Residency Blog
Studio visits with David Ellsworth and Michael Kehs
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 the grand...
4th of July outing
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...
The view from Anastasia’s room
A quick post featuring a shot from Anastasia's room, which has the best view of anyone's and the most impressive...
What we’ve been up to
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 a field...
Studio visit with Michael Kehs
Some pictures from our visit to Michael Kehs's studio last weekend! Pieces in process, including a wooden model of a spelunker's carbide headlamp. The best use to which I've ever seen a Pelican case put! Michael Kehs has been to Echo Lake, and he clearly knows what...
Winding and unwinding
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 this reason,...
Some more quiet pictures
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,...
Albert’s Second Studio Visit
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 gesticulating arms I believe...