Collaboration and Creation at Coffee & Conversation
BAR HARBOR — Dan Farrenkopf ’93, co-founder of the concrete pottery and hand-turned garden vessel studio Lunaform, and longtime publisher Jan Hartman discuss the creative process—from the inception of an idea to the completion of the final work—in the next installment of College of the Atlantic’s Coffee & Conversation series.
“Creating Craft and Print” takes place August 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Davis Center for Human Ecology and online via livestream. Registration is required at coa.edu/coffeeandconversation.
Farrenkopf is a designer and founder of Lunaform, well known for their handcrafted, sculptural containers. He completed an architectural internship in St. Petersburg, Russia, and designed his first passive solar home in Sullivan. His thesis focused on recreating historic garden pottery, leading to decades of commissions and collaborations with landscape architects and artists. Lunaform has partnered on major installations including Song/Land/Sea WAI Water Warning and Nature Sanctuary. Dan was also a driving force behind the Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium, helping place public art in more than 30 Maine communities.
Hartman is a veteran editor, publishing strategist, and founder of JAN HARTMAN BOOKS, with more than 30 years of experience shaping over 200 titles across disciplines and genres. For 15 years, she played a key role in editorial and business development at Princeton Architectural Press. As a senior editor, Hartman pioneered new acquisition strategies and expanded the press’s catalog in garden design, craft, sustainability, wellness, and lifestyle. She collaborated with mission-driven nonprofits such as the Beatrix Farrand Society, the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation, and the Historic New Orleans Collection.
In 2020, she launched JAN HARTMAN BOOKS to work more closely with authors, publishers, and institutions in creating books that inspire, inform, and enchant. Her studio reflects a deeply rooted sense of place—shaped by the geography of Maine, the design legacy of New England, and the enduring values of craftsmanship and ecological thought.
The Coffee & Conversation series features discussions between invited guests and College of the Atlantic faculty members and trustees. The series hosts authors, entrepreneurs, scholars, artists, researchers, thought leaders, and more. Sessions are one hour long, and include a Q&A session. Coffee and pastries are served. Coffee & Conversation events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required for both in person and online participation.