January 2009
Matthew Werner Newsletter
Handcrafted Furniture with Marquetry
New This Month
Sentinel Article
Cupid's Dart
Guitar Stands

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Greetings!

I'd like to offer a belated Happy New Year to my readers.

This is a time of such contrasts. I'm filled with hope and optimism because of our inspiring new president. But at the same time, all signs point to challenging times ahead.

One of my responses has been to start working with some of my fellow Santa Cruz Woodworkers to form a group through which we can collectively work to present our best work to a wider audience. Details to follow.

Enjoy!

Matt
sentinel photoSentinel Article
Santa Cruz, California

Our local daily ran a feature on my work earlier this month. The article, Turning Wood Logs Into Handcrafted Art, by Brian Hill, was the result of a press release I had sent out a couple months prior.
 
Other than a few inaccuracies (e.g., the "massive slab of wood ... 3 inches thick and 18 feet tall", is actually 2" thick and 10' tall, and it's walnut, not sycamore, but whatever...), I thought Brian did a nice job. Some folks commented that I looked tired in the photo, which is probably true since I'd just returned from a 5 hour training ride with my Team Bicycle Trip teammates.

You can read the article online here. The music stand shown in the left of the photo is currently being shown at Many Hands Gallery in Capitola, CA
New Works: Cupid's Dart

Cultural Council logoSometimes a client will request  an inlay subject I would never have thought of on my own. Such is the case with this cherubic little archer that graces the top of a jewelery box ordered by a client for a special someone.


The box above is fully appointed with drawers, dividers, and a hinged lid lined inside with an elliptical mirror. The cherub inlay is done with ebony. I've since made smaller, simpler boxes with the same cherub inlaid on the top. Below is one that is currently available. (Hint: Makes a great Valentine's Day gift.)

cherub box

New Works: Guitar Stands

guitar standsI have had several inquiries for guitar stands over the years, and finally had a chance to design and build several with help from my apprentice Ben. The stands are designed to hold an acoustic dreadnought-style guitar, and can be custom-designed to accommodate other styles as well. The guitar hangs securely from the headstock on a padded yoke. A very stylish way to safely display your axe in the practice room. Current versions are available in walnut or heavily-figured blue-gum eucalyptus. Other woods available on request. You provide the guitar!

The two stands pictured are available at Gallery M in Half Moon Bay, CA.
Wishing you all the best in the New Year,
Matthew Werner
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