| Walter's work has introduced us to many talented artists and creative people and places. We invite you to get to know them. You will also find here links to articles and sites that have featured Walters work. We encourage you to support local craftsman and artist in your area. Dollars spent locally recirculate into the local economy and provide economic growth at home. Shop for quality products made in your area and support them with your purchases. http://tidewaterblacksmiths.org/ Check out the November newsletter of The Tidewater Blacksmiths Guild. Walter is the featured artist in Novembers 2009 edition. This is a very interesting site for those interested in forge work. www.myspace.com/boomdays This is the site of Blues artist Russell Gulley and the Big Wills Arts Council. You can listen to some great music and find good info on music and art events in the area. www.singingtreesstudio.com Wil Henry Cobble hand sculpts beautiful Windsor chairs using original tools and techniques developed hundreds of years ago. Katie Bird is the creator of "Lichen ware", a unique style of pottery that incorporates both the colors, habitat and wildlife of the area. www.nps.gov/liri/ We are very proud to be included among the area artist asked to participate in the educational activities at the new Little River Canyon Center atop Look Out Mountain. The new state of the art Center is an affiliate of Jacksonville State University and will offer many different workshops and events at the center throughout the year. Visit their site for information and calendars. The new high tech building alone is worth making the trip to see, but while you are there be sure to check out the hand forged fire screen and tools Walter donated to the Library and Be sure to watch the new HD film just released and funded by NASA in which Walter was privileged to be a participant along with other area artist. Broom Maker Lenton Williams A special thank you to Mr. Williams who hand ties all of our brooms. Lenton is a teacher at the John C. Campbell Folk School and the Alabama Folk School where he teaches both broom making and shaker box classes. See more of Lenton's work at www.theforgegallery.com, under The hands page. Mentone Area Arts Council Walter is a member of the Mentone Area Arts Council. We appreciate their support of the wonderful group of artists who call Lookout Mountain and the surrounding area home. www.mentonearts.org Narrow Gate Foundation Narrow Gate is a character and leadership through Christ program that is making a real difference in the lives of young men and producing some of the future "movers and shakers" in their prospective fields. Walter is proud to be working with them as they develop handwork programs that teach valuable lessons that apply to all areas of life. www.narrowgatefoundation.org |
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