Sunday, April 20, 2014

Environmental Art - Morning/Afternoon

In this workshop you will join master artist and teacher Mark Ragonese in the process of constructing environmental art out of saplings and grape vines.



Click here to see some of his work

Mark Ragonese is a master woodworker, sculptor, and multi-media artist. He designs and builds one-of-a-kind fine furniture, sculpture, and outdoor site-specific installations. He studied at UNH with Daniel Valenza, where he later served as studio technician and adjunct faculty. Mark apprenticed with Jon Brooks in 1987. He is an experienced teacher of mastery-level woodworking and design. He has been a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen since 1983 and is one of their state woodworking jurors. He has been a rostered artist with the NH State Council on the Arts and Very Special Arts for 18 years. In 1993, Mark received the Yamagata International Visual Arts Fellowship for his work with the disabled and disadvantaged. He stresses the importance of individuality, membership in a community, and the significance of a handmade object.
Leader: Mark Ragonese

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