Turning Trees by Jim Williams Woodturner

I have always had a passion for woodworking, but I established my career as a licensed carpenter with an industry focus on custom home construction. In 2017 I began setting up a workshop dedicated to the craft of woodturning. Until retirement in 2019, I gathered tools and followed wood turners and mentors via social media. I attended my first hands on retreat in 2019 in Texas and then in 2020 I spent time with woodturning artist, Chris Ramsey (Kentucky). In 2022, I travelled to JoHannes Michelson’s Studio (Vermont) for private teachings to hone my woodturning skills. As I am self-taught, this instructional experience was invaluable. I like searching for that next piece of wood and the challenge of taking a rough block of wood, examining the shape, grain and figure, and then turning it into a one of a kind piece of art. The use of pyrography, piercing, carving, paints and dyes make each piece unique. I love what I do and I hope that my work captures your imagination and inspires you.