Ikebana Black
scorched oak, acrylic resin, pin frogThis piece was turned from a chunk of oak from my firewood pile. I scorched if with a torch and sealed the inside with acrylic resin
Learn more about Carl
- About
I have been a casual woodworker most of my adult life. Then, after attending a week-long woodturning workshop at Snow Farm led by Rick Angus, I was hooked! I actually decided to retire early and enrolled in Beth Ireland’s 8‑week intensive turning program at the Center for Furniture Craftmanship. By January 2021 I felt that my work was refined enough to start selling at craft fairs and farmers markets around Boston. In 2023 my wife retired and we moved to New Jersey. Now I have my workshop set-up again, (above ground this time!). I have applied to several craft festivals and events here and and am continuing my participation in craft programs at Peters Valley and Snow Farm. I look forward to expanding my studies at other venues and especially to develop ideas I have for more artistic and functional turned pieces, including furniture.
- Region
- Plainfield, NJ
- Website
- www.arborsidewoodcrafts.com
- Media
- Tbd
- Professional Status
- Retired - serious woodturner/artist
Portfolio
Ikebana Mahogany
Mahogany, maple, acrylic resin, pin frog / 2022 3" high × 5 inches in diameterI love to make Ikebana vases — all of mine are waterproofed on the inside with acrylic resin — I encourage customers to save the last of flower bouquets to display in my vases.
Lidded Box
Black Walnut, bird's eye maple, padauk / 2020 4 inches high × 8 inches in diameterLike so many pieces made from found or gifted wood (my typical sources) the chunk of black walnut I used for this had cracks and punky parts that needed to be cut away. This shape emerged from the remainder. Topped with a bird’s eye maple lid and padauk knob.
Ikebana Black
scorched oak, acrylic resin, pin frogThis piece was turned from a chunk of oak from my firewood pile. I scorched if with a torch and sealed the inside with acrylic resin
Spalted curly maple bowl
naturally spalted maple / 2019 6" diameter × 3 inches wideThis is a natural edge, spalted curly maple bowl.
"gifted" Votive Candle Holder
Black Walnut with glass insert / 2021 5 × 5 × 2.5" tallI was given some supplies by the widow of a gifted woodturner in Brookline MA. Here is the result of some of this material.
Cherry Burl Bowl
Cherry burl / 2020 4 " high by 5 inches in diameterI like to find ways to show off the beauty of wood — the curves and angled lip of this cherry burl is a good example.
Save Paradise
Spalted maple / 2019 8" high, 6" in diameterThis pot emerged from an unassuming log with lots of punky soft areas. I was able to stabilize it with varnish over several days but still needed to cut away much of the log. This shape was all that was left — it is one of my favorite s.
Ikebana Red
Mountain ash, padauk, acrylic resin, pin frog / 2020I lived next to the Arnold Arboretum in Boston which became a wonderful exotic source of woods for turning (distributed by the head arborist there). I hope to find another supply like this again.
Butter Dish
Black Walnut plate with cherry lid 5" high × 6 inches in diameterInspired by the swiss potter, Christiane Perrocon’s butter dish, this covered dish is perfect for a small wheel of camembert or a European style block of butter