax afterward. For...
by import_blog | Jul 7, 2017 | 2017 Windgate ITE Residency, Residency Blog |
Felicia’s CNC control station with my accidental reflection. (The camera with which this picture was taken was a gift to me from Phil Brown, and I’m extremely grateful to him for it!) Showcards for our upcoming show! A wood burl and a cardboard burl (or,...
by import_blog | Jul 7, 2017 | 2017 Windgate ITE Residency, Residency Blog |
Albert and Anastasia have a serious discussion about ITE business. Jason and Max have a “serious discussion” on a wooden “phone.” Megan stacking laser cut and graphite coated plywood pieces to demonstrate a concept. Tina with a pair of...
by import_blog | Jul 7, 2017 | 2017 Windgate ITE Residency, Residency Blog |
Max has got himself a sack of King Arthur brand all-purpose flour, and he’s using it to make patterns on wood. They almost look like they could be paintings, like from the wall of an ancient cave in France, don’t you think? Here’s how he’s...
by import_blog | Jul 7, 2017 | 2017 Windgate ITE Residency, Residency Blog |
Daniel designs a circuit in his notebook. Components are added to a custom printed circuitboard. The same process seen from behind. Once assembly is complete, the pieces are soldered in place.
by import_blog | Jul 7, 2017 | 2017 Windgate ITE Residency, Residency Blog |
This is how Jason assembles one of the laminated cardboard blocks from which his pieces are turned. First, he does a little dance. The stage is set… …and lamination begins. Another piece of cardboard is added. The process repeats. When the stack is...
by import_blog | Jul 1, 2017 | 2017 Windgate ITE Residency, Residency Blog |
Another shot of Felicia stacking. Max trims before turning. Felicia turns. Another shot of Felicia and Marc from NextFab segmenting a log. I don’t know about you, but that look of Jason’s stops my heart every time. Jason stopping someone’s...
by import_blog | Jul 1, 2017 | 2017 Windgate ITE Residency, Residency Blog |
Albert addresses the table at the Echo Lake luncheon. The group outside of an REI in Rockville, MD, in front of a “tall commissioned outdoor work, 28’h x 16′ x 8′, by Foon Sham. Made of 5000+ blocks of Kebony Pine.” Phil Brown, who...