Featured Demonstrators

Marilyn Campbell, Canada  Split Vessel Forms  www.marilyncampbell.ca

Marilyn began turning in 1980 after a boat-building venture with her husband. She uses a combination of wood and epoxy in her work, which allows her to stretch the limitations of traditional woodturning.

Emmet Kane, Ireland  Sculptural Turnings  www.emmetkane.utvinternet.com

Emmet works out of his workshop in County Kildare. He comes from five generations of Master Carpenters. Emmet is the president of the Irish Woodturners Guild and a board member of the Crafts Council of Ireland.

 Mike Mahoney, USA  Bowls, Urns, Threadings  www.bowlmakerinc.com

Mike has turned professionally for most of his adult life. He specializes in making bowls and other utilitarian items. Mike has taught courses internationally and throughout most of the U.S.

Pascal Oudet, France  Hollow Forms, Texturing  www.lavieenbois.com  

Pascal began woodturning in 2001 and has been turning professionally since 2006. His work is primarily created on the lathe but also involves much enhancement afterward. His work can be seen in galleries across Europe and the U.S.

Richard Raffan, New Zealand  Boxes  www.richardraffan.com   

Richard began his woodturning career in 1970 in England before relocating to Australia in 1983. He currently resides in New Zealand. He is internationally known for his teaching and woodturning publications. He has taught around the world and has authored numerous publications on woodturning.

Les Thorne, UK  Production Work, Boxes, Textured, Colored, Burned Platter  www.noturningback.co.uk

Les has been involved with wood for the majority of his life. In 1996 Les became a professional woodturner and in 2001 he was accepted into the Register of Professional Turners.

 

Regional Demonstrators