Ever since I was a child, I’ve always loved working with my hands. But it wasn’t until I discovered woodturning that I truly found my passion. Today, I enjoy transforming simple pieces of wood into unique objects that are either useful or simply beautiful to look at.
Woodturning is a bit like magic. You secure a piece of wood to a lathe, it starts spinning, and with the right tools, you carve, hollow out, and refine. Little by little, a shape emerges: a bowl, a pen, a vase… What was rough becomes refined. Each piece has its own character: walnut is soft and dark, maple is light and lively, olive wood is dense and fragrant.
What I love most is the direct connection with the material. Wood is alive; it moves and sometimes cracks. You have to learn to listen to it. Every project is a dialogue between my hands and the wood. And even if I have an idea in mind, it’s often the wood that has the final say.
Woodturning requires patience and precision, but also a certain degree of freedom. You quickly learn that there’s no point in forcing things. You have to let yourself be guided, sharpen your tools, and be fully present with every movement. The sound of the lathe, the flying shavings, the smell of freshly cut wood: it’s an experience that’s both physical and soothing.
Sharing this passion is also what I aim to do here. Whether you’re just curious or thinking about giving it a try, know that filmmaking is an accessible art form. All you need is a little equipment, some good advice, and, above all, the desire to do it.
See you soon on the tour,
Michel
