David
B.
Van Dommelen
Born:
08/21/1929
Grand Rapids
Parents: Henry and Tehma Van Dommelen
Spouse: Marrianne Bohnstedt (a children's librarian)
Children: Erica, Dorn
Address(es):
Permanent :
R. R. 1 Box 631
Petersburg , PA 16669-9248
Parents: Henry and Tehma Van Dommelen
Spouse: Marrianne Bohnstedt (a children's librarian)
Children: Erica, Dorn
Address(es):
Permanent :
R. R. 1 Box 631
Petersburg , PA 16669-9248
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North to the Past | Non Fiction | V. D. I. Press | 1997 | ||
| Doughboy Letters | Non Fiction | V. D. I. Press | 1978 | ||
| New Uses for Old Cannonballs | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Funk & Wagnalls Co. | 1966 | |
| Designing and Decorating Interiors | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Wiley | 1965 | |
| Walls : Enrichment and Ornamentation | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Funk & Wagnalls Co. | 1965 | |
| Decorative Wall Hangings : Art with Fabric | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Funk & Wagnalls Co. | 1962 | |
|
Design at Work : Its Forms and Functions - With Edward Adams and George Pappas |
Non Fiction | Adult | University Park, PA : Pennsylvania State University Press | 1960 | |
|
Other writings: - Contributor to American Crafts, Forecast for Home Economists, McCalls Needlework and Crafts, Journal of Home Economics, Philosophy and Rhetoric |
Non Fiction | Adult |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
Contemporary Authors says, "He took a study tour of Scandinavia to learn of craft developments and meet designers. He told Contemporary Authors that he likes creative work and exhibits textile designs in weaving, rugs, wall hangings, and other crafts. he took early retirement from teaching in order to spend his full time in the studio."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) | Fenn College | Cleveland , OH | 1942 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | Arrowmont Craft School | Gatlinburg | 1969 -1980 |
| Owner | Van Dommelen Interior | 1966 | |
| Professor of art education | Pennsylvania State University | 1964 -1988 | |
| Assistant professor of design | University of Maine | Orono | 1962 -1964 |
| Instructor in home art | Pennsylvania State University | University Park , PA | 1959 -1962 |
| Art Coordinator | Warren Consolidated Schools | Warren | 1957 -1959 |
| Junior executive in home furnishings | Carson, Pirie Scott & Co | Chicago | 1951 -1952 |
| Consultant to Ford Foundation and Organization of American States | |||
|
Instructor in crafts
- (1962, 1963, 1966) |
Brookfield Craft Center | Brookfield | |
|
Instructor of weaving
- (1964, 1973, 1975) |
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts | Deer Isle | |
|
Visiting Professor for summers
- (1967, 1968, 1970) |
University of Iowa |
Other Resources:
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