I thought some might be interested in seeing the really nice work that my students did in the Lidded Bowl class I taught last week at John C. Campbell Folk School. Great bunch of folks, and they really put forth some creativity and stepped outside their comfort zone. A couple of the folks had done a piece or two with a lid, more of a lidded box. But, none had turned a closed bowl and lid as an integral unit nor had they attempted knobs, which are much more difficult to do right than they appear.
We explored acrylic texturing, texturing with tools, dyes, and just had a bunch of fun. Long days, and after supper shop time, but I think all were pleased with the outcomes. I certainly was proud of all of them. My star student was a "young lady" in her mid 80s!! She was meticulous in her tool work, and while she had only been turning a couple of years, and had only done a few bowls, her work was exceptional. She said she was looking forward to improving her skills even more over the next few years. She was an inspiration!
Creeker Robert Henrickson was my Assistant Instructor, and Bob was a huge help to both me and the students.
These are phone pics that I have tweaked for contrast, so they are not the best. I took nearly everything in my shop....but, forgot the camera!