Testimonials

Unbelievable work Jane!!!! You truly are an artist. Your work with this medium, and the ability to match a design with such precision, is totally breathtaking.  Thank you for this, it will without a doubt, put an extra sugarcoating on an already memorable day.
Zeke - Los Angeles, CA, USA - April 2007 - #201 Infinity Iris ring box

Jane, the ring box is beautiful.  You were able to take my vision and exceed my expectations.  I am truly happy to have this to treasure along with what I am sure will be a very special moment for us.  Thank you again for your terrific work and for getting this done so quickly.
Freddy - NJ, USA - January 2007 - Pearl Lotus ring box

Jane, thanks so much for the beautiful box. Patricia has never been more delighted with a gift, and it is truly beautiful work. I know it will be treasured for years to come.
Bob - GA, USA - May 2005 - American Beauty Rose box

I saw you demonstrate at the [WoodWorks] woodworking show in Fort Washington, PA over the weekend and enjoyed your easy, friendly way of showing your craft.  My grandson especially enjoyed it and the way you listened to his many questions and answered them were much appreciated.  He had a great time at the show, thanks to friendly people like you.
James - Floral Park, NY, USA - November 2004 - The Art of Marquetry DVD

I'd like to thank you again for working with me on the design and for creating such an integral part of one of the most important days of my, and Chung's life. It is truly a work of art and what makes it even more special is that it is one of a kind. Many times the box is an after thought or a way to transport the ring and protect it. The box means as much to her as part of the proposal as the ring itself. She couldn't stop gushing about it and all her friends and my friends wives have told me how thoughtful a gift the box is and how beautiful it is.
Mike - NY, USA - July 2004 - Infinite Love Engagement Ring Box

I can't say thank you enough for the beautiful ring box that you made for my fiancée and I.  It truly was a special event and the fiddleback ring box added a unique experience for the whole engagement process.  It is a piece of art and we will have it forever to hand down to our children on their own special occasions.  Thank you again for all your help and getting it to me so quickly.  It is nice to see that someone like you takes a great deal of pride in their work which is shown by your wonderful craftswomanship.
Chris - MN - December 2003 - Fiddleback Engagement Ring Box

Hello Jane.  Thank you for making Wendy's retirement extra special.  She could not believe how beautiful the box was made, nor could any of the other dinner guests.  She was so surprised and even stayed up till 3 in the morning reading letters from the Memory Box.  Our Board members who were on hand to see the box remarked at its beauty and craftsmanship.  You are a fabulous artist. Thank you again.
Annette - International Wood Products Ass. - August 2003 - Leafy Woods (memory box)

Just wanted to let you know that Amy loved the box.  I think it may have been her favorite part of the engagement.  Thanks again for creating it, you did a great job.
Bobby - January 2003 - Gerber Engagement Ring Box

Thank you so much!!!  It looks beautiful and I'm so excited about it.  You did a wonderful job and I'm going to send you some pictures of us in San Francisco and everything.  Thank you very much :)
Bryon - December 2002 - Sunrise Engagement Ring Box

I just received my engagement ring box...it's absolutely gorgeous!  Thank you very much for your work, you are a credit to your craft!
Ryan - October 2002 - Heart Engagement Ring Box

.... I wanted to write and let you know that I gave the engagement ring box you made (the bee box) to my fiancée (along with a ring, of course) and that she loves it.  Her friends and family are just as impressed by the box as by her engagement ring (no small compliment considering the price of her ring).  :^)  So I just wanted you to know that all worked out well and that we are happy to have our own new family heirloom to pass down someday in the far, far future.
David - November 2001 - Bee Engagement Ring Box
 

From Past Students:

Goldfinch on Coneflower

Ann Heap took my 2 day class in May, 2011.  She writes:

March 2011

Jim Holt took my 2 day class at Woodcraft and made a coaster and this lovely bird picture.  Jim says he already has his next project lined up.

July 2010

Ken Davidson saw me giving a demo on marquetry at the Philadelphia Woodworks show and gave it a try.  Here is his first marquetry project.

