by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Apr 23, 2017 | Materials, Repurposing, Resources, Sustainability
I have been thinking a lot about sustainability and responsibility in making art. Since this is Earth Day weekend, it is a perfect time to reflect and write about these issues. Being responsible in material purchase and use is important to both me and Stephen so we...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Apr 18, 2017 | Technology in Art, Tools and Equipment, Woodworking
This weekend when we were puttering in the shop, Stephen and I chatted about some ongoing projects. It is a rare occasion that we are both in the woodshop at the same time because of the size and layout, combined with the fact that about 1/3 of our area is currently...
by Stephen Parsons | Apr 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
This post is written by Stephen Parsons. In my last post, I described my learning style and I promised to blog my progress as I explore a new technique through a new artistic production. The idea is to reflect on my learning process to see how it evolves and how it...
by Stephen Parsons | Apr 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
This post is written by Stephen Parsons. The Nova Scotia Community College, which currently funds my dream of a post-retirement life as full-time woodworker/ artisan, promotes a pedagogy of portfolio learning. This model places equal emphasis on student reflection on...
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