Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show - Milwaukee

Michael Doerr, an old friend of Woodezine (and our featured Furniture Builder back in November 2004), has won best in show for a single piece of traditional furniture at the Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show. The event was held in Milwaukee from September 29 to 30 at the Midwest Airlines Center. Mike also is a superb teacher (and he isn't nearly as stern as the photo might imply!).

The show presented handcrafted work of over 150 artisans from across North America. A sculptural chair built by Michael (who lives in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin) was awarded best single piece of furniture in a traditional style. Brian Boggs of Berea, Kentucky, who built a complete chair from start to finish during the show, won the Marc Harrison award for marketing excellence. And James Borden from Timeshapes of Zumbrota, Minnesota won best in show for his body of work in a contemporary style for his incredibly beautiful wooden clock sculptures. Gary Keener of New Carlisle, Ohio won the award for best in show for his body of work in a traditional style. The fiberart atomic egg side table designed and handcrafted by Anne Bossert of Fort Collins, Colorado was named the best piece of contemporary furniture.