My training in woodturning has been primarially self taught. I did take a one day lesson from Phil Colson (that convinced me to buy a new lathe from Highland ) and a weeklong training with Dale Larson at Aarowmont last year. I highly recommend the class with Phil and Aarowmont for any level of woodturner.

As a maker, I endeavor to make pieces which have the appeal of art and the functionality of everyday items. Many times I have no idea what I'm going to find when I begin to turn a piece of wood or slice into a fresh log. Each piece has a surprise hidden deep within. My bowls and vessels are typically turned thin, made from highly figured and richly colored woods. The bark inclusions, spalting, splits, knots and voids I find add character and visual interest to every piece. I will design and build most any type of furniture, as I like to play with various woods, paints and finishes to see what happens.

Hickory Bowl

Most of the wood I use is harvested from local trees that have come down in storms, where land is being cleared for construction or gifted by people who have a tree that needed to be taken down because of disease or age. At times I use recycled wood or sustainably harvested exotic woods from a certified supplier of these products.

Ash Hollow Form

Winged Form

Locust Bowl

Walnut Dish

Heart Pine Bowl

Spanish Cedar

Cherry Bowl

If you have any questions you can email Steven at hickorygw@gmail.com . You can visit his website at: www.hickorygrovewoodwork.etsy.com .