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Before Anyone Else
Big Leaf Maple Burl, Bloodwood, Crushed Opals, Mother of Pearl / 2019This box was made from one stunning block of big leaf maple burl. The elliptical shape is repeated in the tray, in the second “hidden” box, and in the divided compartments inside of the second box.
![Renaissance 9 22 19 v3 processed dk bkg](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79033/Renaissance-9-22-19-v3-processed-dk-bkg_c6eed8d7d7.jpg 474w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79033/Renaissance-9-22-19-v3-processed-dk-bkg_d79ff68027.jpg 280w)
- About
My name is Charlie Kocourek and I’m passionate about creating and sharing beautiful objects that can’t be found anywhere else.
Recently, I’ve focused on wall art and sculptural pieces.
I also make and sell elegant, one of a kind boxes, both functional and non-functional. Jewelry boxes, keepsake boxes, art boxes, and concepts.
Over the last several years I’ve begun to share my knowledge by writing, producing instructional videos, and through classroom instruction.
In 2007 I designed an adjustable height workbench called the Jack Bench. I sell plans for that on my sister site: www.Jack-Bench.com In addition, I have a Jack Bench Woodworking YouTube channel where I’ve produced about 70 videos that are dedicated to my friends in the woodworking community.
- Region
- Fridley, MN
- Website
- www.charliekocourek.com
- Media
- Wood
- Professional Status
- Maker
Portfolio
![Charlie Kocourek Protected](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79026/Cupids-Evil-Twin-Sculpture-2-wmk_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79026/Cupids-Evil-Twin-Sculpture-2-wmk_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Protected
Maple, Broadhead Arrows, Lace / 2020 2.5" × 16" × 17"Some people say there’s a connection between art and our own neurosis. If that’s true then it doesn’t take a psychiatrist to see how this piece reflects my own experience with desire, loss, love, and hurt.
![Charlie Kocourek Wall flower](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79044/Wall-flower_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79044/Wall-flower_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Wall flower
Alder / 2021 16" × 16" × 1.5"Carved, Turned, Dyed, and Painted Wall Art
![Charlie Kocourek Before Anyone Else](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79029/BAE-Jewelry-Box-Open-w-Tray-43_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79029/BAE-Jewelry-Box-Open-w-Tray-43_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Before Anyone Else
Big Leaf Maple Burl, Bloodwood, Crushed Opals, Mother of Pearl / 2019This box was made from one stunning block of big leaf maple burl. The elliptical shape is repeated in the tray, in the second “hidden” box, and in the divided compartments inside of the second box.
![Ramon Moreno Jack Bench](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79038/Jackbench-at-NW6-20-08-w-darker-top_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79038/Jackbench-at-NW6-20-08-w-darker-top_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Jack Bench
Maple, plywood, makore, pine, hardware / 2008 34" × 32" × 62"Adjustable Height Workbench with build in mobile base. Plans available at https://jack-bench.com/
![Charlie Kocourek "Come On Baby" Light My Fire](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79031/MNWoodGuild-carved-sun122-res_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79031/MNWoodGuild-carved-sun122-res_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
"Come On Baby" Light My Fire
Mahogany, Opals / 2021 18" × 18" × 2"Carved center portion was finished with polychrome and an oxidized iron coating. The red “embers” below the center carving is an array of crushed opals.
![Charlie Kocourek Music Box](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79039/MB-3-4-cropped_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79039/MB-3-4-cropped_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Music Box
Book matched mahogany veneer, Blackwood / 2020 5" × 11" × 8"An electro-mechanical music box with 50 different songs.
![Charlie Kocourek Sunshiny Day](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79041/Sunshiny-Day-Front-CK_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/charlie-kocourek/79041/Sunshiny-Day-Front-CK_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Sunshiny Day
Spalted Maple, Blackwood / 2019 7" × 11" × 6.5"This box was made specifically for a fundraising auction for Midwest Special Services. The elliptical shape is repeated in the drawer pulls, and in the pattern that they are arranged in.