 My goals as a furniture craftsman are structure (built to last), function (built for purpose), form (friendly with surroundings), and beauty (blooms in the space). Commissions have included beds, coffee and dining room tables, chairs, sideboards, folding screens, bookcases, benches, window covers, wall hangings, kitchen cabinets and sliding room dividers.
Many pieces include the use of translucent screens, or shoji, designed and used to divide, conceal, protect, or enhance an area in the home, office or patio. Fixed or moveable, shoji are built for many applications including freestanding folding screens, hinged closet doors, sliding room dividers, valences, cabinet and furniture doors, light shades and sliding window covers.
I continue to enjoy the working of wood in my shop next to our home in the rolling hills of central North Carolina. Please feel free to contact me and explore the possibilities.
Work Experience
1979-present - CottonWood Studios - Graham, NC
Owner/Designer/Craftsman
A one person woodshop specializing in exceptional custom furniture and cabinetry
1994-2004 - Aventine, Inc. - Carrboro, NC
Cabinetmaker
A woodshop specializing in exceptional architectural millwork and cabinetry
1977-1979 - Alternative Builders - Raleigh, NC
Contractor/Carpenter
A small group of dedicated friends and builders specializing in passive solar house construction
1975-1977 - Wright Builders - Garner, NC
Carpenter
Custom home building including framing, interior and exterior trim, and finish detailing
1972-1975 - Self Employed - Raleigh, NC
Carpenter
House carpentry and renovations
Education
1968-1978 - NC State University - Raleigh, NC
BA, English Literature
Awards
2004 - Dino Read Award at the Carolina Designer Craftsmen's show - Raleigh, NC
This award is presented in memory of Dino Read to those who have consistently shown quality craftsmanship "to support and nurture artistic education and achievement in keeping with the joyous creativity and artistic spirit of Dino Read."
Professional Organizations
Carolina Designer Craftsmen Board of Directors
- 2005-present President
- 2004 Vice President
- 2002-2003 General Board member
- 1999-2001 Publicity Chairman
- 1997-1998 General Board member
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