As a student in Jamestown Community College's Artisan program, Terry Saye discovered his artistic passion in turning burls, the growths found on trees. Turning burls is the rare art of uncovering the hidden forms and shapes in these unpredictable pieces of wood. Mother Nature provides the inspiration for the artist's work, from wooden roses and cattails, to intriguing bowls and vases, to free-form sculptures.

His talent emerged early, when the pre-school woodworker cut the legs off his Mother's bed (she still has his Handy Andy toolkit). In Junior High, he discovered a passion for the lathe while creating a table with intricate tunings, and he continues pursuing his passion today, supporting his artistic projects by building custom furniture and performing the most delicate and demanding antique repairs.

If you have a taste for the eclectic or exotic, if someone tells you "it can't be made" or "it's beyond fixing" check with Terry. Chances are, his shop will be your final stop.