Dear fellow Hanoverians:<\/p>\n
For thousands of years, all over the world, gourds have been used as
\nutilitarian vessels. Historically, many cultures decorated these
\ncontainers, giving rise to the embellishment of gourds as an art form.
\nHere in New England, we are fortunate to have a craftsman who is actively
\ncarrying on this tradition and sharing his artistic gourd work with the
\ncommunity. Leo Dwyer of Scituate, who learned this craft from the
\nexecutive director of Oklahoma\u2019s Museum of the Great Plains, has spent
\nyears honing his craft. He was featured in the October 2014 issue of South
\nShore Living and has won numerous awards at the South Shore Arts Festival.
\nMr. Dwyer is one of very few people preserving this craft in the United
\nStates today.<\/p>\n
The Hanover Garden Club will host Leo Dwyer as the guest speaker at their
\nupcoming meeting on Thursday, April 20, at 12:30. Mr. Dwyer will explain
\nhis methods and exhibit some of his unique and beautiful bowls, vases,
\npitchers, and other art works. The meeting will take place at the Phoenix
\nLodge, 133 Broadway, at Hanover\u2019s Four Corners. The public is welcome to
\nattend this free presentation. <\/p>\n
For more information, please contact Ava Sigsby at ats@sigscom.com. <\/p>\n
For “Around Town on the Web”,
\nCathy H-B<\/p>\n
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Dear fellow Hanoverians: For thousands of years, all over the world, gourds have been used as utilitarian vessels. Historically, many cultures decorated these containers, giving rise to the embellishment of gourds as an art form. Here in New England, we … Continue reading