Elizabeth Weber is an award‑winning woodturner celebrated for her bold use of color, texture, and form. Her work transforms bowls, spoons, and sculptural vessels into vibrant expressions of movement, story, and design. Selected for the AAW Professional Outreach Program Artist Showcase (2023), Weber is admired for advancing surface treatment and storytelling in wood art.
Elizabeth’s path to woodturning is as unique as her art. Trained as a civil engineer, she brings precision and problem‑solving into her creative process, blending technical mastery with artistic imagination. Since founding Icosa Woodworks in Seattle, she has developed a distinctive style that layers carving, painting, and surface treatments to create pieces that feel alive with energy and narrative.
Textured and painted vessel
Her work has been featured in American Woodturner, selected for the AAW Professional Outreach Program Artist Showcase (2023), and presented in exhibitions and demonstrations across the U.S. Known for her fearless approach to surface design, she often integrates carving and layered color—using milk paint and other finishes—to push the boundaries of traditional turning.
Carved spoons
Beyond her artistry, Elizabeth is a passionate teacher and community leader. She has served on the Seattle Woodturners board for the past five years and is currently the guild’s president, a role she will conclude at the end of this year. In addition, she has contributed as Program Director and Women in Turning liaison, and she helps run the Seattle Spoon Club, fostering inclusivity and creative exchange. Her demonstrations and workshops are known for being both technically rich and highly engaging, offering inspiration to beginners and advanced turners alike.
Carved vessel form
From January 22 to 24, 2026, Elizabeth Weber will be with the Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild for three special days: a Thursday evening demo at the guild meeting, a Friday hands‑on class, and a full‑day Saturday demonstration. This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the most innovative voices in wood art today. Expect to come away not only with new skills, but with fresh ways of thinking about how wood can be transformed into art that speaks.
Surface design detail
With her deep knowledge, unique artistic vision, and passion for education, Elizabeth’s upcoming visit is sure to inspire and elevate the craft of all who attend. She is known for encouraging turners to see their vessels as canvases for narrative, blending engineering precision with artistic freedom. A sought‑after demonstrator and instructor, she brings both technical mastery and a spirit of inclusivity to every event. Attendees often come away with practical approaches to color layering, carved textures, and surface design that turn vessels into narrative canvases. Don’t miss this chance to experience her creative process firsthand and gain insight into how color and texture can transform wood into art that tells a story.