Michelle Holzapfel and her husband have a shop in Malboro, Vermont. Surrounded by maple, basswood, birch, and butternut trees, she dries lumber sourced off her own property. Michelle considers wood a “quintessential material” and lets the grain and cell structure dictate what that material becomes, whether it’s sculptural pieces or bowls carved on her machinists lathe. The way she uses the precision of the machinists lathe to turn bowls is worth the watch alone.

At a young age she was taught to sew by hand, which developed her hand and eye coordination from a young age. Then learning to carve as a teenager inspired her to start a lifelong journey in the craft. At 17 she moved to Malboro and knew she was home. Her relationship with the land, her use of its materials and respect for their cohabitation, is a beautiful thing.

More of Michelle Holzapfel and her husband’s work can be found here: www.holzapfelwoodworking.com

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