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About Michael
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Michael was born and grew up in Switzerland. In his family,
“making things” was part of the upbringing early on. He trained
for his manufacturing skills in a four-year apprenticeship
in metal working, followed by ventures in automobile racing and aviation.
In 1985, his love for aviation brought him to the USA. He continued
to restore vintage aircraft, and today divides his time between his
own woodturning studio and teaching Manufacturing Technology
(“Shop Class”) at a local High School.
Michael combines “Old World Craftsmanship”, a cross-cultural
perspective and influences from the world around him to create
a variety of turnings, both from native and exotic wood.
Each piece is the result of a detailed design process.
Annually he attends numerous woodturning symposiums
nationally and abroad. He is a member of the American
Association of Woodturners, the Woodturning Center in
Philadelphia, the American Craft Council (ACC),
the Northwest Designer Craftsmen and
AFTAB (Association Française pour le Tournage d’Art sur Bois).
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“The Beauty of Precision” is born out of my Swiss heritage.
That origin is a good base for the play with contrast between
natural and geometric shapes – creating a tug of war between
the organic features of wood, interesting lines, color and texture.
The objects are open, revealing and often include an element
for you to discover. Blending skills and experiences as an artist,
craftsman and teacher leads me to constant learning, expanding my
foundation and the joy of exploring.
Each piece is the result of a detailed design process, joined
with influence from things of daily life. A good technical
challenge and excellence in craftsmanship is what I like.
The result reflects in the circular shapes, which have calm, yet unrest.
Enjoy them either functional or as art objects.
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Copyright 2005-2007 Michael Werner. All Rights Reserved.
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