Well, my time at Penland is nearly over. It's been an incredible residency, but after three years it's time to say goodbye to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina and hello to urban life once again. In January 2011 my enormous dog and I are going to be moving to the big city, Philadelphia, PA to teach woodworking for the spring semester at the University of the Arts. I have work going to a number of shows in 2011, so be sure to check back for dates and locations as I get more information.

From January 15 to February 22, the show Next Iconoclasts will be up at the Hoffman Gallery at the OCAC in Portland, Oregon. I have one significant new cabinet in the show, pictures will follow shortly. Please attend if you can, it sounds like an excellent and well received show all around.

So you may have seen that I'm going to be teaching a class on cabinet making at Penland in the spring. If you're considering taking the class, I hope you do. It should be interesting, not only will we be covering fundamental woodworking skills, but we'll also be talking about what objects mean, and how we give them meaning. There should be something available for all skill levels. If you have any questions about the class, please contact me, I'd be happy to answer any questions.

If by some chance you happen to find yourslef in Southeast Asia in the next few weeks, I suggest dropping by Gallery Ho in Seoul. The SEAT is a show of American Studio Furniture makers each offering a different take on seating. The show runs April 1-8.

Just when I was finally getting used to writing CA and not MA, I have to go and relocate again. Beginning in March of 2008, I'll be moving to Penland, North Carolina to start one of the three year residencies at the Penland School of Craft. I couldn't be happier about it, and strongly encourage anyone who would like to to come by and visit my new digs and studio as I'm getting settled. Information on upcoming shows will follow shortly.