Jennifer Shirley has worked with wood for more than 30 years and has been woodturning for 26 years. Her work has appeared in national exhibitions and in local, national, and international publications and is held in numerous private collections. Jennifer frequently demonstrates at regional and national woodturning guilds and symposiums and teaches at craft schools throughout the country. Her turned pieces often incorporate materials such as copper, silver, and paper. Through teaching, Jennifer enjoys sharing her knowledge and encouraging others to discover their own creative energy through making.