I have fun, but I take my work very seriously.
My name is Charlie Kocourek and I’m passionate about creating and sharing beautiful objects that can’t be found anywhere else.
Recently, I’ve focused on wall art and sculptural pieces.
I also make and sell elegant, one of a kind boxes, both functional and non-functional. Jewelry boxes, keepsake boxes, art boxes, and concepts.
Over the last several years I’ve begun to share my knowledge by writing, producing instructional videos, and through classroom instruction.
In 2007 I designed an adjustable height workbench called the Jack Bench. I sell plans for that on my sister site: www.Jack-Bench.com In addition, I have a Jack Bench Woodworking YouTube channel where I’ve produced about 70 videos that are dedicated to my friends in the woodworking community.
In the studio; my happy place
Some of my background:
Contributing Editor for the Woodworker’s Guild of America
Woodworking instructor for Midwest Special Services
Past president of the Minnesota Woodworkers' Guild
Current show chairman for the Minnesota Guild's Northern Woods Exhibition
Featured on the PBS show American Woodshop, and by Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Member of the Furniture Society and the American Craft Council.
Articles published in Popular Woodworking Magazine and The Marquetry Society’s Marquetarian Magazine.
Loving Life