Ken writes:  "Marquetry is very time consuming and a challenge, but the results are stunning, so I will continue to add it to my projects.  Thanks for introducing me to this very enjoyable skill."
February 2005

Hi Jane, great class yesterday.  It was packed with needed info for doing marquetry.  I must say it was one of if not the best class I have ever taken.
Jim -December 2005

I stumbled upon your web site quite by accident. You have some truly awesome marquetry work displayed. I showed the site to my thirteen year old daughter, and she is equally impressed. Can you tell me if you are still offering beginning classes in Atlanta? If you are I’d like more details. We are located in Knoxville, TN and would certainly make arrangements to attend.
Bill - June 2002

Jane, I just wanted to take a minute to tell you that I enjoyed your class last week. Having spent 30 years in education, I can spot a good teacher.
Jim - February 2003

Thanks so much for the class.  Lots of the things you said helped me tremendously.    I am having trouble implementing them but with time I'm sure it will come. 
Robert - February 2003

I thoroughly enjoyed your presentations at the Orlando Woodworking show last week.  As a result, I bought some tools and ordered some veneer and look forward to giving marquetry a try.
Tom - November 2001

I just wanted to thank you once again for a great class.  It was a superb tutorial and overview of marquetry.  The techniques you shared and the presentation made it fun for everyone who participated. I am glad to have been able to see and hold some of your marquetry creations. The photos on your website can in no way show the detail and craftsmanship of your work.  I hope that I can practice and have the ability and courage to enter a piece in the Atlanta Wood Show on it's next show date.
Mike - October 2001

Jane: I might have turned out the worst marquetry of any of your students ever but I did learn and it was worth it. I probably will never attempt certain curves in the future but I may try some easier designs.
While I enjoyed the class I cannot believe the professionalism and the highly informative material presented on your website. I have gone through every page and picture in it. I am awed not just by your marquetry but your overall diversity. What talent!  I am proud to say I took your class.
Dave - October 2000

Thanks for the class; you did a great job, and everyone enjoyed it.
Andy - July 2000

From Web Site Visitors:

I saw you on DIY TV yesterday.  I was impressed with your work.  Also, I visited your web site and I have to commend you on a great site.  Very well done, and I especially like the tutorial and your gracious links to fine veneer sites.
Ron - MN, USA - October 2003

Just wanted to complement you on your site.  It was very informative and made me want to come to Atlanta from upstate NY to take your class :-)
I can't believe you do this only in your spare time- you should get an agent or something to help you market your work.  They are simply gorgeous.
Keep up the good work- it has already paid off!
Kathy - NY, USA - March 2003

just a few lines to let you know how inspirational your website is. I've not been doing marquetry for a long time , a couple of years maybe. In fact this year I will be entering my first exhibition. After looking at your work you fill me with hope as your work is out of this world. Thank you again, every time I get fed up of the piece I'm working on I just go to your site and return to my veneer fully refreshed!!
Jill - UK - February 2003

Jane, I found this site while looking for band saw boxes. Something that fascinates me. Your work is the best I have ever seen. Incredible detail. You are truly an artist. Thanks for the look.
William - February 2003

I was looking for cabinet headboards on Google and saw the one you made...  I then clicked on the link to your Marquetry site.... I was floored.... You are extremely talented... I can not imagine the amount of time and patience it takes to create such wonderful looking "stuff"...   I very much enjoyed your web site... everything was laid out so well...  I am going to bookmark this site...  I may inquire about those beginning classes in Atlanta (I live here in Birmingham)...  Thank you so much for presenting the information on Marquetry...
Take care, and again thanks for having such a wonderful site...
Bobby - AL, USA - August 2002

I came by your website through a strange set of circumstances, which I will speak of later.  Meanwhile, I want to say that I was delighted to find you and your lovely marquetry work as well as to learn about your interesting past.
I have been doing wood marquetry professionally for the last 20 years, teaching workshops, making and selling videos, etc., and rarely have I run across anyone else doing serious marquetry work.  I know literally a handful making a living  from it—Silas Kopf, Karl Shumaker and a couple of others.  So, it's particularly pleasurable to see your work and know that you are ardently pursuing the career.  As you probably know by now, educating the public is a big part of the job.
Spider Johnson - TX, USA - May 2002

I must say your web site is fantastic and it is wonderful to see someone with so much enthusiasm for marquetry. I personally find marquetry so relaxing and soothing. Just what the doctor ordered after a hard week at the office (Lots of concentration on marquetry and not even one thought of work).
Charles - February 2002

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