Bob Stocksdale, Untitled, 1982; Californian black walnut
Gift of Carol and Seymour Haber.
Artwork Info
Type of Work
Bowl
Medium
wood
Dimensions
4" x 7" diameter
Artist Info
Name
Bob Stocksdale
Born
January 1, 1913
Role
Woodworking
Culture
American
Education
Self-taught in woodworking
Notes or Bio
Early 1930s Employed in cedar chest
factory, IN
Conscientious objector during World
War ii (operated wood shop at the
National Forest Headquarters)
1952–80s Led woodworking
demonstrations and seminars
1971 Instructor, San Francisco Community
College, CA
1978 Fellow, American Craft Council,
New York, NY
Self-employed woodworker, Berkeley, CA