Tuesday
Jan032012

East, West and Out There: National Parks Cloisonné Vessels by Harlan Butt

My friend and colleague Harlan Butt self-published a catalogue of work from his National Parks series. In addition to images of his work, haiku and an artist's statement, this book includes a forward by Bernard Jazzar  of the Enamel Arts Foundation and an essay by yours truly. You can get your very own copy here.

Tuesday
Jan032012

Metalworking Through History

This is a non-specialist reference encyclopedia intended to be a starting point for research or general interest. It is designed to give an overview of and introduction to the world’s cultures’ metal production. Materials and processes are discussed, as well as a handful of exemplary practitioners. Spring 2009, Greenwood Press.

It may be purchased from ABC-CLIO (Greenwood Press), Charon Kransen and Amazon.com among other places.

Monday
Jan022012

The Changing Nature of Blacksmithing Instructional Systems in America and its Effect on the Participation of Women: Nineteenth Century to Present

This paper was presented at the Crafticulation & Education Conference at the University of Helsinki, Finland, September 23-29, 2008. Selected papers were then published in Proceedings of the Crafticulation & Education Conference. Leena Kaukinen, Editor. Nordfo: Helsinki, Finland, 2009.

Paper Abstract