Use of driftwood artistically and as sculpture is not unique to this area nor to this part of the world. People all over the world are interested and intrigued with driftwood and make use of it in various ways.
Lucile Worlund learned and perfected her technique when she lived among the Makah in Neah Bay, Washington.
Lucile Worlund developed a method for working driftwood -- the LuRon method --
and established basic guidelines. She not only gave it a definite name and method; she also established the Northwest Driftwood Artists, in 1963. She thus assured the continuation of her method by involving many people who became teachers of Lucile’s style.
Lucile continued to be a consistent, driving force with the Northwest Driftwood Artists -- teaching classes, helping to train teachers, and establishing the LuRon Driftwood Teachers in 1977, in conjunction with the Northwest Driftwood Artists in Seattle. The teachers she trained were to uphold the standards of the art form that she had developed.
Lucile retired from teaching and, in 1986, she was honored by club members for her 34 years of inspirational guidance. She passed away in 1989, leaving behind a valuable, vital, vibrant driftwood sculpture legacy.
