NEWS & EVENTS

The Herbie Project:
  For over a year I've been part of a committee organizing Maine artists, woodworkers, turners and sculptors to take part in the Herbie Project.  Herbie, 1793-2010, the largest American elm in New England, had to be taken down this past January after a 50 year battle with Dutch elm disease. To honor this historic tree, over 70 of us are making a variety of wood objects to be sold at auction and on-line.  The artists will receive 60%, and the Yarmouth Tree Trust will receive 40% of the profits to keep the town of Yarmouth green into the next century. Some wood is still available. For more information: http://www.herbieproject.org/  

 
Thursday September 2  "The Shaker Influence" Illustrated talk on the Shaker style and how it has impacted my design style.  At the Gallery at Frenchman's Bay, 105 High St., Ellsworth, ME  207-610-1422


 
 

  
Spend A Year Working With Chris Becksvoort.
At a woodworking seminar recently, I was asked if I'd ever consider taking an apprentice. After 22 years of working alone, that's a tough question. I value my privacy, I enjoy the music of my choice, and I appreciate leaving a set up on a machine and having it there when I return. Most of all, love the solitude.

So, on the spur of the moment, I replied, half in jest, "Sure, if you build me a new shop, you can spend a year working with me." No takers yet, but the offer stands.