Alum Awarded Penland Residency

I would like to share some great news from former Kendall graduate, Dustin Farnsworth. Currently, Dustin is finishing a residency at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN. What's more, Dustin has informed me that upon the completion of this residency in May, he will immediately be moving to North Carolina, as he has been selected for a three-year Penland Residency at Pendland School of Crafts. I am very excited, and very happy for Dustin. I wish him the best of luck. You may read more about him, as well as view his work on his website. Some of his work is also available for sale here.

News of a Woodworking Alum

Round Stools (Photo via whitcombandcompany.com)

KCAD Graduate, Andy Whitcomb, has been featured on Design Sponge for his wonderful woodworking and furniture design. Andy currently lives and works in Seattle. You can read about his works on his company website, or follow his company on Facebook. The Design Sponge story, by Grace Bonney, here.  

Classic Chair Takes New Form

Image courtesy of http://dspoke.wordpress.com/

This time-lapse video shows how Matthias Pliessnig turned a Thonet chair into a sculpture by using steam-bent oak. I found the video on Dezeen this week and really enjoyed it.

See the video here.