In 1972, while earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Seattle's University of Washington, James P. Bender began carving Northwest Native American art. During his early years, he studied under Bill Holm and Duane Pasco, noted artists who have made major contributions to the revival of Northwest Indian art. In appreciation of those who shared their artistry with him during his apprenticeship, James P. Bender continues to pass on his craft by remaining active in the teaching of others.

• INSTRUCTION :

  • JAMES P. BENDER, ARTIST, Bainbridge Island, WA 1980 - Present
    • Teacher of Contemporary Northwest Coast Art and Jewelry Making.
  • Wolfdancer Studio / Kestral Tool, Lopez Island, WA 1982 - Present
    • Teacher of Contemporary Northwest Coast Art and Jewelry Making.
  • Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA 1984
    • Demonstration - Silver Engraving
  • Ketchikan Heritage Center, Ketchikan, Alaska 1981
    • Teacher Of Mask Carving And Two Dimensional Design Courses.
  • Primitive Arts Gallery, Seattle, Wa 1974-1977 Exclusive Rights
  • Northwest Coast Art Classes at Oil & Water Arts, Bainbridge Island
  • Bellevue Spiritridge School 5th Grade Art Class – Clan Designs For Bent Wood Box.

• Education And Apprenticeship
   
  • University Of Washington, Seattle, WA
    • Bachelor Of Fine Arts Degree, 1975
  • University Of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA School Of Art, 1969 – 1971
  • Duane Pasco, Artist, Poulsbo, Wa 1973-1978
    • Apprentice Under Noted And Respected Contemporary Northwest Coast Artist.