RoundWoodStudio

James Vavra has been working with wood since he could barely see over the workbench in his grandfather’s workshop. In 2006 he relocated to East Nashville, where he has focused on woodturning. Vases, hollow vessels, bowls, platters, and other turned objects are first created on the lathe and then – frequently – surface embellishments in the form of textures, dyes, carvings, paint, and patinas are added. The occasional flat piece still slips in and custom, artistic table creations are another area of focus.

His work has been featured in local galleries in Nashville, TN and pieces reside in private collections throughout the US.

Wood is a natural product it, literally grows on trees! Each individual piece will contain grain patterns and colors that are unique. In many cases, my work contains splits, voids, or bits of bark inclusions buried in the wood. All of these serve to make each piece unique - no two pieces will be exactly the same. In some of my listings, I make multiple copies of the same item - screwdrivers and beard combs - for example. These listings will typically show one or two examples of the finished item and are intended to be representative; they are most often not the exact piece you will receive when purchasing them. Rather, they will look similar. If you'd like to see specific photos of the exact item, please reach out before placing an order.