Touchstone 2020 Interns
Meet Touchstone’s Second Group of 2020 Interns…
Jessica Howerton
Jessica is a metalsmith who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metals from Tennessee Tech University’s Appalachian Center for Craft. Her work focuses on the collection and preservation of both childhood memories and found objects. Jessica enjoys making work that encompasses intricate details and simplistic designs.
Instagram: @metalsmithextraordinaire
Live Demo: Tuesday, September 1
7:00 PM (Eastern)
Julia Castor
Julia is a ceramic artist and a fine art painter from Bucks County, PA. Her work draws inspiration from the natural world and art history, among other things. She is extremely excited and humbled to be part of the Touchstone team this year, and to have the chance to work and grow as an artist on Touchstone’s beautiful campus in the Laurel Highlands.
Instagram: @castor.art.and.pottery
Live Demo: Tuesday, September 8
7:00 PM (Eastern)
Meghan Burke
Meg is a New Jersey transplant now living in Pittsburgh, PA. She is a ceramic artist specializing in handbuilt wood fired pottery. This is Meg’s fourth season at Touchstone. She is very excited to be back in the ceramics studio at Touchstone and firing the wood kiln once again.
Instagram: @meghanburkestudio
Live Demo: Tuesday, September 15
7:00 PM (Eastern)
Watch the LIVE Streams on Instagram!
Intern Artist Demos
September 1, 8, & 15 – Tuesdays at 7:00 PM (Eastern)
Throughout the summer, we’ll be checking in to the studios to see what our Interns are working on.
Watch the live demonstrations using the Instagram app or at Instagram.com.
- Follow @touchstonecenterforcrafts on Instagram
- Tune in at the times listed
- Tap or click on our profile picture (teasel logo) to view the live video
- Links to the videos will be posted below at a later date
Click to Watch Recordings of Previous Intern Artist Demos…
All of our 2020 Interns will be organizing an exhibition and sale during our Virtual Open House…
Save the Date – Saturday, September 26th
Touchstone’s First Virtual Open House
We’re bringing Touchstone to you! Join us online Sat, Sept. 26th from 11am to 4pm for live demonstrations, campus and studio tours, online art activities and more!
More Information Coming Soon!
Intern Artist Demonstrations
Touchstone Intern Artist Demonstrations
Watch the LIVE Stream on Instagram!
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM (Eastern)
Throughout the summer, we’ll be checking in to the studios to see what our Interns are working on.
Watch the live demonstrations using the Instagram app or at Instagram.com.
- Follow @touchstonecenterforcrafts on Instagram
- Tune in at the times listed below
- Tap or click on our profile picture (teasel logo) to view the live video
- Links to the videos will be posted below at a later date
Tuesday, July 14
7:00 PM (Eastern)
7:00 PM (Eastern)
Taylor Mezo
Ceramic artist, Taylor Mezo demonstrates jewelry making techniques using clay, different jewelry findings, and how to assemble the pieces once they’ve been fired.
Watch the recording
Tuesday, July 21
7:00 PM (Eastern)
Taylor Fentz
Metalsmith, Taylor Fentz demonstrates some of the processes and techniques she uses to create unique one of a kind jewelry pieces.
Watch the recording
Tuesday, July 28
7:00 PM (Eastern)
Makena Henriksen
Blacksmith, Makena Henriksen demonstrates some of the processes used to create a small metal box.
Watch the recording
