Mike'sBio

Mike Jackofsky specializes in hollow forms, most of which are natural edge pieces made from unique burls, but he also turns bowls, including thin natural edge open bowls, off-balance asymmetrical pieces, hollow forms with “wings,” and sculptural forms. Mike has been a presenter at the Utah Woodturning Symposium at BYU, the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) Symposium in Portland and the SWAT Symposium in Waco, Texas. He has also participated a number of times in the Emma Lake Collaboration in Canada, and has had his work selected for the AAW exhibitions "Put a Lid On It" in 2003, "Spirit of the Southwest" in 2009, "Maple Medley" in 2010, and "Roots" in 2011. Mike’s work is on display in the permanent collections of the Sam Maloof Historical Residence Museum in Alta Loma, CA, the Mingei International Museum in San Diego, CA, and he has donated a “signature piece” for the permanent collection of the AAW. Mike received “Best of Show” at the AAW sponsored “California Contours” exhibition. He has won numerous awards at the San Diego “Design in Wood” exhibition, including more than 10 first place awards. Mike's work was voted “Best Organic Medium” at the 2000 “Art-A-Fair” exhibit in Laguna Beach, CA. He is a member of the AAW, San Diego Woodturners, and The Furniture Society. Mike conducts workshops and demonstrations at many woodworking clubs and trade shows around the world, including his “signature” 5 day classes at Craft Supplies USA School of Woodturning in Provo, Utah. He was the subject of a feature article in the January 2008 issue of Woodturning magazine. In 2011 Mike released his first tutorial DVD, a two disc set titled, Woodturning with Mike Jackofsky: Making a Hollow Vessel.

" Mike is one of the most talented woodturners.....I recommend his work very highly" - Sam Maloof 2008

"Mike Jackofsky specializes in making hollow forms, wood vessels that are carved out on the inside. Many of his pieces are made from unique burls, accentuating their irregular grains and distinctive characteristics . . . It is very rare to see a turned wood vessel in the scale that he produces. Equally amazing is the weight - even the largest piece might not register on a scale. Mike has won numerous awards for his turning and is a sought-after speaker, instructor and mentor." -- Trios Gallery

Buckeye Bowl