Category Archives: Other artists

Brad Smith’s studio (Wednesday, July 11)

Posted on July 15, 2007 by Lynne Yamaguchi

On the way back from the Esherick Museum, we stopped by the studio of a furniture maker that Peter knows, Brad Smith, of Bradford Woodworking. He makes furniture from turned axe handles, croquet mallet handles, pitchforks, and more, and he … Continue reading →

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David Ellsworth’s home and studio (Sunday, July 8)

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Lynne Yamaguchi

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Mark Sfirri’s studio and home (Sunday, July 8)

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Lynne Yamaguchi

Mark has a Oneway with two bed extensions, allowing him to turn pieces up to 13 feet long. The farthest extension runs under the table in the background. Mark does a lot of off-center and inside-out turning. Here is a … Continue reading →

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Nakashima studio (Saturday, July 7)

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Lynne Yamaguchi

Today, we visited the studio of famed furniture maker George Nakashima in New Hope, PA, where his daughter, Mira, continues to make furniture in the same tradition. Mira began our tour by telling us about her father’s life and work. … Continue reading →

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