The appeal of working with wood resonates deep within me. With every project there is discovery and awe at the natural patterns and designs that are revealed from the material.
A lifelong interest in craft and creating objects from diverse materials brought me to the field of woodworking over twenty years ago.
I study and practice a wide range of woodworking techniques, from stock selection and preparation, milling, joinery, carving and turning to marquetry, inlay, veneering and finishing.
To develop my designs, I lean on my interest in architecture and its classic forms and proportions. When this intention meets the natural patterns and textures of wood materials, a unique piece emerges that inspires reflection and meditation.
Claude Godcharles
Menlo Park, CA
You can see my work at:
883 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025
https://www.themaingallery.org