Michael Hillinger

Although Michael Hillingerbegan the craft at a young age, woodworking came into serious focus for him after he retired from a long career in software development. He upgraded his shop, spent many hours (re)learning woodworking tools and techniques, and began to create furniture for charity auctions, including benches, tables, bookcases, and chairs. Beautiful lathe-turned ornaments, bowls, candle holders, and more can be found on his Etsy site, WoodWorking For A Cause, where proceeds from sales are donated to designated nonprofits. When he's not sharing his considerable talents as a teacher, Michael can be found - where else? - in his wood shop, making sawdust, noise, and perhaps things of beauty. You can view Michael's work on Instagram at @quiet_re