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I enjoy the journey of turning and sharing information. One of the most important aspects of my journey was learning how a tree lived in its environment effects how the wood will react during life as a finished object.

Much of my work incorporates the drying process of fresh cut wood. In some cases the pieces are finished before the wood is completely seasoned, allowing the shape and texture to develop as the piece dries.

I learn lot from turning wood that others would bypass, in many cases producing some of my best work. From the failures came knowledge. You just never know. Not much knowledge comes from walking in somebody else’s footsteps.

Nick has been turning since 1996, incorporating wood into his work that has been recycled or destined for a landfill. He teaches and demonstrates locally and in studio in Citrus Heights. He is a regular attendee at local & national symposia. Nick has had the honor of being the woodturning judge for the Redwood Empire Fair (Mendocino County) for the past seven years.

Nick works with local agencies and AAW (American Association of Woodturners) chapters to promote exhibiting events in and around central California.