Mon, May 16
|Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center
Artist Talk & Demonstration: Bill Wedekind
Potter & Disabled Vietnam Veteran
Time & Location
May 16, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
About The Event
Bill Wedekind is the only known blind, double-hand amputee potter in the world. As a US Marine in 1968, Bill lost both eyes, part of one ear, and both hands in a blast injury in Vietnam. He was introduced to pottery by his grandmother and studied the craft at Kansas State University in the early 70s. Now, as a potter-turned-motivational speaker, Bill enjoys giving lectures and demonstrations for audiences of all ages, including disabled Veterans and VA staff. Hosted in celebration of May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
For more information, contact Dr. Betsy Davis, VA Local Recovery Coordinator, at (210) 740-8149