JARROD DAHL is a full-time craftsperson, teacher, and writer who has worked with wood professionally since 1996. Jarrod designs, makes, and sells woodenware for Woodspirit Handcraft, an online craft business he runs with his wife. They also run Woodspirit School of Traditional Craft. He specializes in turning wooden cups, handled mugs, bowls, plates, and lidded boxes, with a foot-powered pole lathe, a Japanese-style electric lathe, and a Western electric lathe. He is also an accomplished spoon carver who makes a wide variety of cooking and eating utensils. Research at archives and museums informs his designs. He teaches handcraft nationally and internationally and participates in international exchange by teaching and studying abroad, as well as training craftspeople in his own shop. Jarrod has extensive knowledge of harvesting and processing natural materials and the making and use of hand tools. He has a deep philosophical, historical and pragmatic approach to making, teaching, and advocating for handcraft. Jarrod writes a blog. He also has a forthcoming book with Lost Art Press on Pole Lathe Turning. He lives in Northern Wisconsin.
Instagram: @jarrod__dahl @woodspirithandcraft @woodspiritschool
Youtube: @jarroddahl