Mike Mahoney on Woodturning and Craftsmanship

I recently visited my friend Mike Mahoney in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of California where he and his wife, Jenni have a farm. Mike is a woodturner, primarily a bowl turner – and one of the most prolific bowl turners in the industry. He is also a farmer, wine maker, tree hunter, and birder. When I started turning ten years ago, Mike was someone I idolized in the field and hoped that one day, I might get to meet. He is well respected all over the world not only for the quality of his work but also for his teaching and demonstrating abilities. This was an exciting day for me – to visit his home and studio and share a bit of his story with you.

Part of being a craftsperson, for me, is how it ties you to the rest of the world. Whether it’s woodturning, farming, wine making, cooking, or anything else – not only does it tie you to the physical world, but also all the other generations of craftspeople who have developed their trade and have shared what they learned – whose hard work and knowledge have laid the foundations that are here today. Mike is one of those people who I am honored to know and to call a friend. His work continues to have such a huge impact in the woodturning community, and yet he is one of the most genuine, warm hearted people I’ve ever met. Someone who, I think, epitomizes what it means to live as a craftsperson.

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