Wheel-thrown Pottery

by Allen & Helen Weichman

Clay spins on the Weichmans’ well-worn potters wheel as they demonstrate how a simple lump of clay can be magically transformed into functional stoneware, including bowls, plates, tea pots, mugs, and vases.

View Allen & Helen’s website.

Scarves and Shawls

by Kali Basi

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Copper Spinning

by John Akkus

The only way to truly understand this intricate craft is to see a demonstration. John Akkus is one of a small number of hand spinners still plying what is one of the oldest trades in the world!

View John Akkus’ artist showcase page.

Wheel-thrown Pottery

by Alan Burslem

Alan creates oversized pots and vessels that tower over his potter’s wheel. His style ranges from classic to eclectic, creating work with traditional hand-painted details to abstract splatters of colored glazes to create a kaleidoscope effect.

Alan Burslem’s website.

Mobile Sulpting

by Bud Scheffel

Bud’s kinetic metal sculptures are alive with motion, as they endlessly oscillate in the air. Bud will show visitors how he begins with a single sheet of metal, cutting and sculpting it to create a focal point. He then explains step by step as you watch how he builds a finished working mobile.

View Bud Scheffel’s artist showcase page.

Stone Sculpting

by Marty Silverman,
The Fountain and Sculpture Garden

A master of the traditional craft of stone carving, Marti demonstrates using a hammer and chisel to carve contemporary designs from raw stone slabs. At the Festival, he will work on pieces in various stages of completion including sculptures and fountains.