E4: Kip Christensen on Why Shop Programs in Utah are Thriving
Kip Christensen on the real reason behind the decline in high school shop programs in the US, and why Utah's programs are still going strong. We'll also cover Kip's experience as a video content creator (before YouTube was invented) and what's made the Utah Woodturning Symposium so successful in the 40 years of its existence.
E3: Bruce Dehnert on Artistic Schizophrenia and Beginner's Mind
Bruce Dehnert on how thinking like a writer makes him an unusual ceramist. We’ll cover the benefits of bringing technology into a classroom, the differences between teaching at a university and a small craft school, and why informing people about the lives of great artists is an important part of craft education.
E2: Chris Gochnour on Skateboarding, Necessary Failures and Having a Good Time
Chris Gochnour on how providing a fun experience is at the heart of his teaching. We cover how students have changed in the last 30 years, what Chris misses about doing commissioned work now that he’s teaching full time, and why you need to start teaching before you feel like you know everything.
E1: Matt Kenney on Philosophy, Generosity and Design
Matt Kenney on how his background in Philosophy has influenced the way he teaches woodworking. We cover how to tell if you’re ready for teaching, debate whether you can learn to be a good designer, and Matt reveals the woodworking skills he finds most challenging to teach.
