Background

I’ve been a woodworker my entire life but my woodturning began after seeing a demonstration of lathe techniques more than a decade ago. I was intrigued by the simplicity and uniqueness of this woodworking tool. Memories of high school shop class returned. I quickly discovered that proficiency required great skill. So I set forth undertaking a broad self-education on the topic, attending dozens of classes and seminars on woodturning. I continue to experiment with all facets of woodturning, preventing myself from being restrained to a single direction. This diversity has allowed me to gain skill rapidly.

The intense focus necessary to achieve quality results is fantastic therapy for the soul. The single-minded attitude that takes hold during the creative process relieves stresses and lightens the spirit. Contemplating the raw timber, receiving an idea, and conspiring with the material to produce a beautiful form is worth sharing. I do hope you enjoy my results.

Professional Affiliations

I am a member of the American Association of Woodturners, the Wine Country Woodturners, and a Guild member of the Sonoma County Woodworkers Association. I’m also a Sonoma County  Art Trails participant.

Exhibit History

As my skill improved and my interest grew it was only natural to share my work with a broader audience. Below is a list of shows and exhibits I’ve participated in. 

2015 October, Art Trails, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried

2014 October,  Artistry in Wood, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried (Best Piece - Miscellaneous)

2013 Dec, Member's Show, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA, member's open
2013 October, ARTrails, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried
2013 September, Artistry in Wood, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried (Award of Excellence)
2013 June, American Association of Woodturners Annual Symposium, Tampa, FL, Open
2013 April - June, Scott Clark - Woodturning, Finley Community Center, Santa Rosa, CA, Invitation (Solo Exhibit)

2012 Dec, Member’s Show, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA, member’s Open
2012 October, ARTrails, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried
2012 August, Artistry in Wood, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried (Awards of Excellence (2))
2012 June, American Association of Woodturners Annual Symposium, San Jose, CA, Open 
           (Chapter Collaborative - Best of Show)
2012 March, Feathers & Fur, Healdsburg Center for the Arts, CA, Juried

2011 Dec, A Show of Our Own, Sebastopol Center for the Art, Sebastopol, CA, member’s Open
2011 Nov – Dec, Nouveau Holiday, Cloverdale, CA, Invitation
2011 October, ARTrails, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried
2011 October, Harvest Fair, Santa Rosa, CA, Open (3rd Award)
2011 August, Artistry in Wood, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried (Awards of Excellence (2))
2011 February, Desert Woodturning Roundup, Mesa, AZ, Open

2010 Dec, A Show of Our Own, Sebastopol Center for the Art, Sebastopol, CA, member’s Open
2010 October, ARTrails, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried
2010 August, Artistry in Wood, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried (Award of Excellence)
2010 June, Small Works, Santa Rosa, CA, ARTrails member’s Open
2010 May, For the Birds, Healdsburg, CA, Juried
2010 February, ARTrails Winter Exhibit, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried

2009 Dec, Member’s Exhibit, Sebastopol Center for the Art, Sebastopol, CA, member’s Open
2009 October, ARTrails, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried
2009 June, Art at the Source, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried
2009 August, Artistry in Wood, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried
2009 April, Wood Creations, Gualala CA, Open
2009 February, Desert Woodturning Roundup, Mesa, AZ, Open

2008 December, Member’s Exhibit, Sebastopol Center for the Art, Sebastopol, CA, Open
2008 December, California Contours, San Luis Obispo, CA, Juried
2008 October, ARTrails, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried
2008 American Association of Woodturners Annual Symposium, Portland, OR, Open
2008 June, Art at the Source, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried
2008 June, The Parlor of Earthly Delights, San Rafael, CA, Juried
2008 February, Miniatures at the Manor, Healdsburg, CA, Juried

2007 December, Member’s Exhibit, Sebastopol Center for the Art, Sebastopol, CA, Open
2007 November, Holiday Gift Gallery, Plaza Arts Center, Healdsburg, CA, Juried
2007 September, Wood Creations, Gualala CA, Open
2007 June, Art at the Source, Santa Rosa, CA, Juried
2007 April – October, Sebastopol Gallery, Sebastopol, CA, (founding member)
2007 February, Desert Woodturning Roundup, Mesa, AZ, Open

2006 November, Christmas Crafts Faire, Sebastopol, CA, Juried
2006 February, Desert Woodturning Roundup, Mesa, AZ, Open
2006 Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, CA, Open (First Place)

2005 November, Christmas Crafts Faire, Sebastopol, CA, Juried
2005 July, Wood Creations, Gualala CA, Open
2005 July, Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, CA, Open (Best of Show)

2004 July, Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, CA, Open (1st Award)

2003 July, Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, CA, Open (Best of Show)