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Tree Rings: A Bentwood Workshop

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Date

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Time

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Location

Allen Memorial Art Museum

87 N. Main St.
Oberlin, OH 44074

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  • Open to all members of the public
  • Open to all members of the Oberlin campus community
  • Open to all Oberlin students
  • Open to Oberlin alumni
  • Open to all Oberlin faculty
  • Open to all Oberlin staff

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Explore the exhibition On the Life, Breath, and Death of Trees through a hands-on woodworking workshop. Gather inspiration through a tour of the exhibition with Kevin R. E. Greenwood, Joan L. Danforth Curator of Asian Art, followed by a workshop with Ellis Lane, Curatorial Assistant in Education. Learn about the different traditions of woodworking, how to create your own bentwood ring, and how you can start a woodworking practice with a simple home set up.

No experience necessary. This event is free and open to the public (ages 13+). Space is limited, and registration is required by September 18.

*Enjoy 10% off regular-priced menu items and merchandise at participating Oberlin businesses on the day of this event by showing your registration confirmation email. Get more details.

This split image pairs artistic inspiration with hands-on creation. On the left, a figure blends almost seamlessly into a wall of cut logs, creating a striking meditation on the relationship between people and the natural world. On the right, a hand with a dark wooden ring is displayed against the façade of the Allen.