However, it's a beautiful day inside the warm shops and studios here at Banner Hill. And what a better day than to get the inspiration and creativity for future projects while spring takes its time getting here? I was tweeting with some friends the other day on the topic of inspiration and creativity. It seems to come unannounced and at any time. For example there is an old apple tree at the bottom of the driver way. I mean old and gnarly, bent and twisted in every direction while being very distinct and unique in its appearance. A heavy snowfall toppled it this winter and there it laid until we got it up to the shop. We cleaned it up stripped the bark off and every one who walks through comments on it beauty. And is always followed by the next question, what are you going to do with it? I don't know yet. Perhaps it will come to me while rowing this week. Not paying attention to stroke form while coach Mike chagrins that I'm not forward enough at the catch. Sorry Mike, business.
So a hand built built piece of furniture starts with the idea however it comes. Then the plan. A detailed blue print down to the joinery work. Lumber selection, milling and so on. What better way to see the process take form than following with me at the Banner Hill Blog for the next several weeks as we go from the idea to a finished piece of furniture. These blog postings will be based on a two week course later this summer entitled "Taking it to the next step".
Well, are you ready to take it to the next step? See you in two weeks. In the meantime visit our blog periodically for other postings from our ceramic studio. Hint, hint Maureen, Ruth, Lois and Candace. You can also visit us at www.BannerHillLLC.com or on facebook. It would be great to hear from you.
Kip Christie
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