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Craig Nutt Onion Blossom Table

For immediate release: December 1, 2001 For immediate release: March 7, 2002 Contact: 'D' Wood, Exhibitions Coordinator Wood Turning Center: (215) 923-8000 e-mail: d@woodturningcenter.org THE WOOD TURNING CENTER ANNOUNCES Furniture Primavera 5 April - 31 May 2002 Reception: Friday, 5 April 5-7 pm Slides available on request To coincide with the Philadelphia Furniture & Furnishings Show at the Convention Center, April 19-21, the Wood Turning Center announces a furniture exhibition. Titled Furniture Primavera, it shows a collection of studio furniture, brought together primarily because the works incorporate the use of the lathe. Lathe turning has played an important part in furniture making historically and this time-honored skill continues to be integral to the output of some furniture makers. The show's title complements its season as well as its content. Several pieces grow out of a spring vegetable garden; one includes children’s toys traditional for this time of year; all are fresh examples of studio furniture making. The Wood Turning Center has tossed a salad of whimsical, practical and sculptural works in a variety of media that is tasty and guaranteed to please all palates. The participating artists are (but not limited to): David Ebner Michael Hosaluk Jack Larimore Kim Kelzer Aspy Khambatta Craig Nutt David Rogers Mark Sfirri Jon Siegal Christopher Weiland Examples from the show include: · Craig Nutt: a small table with onion blossom legs · David Rogers' Rest, a thought-provoking sculpture incorporating the human figure with a furniture form · Jon Siegel's chair with banister back and natural rush seat · Christopher Weiland's cabinet containing a collection of spin tops · David Ebner's Scallion Coat Rack Forthcoming Wood Turning Center exhibitions: 5 July - 19 July YourTurn Students, from primary school age to senior citizens, participating in Center outreach classes will curate their own show. It will combine their work with lathe-turned objects from our Collection, and galleries and stores in Old City, Philadelphia. 26 July - 25 October allTURNatives: Form & Spirit An annual exhibit which highlights the work of the International Turning Exchange residents produced while they are in Philadelphia. 1 November - January 2003 Turning Around the World A display of turned crafts from many nations whose sale will be used as fund-raising for the Center. Choose holiday gifts from items whimsical to abstract in a price range that suits every pocketbook. For further information on Furniture Primavera or future shows, contact: The Wood Turning Center, 501 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA. Tel: (215) 923-8000; Fax: (215) 923-4403; e-mail: turnon@woodturningcenter.org Website: www.woodturningcenter.org