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  • “Celtic Knot – Day 309 of the Year”

    365-309 - Celtic Knot

    A pot-rest in the shape of a Celtic Knot is a woodworking creation made by the author’s father. The Celtic Knot is a traditional artistic motif that has been used in Celtic culture for thousands of years. The knot is made of interlocking loops, and it represents the interconnectivity and continuity of life. The author’s father chose the Celtic Knot as the design for his pot-rest because of its beauty and symbolism.

    To create the pot-rest, the author’s father first drew the Celtic Knot design on a piece of paper. He then transferred the design onto a piece of wood using a pencil and ruler. Next, he used a scroll saw to cut out the shape of the knot. He sanded the edges of the wood to smooth them out and then stained the wood to give it a rich, warm finish.

    The pot-rest is designed to sit on a flat surface, such as a kitchen counter or table. Its size and shape allow it to hold a hot pot or dish securely, protecting the surface underneath from heat damage. Its Celtic Knot design makes it not just practical but also a decorative piece that adds a touch of elegance to any kitchen.

    Woodworking is a craft that has been used throughout history to create both practical items and works of art. In ancient times, woodworking was primarily used for building homes, furniture, and tools. However, as societies became more prosperous, woodworking evolved into an art form. Skilled craftsmen began to create intricate designs and carvings, turning simple pieces of wood into works of art.

    The author’s father is an avid woodworker who has been creating beautiful pieces for many years. He has a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of wood and enjoys working with it to create unique items. His pot-rest in the shape of a Celtic Knot is just one example of the many beautiful pieces he has created over the years.

    In conclusion, the pot-rest in the shape of a Celtic Knot is a beautiful and practical piece of woodworking that adds both style and function to any kitchen. Its design is inspired by a traditional artistic motif that has been used in Celtic culture for thousands of years. The author’s father has created this item using his skill and craftsmanship, and it is a testament to the beauty of woodworking as an art form.

    Posted by BluePrince Architectural on 2013-11-06 01:07:55

  • Discover the Wonders of Baker County with www.travelbakercounty.com

    Baker County Tourism – www.travelbakercounty.com 59149

    Local artist and wood carver Steve Arment conducts a wood carving class at Churchill School, situated in the picturesque city of Baker City, Oregon. Churchill School was a former elementary school building which was purchased by local artists and preservationists, Brian and Corrine Vegter. The school has transformed into an arts incubator, community event center, hostel for bikers and skiers, a performance space, and a concert venue.

    Churchill School has been repurposed to include a sound studio, metal fabrication studio, working woodshop, gallery space, and multiple artist studios. The wood carving class taught by Steve Arment is a perfect example of the school’s versatile layout. The students, both amateur and professional wood carvers, learned from Arment, who is known for his intricate wood carvings depicting the wildlife of Eastern Oregon.

    Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Churchill School has continued to offer classes like wood carving, ensuring the safety of the students by maintaining social distancing rules and sanitization protocols. The school has also shifted to hosting virtual events and classes, creating an online community of artists.

    To learn more about Churchill School’s classes, events, and exhibits, visit their website at www.churchillbaker.com/index.html. Moreover, to explore other art classes, events, and festivals in Baker County, Oregon, check out Baker County Tourism’s website at www.travelbakercounty.com.

    In conclusion, wood carving is an art that requires patience, skill, and creativity. The wood carving class with Steve Arment at Churchill School allowed students to learn and explore wood carving techniques while engaging with a community of artists. The school’s adaptive reuse has breathed new life into the historic building, creating a unique space for artists, musicians, and community members to come together and celebrate the arts.

    Posted by TravelBakerCounty on 2019-10-22 18:57:16

  • Screen of Jesus Chapel at Manchester Cathedral

    Jesus Chapel Screen, Manchester Cathedral

    Manchester Cathedral, located in Manchester, England, was historically a parish and collegiate church called St Mary, St Denys, and St George. It was promoted to collegiate status in the 15th century and is known for having the widest nave of any medieval church in England.

    The church was rebuilt in the Late Perpendicular style, and the Victorian addition of the upper half of the west tower blends well with the overall design. The original sandstone did not age well and required complete renewal of the external stonework, as well as much of the internal surface. Despite respecting the original design, much of the cathedral’s patina of age has been lost, making it appear more like a Victorian structure despite being medieval.

    During World War II, bomb damage caused additional restoration to the lady chapel and the loss of all pre-war stained glass. Today, contemporary stained glass adorns the cathedral, including a sequence of five windows by Anthony Holloway at the west end.

    Despite the restoration and renewal, the cathedral still contains medieval woodwork in the roofs and furnishings. Among the most significant features are the early 16th century choir stalls with misericord seats and rich canopies, some of the best late medieval wood carving to have survived.

    As one of the most successful “parish church cathedral” upgrades, Manchester Cathedral possesses the scale, interest, and dignity of a cathedral while still betraying its origins as a collegiate church.

    The cathedral is open to visitors daily.

    Posted by Aidan McRae Thomson on 2019-09-03 19:11:22

  • Manchester Cathedral’s Lady Chapel Screen of St. Catherine Restored

    St Catherine (restored) Lady Chapel Screen, Manchester Cathedral

    Manchester Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Mary, St Denys and St George, was originally a parish church before being promoted to collegiate status in the 15th century. It was later designated as a cathedral in 1847 when the diocese of Manchester was created. Despite its relatively recent history as a cathedral, the building is an imposing edifice, with a reputation as having the widest nave of any medieval church in England.

    The church’s architecture is largely late Perpendicular and includes a Victorian addition in the upper half of the west tower. During World War II, the Lady Chapel screen narrowly escaped destruction when a bomb damaged the chapel behind it. The screen was rebuilt with some new structural elements, but the carved elements were largely unharmed. The cathedral also lost all its pre-war stained glass during the bombing, but today it boasts vibrant examples of contemporary stained glass, including a sequence of five windows by Anthony Holloway.

    Despite the restoration work that was necessary after the bombing, much of the cathedral’s medieval woodwork, including the early 16th century choir stalls, remained intact. These stalls are considered some of the finest in the country, with misericord seats and wonderfully rich canopies. Today, Manchester Cathedral retains the scale, interest, and dignity of a cathedral, despite its origins as a parish and collegiate church.

    Posted by Aidan McRae Thomson on 2019-09-03 19:11:23

  • Title Rewritten: Lady Chapel Screen of Manchester Cathedral – A Tribute to a Notable Female Saint

    Female Saint, Lady Chapel Screen, Manchester Cathedral

    Manchester Cathedral, formerly the parish and collegiate church of St Mary, St Denys and St George and now a cathedral, was largely rebuilt in the 15th century and has the widest nave of any medieval church in England. However, it had to go through multiple rounds of restoration and rebuilding due to the poor aging of the original sandstone, damage from an ill-advised attempt to lighten the interior, and damage from bomb explosions in World War II that destroyed the lady chapel and much of the north-east corner.

    Despite the changes, the cathedral still retains some medieval woodwork in the roofs and furnishings, including the early 16th century choir stalls with some of the finest late medieval wood carving in the country. The pre-war gloomy Victorian stained glass windows were lost and replaced with contemporary stained glass by Anthony Holloway, providing bold splashes of color in an abstract expressionist style.

    Manchester is considered a successful upgrade from a parish church to a cathedral and has the scale, interest, and dignity of one. The cathedral is open to visitors daily.

    Posted by Aidan McRae Thomson on 2019-09-03 19:11:24