Meet the Artists

Earl Kennedy

Earl Kennedy hails from Trinity, NC and has been turning wood for over 14 years. He turns a variety of pieces from 1/4" goblets to over 30" bowls. His turnings include one-of-a-kind bowls and vessels, wine stoppers, spinning tops, honey dippers and other unique gift items.

Turning is primarily a hobby to Earl, but he does sell his work in several galleries and to private collectors. Earl has demonstrated at a number of local wood working stores and at his local club.  He was a featured demonstrator for the 2007 North Carolina Woodturning Symposium, held at the Greensboro Coliseum.

Earl is a founding member of the Piedmont Triad Woodturners  Association.

Awards and Accomplishments

• Best of Show
  Davidson County Museum of Art
  Lexington, NC

• One-man exhibit at the Wilkes Art Gallery

• Featured in Woodturning Design Magazine (Spring 2005)

Linda Michael

Linda Michael hails from Thomasville, NC.  In 2006, she started working with Earl Kennedy applying pyrography (wood burning) to his turnings. She also applies her craft of pyrography to custom wooden plaques and creates beautiful framed art on veneer.

Linda also has her work in several galleries and private collections.  She teaches classes on pyrography at Woodcraft in Greensboro, NC.

Linda is a member of the Piedmond Triad Woodturners Association.

Awards and Accomplishments

• First Place - Woodburning
  Klingpor's Woodworking Shop Extravaganza
• Second Place - Woodburning
  Klingpor's Woodworking Shop Extravaganza
• Third Place - Woodburning
  Klingpor's Woodworking Shop Extravaganza
• Honorable Mention - Woodburning
  Klingpor's Woodworking Shop Extravaganza