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Women of Woodworking – Vanessa Johnston, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland
Vanessa Johnston’s journey as a fine woodworker has only just begun, and she is starting with quite a bang. She is a recent graduate of the Chippendale International School of Furniture in Edinburgh and was awarded the prestigious honor of being named the Chippendale Society's Student of the Year. Vanessa began woodworking at 20 when... Continue Reading →
Women of Woodworking – Kate Duncan, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Kate Duncan is pretty straight forward. It shows through the clear and clean lines in her work, and even in sharing her story, she sticks to the elements of what works and what doesn't. She describes her woodworking background in plain terms. She started woodworking in her 7th grade shop class, and now works out... Continue Reading →
Women of Woodworking – Danielle Rose Byrd, Bar Harbor, Maine
Danielle Rose Byrd is a woodcarver who enjoys making bowls, spoons, shrink pots and other utensils. Much like the craft of woodworking itself, there is a welcoming feel to Danielle's work. Aside from the obvious functionality of kitchenware as a sharing or serving piece, her work is comprehensible. Forms are crafted to please the eye... Continue Reading →
Women of Woodworking – Meredith Hart, Durham, North Carolina
When asked, Meredith Hart will tell you she meandered into woodworking. Her background is in art and design, and after college she moved to Vermont to take classes at Yestermorrow Design/Build School. She just so happened to really love the ladder back chair and box making classes. Then, she applied to the North Bennet Street... Continue Reading →
