2010 Faculty Members
We are pleased to announce our 2010 faculty for the Arkansas Craft School. Candidates underwent a review process by an outside panel of jurors, and were chosen on the basis of the quality of their work and their teaching experience. These instructors will be joined by guest faculty to present classes for the 2010 season. Applications to join our faculty for 2011 are available now. Click here to download a registration form for a lead faculty.
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Lyla Allison
Lyla began crafting simple beaded jewelry as a teenager, and has worked in stained glass and photography as well. In 2006, she undertook a rigorous two-year apprenticeship with Master Metalsmith Judy Lee Carpenter which culminated in her first jewelry making class. Lyla lives in Eureka Springs, AR.
Some of her work
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Gerald Chisholm
Gerry Chisholm holds a BFA in sculpture from the Memphis College of Art, and studied in the graduate program at the University of California in Berkeley under sculpting luminaries such as Peter Voulkos. In 1973, he became the first woodcarver at the Ozark Folk Center. He has taught classes extensively through the years, sharing his knowledge of wood carving, particularly wildlife carvings. Gerry resides in Mountain View, AR.
Some of his work
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David Dahlstedt
David discovered clay at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Ar., where he received a B.A. in art with an emphasis in pottery. A short stint doing production work at Dryden pottery led to becoming the demonstrating potter at the Ozark Folk Center, where he worked until he established his home studio in 1996, producing functional and one of a kind pottery, known as Mountain View Pottery. In 1990, David was awarded an Individual Artist Fellowship award from the Arkansas Arts Council. He has shared his expertise by demonstrating, teaching workshops and by mentoring through apprenticeships. His work may be found in numerous public and private collections including the Arkansas Arts Center, where he received a purchase award in the 1988 Regional Craft Biennial. David makes pots and resides in Mountain View with his wife and fellow potter, Becki.
Some of his work
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Roberta Katz-Messenger
Roberta’s thirty year career in stained glass has encompassed designing and building windows, cabinet doors and lamps for churches, residences, public art and one-woman shows; teaching and mentoring; and also operating a gallery! Her work has been published in Stained Glass Basics and Handcrafted Shelves and Cabinets, as well as numerous regional newspapers and magazines. Roberta lives and creates her stained glass in Clinton, Ar., with her husband Steven.
Some of her work
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Judi Munn
Judi Munn has been a demonstrating potter at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, AR since 1992. She has been a member of the Memphis Potter’s Guild since 1991, and a member of the Arkansas Craft Guild since 1992. For the Guild, Judi served on their Standards Committee from 1996 – 1999; and their Board of Directors from 2005 – 2008. Judi has taught numerous classes and workshops including classes on slip decorating, hand building with clay and firing a wood-burning kiln. Her work has been published in Lark Book’s 500 Pitchers; and her articles on various aspects of ceramics have been published in Ceramics Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated and Clay Times Companion. Judi resides in Mountain View with her potter husband John Perry and their son Kai.
Some of her work
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Mary Patrick
A basket maker since 1984 - when she learned from Folklorist Corky Craig how to make a gizzard basket- Mary’s career in crafts has also encompassed weaving, dying and mosaics. Making and selling an estimated 3600 baskets since that time, Mary has also generously taught her craft through Extension Homemakers Services, schools and colleges. She lives in Everton, Ar. with her husband, blacksmith Robert Patrick.
Some of her work
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Robert Patrick
If you know the world of blacksmithing, you undoubtedly know the name of Master Blacksmith Bob Patrick. His initial experience came from demonstrating at Hale Farm and Village in Ohio, and he attended the Midwest Farrier’s School in Xenia, Ohio. He has worked professionally for Stone County Ironworks and other commercial blacksmithing shops, as well as running his own business. He has demonstrated all over the United States including for ABANA and smaller blacksmith associations, was president of both Blacksmith Association of Missouri and Blacksmith Association of Arkansas, and is the current Chair of the Alex Bealer Award Committee. Bob has shared his expertise through the years not only as a demonstrator, but also through apprenticeship mentoring, and teaching at venues such as John C. Campbell.
Some of his work
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Ed Pennebaker
Ed also began his career at Hale Farm and Village in Ohio; and in 1985, he established his own studio, Red Fern Glass. In 1993, his work was chosen for the White House Crafts Collection and was published in the book by the same name by curator Michael Monroe. Since that time, Ed has shown extensively both nationally as well as internationally in 2001 at the Hsinchu International Glass Festival in Hsinchu, Taiwan. His work can be found in major museum shops and galleries, and he has shown at SOFA when represented by Function + Art Gallery. His public commissions include locations in Arkansas, Nebraska, Aruba and Saudi Arabia. Ed lives and works in Green Forest, Ar.
Some of his work
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Dana Shaeffer
Dana is that rare combination of exemplary teacher and talented artist. She is Professor Emeritus of Art at Grand View College in Des Moines, Iowa; and has been a Guest Instructor at Wartburg College, Simpson College and Drake University. In addition to a distinguished career at the collegiate level, she has offered numerous workshops through Weaver’s guilds, weaving conferences, and throughout Iowa for the public school system; as well as the Ozark Folk Center. Primarily known for her tapestries, she has exhibited widely, including several one-woman shows. In 2000, she was commissioned by John Deere to design and weave a 4 panel, two-story high tapestry, depicting the four seasons. Dana resides in Mountain View, Ar. where she continues to weave.
Some of her work
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