Meet the Artist: Nancy Brennemann
Segmented and Epoxy Accented Turned Wood
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West Michigan wood turner, Nancy Brennemann, returns to the Design Quest Holiday Artisan Market for the second year. Last year her Michigan themed boards were a huge hit. This year she is selling segmented bowls and vases, as well as candle holders and boards. New this year, are a variety of wood pieces highlighted with tinted epoxy or stains.
Artist Statement:
"Sometime in 2007, I was sitting in my Dad’s office waiting for him to finish an email. While I waited, I noticed a stack of magazines on the table. It was a pile of woodworking mags. The American Woodturner was on top and a very beautiful and creative turning was on the cover. I have been an amateur woodworker for much of my adult life but had never used a lather or it’s tools. I thumbed through the rest of the magazine in amazement at what could be created. After my dad was through, I asked him if he could teach me to turn wood.
Now my father is a professional woodworker and inventor. However, his patience soon ran out with a rookie of my status. But I was hooked! So I signed up for a week-long woodturning class in Utah. By the end, I had a suitcase full of gouges and skews and came back home full of excitement! I purchased all of the equipment I would need and went to work. I enjoy trying new things and strive to make my pieces unique and beautiful. I hope you find them interesting as well!" -Nancy Brennemann