Instructors Bios

Milon Townsend:

Townsend is a self-taught artist with over 30 years experience in his field. His 10 year study of dancers in New York City had a profound influence on his style, leading to the clean lines and focus on motion that he has become known for. His background in classical music was instrumental in developing the preference for structure and form that permeates his work today. A master flameworker, Townsend uses a variety of traditional and modern techniques--including methods that he has developed--to create the sculptures that appear in his mind. Townsend is the author of six books, which include technical instruction manuals, marketing guidelines and insight for artists, and contemplative philosophical volumes. He is currently writing his next three books, and writes columns for 3 periodicals. He has also produced a series of eight videos, which demonstrate the techniques he has developed.