Laurel Oswald Clark
Two-Dimensional Artist
Randolph, NJ
Sara Fruner
Poet Writing in Italian & English
New York, NY
Ben Wahlund
Musician, Marimba Composer, Performer
Aurora, IL
Laurel Oswald Clark
Two-Dimensional Artist
Randolph, NJ
Starting her formal training in the 1960’s at the Art Students League, NYC, Laurel Oswald Clark has continuously sought education through formal venues such as Philadelphia College of Art (UARTS), William Paterson University, Visual Arts Center of NJ as well as internships, workshops and individual instruction.
Laurel has an extensive show history with most recent credentialsbeing group show at Coral Springs Museum of Art, two person show at Gallery on Division, NJ, solo exhibition at Linda Grandis Blatt Gallery, NJ and ArtExpo NYC. She is currently represented by Left Bank Gallery, Wellfleet, Ma., and M.T. Burton Gallery, Surf City, NJ.
Along with being productive painter Laurel is a long time instructor at Artworks Studio and Clark Studio, where she teaches kids and adult classes both located in Randolph NJ.
Sara Fruner
Poet Writing in Italian & English
New York, NY
Sara Fruner was born in Riva del Garda, Trentino, North-Eastern Italy. After graduating in English literature and language at Ca’ Foscari University (Venice), and specializing in literary translation from the English at Istituto Superiore Interpreti e Traduttori, Fondazione Scuole Civiche Milano, and at Ca’ Foscari, she has been working as a translator in the publishing industry, mainly for Giunti Editore. Being interested in post-colonial literature, her translations include Dionne Brand, Monique Truong, Sello Duiker, Raj Rao and Don McKay. After serving at the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles in 2007, she has worked for six years as Senior Publication Coordinator in an international research center based in Trento.
In 2016, she moved to New York City, where she currently teaches Italian at the Fashion Institute of Technology, contributes to bilingual newsmagazine La Voce di New York and collaborates as interpreter/performer at the Center for Italian Modern Art, as well as a translator for Magazzino Italian Art. Her articles have appeared in Brick Literary Journal, Magazzino 23, CinematoGraphie. Sara’s Italian poetry has been published on Graphie and on Italian Poetry, the most recognized portal of Italian poetry to date, where she is included among the featured poets who belong to the second half of the 2oth Century. Bitter Bites from Sugar Hills, her first collection of poems in English, is forthcoming for Bordighera Press NY.
Ben Wahlund
Musician, Marimba Composer, Performer
Aurora, IL
Ben Wahlund is a Grammy nominated, award-winning music educator, composer, and performer who lives in the Chicago area. Wahlund serves as the director of percussion at the College of DuPage and is a full-time instructor at the Northern Illinois University School of Music. He performs in ¡The Screaming Norwegians! Percussion Duo, the Naper Chamber Players, area orchestras, is a member of the Yamaha Performing Artist roster, the Zildjian Artist Program, and endorses Innovative Percussion Sticks and Mallets. Mr. Wahlund’s musical compositions have won numerous awards and are performed around the world.
No jerks allowed. The Woodshop is a shared space. Be mindful, respectful and patient with the people around you. Keep your space tidy and leave time to clean up before you’re done. The Woodshop Monitor is in charge, but is a human being too, so be nice.
No drinking or drugs. Consumption of alcohol or any substances which may impair judgment or coordination, including medications, are strictly forbidden while any tools are in use, including by others. Similarly, no one under the influence of substances consumed elsewhere is allowed in the Woodshop while tools are in use, including by others.
Keep food outside. You can eat at the tables outside, but keep food and drink (except water) outside of the Woodshop.
Supervision Required. The Woodshop may only be used in the presence of a Monitor who has been designated by The Studios.
Authorization Required. You may only use equipment and tools for which you’ve been authorized by a Woodshop Monitor.
Dress appropriately. Shoes with closed toes required while using tools. No dangling jewelry or clothing, and long hair should be pulled back. Eye covering is required while using power tools.
Know your materials. Know whether any materials you use are toxic, corrosive or flammable. No pressure treated wood. Store and dispose of them properly. Not sure? Read the label or ask the Monitor.
Know where the First Aid Kid is. And report any injuries to the Monitor.
WOODSHOP TOOLS
What We Have…
36” Band saw (Northfield)
Drill press (Delta)
8” Joiner (Powermatic)
Planer (Newman)
Radial arm saw (Dewalt)
Shaper-large (Powermatic)
Shaper-smaller (Grizzly)
10” Table Saw (Powermatic)
Lathe
Tabletop sander
Portable chop saw
Blades – various kinds
Clamps – various kinds
Fasteners – various kinds
Handheld drills
Handheld jigsaws
Work tables
… And What You’ll Need
Sandpaper (can be purchased at the Woodshop)
Blades and bits beyond ordinary use
Fasteners (eg. nails and screws) beyond ordinary use
HOW TO GET HERE
Address: 6810 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040
We’re located in Safe Harbor Marina on Stock Island, just down the docks from Hogfish Bar & Grill.
Shop Time Rates
$30/half day (up to 4 hours)
$50/full day (up to 8 hours)
$180/week (up to 5 days)
$550/month
Payments
Pay for your Shop Time online using the link you receive, or by phone at 305-296-0458 during The Studios regular Box Office Hours (Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm). Bookings must be confirmed by payment at least 24 hours in advance.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel or change your time, email woodshop@tskw.org right away.
Bookings may be cancelled and refunded up to 7 days prior to the booking.
Bookings may be changed to a later date at no additional cost, if notification is received at least 24 hours prior to the original booking.
No refunds will be issued if cancellation is not received at least 24 hours in advance.
SPECIALTY HARDWOODS FOR SALE
A limited selection of specialty hardwoods can be purchased from the Woodshop. Email woodshop@tskw.org for inquiries.
Grade A (eg. XXX, XXX) – $XX/foot
Grade B (eg. XXX, XXX) – $XX/foot
Grade C (eg. XXX, XXX) – $XX/foot
Hugh's View Rooftop
With one of the tallest buildings – and most spectacular views – in town, the Hugh’s View rooftop terrace serves as The Studios’ creative space in the sky. The terrace sits four stories above street level and offers panoramic views of the island. The Kitwald Stage glows in the golden twilight of our sunset performances.
Hugh’s View offers:
—Smaller audience sizes
—Outdoor environment
—Intimate experiences
—A rooftop bar that opens one hour prior to show time
Helmerich Theater
With original seating from its days as a Masonic temple, the Helmerich Theater has been updated to also include floor seating. As a black box theater, the set up is intimate but professional, and sets the stage for concerts and performances that leave guests feeling like they really got to know the performer.
Helmerich Theater offers:
—More space and comfortable chairs
—Indoor comforts
—Intimate experiences
—A walk-up counter bar that opens one hour prior to show time
Residency Interest
The period for applying to 2021/22 residencies is now closed. We will begin accepting residencies for the 2022/23 season, which runs from September 2022-August 2023, in January 2022. If you would like to be notified by email when the application period opens again, please fill out this form.
With one of the tallest buildings – and most spectacular views – in town, the Hugh’s View rooftop terrace serves as The Studios’ creative space in the sky. The terrace sits four stories above street level and offers panoramic views of the island. The Kitwald Stage glows in the golden twilight of our sunset performances.
With original seating from its days as a Masonic temple, the Helmerich Theater has been updated to also include floor seating. As a black box theater, the set up is intimate but professional, and sets the stage for concerts and performances that leave guests feeling like they really got to know the performer.