Michael A. Sooley,
​Woodturner
WELCOME to Mike's Bowls!

Fall is here and the the leaves in the vineyards are changing colors.  This is our version of fall foliage.  Many bowls have been sold and many more created.  I am in the process of adding the new bowls to my website.  Sorry for the delay, but turning is much more fun that website editing.  Many times I have more new bowls in inventory than I have posted on my website.  Let me know if you are looking for something in particular. It is possible I have already turned it or I can turn it from the hundreds of dry bowl blanks in my shop.

This is still worth mentioning: The exceptional Artistry in Wood exhibit was another huge success this year. (https://www.sonomawoodworkers.com/Artistry-in-Wood-slideshows).  I entered two pieces in the exhibit and both were "juried in".  As we were walking around the exhibit with the judges before the show opened, they provided insights as to how they judged the various entries. Much to my delight, a judge picked up one of my pieces and told the attending artists how much he liked my black walnut burl vase and that they had singled it out for an Award of Excellence!  That made my day!

WE NOW ACCEPT PAYMENT THROUGH VENMO OR ZELLE.

 Take a look at all of my new creations!

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Enjoying the views and some wine at my latest client, Shafer Vineyards in Napa Valley.
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A 16" platter made from the same 1,000 pound Black Walnut Root Burl (sold).
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Black Walnut Burl vase given an Award of Excellence at the Artistry in Wood show.
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Manzanita Root Burl vase on display at the Artistry in Wood exhibit this year.
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New bowls going up on my website!
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Pizza Cutters on display at New West KnifeWorks in St. Helena.
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One of the lidded boxes made from beautiful Black Walnut Root Burl
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A stunning example of highly polished Manzanita Root Burl.
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Some of the lidded boxes made for my newest client, Shafer Vineyards.