Monthly featured Artist

Connie van der Walt

Connie has been turning since the late 1980's, starting out mostly turning parts for furniture. Over time his repertoire expanded, then shifted hard to more artisitic endeavors in 2019. Even though he uses color, carving, and pyrography in many of his pieces, he is always mindful of letting the form and the wood grain take their place at the forefront.

The WoW family is grateful to have Connie as an active and contributing member and is pleased to honor him as the Artist of the Month for July 2025.

The World of Woodturners site (WoW) originated in November, 2001. At its start it was the only interactive site where woodturners could post photos and descriptions of their work and engage in discussion about their art. WoW members think of themselves as a family. They are artists who have become friends and who willingly share their talents and skills. This is a place where the novice freely mixes with the seasoned professional in an atmosphere of shared respect. No one is anonymous and everyone uses their own name. From this venue has arisen some incredible art, some of which can be seen in the public gallery. Enjoy this display of fine work. Access to the site itself is at no cost, by obtaining a membership invitation from an existing WoW family member or contacting site administration at wow@hdv.net. Include your name and a brief description of your woodturning experience in the message. The site is owned and maintained by the World of Woodturners, Inc., a non-profit organization.

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