Three Village People - Harry Wicks, Wood Turner

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Harry Wicks, Woodturner

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phone: 631-734-5738 | fax: 631-734-5738 | e-mail: harrywix@yahoo.com | address: 385 Pine Tree Road Ext., POB 1356, Cutchogue, NY 11935

When the cherry burl that this piece was created from came into my studio, I could hardly wait to get started on it. The shape of the burl, which was loaded with occlusions----holes and voids created naturally, immediately suggested what shape should be created from it. Within 24 hours the burl was mounted on the lathe and shaping began. Basically, turning such a burl is difficult because chisel edge is constantly passing from solid to wood to thin air, and back again---over and over again as the wood spins. Saying the task is a difficult one almost borders on understatement. Not surprisingly, many Woodturners, me included, thrive on this challenge. You are successful when the finished piece displays the occlusions as nature made them in the log. Upon its completion, this vessel became one of my wife’s favorites thus; it now resides in her collection. Happily, I do have similar pieces in various stages of development and when they are finished they will go to our gallery.
Item No.: 3VP0819 Title: ‘Maureen’s Favorite’ Material: Cherry Burl Size: app. 8”d x 6” h Price: In private collection.

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website: www.harrywicks.com

Harry Wicks---
• has had his work featured and his name included in the Directory of Craftspeople, published by Early American magazine.
• has been featured on Channel 12’s highly acclaimed series, Doug Geed’s “The East End”.
• his work has appeared on the cover of, the Wine Gazette, and on WLIW’s Art Show.
• a number of articles about Harry and his work have appeared in such publications as
   Suffolk Times, L.I. Tradesman and Newsday.
• Harry offers a limited number of wood turning classes for both beginning and
    intermediate woodturners. Contact information can be found elsewhere on this site.
OUR GALLERY….
Is open most weekends and can be visited by appointment or by chance. It is best to call first to ensure our being here; at that time we can also provide directions.

Testimonials:
"I told them how you taught me the basics of turning and of my admiration for you and your work..."
Tom S. Smithtown, NY

"Your art work is proudly on display in our home down here!!!"
William C.,Wilmington, No.Carolina

"I just wanted to tell you that you do very nice work. And congratulations on that "top 200" award."
Mike J.,EscondidoCA

Local Galleries where you can see my work
Blue Door Gallery, Main St., Riverhead, NY 631-745-6870
Castello di Borghese Vineyard, Rte. 48, North Road, Cutchogue, NY 631-734-5111
Gallery North, Old Country Road, Setauket, NY 631-751-2676
East End Arts Council, work displayed seasonally for such as the Holiday Market every December.

Non-Profit Organizations I have supported with contributed art
LI Art Museum
SAVES (animal rescue)
Eastern Long Island Hospital
Huntington Arts Council, Breast Cancer
Cystic Fibrosis

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