Matthew Hill’s presence and legacy at MASW brought students together and exemplified the value of sincerity, comradeship, and a great sense of humor. Starting his journey as a student of Alan Lacer in Oklahoma, Matthew quickly latched onto turning and began assisting Alan at MASW. His techniques, design aesthetic, energy, and desire to share his knowledge lent themselves well to him to become an instructor. Teaching introductory, lidded boxes, and finishing classes, Matthew developed many sincere friendships and created the legacy we hope to carry on today.

This class will be directed by his close friends and turning instructors: Alan Lacer, Willard Lerums, and Ken Mitchell. It will focus on replicating many of Matthew’s designs, surface embellishments, and finishing techniques. With a focus on scale, proportion, and design, students will have the opportunity to explore their own aesthetic. Technique, sharpening, and finishing will be emphasized throughout the week in demos and hands on instruction. This class is for anyone who wants to create wonderful turned boxes while remembering a dear friend at MASW.

All tuition and proceeds from this class will go to the Roger Cliffe Memorial Foundation and be earmarked under The Matthew Hill Scholarship Fund. The contributions to this fund help students receive world class turning instruction who might not otherwise be able to.

Please join us in remembering our friend and MASW family member this week and help carry on his legacy of craftsmanship.