Welcome to Hungry Woodworker

I am a woodworker in Minnesota building custom furniture and home decor out of sustainably harvested wood. Along with this, I write about being an artisan.

Wood is not just here for our use—these trees have had their own lives, some quite long, born witness to tumult in the forests that we can only experience through words. In particular the scraps that end up in the discard pile are clamoring for their stories to be told. And that’s what I try to do in my work.

Thank you for being here.

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Made by Hand:
How Craft Shapes the Maker

An exhibition exploring the ways that engaging in craft impacts the artisan. On view at the Winona Arts Center in Winona, Minnesota, May 3–June 14, 2026. Featuring the words and work for four outstanding southeastern Minnesota artisans. Includes workshops, demonstrations, and a guided tour.

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Taliesin Nyala is a fiscal year 2026 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.