Event Description:
Meredith, NH – The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery has been the recipient of a generous donation of a hand carved alabaster bowl carved by Rick Amon. The upcoming Exhibit of In Memory of Lynn features works created by League juried members with a horse related theme. Lynn loved horses and was involved with Gerda’s Equine Rescue Center in Vermont. When Rick heard about the exhibit, with a percentage of sales are going to Gerda’s in Lynn’s memory, he offered to donate one of his hand carved alabaster bowls as a raffle to raise additional money for the organization.
Turning stone began with the Egyptians around 4000 B.C. Finely polished and oiled vessels have been found in the pyramids. Turning stone became popular again in Italy in the 1800’s but then went out of fashion.
Rick has been a wood turner for over 15 years and one of his wood working friends challenged him to ‘turn a piece of stone’- thus began his love affair with the art form.
Turning stone is much like turning wood. Instead of shearing the wood grains you scrape and grind the stone. With stone, the lathe speeds are much slower, around 200 rpms vs. 750 to 900 for wood. Hollowing and forming the shapes is basically the same.
Rick turns orange and red alabaster which is the rarest in the world and are found in Utah. The finished piece has a translucent glow that is warm and inviting.
The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery will raffle off this beautiful one of a kind piece during the month of June. Tickets are $1.00 each. All proceeds will go to Gerda’s Equine Rescue Center. A winner will be chosen on Sunday June 30th. To buy a ticket please visit the Gallery.
The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery is located at 279 DW Hwy, Meredith, NH. For more information about this exhibit, craft education classes, and other events visit our website.
The League of NH Craftsmen is committed to the education and support of NH’s fine craft tradition.
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