About our Demonstrator:
Karl Koch lives in Wake County and has been using the lathe as a creative tool for about 10 years. A former resident of coastal NC, most of Karl’s wood for turning came from hurricane debris.
His turned pieces reflect a varied background in archaeology, still photography, film and video production, architecture, sculpture, and performance art. Much of his work is burned, textured, colored, and carved to appear worn and weathered.
Most pieces imply a history or narrative. Some are simply explorations into color, texture, and form or created to ask the question “What if?”
Karl can be found on Instagram as “karlkochwoodturner”.