My name is Taliesin.

I design and build heirloom-quality wood furniture and decor. Alongside this, I write about being an artisan. Writing helps me make sense of the deeper why and meaning that guides my work. It also helps me capture moments of time spent with my dad, who is my main teacher. He’s the reason I can build such high-quality furniture. Writing is my way of giving credit where it’s due.

I started Hungry Woodworker in 2022; the name, like a tree, has many roots. On the most primal level, it comes from the time when I didn’t have much food and was hungry. Though it was long ago, that time still feels present.

I am also hungry to learn, to grow, to explore. To matter and to do work that matters and brings joy into other people’s lives. I’m hungry for points of brightness in this world, which can too often feel scary or hopeless.

And finally, back to eating (because it is still present)—I love food, the way it nourishes, brings people together, comforts and connects. I hope in some small way to contribute similarly with my woodworking and writing.