Will Lentz, "riverRock Hardware - Bottle Blocks"

  • $45.00
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Only 2 left!

2" x 2" x 1.25", Steel, hand fabricated bottle openers, $45

Will Lentz is an interdisciplinary maker and craftsperson originally from central Arkansas, where he grew up building things in his parents’ garage. Unlike many craftspeople, Will never fell in love with a single media. He developed a love for diverse processes, systems of tools and materials, and the endless skills our hands are capable of when given the opportunity to learn. This set him off on a winding path through all manner of materials, learning environments, and career opportunities.

Today, Will has a BA in studio sculpture from Hendrix College in Arkansas, an MFA in interdisciplinary product design and design research from SVA in New York, and have completed the Core Fellowship at Penland School of Craft in North Carolina. These education experiences have been intertwined with work in a number of industries including custom art installation, functional carpentry, and CNC sheet metal production. Having this diverse experience means Will is equipped to pursue his love of craft in any environment. It also means that he is equipped to share that love with others. Will is driven to find ways for craft and “non-traditional” career opportunities to impact our concepts of community, cultural identity, and economic structures.