Soren Berger

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b. 1944, Lund, Sweden

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Soren Berger is a well-known woodturning artist who exhibits widely in New Zealand and the United States. As a teacher, demonstrator and exhibitor, Soren has every winter for the last decade been invited to the United States by the American Association of Woodturners and various clubs and symposiums, including six invited presentations at the Utah Woodturning Symposium.

ARTIST'S STATEMENT

On my first trip to the United States, I came in contact with John Fox who introduced me to the gentle ways of Japanese woodturning. The Japanese use free moving tool rests. This freedom of movement can teach us new skills. The simplicity of both the way they work and the things they make, have had a strong influence on my work and teaching.

The experience that I have gained in my travels throughout the United States and New Zealand have given me a clear understanding of many of the common problems people encounter while learning to turn. My presentations have proved to be well received and of great interest to both beginners and experienced turners.