Wood A Common Theme In 'Open Studio' On PBS
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
SOUTH BEND - Several Kosciusko County residents will appear on WNIT's Open Studio Thursday at 7 p.m. The taping was held Sunday with a calm group of local residents.
One might say wood is the theme of this particular program as carousel animal carver Tom Wade, furniture maker Gary Green and Olympian Joshua Gohlke appear on the show. Gohlke's work with wood is a martial arts demonstration with a wooden staff.
Such is the charm of hosts Chuck Freeby and Erica Bostwick that everyone appears calm, cool and collected while they are the focus of four television cameras rolling around the set.
Six of Wade's large animal carvings, with the requisite hole through the middle, are featured. Included is his first attempt to make a carousel horse, crude beside the well-structured models he now crafts. He also is the author of "Carousel Horse Carving," which takes the reader step-by-step through the process.
Green's portable sawmill was featured on a short film clip showing how he rescues timbers, turning them into lumber. Several finished products, - chairs, tables and dressers - were on display in the studio.
Gohlke, 9, will travel to Athens, Greece, to give a martial arts demonstration during the 2004 Summer Olympics. He goes through three routines, including breaking wooden boards.
But the show isn't all about wood or wooden in the least.
French chef Michele Allueva prepared a shrimp and saffron rice dish. Its delicious aroma filled the studio to set stomachs rumbling. The Vintage France owner imports wine and cheese from around the world and holds cooking classes at his shop in Winona Lake.
Simple Settings photographer Shelly Jaggers talked about her love of capturing children on film. She brought several large hand-painted photographs as well as portraits of mothers with their babies.
David Marshall, a former graphic artist turned potter, displayed several pieces, including a ceramic "urudo" drum, which originated in Nigeria. He also brought tiny statuettes in various poses.
A documentary featuring Warsaw Cut Glass has been taped and also will be shown during the program.
This marks the sixth season for Open House. The program is dedicated to showcasing folks and their jobs or hobbies in the region.
It debuted as a live four-hour studio-based program in 1998, according to producer Brenda Bowyer, and has been modified each season.
The first hour of the program has always featured arts and culture in communities in the station's broadcast area - within a 50-mile radius of South Bend.
Five current programs have spunoff from Open Studio: "Politically Speaking"; "Dinner & A Book"; "Outdoor Elements"; "Night Shift," a late-night talk/comedy show; and the "Ask An Expert" series.
Open Studio is now a one-hour program that. beginning this season. airs year-round. Kosciusko County will be featured again April 1. [[In-content Ad]]
SOUTH BEND - Several Kosciusko County residents will appear on WNIT's Open Studio Thursday at 7 p.m. The taping was held Sunday with a calm group of local residents.
One might say wood is the theme of this particular program as carousel animal carver Tom Wade, furniture maker Gary Green and Olympian Joshua Gohlke appear on the show. Gohlke's work with wood is a martial arts demonstration with a wooden staff.
Such is the charm of hosts Chuck Freeby and Erica Bostwick that everyone appears calm, cool and collected while they are the focus of four television cameras rolling around the set.
Six of Wade's large animal carvings, with the requisite hole through the middle, are featured. Included is his first attempt to make a carousel horse, crude beside the well-structured models he now crafts. He also is the author of "Carousel Horse Carving," which takes the reader step-by-step through the process.
Green's portable sawmill was featured on a short film clip showing how he rescues timbers, turning them into lumber. Several finished products, - chairs, tables and dressers - were on display in the studio.
Gohlke, 9, will travel to Athens, Greece, to give a martial arts demonstration during the 2004 Summer Olympics. He goes through three routines, including breaking wooden boards.
But the show isn't all about wood or wooden in the least.
French chef Michele Allueva prepared a shrimp and saffron rice dish. Its delicious aroma filled the studio to set stomachs rumbling. The Vintage France owner imports wine and cheese from around the world and holds cooking classes at his shop in Winona Lake.
Simple Settings photographer Shelly Jaggers talked about her love of capturing children on film. She brought several large hand-painted photographs as well as portraits of mothers with their babies.
David Marshall, a former graphic artist turned potter, displayed several pieces, including a ceramic "urudo" drum, which originated in Nigeria. He also brought tiny statuettes in various poses.
A documentary featuring Warsaw Cut Glass has been taped and also will be shown during the program.
This marks the sixth season for Open House. The program is dedicated to showcasing folks and their jobs or hobbies in the region.
It debuted as a live four-hour studio-based program in 1998, according to producer Brenda Bowyer, and has been modified each season.
The first hour of the program has always featured arts and culture in communities in the station's broadcast area - within a 50-mile radius of South Bend.
Five current programs have spunoff from Open Studio: "Politically Speaking"; "Dinner & A Book"; "Outdoor Elements"; "Night Shift," a late-night talk/comedy show; and the "Ask An Expert" series.
Open Studio is now a one-hour program that. beginning this season. airs year-round. Kosciusko County will be featured again April 1. [[In-content Ad]]