Greetings

When I was in graduate school I had the honor of being in a seminar class under the guidance of glass artist Bill Bagley. Yes, the same person the glass pad in Junction is dedicated to and the person who taught Vicki and Bob how to blow glass. This non traditional teacher had an unique approach to seminar classes which we will be following. Bill's belief was that as graduate students you should be reading, exploring, experimenting, visiting, creating something related to your art every week. As such, each week we simply reported on what we had done.  It was the best graduate class I took because I was suddenly put in charge of the direction my investigation would go or not go. I loved the idea that one book would lead to another book or books suggested by the class. Or an event, a new approach to making art, a new art space to visit or maybe just a new way of looking at my work.

So, by Sunday, Aug.31st, midnight I am requesting you briefly introduce yourselves even though most of you know each other from Junction.( I always like to allow for the possibility of change.) Give a outline of what you are proposing for your research this semester.  List books you will read, places you will visit, new works you will  create. This way we can begin to think about anything information (in terms of books/places/events) we might be able to share with  the person posting. Remember this is your degree so any direction you choose is fine. I will be giving feedback each week.

I am excited at the prospect of what each of you will set up for yourselves. My one word of advise: remember this is a graduate class and you will need to actively working each week,