Folk and Traditional Arts
ACHF Cultural Heritage
Nathan White will apprentice under Jim Sannerud, a master wood-turner and carver, becoming proficient at traditional Scandinavian woodworking techniques. Jim Sannerud will instruct, observe and critique my work to ensure quality, and traditional accuracy. 2: Nathan White will display to Minnesota residents Scandinavian wooden-ware (vessels, spoons, platters), in addition to the Sloyd style of carving, decoration and education. I have scheduled art shows in multiple venues where my work will be on display in addition to me giving demonstrations. At these events the public will be able to ask questions, critique and converse with me about the work presented.
Nathan White became highly skilled in turning Scandinavian wooden vessels, and Sloyd carving techniques. Jim Sannerud provided instruction, critique and evaluation. He scrutinized such things as wood shaving length and consistency, stance, posture, bowl-wall thickness, tool holds, precision and crispness in carving cuts. Sannerud evaluated traditional and historic accuracy by comparing Nathan White's bowls with his and that of bowls he studied and documented throughout his career. 2: Nathan White organized multiple demonstrations and displays at different galleries and organizations in the Twin Cities. During and after each demonstration, attendees were invited and encouraged to speak with Nathan White, and to ask questions or comment. Through these conversations evaluation of the experience and critiques of the work were gathered and discussed. At the gallery display, an artist talk allowed White to fielded questions from attendees, about specific information pertaining to work created, and also hear evaluations of the work displayed.
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