The Shelburne artist and longtime educator experiments with materials and forms to create whimsical works.

According to police, Grenier told investigators he staged the threats so he could step away from directing the production by citing concerns for his personal safety, rather than revealing what he described as ongoing difficulties with the cast and crew.

Ginkgo leaves, charred grapevines and secret clay deposits are just some of the materials repurposed by three local artists.