If you love sawdust and wood shavings, we’ve got something for you that will be a MUCH better use of your time than watching last week’s “Super” Bowl was. The American Association of Woodturners (AAW), a Minnesota-based nonprofit education organization, has partnered with Rockler Woodworking and Hardware to offer in-store “turning and learning” demonstrations in Rockler stores on Saturday, February 9th. Read More
Makers
Make a Light Fixture Out of History
Master craftsman Aaron Paul has elevated the hobby of creating beautiful antique fan lighting fixtures. Not only that, Aaron makes sure that the historical narrative of said antique is included with each work of art whenever possible. He does this because he sees his work in a greater context, he wants people to know “they are buying a piece of history – some are 100 years old,” he says. He pines philosophically about his work and about the crafter who first brought life to the object to which he will provide a second life. He speaks in earnest and I am moved by his desire to infuse each piece with love in hopes of creating a ripple effect into the lives and homes of his customers. Read More