Reading Craft Book Discussion: Pamela Weir-Quiton Nov 29, 6:30pm

Thursday, November 29, 2018
6:30-8pm
6:30pm: Light refreshments
7pm: Discussion begins

Our next book discussion will take place during Pamela Weir-Quiton’s Made to Play exhibition. Pamela has chosen two books to compliment her work:

Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity by David Lynch

“In brief chapters, Lynch explains the development of his ideas – where they came from, how he grasps them, and which ones appeal to him the most. He specifically discusses how he puts his thoughts into action and how he engages with others around him. Finally, he considers the self and the surrounding world – and how the process of “diving within” that has so deeply affected his own work can directly benefit others.” – Goodreads.com

Find it at your local library here.

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield

“The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear, then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome. He knows there’s no such thing as a fearless warrior or a dread-free artist. What Henry Fonda does, after puking into the toilet in his dressing room, is to clean up and march out onstage. He’s still terrified but he forces himself forward in spite of his terror. He knows that once he gets out into the action, his fear will recede and he’ll be okay.” – Steven Pressfield from The War of Art

With more than fifty years of woodworking under her tool belt, Pamela Weir-Quiton has been inspired by books such as these. She will be in attendance  in order to further discuss her take on the works by Lynch and Pressfield.

Find it at your local library here.

Come for a lively conversation. Please reserve your spot at rsvp@craftinamerica.org

The Craft in America Center is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture. www.lacountyarts.org