Designing and building furniture is very personal. I struggle with every detail of a design. Then, at the workbench, I find it hard to beat the feeling produced by guiding the transformation of a piece of rough lumber into an elegant, smooth part. With luck, the piece will be one that captures the eye and invites the hand to touch.
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Designing and building furniture is very personal. I struggle with every detail of a design. Then, at the workbench, I find it hard to beat the feeling produced by guiding the transformation of a piece of rough lumber into an elegant, smooth part. With luck, the piece will be one that captures the eye and invites the hand to touch.
I am constantly redesigning as I am building. The finished piece is unlikely to be what I originally envisioned but a more or less different piece. And when things go well, when a hand plane produces the perfect shaving, when a beautiful shape emerges on the lathe, when a piece of wood that has just been surfaced shows a figure or character that is better than expected, it is indeed thrilling.
Interacting with a patron with particular needs and preferences often results in designs that otherwise might never have come to mind. When that works it is a joy. Almost nothing pleases me more than learning that others appreciate my work. Each piece is, for a time, my baby and it is difficult for me to let it go. But it is gratifying to know that someone likes it enough to have it in their home or office.
I have written about woodworking and my work has been featured in various media outlets.
Image of Angela’s Table. Fine Woodworking,January/February, 2021. P. 71.
Chairman of the Board. Chapter in J. Bernstein. Late Boomers: Inspiring Stories about People Who’ve Done Life Changing Things Later in Life. 2020. Pp 66-71.
A Stylish Stool:
I have written about woodworking and my work has been featured in various media outlets.
Image of Angela’s Table. Fine Woodworking,January/February, 2021. P. 71.
Chairman of the Board. Chapter in J. Bernstein. Late Boomers: Inspiring Stories about People Who’ve Done Life Changing Things Later in Life. 2020. Pp 66-71.
A Stylish Stool: Quick Turn Adds Pizzazz. Abraham Tesser. American Woodturner,
October, 2019. Vol 34, no. 5, 26-30.
Wood Works: A Regional Exhibition, Abraham Tesser, American Woodturner, August, 2017, Pp. 22-24.
Southeast “Wood Works” Show Debuts. , Fine Woodworking, July/August 2017, No. 262, p. 75.
Wood Works 2017: A New Show Makes a Splash in the Southeast. Elizabeth Healy. A Fine Woodworking Magazine blog.
An off-the-wall idea for making more space. Woodshop News, Dec. 2016, vol. XXXI, No. 1. Pp. 50-51.
Rachel’s Cabinet. In Furniture Society (author), S. Dotson (Ed.), D. Congdon-Martin (Ed.) Rooted: Creating a Sense of Place: Contemporary Studio Furniture. Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2015.
Lamp sheds light on wonders of veneer. The Cutting Edge with Abraham Tesser. Woodshop News. March 2011, Vol. XXV, #4. Pp 28-31.
Craige Table, Hat Tree, Three S-Chairs in Snyder, J. B. (Ed.) Wood Art Today 2. Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2010, Pp 209-211.
A Pool Cue Stand. American Woodturner, Feb., 2010, vol. 25, # 1, Pp 52-53.
Sliding Bench Jack Holds Boards on Edge at Any Height. Fine Woodworking, Nov./Dec 2009, #208, P. 14. (Award for Best Tip.)
Every once in a while something wonderful happens: One's work is singled out for special recognition. It is always a surprise and always a thrill.
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center
The Chair Show: A Juried Art Exhibition.
Madison GA
February 7- June 2, 2020.
Juror’s Choice Award for “S-Chair”
.20th Master Woodworkers Show. Juried show sponso
Every once in a while something wonderful happens: One's work is singled out for special recognition. It is always a surprise and always a thrill.
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center
The Chair Show: A Juried Art Exhibition.
Madison GA
February 7- June 2, 2020.
Juror’s Choice Award for “S-Chair”
.20th Master Woodworkers Show. Juried show sponsored by The East Tennessee Woodworkers Guild and The Arts and Culture Alliance, Knoxville TN Nov. 1-3, 2019. People’s Choice Award for “Helix Table”.
44th Juried Exhibition
Lyndon House Art Center, Athens, GA
March 7- May 3, 2019.
Nancy Lukasiewicz Award for Excellence in Fine Craft
for Ladies Night out by Abraham Tesser and Olena Nebuchadnezzar
19th Master Woodworkers Show.
Juried show sponsored by The East Tennessee Woodworkers Guild and The Arts and Culture Alliance, Knoxville TN Nov. 3-5, 2017.
People’s Choice Award
for “Visible Works” an animated cabinet.
Fine Woodworking, Nov./Dec 2009
Best Tip Award
for “Sliding Bench Jack Holds Boards on Edge at Any Height.” #208, P. 14.
Southworks 2009 Art Exhibition
14th Annual Juried Show, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF),Watkinsville GA.
April 3 – May 9. 2008.
First Merit 3-D Award
for S-Chair.
