Woodworker John Allen LeBlanc Profile (2015)
Art Rocks!
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Art, Interview
Place Covered: Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2015-05-16
Duration: 00:05:29
Subjects: Arts | Woodwork | Architecture | LeBlanc, John Allen
Contributors:
- Fox-Smith, James Host
- LaFleur, Donna Producer
- LeBlanc, John Allen Interviewee
- LeBlanc, Shirly Thibodaux Interviewee
Description
This segment from the May 16, 2015, episode of the series “Art Rocks!” features producer Donna LaFleur’s profile of Cajun woodworker John Allen LeBlanc of Lafayette. He discusses his process for creating miniature replicas of Louisiana landmarks. LaFleur also interviews his wife, Shirly Thibodaux LeBlanc. She discusses her role in researching the buildings that her husband recreates and the impact of his work. Host: James Fox-Smith