Arborside Woodcrafts, Roslindale, MA
I have been woodworker/hobbyist most of my life. For a few years I was serious about ceramics, but as for wood turning on a lathe - these are my formative years, right now - and I expect to continue to learn, develop and refine my craft for years to come. I love wood turning and I am busy with it, in one way or another, every single day!
In January 2019 I left my 35-year career in Human Resources to explore woodturning full time. It started with an 8-week intensive program at The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. This is an incredible immersion program at one of the finest facilities in the country. I have since studied woodturning at Snow Farm in western Mass, the North Bennett Street School and The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts in Boston, and the Fuller Craft Museum south of Boston. I so respect the talented instructors I have had. These people love their craft and share their enthusiasm and wisdom with anyone interested in learning - that's me!
My focus is on functional turning, (bowls, furniture, kitchenware, etc.), but I also intend every piece to be a well-crafted work of art. Of course the wood itself is beautiful, but balance, in terms of weight, grain and form must be pleasing, too. In January 2020 I felt my pieces are worthy to put up for sale - I sell mostly through local retail shops and of course through word of mouth.
Cheers!
Carl
