Special Saturday all day demo October 22nd, 2011 9am-3pm At Rockler's 200 Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME
From "across the pond" world renound turner Nick Agar
Woodturning artist Nick Agar's large-scale, multi-textured turned wood sculptures, created at his riverside studio and gallery in Devon, have earned him a reputation for producing highly individual, beautifully crafted art.
Nick has inspired many woodturners with his work and has traveled across the world to demonstrate his skills
With more than 23 years experience He has a great understanding of his medium . Choosing burrs and intriguing wind blown or dead timber for the majority of his work, - exposing natures treasures beneath the bark.
Inspired by organic forms, pottery, and his natural surroundings, he specialises in hollow forms, large diameter work, and surface enhancement .He is renowned for his wall sculptures in particular. His award-winning work often incorporates carving, weaving and metalwork.
In addition to exhibiting widely and appearing at international conferences both as a demonstrator and a judge, Nick is in constant demand for commissions from collectors, his wide range of clients including HRH Prince of Wales, Dukes, Duchesses and the Royal jewellers, Aspreys. He and his work have also featured on BBC and ITV lifestyle television programmes.
The link to his site: http://www.turningintoart.com/index.php