Joanna Werch Takes
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Ed Neu: A Shaker Stylist Who Learns Through Show Entries
Ed Neu has found himself suited to the Shaker style — and uses his guild’s annual show as inspiration to up his woodworking game.
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Brent Freedman/Gamla: Sustainable, Expressive, Honest
Sustainable, expressive and honest — that’s the design philosophy of Brent Freedman and Robin McMillan in their Gamla studio — whose projects include a line of dog furniture.
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Leave the Mess Alone with Gluing Drone
If applying your own glue to your project is too hands-on for you, here’s a modern high-tech solution.
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New Hampshire Furniture Masters Prison Outreach Program
New Hampshire furniture makers have a longstanding relationship with state prison inmates: teaching them woodworking.
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John Economaki: Designer of Tools
John Economaki designs tools with a focus on longevity and quality.
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Adrien Segal: Sculptures from Science’s Data
Adrien Segal creates sculptural pieces that portray scientific data in a physical form.
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Chuck Zeman: “Less Construction, More Creation” with Hand Tools
Chuck Zeman started collecting hand tools at garage and estate sales, and then found himself using them to build functional objects.
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Tasos Vardopolous: Sculpting Wooden Stairs
Tasos Vardopolous is the third generation of wooden stair makers in Athens, Greece. He continues the tradition of carving the stairs with hand tools.
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Chris Hall: A (Japanese-Inspired) Timber Framing Philosophy for Furniture
Chris Hall, who began woodworking in earnest while living in Japan, applies timber framing practices to both architectural and furniture pieces.
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Shawn Cipa: Woodcarving, from Folk Art to Canes
Shawn Cipa’s woodcarvings range from walking sticks to folk art Santas and Noah’s Ark.
