Watson presents art demo for Auburn Valley Creative Arts

Want to learn about a truly American expression of visual art that predates the ages of Rembrandt and Monet? Join the Auburn Valley Creative Arts and artist and instructor Greg Watson as he demonstrates traditional Salish Native American carving techniques using the adze and crooked knife.

February 7, 2012 4:25 pm
Greg Watson demonstrates the technique of adzing at the White River Valley Museum. Watson
Greg Watson demonstrates the technique of adzing at the White River Valley Museum. Watson

Want to learn about a truly American expression of visual art that predates the ages of Rembrandt and Monet?

Join the Auburn Valley Creative Arts and artist and instructor Greg Watson as he demonstrates traditional Salish Native American carving techniques using the adze and crooked knife.

The demonstration is 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at City Hall, 25 W. Main St. The public is welcome.

Watson teaches in the Auburn school system and is active on the Auburn Arts Commission. A wonderful presenter, Watson will have a class in the near future for those interested in learning this medium.

For Watson, there is nothing like carving something wonderful from wood, shaped by the strength and dexterity of one’s own hands, molded by an age-old instrument.Such an exercise is rooted in the very soul

“It’s addicting,” Watson said of his carefully-sculpted woodwork, which offers lessons he shares with his many students and the curious public. “For me, this is something that can be enjoyable, that can help you get in touch with something that’s bigger than yourself.

“It is a connection with the past … ,” he added. “It is something old but very much alive.”