Spotlight on Ted Heuer
Recently Ted was interviewed by Alaska Home Magazine for an artist profile that appears in the 2018/19 winter issue. The article is available online and in print. Please check out the article here and, as always, check out our recent postings on our Facebook page. From our family to yours, have a Happy New Year.
Kitchen and Gift Items
Whether preparing a quick meal for one or a banquet for dozens, we appreciate the right implements for the job. Here at Ted’s Woodshop we specialize in functional, handcrafted kitchen and gift items that can be used and enjoyed every day. Take a peek at some of our durable kitchenware and serving implements that will bring […]
Little Wooden Bowls
Ted had an idea for the upcoming tourist season and the Back Room Gallery show at Ptarmigan Arts, where he will be one of three local woodturners showcasing their work and talents for the month of July 2016. What about a collection of little wooden bowls, about six inches in diameter, with a food-safe finish so […]
“Into the Woods” — A Collaborative Show
For the month of September, Ted and two fellow Ptarmigan Arts woodworkers combined their talents in a collaborative show entitled “Into the Woods.” Joined by woodturner George Overpeck and master of marquetry and stone lamps Dan Fischer, Ted had the opportunity to showcase his work in the co-op’s Back Room Gallery display space, which is […]
Turned Wooden Stave Bowls
Turned wooden stave bowls are Ted’s specialty. Think of a barrel, which is basically a cylinder formed from vertical pieces of wood called staves. Now think of various combinations of woods that could be used in a bowl, the number of staves, the choice of height and width of the finished bowl, and whether to […]
Dizzy Bowls We Have Known and Loved
Over the past year, Ted created a series of Dizzy Bowls that sold almost as quickly as he could make them. Dizzy Bowls are segmented bowls that are constructed, starting at the top, from a series of rings. The process is time-consuming and requires meticulous accuracy in cutting and laminating the various woods that make […]
Ambrosia Maple Natural Edge Bowl
Occasionally a piece of wood will reveal an element of surprise. Such was the case for an ambrosia maple natural edge bowl that Ted recently turned. He expected a lot of beautiful figuring and an interesting pattern at the base of the bowl. What he didn’t know was that this bowl would follow the theme […]