A Special Evening Presentation and WorkshopWales-born artist Paul Bowen has spent decades collecting materials on Cape Cod and around his Vermont home to convert into unique and intriguing creations. He crafts his abstract sculpture from scavenged wood, rusty nails, wire, rope and other found items. Whether large-scale wall hangings or smaller, intricate figures, his work merges sharp, geometric, abstract shapes with the rustic imperfections of wood shaped by water and time.This is a special invitation to see into the sources of inspiration, drawings, raw materials and construction methods that this sculptor has used for almost fifty years. After a presentation, participants will be invited to build their own small scale wood sculptures with provided hand tools and materials. All skill levels are welcome.Paul will also be teaching a Beginning Wood Sculpture class, Monday evenings starting November 28th.Co-sponsored by the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.See Paul's work on Instagram and his website.Artist's Talk with Paul Bowen: Found SculptureThursday, November 17 | 6pm - 9pm Cost: Free. Please register to reserve a seat in the workshop.What to Bring: Participants are welcome to bring pieces of wood or other materials they may wish to use in their small scale wood sculptures. Financial aid may be available. Contact info@hatchspace.org for details.Guest Artist: Paul BowenPaul Bowen, who grew up in a seaside town in Wales, lived and worked near the waterfront in Provincetown on Cape Cod for 30 years. He has always been interested in material with a history—wood he has scavenged that was once part of ships, houses, salt works, barrels, cable drums, or crates. He has also worked with ships' flags, tar, canvas, rope and other marine detritus. His drawings and prints derive their imagery from his environment and he has created his own inks from squid, Xerox toner and walnuts.Payment and Refund PolicyPayment is due at the time of registration. Unpaid registrations are subject to cancellation.Full refunds or a class credit can be provided if you cancel at least 14 days before the start of the class by contacting info@hatchspace.org or by calling 802-257-3935. There are no refunds, transfers, make-ups or deferments for missed classes.HatchSpace reserves the right to cancel any class for any reason. A class may be cancelled in the event the minimum number of students for the class is not reached. In this case, registrants will receive a full refund or class credit, and notified by valid email provided at registration.
A Special Evening Presentation and Workshop
Wales-born artist Paul Bowen has spent decades collecting materials on Cape Cod and around his Vermont home to convert into unique and intriguing creations. He crafts his abstract sculpture from scavenged wood, rusty nails, wire, rope and other found items. Whether large-scale wall hangings or smaller, intricate figures, his work merges sharp, geometric, abstract shapes with the rustic imperfections of wood shaped by water and time.
This is a special invitation to see into the sources of inspiration, drawings, raw materials and construction methods that this sculptor has used for almost fifty years. After a presentation, participants will be invited to build their own small scale wood sculptures with provided hand tools and materials. All skill levels are welcome.
Paul will also be teaching a Beginning Wood Sculpture class, Monday evenings starting November 28th.
Co-sponsored by the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
See Paul's work on Instagram and his website.
Artist's Talk with Paul Bowen: Found Sculpture
Thursday, November 17 | 6pm - 9pm
Cost: Free. Please register to reserve a seat in the workshop.
What to Bring: Participants are welcome to bring pieces of wood or other materials they may wish to use in their small scale wood sculptures.
Financial aid may be available. Contact info@hatchspace.org for details.
 | Guest Artist: Paul Bowen Paul Bowen, who grew up in a seaside town in Wales, lived and worked near the waterfront in Provincetown on Cape Cod for 30 years. He has always been interested in material with a history—wood he has scavenged that was once part of ships, houses, salt works, barrels, cable drums, or crates. He has also worked with ships' flags, tar, canvas, rope and other marine detritus. His drawings and prints derive their imagery from his environment and he has created his own inks from squid, Xerox toner and walnuts. |
Payment and Refund Policy Payment is due at the time of registration. Unpaid registrations are subject to cancellation. Full refunds or a class credit can be provided if you cancel at least 14 days before the start of the class by contacting info@hatchspace.org or by calling 802-257-3935. There are no refunds, transfers, make-ups or deferments for missed classes. HatchSpace reserves the right to cancel any class for any reason. A class may be cancelled in the event the minimum number of students for the class is not reached. In this case, registrants will receive a full refund or class credit, and notified by valid email provided at registration. |