New-Century
Woodworks

Contemporary and mid-century forms crafted from Vermont hardwoods
with traditional techniques and the belief that the tools we use for even mundane tasks
should look beautiful and feel good in the hand.




Twice-turned bowls...

...are worked by hand on the lathe twice, first from a green log into a thick-walled approximation of the final shape and then again after several months of drying time to achieve their final form.

Spalt and Figure...

...these colorations and patterns featured in much of my work develop in the tree in response to stress and in the fallen log as it starts to decay. The features are only revealed as the wood is turned away, so the process becomes something of a conversation between my idea for a form and what is present in the wood itself.

Stories

Stowe Foliage Festival 2024 Aftermath

In the early morning hours of the second day of the Stowe Foliage Arts Festival, a strong gust of wind collapsed the main event tent onto the booths of the 100+ artists exhibiting our work. While there is a lot to be thankful for in that the tent was empty,

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Update

Not all of my show inventory makes it up onto this site, so if you saw something at one of my markets, it (or a similar piece) may still be available. Just ask. Follow my Instagram feed for more recent/in-process work:

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