Thanks for visiting my site. I am an Oakland-based furniture-maker and craftsperson.
I came to woodcraft as an adult, never having taken shop class as a kid, and like many 21st century office workers who find delight or solace in creative endeavors, I was transfixed by the power of making things by hand. I discovered new purpose in the pursuit of craftsmanship and in a transformative connection to the physical world, and became determined to make it my life’s work.
I design and build custom pieces on commission, limited production runs of small goods and simple furniture forms, and as many pieces for my home as I have time for (so, not as many as I’d like!). In addition to my own practice, I teach woodworking to beginner- and intermediate-level adult students.
When I’m not in the shop, I am usually watching NBA games with my partner, snuggling fruitlessly with my indifferent cat, carousing with friends, or writing crossword puzzles.
Work & Volunteer Efforts
Independent - custom furniture designer and maker
Randall Museum Woodshop - instructor
Alexis Moran Furniture + Design - freelance maker
San Francisco Community Woodshop (now closed) - instructor
Woodworking & Furniture Education and Training
Virtual Residency Program, summer 2020
William Ng School of Fine Woodworking - Nakashima-Inspired Chair, summer 2018 (William Ng)
Marc Adams School of Woodworking - Arts and Crafts Bookcase (Nancy Hiller), spring 2018
Anderson Ranch Arts Center - Ideation (Wendy Maruyama, Christine Lee), summer 2017
Port Townsend School of Woodworking - Furniture Intensive (Matthew Straughn-Morse, Jim Tolpin, Seth Rolland, Tom Dolese), winter 2017
Previously
Executive Director, Strategy & Program Implementation (New York, London)
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Photo by Jason Martin