The Museum Exhibit is open!

Last week, to much fanfare, our "Studio Made: Santa Cruz Woodworkers" exhibit opened at the Museum of Art and History in Santa Cruz. There was first an invitation-only opening for Museum members, and then we had a general "opening" for the public during First Friday, which included a noon walk-through with the makers that gave us a chance to really get to interact with the public. Both were very well attended (I heard over 800 people came to the First Friday evening reception), and everyone was in agreement that the quality and range of works was very impressive
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The exhibit entrance.

Still being set up the day before the opening.

The members' opening.

Tina Heitzman talking about Roger's incredible desk and chair.

Ron Day talking about his armoire.

Ron Cook demonstrating his wooden padlock.

Om Anand discussing perching chair design.

Me talking about my jewelry cabinet.

Matt Werner describing the finer points of marquetry.

Josh Salesin talking about various turning techniques.

The Museum of open 11-5 Tuesdays to Sundays through November 13th. Plus, entrance is free on the first Friday of each month. To learn more about the various extra programs associated with this exhibit, like presentations about urban forestry and a lumberyard tour, check out the Museum's website - www.santacruzmah.org.