Emil Pelech developed an interest in woodworking in his father’s workshop and began carving in high school, continuing through college and medical school. He later expanded his skills to become a master furniture maker specializing in 18th-century designs that incorporate carving, veneering, and inlay. Emil began attending workshops at MASW in the late 1990’s and earned his MASW Masters in 2003. Since then, he and his wife, Nancy, have attended dozens of workshops and remained dedicated supporters of the school. Several examples of Emil’s craftsmanship are displayed in the MASW gallery collection.