Lyndon House Art Center
32cd Juried Exhibition
Athens, GA
February 18- May 12, 2007
3-D Award
for “S3 in a Circle”.
Art and Woodworking Shows remain my favorite way of acquainting people with what I do. I have alos had the thrill and honor of curating regional wood art shows.
Curator
Lyndon House Art Center
Athens GA.
Fall, 2021.
Wood Works: A Regional Exhibition. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF), Watkinsville GA. Jan.
Art and Woodworking Shows remain my favorite way of acquainting people with what I do. I have alos had the thrill and honor of curating regional wood art shows.
Curator
Lyndon House Art Center
Athens GA.
Fall, 2021.
Wood Works: A Regional Exhibition. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF), Watkinsville GA. Jan. 20-Feb. 17, 2017.
Exhibitor
Lyndon House Art Center
Athens GA. Aug. 28-Nov. 18, 2021.
Wharton Esherick Museum’s 27th annual juried exhibition. On line exhibit. May 14- Sept. 12, 2021.
Southworks, Juried Art Exhibition, 2021. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF), Watkinsville, GA April 16 – May 28.
Southworks, Juried Art Exhibition, 2020. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF), Watkinsville, GA April 17 – May 29.
45th Juried Exhibition.
Lyndon House Art Center
Athens, GA
March 5-May 2, 2020
The Chair Show: A Juried Arts Exhibition. Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Galleries. Madison GA. Feb. 7-June 1, 2020.
20th Master Woodworkers Show. Juried show sponsored by The East Tennessee Woodworkers Guild and The Arts and Culture Alliance, Knoxville TN Nov. 1-3, 2019.
Promise of the Porch: Fall Fete
Guest Artist. Material Culture and Arts Foundation. Bogart Ga. Oct. 3, 2019.
Southworks, Juried Art Exhibition, 2019. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF), Watkinsville, GA April 19 – May 24.
44th Juried Exhibition Lyndon House Art Center, Athens, GA. March 7- May 3, 2019. Nancy Lukasiewicz Award for Excellence in Fine Craft
30 Artists interpret Leaves.
Jewish Cultural Center,
Chattanooga TN, Oct. 30-Dec 14, 2018.
19th Master Woodworkers Show. Juried show sponsored by The East Tennessee Woodworkers Guild and The Arts and Culture Alliance, Knoxville TN Nov. 3-5, 2017. People’s Choice Award.
Southworks, Juried Art Exhibition, 2016. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF), Watkinsville, GA April 1 – May 6.
There are few things I enjoy more than talking about woodworking. Here are some recent activities:
Studio Furniture Tour with Abraham Tesser. Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI), University of Georgia, Athens GA Feb. 8, 2020.
On the Road to Chagall. Artist talk. Promise of the Porch: Fall Fete. Material Culture and Arts Foundatio
There are few things I enjoy more than talking about woodworking. Here are some recent activities:
Studio Furniture Tour with Abraham Tesser. Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI), University of Georgia, Athens GA Feb. 8, 2020.
On the Road to Chagall. Artist talk. Promise of the Porch: Fall Fete. Material Culture and Arts Foundation. Bogart Ga. Oct. 3, 2019.
A Turning Trick for a Decorative Furniture Leg. Workshop/Demo. Apple Country Woodcrafters. Hendersonville, NC, April 24, 2018.
The eSsence of a Chair: Adding Curves to Your Work. Public lecture. Apple Country Woodcrafters. Hendersonville, NC, April 23, 2018.
Furniture Studio Tour. Tour of Tesser Studio. Osher Life Long Learning (OLLI) class. Athens GA, September 18, 2017.
Make it Move: Mechanisms and Microprocessors. Greenville Wood Worker’s Guild, Greenville S.C. July 10, 2017.
Introduction to Studio Furniture: An Illustrated Talk. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF), Watkinsville GA.
Presented to several classes and educational groups visiting Wood Works : A Regional Exhibition. 2017.
Wood Works: The Artists’ Perspective. A Gallery Talk featuring Philip Moulthrop and Sabiha Mujtaba. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF), Watkinsville GA. January 28, 2017.
Animating Furniture: A Case Study. Osher Lifelong Learning Institue (OLLI), Luncheon talk, Athens GA. March 15, 2016.
Make it Move: Mechanisms and Microprocessors. Athens Area Woodworkers. Lyndon House Art Center, Athens GA. January 3, 2015.
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111 Grovewood Road
Asheville, NC 28804
American Association of Woodturners
222 Landmark Center
75 W. Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55102
American Guild of Judaic Artists
Athens Area Woodworking Group
Athens GA
293 Hoyt St.
Lyndon House Arts Center
Athens, GA 30601
Athens Area Arts Council (AAAC), Athens GA
111 Grovewood Road
Asheville, NC 28804
American Association of Woodturners
222 Landmark Center
75 W. Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55102
American Guild of Judaic Artists
Athens Area Woodworking Group
Athens GA
293 Hoyt St.
Lyndon House Arts Center
Athens, GA 30601
Athens Area Arts Council (AAAC), Athens GA
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF), Watkinsville GA
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