Author Archives: Ed Pretty

About Ed Pretty

I am a professional woodturner, specializing in gallery work, commercial work, teaching and demonstrating. I have been turning since 1958, so... a long time. I use this site to present my work to the public at large and to let people know that I am available for teaching private lessons in woodturning. Wood turning is one of my passions (the other is motorcycle touring). It is my desire to pass on everything that I have learned over the years to others so that the craft of woodturning will grow.

Mind and Matter Art Festival

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Ed Pretty

After the Wood Coop Gallery closed down, we took our wares door to door and came upon the Arnold Mikelson Mind and Matter Gallery. Mary Mikelson felt my work worthy and accepted us into her gallery. At the same time she … Continue reading →

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Nice note on another blog

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Ed Pretty

Just got home from a motorcycle tour of western Canada. Lots of email to catch up on and one caught my attention right away. A gal named Patti stopped by our booth at the Mind and Matter Art Festival just … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Ed’s Woodturning

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Ed Pretty

Welcome everyone. My Name is Ed Pretty. I have been a woodturner since the age of 9 when my father introduced me to the craft. I began to take the craft seriously at the age of 39 when a few of … Continue reading →

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