About Arbor Art

Arbor Art Woodturnings is a company dedicated to magnifying the hidden beauties within the wood. Each piece is handcrafted with one mission in mind, to find the hidden treasure deep inside the wood. The creative inspiration is based upon the natural beauty of life. The artist draws upon time tested craftsmanship and upon the techniques of world-renowned woodturners. Arbor Art Woodturnings can be found in many fine art galleries throughout the Midwest and the East Coast of the United States. Now these valuable creations are available to the world via the internet.

 

About the Artist

Shirley Mapes, better know as Missy Mapes, has been woodturning since 1994. Her Dad instilled the life-long love for wood as she watched and learned from him. Later, her Uncle introduced her to the art of woodturning. Each piece is turned with the personal goal of enhancing creativity and woodturning technique.

Missy Mapes is a member of The American Woodturning Association and the Michigan Woodturners Association.

The majority of the wood used originates from storm fallen trees throughout the Michigan area.

 

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Arbor Art Woodturnings
460 Hartland
Troy, MI 48083

Phone:
1.248.689.0843

e-mail:
Arbor Art Woodturnings