| Metalworker Harlan Butt discusses enameling technique with art students in the metalworking studio at BGSU Friday. (Photo: J.D. Pooley/Sentinel-Tribune) |
Noted metal worker Harlan Butt spent two days at Bowling Green State University at the end
of last week.Butt is known as an innovator in the use of enamels. He’s developed his own approach
cloisonné patterns, creating a tool to enable him to easily create repetitive patterns on vessels.Butt’s
work is inspired by nature. He’s working on a series of pieces inspired by his visits to national parks
throughout the west and in Florida.While at BGSU, the University of North Texas professor worked with
students, showing them his techniques. He also gave a presentation on his work.
| Metalworker Harlan Butt discusses enameling technique with art students in the metalworking studio at BGSU Friday. (Photo: J.D. Pooley/Sentinel-Tribune) |
Noted metal worker Harlan
Butt spent two days at Bowling Green State University at the end of last week.Butt is known as an
innovator in the use of enamels. He’s developed his own approach cloisonné patterns, creating a tool to
enable him to easily create repetitive patterns on vessels.Butt’s work is inspired by nature. He’s
working on a series of pieces inspired by his visits to national parks throughout the west and in
Florida.While at BGSU, the University of North Texas professor worked with students, showing them his
techniques. He also gave a presentation on his work.
