About Me

I grew up on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina where I was immersed in a culture of Appalachian Craft from the very beginning. I attended the University of Arkansas and Appalachian State University where I studied Making Practices and received a doctorate in the subject. I did a TED talk called Craftonomics which summarizes my research in the area. My primary mediums are constantly evolving, but currently, I'm working in wood, leather and stained glass.

I work in Morrilton, AR on Mondays and Tuesdays at Point Remove Brewing Co., which is a family endeavor to pepper the state with our handcrafted beer, wine and spirits. I also teach at the Community Creative Center in Fayetteville, AR where I live. I teach leatherwork and stained glass, along with the occasional other subject, such as Shibori Fabric Dyeing.

I don't actively sell my work anymore. Everything I make takes a long time and my work usually ends up in the right hands. I have made almost 30 lamps in the last 18 months. When the shelves start to stack up, I start looking for people who might appreciate a beautiful handmade lamp. I'm often prolific in my craft.