For this field trip, we’re starting the day at potter and author, Ben Behunin’s house/studio. Meet at 9:15am on the front lawn of 1150 E. 800 S., Salt Lake City. We’ll spend about an hour touring the studio and talking to Ben.
(Assignment) To prepare for this field trip, read the first book in the Niederbipp Trilogy, “Remembering Isaac” by Ben Behunin. It is on Audible now, so it’s okay to listen, but at least thumb through the paper version so you can see how it was written and the creativity and sketches on every page. He had to self-publish the book because there weren’t any print houses that would print the book like he envisioned it. (Remember, if you read all 3 books by May 8th, Jen & Sara will take you to lunch!)
(Assignment) Write down and bring your favorite quote from the book to the book discussion.
(Assignment) Also, watch the first half of this BYUtv video about Ben.
After our time with the potter, we’re going to hike Ensign Peak for a great view of the Salt Lake Valley. The weather will be nice, 73ish degrees, so dress appropriately and wear your hiking shoes (and remember Vanguard dress code).
We’ll go to a park close to the trailhead when we’re done for the book discussion and lunch. So bring a sack lunch that doesn’t have to be refrigerated because it’ll be sitting in the cars all day. Then we’ll head home.
