July 1 through December 24, 2011
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High standards of skill and talent mark these modern heirs to America's craft heritage. Practice Makes Perfect: Distinguished Traditional Craft presents work by an outstanding group of traditional craftspeople from the Midwest and across the country. |
Featured Artisans Include: Pat and Ray Oxenford, Painted Tinware Ken Henderson, Slip-Decorated Redware Jeffery Reynolds, Overshot Weaving Pamela Dalton, Scherenschnitte (Cut Paper) Daisy Muff, Painted Porcelain George Lowe, Stoneware Susan Levi-Goerlich, Stitched Paintings Cliff Wieser, Cabinetmaking Thomas and Patricia Hoover, Pewter Steve Grasselli, Shaker Boxes Kate Marts, Hooked Rugs |
Across America, a small group of skilled artisans continue traditions of craftsmanship and artistic production in age-old techniques. Some faithfully reproduce forms and images familiar to generations. Others use historic techniques to explore new ideas and expressions.