Dave has been a hobbyist woodturner for over three decades. His passion is crafting both functional and aesthetically pleasing pieces. He says he is a craftsman striving to become an artist. The art can not happen without the craft, so each visit to his workshop is a combined journey of creation, expression, and skill advancement.

For Dave, wood is not just a material; it’s a canvas from nature’s artistry. He strives to enhance the inherent beauty of wood by working in harmony with Mother Nature. A significant portion of Dave’s work begins with rescued wood—trees that have been removed from yards and were otherwise destined for landfills.

Sometimes, his creations involve collaboration with Mother Nature - adapting to natural elements like insects or fungi, and resulting in layered and captivating works of art.
Dave is always exploring in his workshop, eager to turn his ideas into reality. Often, this requires the creation of new jigs, methods, or ways of addressing challenges. He finds joy in the problem-solving aspects of woodworking.

Dave also believes that teaching and demonstrating are not just acts of sharing knowledge, but avenues for personal growth. Teaching is a reciprocal process: as much is learned as is shared. Demonstrating is also a way for him to give back to the woodturning community that has enriched his journey.