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Abbrev. 2024/06/13 - Turning Wall Sculptures

Turning Wall Sculptures from Design to Display - with Craig  Kassan
  • Thursday June 13th
  • Hybrid Meeting - Live at NC State Craft Center or via Zoom Call 
  • Zoom call opens a 6:15 for socializing
  • Meeting begins at 6:45 PM
  • Demonstration begins at 7 PM




  • Craig's Wall Sculptures are uniquely different in many ways to the traditional turning most of us are familiar with.  If you were to visit his studio, the most obvious difference, is that the panels that make up his sculptures, require a modified lathe and a face plate that is in diameter taller than any of our members.  His work requires designing, pattern making, many physical steps and no shortcuts.  When you are turning pieces as large and complex as Craig is, a miscalculation can spell disaster.

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