Turning Trees into
Beautiful Functional Art
John Unruh’s passion for wood working began at age eight when he started making yard signs, puzzles (some with Elvis Presley’s face that he sold to his classmates) and moved on to chests, benches and lathe turning. As with all of us, opportunities led to a long career in management, marketing and advertising and teaching MBA students in several countries. He was finally able to turn his hobby into a profession. John takes great pride and in using a log destined for the wood stove into an object of beauty and function. His pieces are often purchased for mementos of an Alaskan trip or as wedding gifts. For him, this is the ultimate honor.
From a Fallen Birch Tree
To a Functional Work of Art
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“Evening Rosé” Spruce party bowl
$175.00 -
A little beauty
$110.00 -
Alaska Birch salad bowl
$250.00 -
Alaska Fish Whackers
$30.00 -
Alaska Gold Rush
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Aurora Bowl #8
$68.00 -
Birchstreak
$250.00 -
Candy Nut Dish – Chalice style
$45.00 -
Classic Alaska
$105.00 -
Family salad bowl – Alaska Birch
$300.00 -
Keepsake bowl – Birchtone
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Muddler
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Nesting their young
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Party Bowl – Alaska Birch
$225.00 -
Party Bowl – Alaska White Spruce
$150.00 -
Pastry Pins
$55.00 -
Potpourri bowl – Accent Birch
$45.00 -
Potpourri bowl – Birch/accent
$55.00 -
Salad Bowl w/Salad Fork & Ladle
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Snack platter – Alaska Spruce
$110.00 -
Spalted Birch Bowl
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Spalted bowl – Alaska White Spruce
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Tealight – Birch
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Tealight – Birchtone
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Tealight – Burgundy
$45.00
Portfolio
The items displayed below represent the many types of pieces I have sold over the years. If you would like a custom piece similar to one of the items shown here, please contact me so we can chat about your needs.
Commemorative Platters or Bowls
John is able to create a platter or bowl to commemorate your anniversary or another special occasion. Contact him with your ideas and he’ll provide you with a sketch of your inscription.
