On Saturday, October 7 from 11am
– 4pm, Hillsborough, North Carolina woodworker
Elia
Bizzarri, known for his impeccable craftsmanship, will be interacting with the
public and demonstrating his highly-refined turning skills at Grovewood Gallery
in Grovewood Village.
Using traditional tools and techniques, Bizzarri handcrafts elegant studio
furniture out of maple, poplar, hickory and oak. He was recently featured
building a Continuous Arm Rocking Chair on Roy Underhill’s series “The
Woodwright’s Shop” on PBS, and his work was also showcased in the Celebrate NC
Craft Exhibition at the Governor’s Mansion in 2010.
On Saturday, October 14 from 11am
– 4pm, Columbia, South Carolina artist Susan
Lenz will be demonstrating at Grovewood Gallery, transforming ordinary yarn
into functional fiber vessels. In addition to her one-of-a-kind vessels, she
will also showcase select works from her popular framed textile series. All artwork
will be available to purchase.
Lenz’s work has been widely exhibited throughout the United States. In
2016, she was awarded a solo show at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum in
Arizona, and had a piece selected for a group exhibition at The Textile Museum
in Washington, D.C. Lenz was also juried into the prestigious Philadelphia
Museum of Art Craft Show for 2016/17, and one of her fiber vessels was just
selected to be showcased in the National Basketry Association's juried show, which
will travel across the country to various venues.
On October 7 and 21, some of the
resident artists at Grovewood Village will open up their studios to the public,
allowing visitors to gain insight into their creative process and view their
most recent works. Meet makers who work in a variety of media, and browse
original works of art ranging from jewelry to pottery to sculpture. Tours are free and self-guided and take
place from 11am - 4pm on both dates.
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