Gary Rawlins now lives in Mars Hill, N.C. He was trained in Oxfordshire at England’s leading college for furniture designers and makers. He is heavily influenced by the traditions of England’s greatest “Arts and Crafts” leaders of the past and by England’s best contemporary furniture makers.
Rawlins received the 1994 and 1996 Awards of Merit at the Excellence in Woodworking Show at the Sonoma County Museum.
He also received the 1997 First Place Award at the Fine Arts, Fine-Crafts Show
in Marin County, all in California. Pieces he has produced by commission are found in homes from San Francisco to Los Angeles and around the U.S. Currently, his work is on display at The Design Gallery in Burnsville, N.C., and may be seen prominently in use at
the B&B at Ponder Cove, which he and his wife Martha operate near Mars Hill.
Whether you’re a woodworker or a wood turner…whether you spend hours in your workshop as a hobby…or whether you utilize your skill as an occupation, you should not miss this opportunity to move up to a new proficiency level. Participants will be introduced to the world of furniture design by Gary Rawlins, whose artistry with wood has made him known throughout the United States and abroad.
To see more information about Gary Rawlins and his work, see his website at www.garyrawlinswoodworker.com .
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