Maybe there’s something in the water, or something in the wood. Secluded amongst the forests of Ulster County you’ll discover over two dozen master craftspeople sculpting lumber into functional art.

It’s easy to take this for granted in an IKEA world, but for most of human history, furniture was made entirely by hand.

A great many of our local woodworkers still use traditional techniques and tools that have stood the test of time over centuries. Some are eager to embrace modern technology. Others playfully mix and match styles to create their own unique vision of utility and beauty.

These woodworkers could equally be described as artists or sculptors. One can be awestruck by the expressiveness of their works. “Chair” and “table” seem vulgar terms when met with the attractiveness of this

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