This lecture will be held live on Zoom and is FREE to attend. Pre-register beforehand to receive the link. What happens when two artists get married? In the beautiful case of Bill and Lisa G Westheimer, married for the past 30 years, they found each other’s muse, extra pair of hands, and harshest but loving critic! Join […]
Join us for an inspiring lecture by book artist Leslie A. Grossman for her talk: "Leaping Off the Page." This will be a show-and-tell of different book forms. Leslie will share her knowledge, interests, and experience with bookmaking as both craft and concept. She will be showing a wide variety of handmade books in real […]
Join us for an inspiring lecture with furniture designer and sculptor Ellie Richards. Ellie is interested in the role the furniture and domestic objects play in creating opportunities for a deeper connection between people and their sense of place. Ellie looks to the tradition of both woodworking and the readymade to create eclectic assemblage, installation, […]
Join us for an inspiring lecture with blacksmith Elizabeth Belz! Elizabeth is a blacksmith, educator and the owner of Black Widow Forge, LLC located in Grand Marais, MN. She was the blacksmithing apprentice at the Metal Museum in Memphis, TN for two years where she trained under master metalsmith Jim Masterson. Elizabeth was a craft […]
Join us for an inspiring lecture with Bud Scheffel, a world class professional artist specializing in the construction of kinetic sculptures, mobiles, stabiles, and custom commission work. He has had over 1000 successful exhibitions to his credit and is an award winning artist that continues to expand his vision of contemporary art. Bud is recognized […]
Join us for an inspiring lecture with ceramist Ernest Aryee. Ernest is a creative professional whose experience spans the fields of ceramics and business. Born in Accra, Ghana, Ernest credits his education in Ghana and the vibrant creative and intellectual atmosphere within his family for influencing his decision to be an artist. He holds degrees […]
Peters Valley had the pleasure of hosting Philadelphia-based photographer Rick Wright as an artist-in-residence during the fall of 2021. During this lecture, Rick will discuss how his camerawork evolved as he photographed the ancient buildings and ancient forests of Peters Valley. Ansel Adams’ quip that “bracketing is for wimps” served as a guide during Rick’s […]
Spend one, or all your Friday summer evenings with Peters Valley for Instructor Presentations! On Friday evenings, our visiting workshop instructors will share their work and a little about themselves. **You only have to register once if you want to attend multiple sessions. This event takes place in person, too. All are welcome to join […]
Spend one, or all your Friday summer evenings with Peters Valley for Instructor Presentations! On Friday evenings, our visiting workshop instructors will share their work and a little about themselves. **You only have to register once if you want to attend multiple sessions. This event takes place in person, too. All are welcome to join […]
Spend one, or all your Friday summer evenings with Peters Valley for Instructor Presentations! On Friday evenings, our visiting workshop instructors will share their work and a little about themselves. **You only have to register once if you want to attend multiple sessions. This event takes place in person, too. All are welcome to join […]