Woodturning & Woodworking Demonstration

This is your only chance in the Inland Northwest to see up-close the skill and techniques of one of the amazing woodworkers of our time.

Michael Hosaluk’s pieces can be found in the permanent collections of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace; Idemitsu Corporation, Tokyo; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; The Detroit Institute of Arts; Yale University Art Gallery; Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Royal Ontario Museum.

Hosaluk is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Saskatchewan Crafts Council. He is active on the Steering Committee of the Furniture Society of North America, and is on its Advisory Board.

Hosaluk’s work has recently been profiled in numerous publications including Fine Woodworking; American Craft; and Woodwork magazines. Hosaluk is also the subject of a book published in 2002 by Guild Publishing, titled Scratching the Surface: Michael Hosaluk.

Michael will cover topics including:

• Spindle Turning
• Bowl Turning
• Surface Design
• Box making

He will show examples of his own work. The demo is great for beginners and advanced woodworkers alike.

This demo is being offered in conjunction with the exhibit: “Michael Hosaluk, Acts of Chairs” at the UI Prichard Art Gallery, 414 S. Main Street; Prichard Art Gallery. On view October 12 – Dec. 2, 2012 Reception for the artist Oct. 12, 5-8 p.m.