In the mid-50's, Ed Moulthrop began the transition from teaching architecture at Georgia Tech, to his lifelong passion of turning large, exquisite wooden bowls from native Southeastern woods. He is truly a national treasure of international renown. He has received awards too-numerous to list here. Among the best-known are the craftsmanship medal of the Georgia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Governor's Award in the Arts and he has been elected as a Fellow of the American Crafts Council. His bowls are in all the major museums in the country, and many overseas. His work is in the private collections of Bill Blass, John Portman, Jack Lenor Larsen, David Rockefeller, Ted Turner, Clare Booth Luse, Beverly Sills, Stanley Marcus, Mary McFadden, Steven Speilburg, Deputy President Nelson Mandela, Japanes Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu, President Jimmy Carter, Prince and Princess Aga Khan, and Queen Beatrice of the Netherlands, just to name a select few.
The Woodguy was very pleased to be allowed into his home, gallery, and studio, where he shared techniques and secrets that took him a lifetime to develop. If you would like to contact him, e-mail the Woodguy at Askwoodguy@aol.com.