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Welcome, George Balock!
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George Balock left a comment for Duncan Gowdy"Duncan your work is beautiful. Very elegant. Also great use of the negative space."
Glen Guarino left a comment for George Balock"Please look at our calls:
Earthly Pleasures http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/crafthausexhibition/forum/topics/open-call-earthly-pleasures
Me, Myself and I…"
George Balock posted a photo
Maple Burl Hollow Form
This is a maple burl hollow form that is approximately 7" high by 7" wide. It has a Bolivian Rosewood collar
George Balock posted an eventPennsylvania Guild Of Craftsman Fine Crafts Show at The Chase Center
July 25, 2009 to July 26, 2009
Location: Chase Center, Wilmington, DEDates & Times:July 25th, 10AM to 6PMJuly 26th, 10AM to 5PMBooth 463http://www.pacrafts.org/summerSee More
Profile Information
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Lansdale, PA USA
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- My interest in wood, or at least working with my hands is probably genetic as my father built, from the ground up, the house I grew up in. I became interested in woodturning in 1997 and I am primarily self taught.
I believe that there are three things that define my art—The Materials, The Forms and The Finish.
The materials I prefer to work in are best described as "unusual wood". Woods that have been attacked by bugs, fungus and wind often find their way onto my lathe. These woods are often destined for the fireplace before I get them. Often I will accent these pieces with tropical hardwoods that add a final touch that finishes the piece.
I draw inspiration for the forms of my work from nature. The completed form says something about me and how I perceive the natural world.
I believe that wood is meant to be touched. Therefore the finish on my art is critical to me. The warmth of the wood, and tactile experience with my art is of the utmost importance to me.
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.balockwoodturning.com
George Balock's Photos
George Balock's Blog
Why are we here?
Posted on February 3, 2009 at 10:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I am currently the president of the Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen here in Pennsylvania, USA. I wrote this article for our newsletter to get involvement by our membership. I'm posting it here, because this site is about community. Thanks Brigitte for a great site!
“ART plays no clear role in our culture.”
“ARTISTS have little direct contact with their audience”
“ART MAKING is indulged, but rarely rewarded.”
Ted Orland in “The View From The Studio Door”
I’m… Continue
“ART plays no clear role in our culture.”
“ARTISTS have little direct contact with their audience”
“ART MAKING is indulged, but rarely rewarded.”
Ted Orland in “The View From The Studio Door”
I’m… Continue
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 8:33pm on August 11, 2010, Glen Guarino said…
- Please look at our calls:
Earthly Pleasures http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/crafthausexhibition/forum/topics/open-call-earthly-pleasures
Me, Myself and I http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/crafthausexhibition/forum/topics/open-callme-myself-and-i
Our purpose in curating shows is to promote good artwork. We try to make the process as painless as possible.
A show at Crafthaus has more of an audience then a gallery, it offers a permanent stage. We do love gallery shows, but here at Crafthaus submission is easy, doesn't cost anything for members.
If you have any questions please let us know.
All the best,
Glen & Marie
- At 2:54pm on May 16, 2010, Glen Guarino said…
- Hi George,
Please look at our Crafthaus calls http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/crafthausexhibition
- At 6:27am on May 16, 2010,
Brigitte Martin said… - Thank you for your membership payment and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through May 15, 2012.
Enjoy crafthaus !
- At 7:33pm on June 3, 2009,
Sharon Doughtie said… - Thank you, George. Nice to see you here too!
- At 7:21pm on February 3, 2009, Brigitte Martin said…
- Hello George:
Welcome to crafthaus ! I am very glad you joined us.
Please add a few images of your work and your thoughts to the blog/discussion topics that are already posted. Of course, if there is something else you'd much rather talk about, please add that to the site so that the rest of us can chime in.
I really hope you will enjoy being with this network and find the exchanges interesting and fun. The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it, for sure.
If there are ever any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email me anytime. I will do my best to be of help.
Again: Welcome !
Brigitte Martin
Editor www.crafthaus.ning.com
Director, Luke & Eloy Gallery
www.lukeandeloy.ning.com
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
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Call for Entry - CRAFTBOSTON Holiday 2014 at Hynes Convention Center
December 5, 2014 at 10am to December 7, 2014 at 5pm
The Society of Arts and Crafts is pleased to announce that the application period for Craftboston Spring 2014 and Craftboston Holiday 2014 opens on May 30th. Presented by The Society of Arts and Crafts, Craftboston Spring and Holiday are New England’s premiere juried exhibitions and sales of contemporary craft. They are mission-driven events that serve to support excellence in crafts by encouraging the creation, collection, and conservation of the work of craft artists, and by educating and…See More
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For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist. Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!See More
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Steve Shelby left a comment for John Lunn"Hi John. I love your flute. I worked at a job for 23 years making keys and the metal parts for contrabassoons. Unfortunately, there was no creativity involved. The upside is that I learned a huge amount about working with metal and making tools."
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 4 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"It is a good article. It's a bit disappointing that the 3 artists they interview are men when it was so obvious that 90% of the Trunk Show exhibitors were women. I'd like to do a blog or two on the influence of women in the arts and how it…"
Steve Shelby commented on Rebecca Rose's group Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately"Hi Rebecca. I have had probably a 50% success rate entering juried exhibitions, which I think is actually pretty good. I don't do shows where you go and peddle your wares from a booth. The exhibitions I've been in are held in art museums…"
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Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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