Now On Display In The Key Bank Gallery 

Woodworks
Things of Use and Beauty

The White River Valley Museum celebrates the history, art and craft of woodworking with the exhibit “Woodworks, Things of Use and Beauty” that opens April 22 and runs through July 26. The collection honors the traditional skills of carving, joinery and cabinetry focusing on three cultural traditions: Coast Salish Native, European, and Japanese traditions.

From the earliest times, humans have shaped wood into the necessities of life and the ornaments of culture. Starting with tools of sharpened stone and growing to the knowledge of tempered steel and exacting measurement, we have crafted bows for hunting; bowls, spoons and tables to eat from; toys for children to play with; instruments to create music; and symbols of faith.

“Woodworks, Things of Use and Beauty” includes unique items from the 1800s and early 20th century. Objects include a traditional Muckleshoot Indian feast dish, a chest of drawers made from scrap lumber in a World War II Japanese-American internment camp, toys from the Great Depression, walking canes with delicate Japanese hand-carving, and an elegant Concert Rosewood Grand piano that made its way to America by sailing around the tumultuous Cape Horn before the Panama Canal existed.

UPCOMING “WOODWORKS” EVENTS
The following events are offered in conjunction with the exhibit “Woodworks, Things of Use and Beauty.” Unless otherwise noted, events are included in the regular museum admission of $2 adults, $1 seniors and children.

Woodworking Demonstration: Adzing, May 9, 1 – 3 p.m.
Greg Watson, guest curator of the exhibit “Woodworks, Things of Use and Beauty” demonstrates the technique of adzing.

Family Day: The Wonders of Wood, June 13, noon – 4 p.m.
Explore wood and woodcarving hands-on with games, demonstrations and fun for the whole family.

Film Screening, July 11, 1 – 3 p.m.
Two short silent films featuring Northwest artists Bill Holm and Duane Pasco.

IN-GALLERY CARVING DEMONSTRATIONS
1 – 3 p.m.

May 9 – Kenneth Greg Watson

May 13 – Dick Ode

May 27 – Dick Ode

May 30 – Dick Wolfe

June 6 – Dick Wolfe

June 10 – Richard LaPlante

June 17 - Billy Wilson, Don Johnson & Dick Kirchnfo

June 21 – Lloyd Case

June 24 - Billy Wilson, Don Johnson & Dick Kirchnfo

July 1 – Bob Harkness

July 8 – Richard Mazza