Decorate a Memory: Wood Burning with Ralph Buschbacher

Meet Me On Main Gallery Walk

Saturday, December 9th,  4-8 p.m.

This enriching maker experience is made possible through the generous support of the City of Carmel and the Make and Take project at Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery, located at 22 N. Rangeline Road, Carmel.

Meet Ralph, one of the latest artisans to join the Indiana Artisan gallery and organization. Explore the diverse finishes he employs for his bowls, platters, and vases. Engage in a conversation with him as he demonstrates the intricate steps of embellishing vases. Indulge in a cup of cheer, with hot spiced cider available for all attendees. Additionally, enjoy the melodic tunes of Larry Gindhart, who will provide live music on Native American flutes.

Ralph draws inspiration from geometric shapes, repeating patterns, and organic forms found in nature. While he dedicated most of his adult life to crafting furniture, he made a shift to wood burning ten years ago, bringing a unique perspective to his art.

“I decide on the shape of the wood and what would best fit my inspirational idea, and then decide the best way to decorate it,” he says.

Ralph’s creative arsenal includes wood burning and texturing tools for shaping, as well as a variety of mediums such as India ink, stain, metallics, interference acrylics, gold leaf, and resin inlay for adding vibrant colors. Witness firsthand how Ralph skillfully combines these diverse materials in unique and balanced ways, resulting in the satin-smooth finishes that define his exceptional pieces. Come experience the artistry!