June 29 – September 4, 2008

This exhibition presents a spectrum of aesthetics in contemporary woodworking, from an Arts & Crafts-inspired desk by Maine furniture maker Kevin Rodel, to a two-foot long sculpture of a snail by British master carver Chris Pye. The diversity of work reflects the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship’s teaching philosophy, which is to encourage each student to find his or her own creative voice.

“It is a privilege to be able to showcase so many influential furniture makers and wood artists,” says Peter Korn, the Center’s Executive Director.

Brian Boggs|Berea, Kentucky. Fan-backed Bar Stool, 2008. walnut and woven hickory bark. 45"x19"x17.5".

Brian Boggs

Jon Brooks|New Boston, New Hampshire. Hook and Ladder, 2008. maple, yellow stain, color pencil, lacquer, graphite, varnish and delrin. 36"x40"72".

Jon Brooks

Nick Cook|Marietta, Georgia. Charred Platter, 2008. ash. 17"x2".

Nick Cook

Peter Fleming|Toronto, Ontario. Governor General's Award Containers, 2008. douglas fir and sand cast bronze. 3"x6"x6".

Peter Fleming

Stephen Gleasner|Appleton, Maine. When the Moon Takes You, 2008. birch plywood. 63"x32.5".

Stephen Gleasner

Julie Godfrey|Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Lily Pond Hall Table, 2006. pear, walnut burl and marquetry veneers. 31.5"x16.5"x30.75".

Julie Godfrey

Garrett Hack|Thetford Center, Vermont. Shop Cabinet, 2007. white pine, ebony, pear drawers, spanish cedar and gold leaf. 24"x5.5"x16".

Garrett Hack

David Haig|Cable Bay, Nelson, New Zealand. Signature Rocker, 2006. walnut. 23.5"x35"x43.33".

David Haig

Matthew Hill|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Container, 2007. pearwood and cherry. 5"x5"6".

Matthew Hill

Todd Hoyer|Bisbee, Arizona. Suspended Sphere Series, 2000. locust and wire. 6"x6"x8".

Todd Hoyer

Beth Ireland|Roslindale, Massachusetts. Abstract Platter I, 2007. mahogany, satinwood, maple and epoxy. 18"x1.75".

Beth Ireland

Beth Ireland|Roslindale, Massachusetts. Abstract Platter II, 2006. mahogany, wildwood, sycamore and epoxy. 8"x10.5"x1.375".

Beth Ireland

John Jordan|Antioch, Tennessee. Walnut Vessel, 2007. walnut. 9"x9"x9".

John Jordan

Bonnie Klein|Renton, Washington. Take Time for a Spin I & II, 2008. maple with chatter work and color. 3"x7".

Bonnie Klein

Peter Lloyd|Brampton, Cumbria, United Kingdom. Desk Box, 2007. ash and scorched ash. 13"x7"x3.5".

Peter Lloyd

Peter Lloyd|Brampton, Cumbria, United Kingdom. Jewelery Box, 2008. mulberry and sycamore. 12"x8"x4".

Peter Lloyd

Peter Lloyd|Brampton, Cumbria, United Kingdom. Moue, 2008. yew and black walnut. 13.5"x8"x5.5".

Peter Lloyd

Austin Matheson|Rockport, Maine. Garden Bench, 2008. cypress and tile. 20"x60"x17".

Austin Matheson

Clifton Monteith|Lake Ann, Michigan. V-04-01, 2007. felt and Japanese lacquer. 5"x5"x7".

Clifton Monteith

Michael Puryear|Shokan, New York. Barrow Chair, 2008. bubinga and leather. 27"x32"x29".

Michael Puryear

Chris Pye|Whitney-on Wye, Hereford, United Kingdom. Kokhlos, 2007. limewood. 17"x32".

Chris Pye

Brian Reid|Rockland, Maine. "112358", 2008. oak and oak veneer. 50"x18"x32.5".

Brian Reid

Kevin Rodel|Brunswick, Maine. Glasgow Desk, 2008. cherry with ebony and glass. 72"x32"x30".

Kevin Rodel

Peter Schlebecker|Camden, Maine. Turned Vessel, 2008. fir. 14"x7".

Peter Schlebecker

Hayley Smith|Bisbee, Arizona. Square Dance Hemisphere, 2005. English sycamore, bleached and colored. 5.75"x2.5".

Hayley Smith

Al Stirt|Enosburg Falls, Vermont. Square Bowl, 2008. cherry with black milk paint. 8"x9"x2".

Al Stirt

Peter Turner|South Portland, Maine. Props with a Top, 2007. hard maple with hickory pins. 48"x22.75"x19.5".

Peter Turner

David Upfill-Brown|Australia. Inverse Box, 2008. hard maple. 14.25"x11.88"x3".

David Upfill-Brown

David Upfill-Brown|Australia. Inverse Box, 2008. hard maple. 14.25"x11.88"x3".

David Upfill-Brown

David Upfill-Brown|Australia. Sharps on Ragged Mountain, 2007. bleached hard maple. 43.5"x33.5"x11.5".

David Upfill-Brown

Toby Winteringham|Kings Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Plank Coat Hooks, 2008. cherry. 78"x5.5".Toby Winteringham|Kings Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Plank Coat Hooks, 2008. cherry. 78"x5.5".

Toby Winteringham

Toby Winteringham|Kings Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Standing Coat Stick, 2008. ash. 78"x15".

Toby Winteringham