A wooden bench with a natural finish on a hardwood floor in a room with various other wooden furniture and a window.

Hardwood Furniture

By Commission Only

Specializing in standalone hardwood pieces that feature visible, traditional hand-cut joinery, live edge elements for an organic look that brings natural beauty to your living space, and hand-rubbed finishes, I can work with you to create the table, bench, cabinet, lamp, mirror or anything else to elevate your environment.

Signs & Carvings

By Commission Only

Custom signs and sculptures created by Dusty Dog are one-of-a-kind, unique pieces of art. I prefer to carve by hand, (chisel and mallet) which leaves pieces with a depth, texture, and human character that is rare in today’s world of laser-engraving and computer generated wood carvings. From storefront business signs to more personal items for the home, to sculptural art in relief or in the round, each piece comes to life slowly and deliberately, by hand.

Teaching

In addition to my studio work, I teach occasional woodworking classes through the Duluth Folk School, where upcoming public classes can be found. I’m also available for one-off classes in furniture making, carving, and related hand-tool skills, designed around a group’s interests and goals.