Ron Lawrence

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ARTIST STATEMENT/BIO

Ron and Jean Lawrence have lived in West Liberty since 1968. They raised a family of three children, David (deceased), Dianne and Kim who all graduated from West Liberty High School. Ron worked at Oral B Labs in Iowa City as a brush machine technician and Jean was Assistant Registrar at the University of Iowa.

After they both retired in 1997, they began to explore various hobbies in addition to traveling the globe. Ron discovered woodturning while at their winter home in Texas where the community has a complete woodworking shop with five woodturning lathes, in addition to many other woodworking tools and machines. Learning about different species of wood, turning techniques and how to correctly finish a wood piece under the eye of experienced woodworkers was an invaluable experience.

He decided to put a basic workshop in his garage in West Liberty so he could continue this hobby year-round. After starting with small bowls, he has turned pens and seam rippers. Larger bowls and lidded containers have been added to his inventory. He also makes clocks, lamps and breadboards. He has also made many birdhouses in all different shapes and sizes, many using reclaimed wood.

As a retired couple challenged to find new outlets for their time and energy Ron and Jean are happy to be busy and involved with their hobbies in creative projects.

Ron will consider commission work, making turned pieces from wood. He can be reached at 956-254-6779.

ON DISPLAY

"Untitled" 3"x6" Paperweight/Candle Holder w/ Pewter Ducks
Wood, Metal
RL-004
$45

Bowl, Leaf Trim Lid
Wood, Metal
RL-015
$70

Live Edge Bowl w. Lid
Wood
RL-016
$60

5 1/2" Vase
Wood
RL-017
$40

3 1/2"x5" Bowl w. Lid
Colorado Cottonwood
RL-020
$50

5" Round Bowl w. deer inset
Wood, Metal
RL-023
$55

Box w. Stripe & Duck Pewter Inset
Colorado cottonwood, Pewter
RL-024
$55

Bowl
Wood
RL-036
$15

Bowl with Flower Lid
Wood, Metal
RL-039
$35

Bowl
Wood
RL-041
$30

Vase
Wood
RL-043
$35

Clock
Wood, Clock
RL-046
$75

Glass Jar with Wood Lid

Wood & Glass

RL-049

$ 10

Candle Holder
Wood
RL-050
$15

Dark Scarf Ring
Wood
RL-058
$10

Clock
Wood, Clock
RL-051
$75

Tall Lamp
Wood, Lamp
RL-066
$80

Red Scarf Ring
Wood
RL-056
$10

Close-up view of Lamp Base

Teal Scarf Ring
Wood
RL-057
$10

Close-up of Tall Lamp Base

CHIMES 1

METAL & WOOD
RL-068
$50

Bowl
Wood
RL-070
$25

Cutting Board

Wood

RL-073

$35

Cutting Board

Wood

RL-074

$35

Rolling Pin

Wood

RL-075

$20

Potpourri Bowl with Roses on Lid

Wood & Metal

RL-076

$30

Potpourri Bowl

Wood & Metal

RL-077

$30

Bowl with Live Edge

Wood

RL-078

$30

White Double-ended Seam Ripper

Deer Horn plus metal rippers

RL-079

$40