Mike Cornett

Makes art in Pine Mountain, GA  

Mike's love for woodturning began in his Harris County High School Vo Ag Class when his class project was to turn a piece of cedar into a table lamp. That lamp still sits on his desk in his barn office. After retiring from 38 years with USDA he returned to his love for wood when he joined a Co Op in Tuscaloosa, AL where he lived. There he began to build his knowledge and skills under the guidance of other members. 

Since returning to his home town of Pine Mountain and building his dream barn, he enjoys playing in his wood pile as often as he can. 

Mike creates segmented bowls often with Native American themes. Some of the wood he uses is over 100 years old. While wood turning is a passion, he also creates charcuterie boards, wine bottle stoppers, wine glasses holders, fire starters, cheese boards, Christmas Ornaments, pens and other items . 

Mike is back home in Pine Mountain, Georgia with his wife of 54 years doing what he loves-the opportunity to uncover and expose the beauty of wood.