The Lewistown Sentinel. Cheer: A combat veteran from North Carolina is using art to help fellow veterans deal with trauma after their military service ends. Geoffrey Bowton, whose “Veteran Obsolete” …
Fayette celebrates Military Appreciation Month.
The Daily Courier. Fayette County is home to a large number of military personnel, both past and present, and towns and organizations throughout the county make sure to honor those …
Hits & Misses.
Observer-Reporter Hit: A combat veteran from North Carolina is using art to help fellow veterans deal with trauma after their military service ends. Geoffrey Bowton, whose “Veteran Obsolete” gallery is …
Instructor Feature: Nick Rossi
Forging Confidence: Nick Rossi Breaks Down the Bladesmithing Barrier Forging a chef knife from raw steel might sound intimidating—but for Master Bladesmith Nick Rossi, that’s part of the appeal. “It’s …
Instructor Feature: Q and A with Barbara McFadyen
This June, metalsmith and enamel artist Barbara McFadyen will offer a workshop at Touchstone that explores the expressive potential of vitreous enamel. With decades of experience and a deep connection …
Veterans search for peace in art
Herald Standard; By Zach Petroff “I like doing art because it reminds me of being a soldier,” said Geoffrey Bowton, a combat veteran and artist whose work is currently being featured …
Instructor Feature: Daniel Garver
Continuing the Craft: A Ceramic Slipcasting Workshop for All Levels Discover the process of ceramic slipcasting—from idea to object—in a welcoming workshop designed for all levels. Whether you’re new to …
Instructor Feature: Leslie Tharp
Forging Connections Through Nature and Metalwork Touchstone Center for Crafts will welcome Florida-based metal artist Leslie Tharp from June 16–20 for Entwined: Botanical Studies with a Focus on Connections, a …
Instructor Feature: Annette Eshelman
Finding Comfort and Creativity Through Needle-Felted Figures Alyson Annette Eshelman knows how transformative artmaking can be. She’s seen it change perspectives, open up new pathways, and offer hope—especially for people …
The Figure in Craft Juried Exhibition – Touchstone Center for Crafts (Due June 15)
Touchstone Center for Crafts is thrilled to be hosting The Figure In Craft national juried exhibition. This exhibition explores the intricate intersection between figurative art and craft mediums, offering a …