Mark Ragonese

Mark Ragonese is an accomplished woodworker and sculptor, a juried member of many arts and crafts organizations including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, and an experienced teacher. He believes the value of art-making comes from the simultaneous pursuit of discipline and fantasy and doesnÕt teach art but uses the arts as a method of teaching. Mark has a variety of teaching experience, including work with teenagers, workshops with seniors in nursing homes and adults at summer crafts 'ools, and seven years as Shop Master at UNHÕs woodworking program. His work can be found in private collections and galleries. Mark works primarily with sticks, branches, rocks, cloth, paint, clay, metal and glass.

Specialty:

• sculptor
• woodworker

Programs Offered:

• lecture-demonstrations
• workshops
• master classes
• community public art projects
• residencies which can result in permanent sculptural installations
• collaborations with other artists creating stage sets and sculptures for theatrical productions

Populations Served:

• all, including people with disabilities, people in institutions, youth at-risk

Availability:

• statewide
• year round