One of the traditions that has always been a part of the wood turning movement is the sharing of ideas. At Kestrel Creek, we have learned that critical feedback and the ongoing opportunity to share ideas are essential in our quest to improve our turning and our artistic achievements. Every piece produced by the three of us gets a thorough critique by the other two.

We also try to have brainstorm sessions on a regular basis to improve existing ideas and to come up with new concepts.
At one of these sharing sessions we were discussing this issue and we came up with the idea to expand the concept to include others. What if we gave others the opportunity to participate in an in depth critique of a piece of work or a new idea? In that case it would be possible to receive and share many more ideas.  The possibilities for improvement increase exponentially!

Our feature called the CRITIQUE CENTRAL PROJECT will provide anyone visiting our website the opportunity to participate in the critique of an actual turning project . Click on the link or image to participate. All comments will be displayed for others to see. Please add your ideas even if you agree with the ideas already presented. We can all improve our skills and learn from
each other. We look forward to hearing from you.

         Jim, Will, Ben

Select the image below to add your critique or to read how the group's critique is developing so far.

"Ponderosa Olla"
by Artist in Residence
Phil Brennion
14" DIA X 7" TALL
This is turning is a Native American storage container. It is turned from Ponderosa Pine. The wood has 20 coats of oil applied to the wood and then lacquered. 

Arts & Crafts Covered Vessel
SECOND EDITION
Maple Burl - Carved and Lightly Colored
Ebony finial

Arts & Crafts Covered Vessel
8.5" Tall by 5.5" Dia
Maple Burl - Carved and Colored
Pipestone finial

 
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