Artist Profile
Johannes Michelsen woodhat “Maximum Mix Master”
JoHannes started woodturning in 1955 as a boy 10 years of age, making gifts for family and friends, continuing for 5-6 years.
Later in life he returned to the lathe for professional reasons; already being an accomplished builder/woodworker JoHannes decided to add turned work to his possibilities and soon thereafter he turned to making art forms on the lathe.
He has enjoyed 34 years as a continuing professional woodturner. The first eleven years his artistic output started with large natural edged bowls and was quickly predominated with large constructed vases with natural burl necks and painted bodies; back in a time when painting wood was strictly taboo JoHannes freely added color to his works!
Nineteen years ago JoHannes originated the woodhat and is solely responsible for bringing the art form to the level it enjoys today. Woodhats that are not only sculptural, but functional as well. They can be custom fitted, and when they are, they are extremely comfortable and wearable. Weighing, depending upon size, between 6 and 9 ounces. No more than common hats. Due to their unique magnetism, they are being sought by collectors and non collectors alike.
JoHannes continues to find new things to do to make them better each and every year, “ it’s what keeps me interested” so the art form is still progressing. JoHannes is happy and proud to be the leader of this “woodhat movement”!!!
Member of:
- American Association of Wood Turners
- American Crafts Council
- International Wood Collector Society
- The Turning Center
Johannes Michelsen woodhat bending
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Johannes_michelsen_woodhat_bending ball cap
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