Hamilton Cabinet Furniture

Studio / Shop: 122 North Water Street, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
Postal Address: PO Box 938, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
(Here's a map to the Wooden Boat School. The shop is 150 yards further north on the water side of the road.)
Phone: (360) 385-2807
Email: mhamilton@olympus.net
Visits, by appointment, welcomed throughout the year.

 

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Wood is the bridge, for me, between nature and material culture. Nature is a significant source of inspiration – color, texture, order, form, emotion – as well as raw material. As a child the “why” of appearance was a major interest for me. It allowed the exploration of history and cultural influences of our planet through objects crafted of wood. Motif, detail, and pattern are cultural symbols, which bring meaning; give objects context. As I began to work with wood, the “why” was joined by the quest for technique; and eventually, the understanding of appropriate application of technique and how technique contributes to appearance. After many years of working in wood, it continues to be an inspiring and rewarding medium.