Events / Classes
Stoughton Community Farmers Market
I’m returning to the SCFM again this season! I’ll be vending the following Saturdays: June 8th, August 3rd, September 21, and October 12
The market runs from 8:30am-noon every Saturday from May 25 and runs through October 12th.
Pole Lathe Turning Demonstration at the Milan Spoon Gathering
I will be demonstrating turning a ladle on a pole lathe based on Londinium ladle fragments that date back to 60-120AD that currently reside in the Museum of London collections.
Painting: “The Spoon Peddler” Franz Allbert Richter: 1969 (oil on wood)
Image courtesy of Tom Bartlett
The Big Gay PRIDE Market
June 15 & 16, 2024
Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin
Celebrate Pride Month with all of us at The Big Gay Market this June. I’ll be selling my wares along side 200 other fantastic vendors. Event admission is FREE. There will be a fee for parking, so CARPOOL! :)
DuMA Craft Invitational 2024
June 29 - October 13, 2024
Dubuque Museum of Art
Dubuque, Iowa
I’m grateful to be a part of the 4th biannual Craft Invitational at the Dubuque Museum of Art. My work will be exhibited alongside the work of other regional artists who practice in ceramic, glass, metal, paper, textile, and wood.
2 day spoon carving class
July 13 & 14, 2024
Folklore Village
Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Spend a weekend carving spoons from green wood! This class covers carving fundamentals as well as tool maintenance, and the fine details of spoon design. Beginners and experienced spoon carvers welcome.
FinnFest 2024
I’m excited to share with you all that I’ve been invited to participate as a presenting artist at FinnFest this year. I’ll be demonstrating and selling my work in the Tori (marketplace) as well as spending some time on stage with a folklorist discussing my work (time tbd).
July 24-28
Duluth, MN
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Pole Lathe Turning Intensive With Jarrod Dahl and Derek Brabender
Join me and Jarrod Dahl in Ashland, WI for three days of pole lathe turning. This class is open to all skill levels and instruction will be tailored to each participants skill level and goals. For more info, hit the link below to check out the class listing on the Woodspirit School of Traditional Craft
August 9-11, 2024
Woodspirit School of Traditional Craft
Ashland, Wisconsin
Pole Lathe Turning with Jarrod Dahl and Derek Brabender @ North House
Join Jarrod and myself at North House Folk School in Grand Marais, MN. North House Folk School is located on the stunning north shore of Lake Superior. Over three days, we will cover the basics of turning, cutting techniques, and bowl design. Students with more experience can move to more challenging projects like nesting and end grain turning.
November 8-10, 2024
North House Folk School
Grand Marais, MN