He traveled primarily to developing nations and Communist countries, in defiance of then - current American Cold War policies,
learning craft traditions from the host country's artists and artisans.
Not exact matches
All writers must master the
craft of literature, the possibilities of language, the examples of
tradition, and then match that
learning with the personal drive for perfection and innovation.
During a visit to Hamptonne Country Life Museum you will have the chance to observe a traditional blacksmith at work and
learn about bygone
crafts and quirky
traditions from the resident Goodwyf.
She
learned the ancient spring
tradition of decorating Pysanky from her mother and has shared this
craft in numerous workshops throughout the state.
To achieve this, Marshall is currently creating large - scale puppets in the Japanese
tradition of Bunraku, and he visits Japan this summer to observe and
learn the ancient
craft.
The exhibition will feature over twenty of Puryear's works from the late 1970s to today, highlighting the impeccable hand -
crafting skills he developed while travelling to Africa, Sweden and Japan, where he
learned local
craft traditions and wood - working techniques.