We’ve all seen art pieces that augment natural wood with epoxy resins and have marvelled at their beauty. Well, on Thursday, 25 attendees at the Centre got to see just how pieces like these examples (crafted by Brian Cairns) are created.
As part of the Centre's ongoing education initiative, the Live ’n Learn team arranged a presentation offering an introduction to epoxy resins, their increasing use in woodworking, usage tips, and techniques. Beginning with, as usual, a delicious lunch (thanks to all the cooks, busboys, and dishwashers).
We are lucky to have at least four craftspeople around the lake who work with that medium. And today they generously shared their knowledge and experience, as well as some beautiful examples of their art, with an appreciative audience.
Brian Cairns led off with a detailed overview of the various epoxy resins, their history, and many of the tools and techniques he employs when working with the products.
Brian's talk was followed by Larry Paquette, Garry Cardiff, and Dave Blackburn who each spoke of how they use/have used the medium and also showcased some of their own work. (There was also a slide show presenting photos of many more projects than were on display.)
After the presentations there were many questions from the audience about specific pieces that were on display, and, judging from the feedback, there may soon be more than four practitioners in the area.
Noreen O’Keefe was the lucky winner of the door prize, a gorgeous cutting board, also crafted and donated by Brian Cairns.
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Thanks to the Live ’n Learn team who, once again, offered community residents an interesting learning experience. And thanks to the presenters for their contributions.
Keep an eye on your Friends of the Centre email blasts for announcements concerning future presentations.