Handmade wood art from Western North Carolina, since 1972
Phil and Martha Baerreis have made their living as woodworkers since 1972. Everything here is cut, shaped, and finished by hand in their Western North Carolina shop: small works of art meant to be used every day. You’ll notice the designs first, and every one is their own original. The beauty and the feel of each piece are part of the form, and the function is an equal part.
Bandsaw boxes
Each of their original designs is cut from a single block of wood, so the drawers and the outside of the box fit together with a very satisfying feel. No two come out alike. Made to order in about three weeks, with free US shipping.
Puzzle boxes
Each puzzle box is cut freehand on the bandsaw from one solid piece of wood. They aren’t meant to be difficult. The puzzle is in the way the pieces interlock, and each piece serves a purpose. Every box opens the same way (lift, slide, lift), which frees Phil to cut whatever form suits each piece of wood, so every one is unique. They are usually given as gifts on their own, but some are used as presentation boxes, with something special hidden inside.
Hair forks
Martha began carving these hair forks in the early 2000s, and many people work her designs into their own hairstyles (you can find tutorials all over YouTube). Each one holds a bun or a French twist with one piece of wood. Two, three, and five prong styles, in your choice of wood and length.
Kitchenware
Spoons, spatulas, spreaders, and salad hands carved from cherry, maple, and walnut. Wood is kind to enamel and steel, and a good spoon gets better looking with use.
The family’s work also includes Nathan’s Woodmusings wall art and Elisabeth’s jewelry. See it all in person at the places on our Where to Find Us page.
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