Carlos has been woodturning since 2012 and has been a woodturning instructor at The Curious Forge maker space in Nevada city since 2013. He also teaches at Woodcraft in Rancho Cordova, Urban wood rescue in Sacramento and his professional shop is open for classes. He is a member of the Gold Country Woodturners in Nevada City and the American Association of Woodturners. He enjoys teaching others foundational techniques and skills that help people expand their creativity and artistic abilities. He has participated in workshops with Kirk DeHeer, Jerry Hall, Bill Juhl, Guilio Marcolongo, John Jordon and spent a week woodturning at John C. Cambell Folk School.
Carlos is passionate about the art of woodturning, educating the public about the craft of woodturning, and dedicated to producing quality work that lasts a lifetime. His wood comes from urban source tree trimmers, family, friends and his and his wife’s 40 acres in the foothills. If you are interested in learning more about wood turning Carlos teaches a wide range of classes from beginner, intermediate and advanced he also provides all the tools and equipment. You can find Carlos’s creation at Art Studio 360 in Placerville CA off HWY 50.