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	Search results for Ford, Bonnie Willis    Refine your search Subject - Craft Weaving -- Appalachian... (5) Pewtercraft (1) Pottery -- Appalachian... (1) Jewelry Making -- Appa... (1) Date Created 1941 (2) 1931 (1) 1933 (1) 1934 (1) 1938/1939 (1) results 1-6 of 6 item(s)  page 1 of 1 : ( <<  1  >> ) :: previous : next select all : clear all : add to favorites   Image: Title: Creator: Format: Description: 1. 1931 Weaving Institute at Penland Ford, Bonnie Willis, 1907-1976; publication; This article appeared in the 1931, November/December issue of "Handicrafter" magazine. It is a summary of the activities which were part of the August, 1931 Weaving Institute. Edward Worst led the weaving program and Lucy Morgan planned social activities for the institute, which was held on the campus of the Appalachian Industrial School. From 1923 to 1938 the Appalachian Industrial School served as the umbrella institution under which the Penland Weavers and Potters were organized and the Penland School of Handicrafts (now Penland School of Crafts) was established. 2. 1932 Weaving Institute at Penland Ford, Bonnie Willis, 1907-1976; publication; This article by Bonnie Willis Ford appeared in the 1933, April issue of "Handicrafter" magazine. It is a summary of the activities which were part of the August, 1932 Weaving Institute. Edward Worst led the weaving program, while Lucy Morgan planned social activities which included an evening with Dock Hoppas, a "local musician and storyteller." The weaving institute was held on the campus of the Appalachian Industrial School. From 1923 to 1938 the Appalachian Industrial School served as the umbrella institution under which the Penland Weavers and Potters were organized and the Penland School of Handicrafts (now Penland School of Crafts) was established. 3. Penland Weavers and Potters Ford, Bonnie Willis; Penland Weavers and Potters; publication This brochure was written by Penland School of Handicrafts staff, Bonnie Willis Ford, ca. 1938 or 1939. It gives an historical overview of the founding of the Penland Weavers and Potters in 1923, the development of a community health program in 1935, and the incorporation of Penland School of Handicrafts (now Penland School of Crafts) in 1938. Mention is made of Clyde P. Miller, the school's first metals instructor, early weaving instructors Edward F Worst and Rupert Peters, and rural health nurse Carrie Radcliffe, as well as the construction of Health House, now known as Radcliffe House. 4. Penland Weavers and Potters, Department of Appalachian School Ford, Bonnie Willis; Appalachian School (Penland, N.C.); Penland Weavers and Potters; publication This promotional brochure was written by Bonnie Willis Ford, in 1934. It gives an historical overview of the founding of the Penland Weavers and Potters and its impact on the surrounding community, the effect of the depression on the organization, Edward Worst and the establishment of the summer Weaving Institutes, and fund raising efforts for the Worst Craft House. The cover illustration was derived from a photograph of May Gouge taken by Bayard Wootten, ca. 1926-1928. The photograph was rendered into a woodcut and used as the logo for Penland School of Handicrafts until the early 1960s. From 1923 to 1938 the Appalachian School served as the umbrella institution under which the Penland Weavers and Potters were organized and the Penland School of Handicrafts (now Penland School of Crafts) was established. 5. Second National Conference on Handicrafts Ford, Bonnie Willis, 1907-1976; publication; The Second National Conference on Handicrafts was held at Penland, North Carolina from August 31 to September 4, 1940. The conference was led by Allen Eaton. Discussions continued on the topic of "What can we do together that we cannot do alone?" The article by Bonnie Willis Ford quotes several people who spoke at the conference, including David Campbell, Olive D. Campbell, Whitney Atchley, Mrs. Linnell, Eugene Deutsch, and Frances Van Hall. This write up appeared in "Mountain Life and Work", Winter 1941. For more information on this conference, search for identifier PSC_RG3_CR036 6. Story of the Penland Weavers Ford, Bonnie Willis; Penland School of Handicrafts; publication This 43 page booklet tells of the founding of the Appalachian School near Penland, N.C., the organization and early years of the Penland Weavers and Potters, and the establishment of Penland School of Handicrafts, now known as Penland School of Crafts. The pamphlet provides useful information towards understanding the complicated relationships between the various institutions, as well as their impact and involvement with the local community. Also described is the curriculum in various craft media as well as the production and sale of hand woven items, pewter ware, and pottery. The booklet was written by Bonnie Willis Ford (1907-1976) a Mitchell County native and long-time employee of the craft school who played an integral role in the school's administration. This scanned copy of The Story of the Penland Weavers is the third printing, published by the school in November, 1941. The first printing occurred circa 1935 and the second in July 1936. There was also a fourth printing in April 1954 which is different in layout from the 1941 printing; but, does not contain any additional text. select all : clear all : add to favorites results 1-6 of 6 item(s)  page 1 of 1 : ( <<  1  >> ) :: previous : next
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