Sparked by a grandfather’s
In shop class, at age 15,
Gene Buscher was trained
Wesley was born and
Erin Datlof’s art brings
Whether working in native woods,
Pursuing a craft and tradition
Simplicity, beauty and function
As a kid, I would make
While working on the lathe
Highlighting the warm tones
“The beauty of woodworking,
I am a retired educator serving
The skeletal remains of a living tree,
Originally from Oahu, Manny
Visionary wood lathe artist
