Meet Our Artisans

Michael Dees has been weaving and caning chairs for over 15 years. His interest in art and handcrafts began when he was quite young, and he cites many family members as influences. His son is also an artist. Michael will be occasionally teaching at the newly established Chestnut Creek School of the Arts in downtown Galax, VA. He considers his work to be traditional and his other interests include woodworking, crochet and just about anything to do with art and sculpture.