About

Chelsea Van Voorhis is a woodworker focused on the intersection of non-traditional craftsmanship and contemporary discourse. She uses traditional woodworking materials and techniques to make non-traditional pieces.

Exhibits:

Free Verse Explorations in Contemporary Marquetry, 2025

Comfort Group Show at Staple Goods, 2024

Furniture Society Conference exhibit, 2023

Maine Wood 2020 in the Messler Gallery Jan 17 - Apr 8, 2020

Publications:

American Marquetarian Summer 2025 article

Exhibit review articles about the Free Verse group exhibit in publications such as Australian Wood Review, Fine Woodworking, Maine Home, Woodshop News, and Lewiston Sun Journal

Fine Woodworking Magazine Cover and Article, Jan 2024

Community Workshop Teaches Woodworking Skills In An Inclusive Environment by NOLA News August 2023

Podcast interview for Crafting A Revolution Jan 2023

Fine Woodworking 6 Part Blog Series: May - Oct 2022 Veneer Through A Lens Of Affordability And Fun

Glitter Box: July 2021 Featured Maker article

Maine Craft Association: July 2019 Featured MCA Member article

Residencies:

Pocosin Arts May 2024

Vermont Studio Center, Windgate Fellowship March - April 2022

Elsewhere Studios, Paonia CO Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

Staff Fellow at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

contact by email: chelsea.vanvoorhis@gmail.com

instagram: @chelseavanvoorhis