Paul Joshua

woodturner |artist
based in Munich, Germany

I have been fascinated by woodworking since I was a child. In 2015, I began an apprenticeship to become a carpenter and my love was rekindled. During this time I became a self-taught turner. Designing and creating wooden pieces using a lathe has been my biggest passion ever since. To me, turning wood is like meditation – I feel deeply connected to the craft. The close connection to the workpiece, the sound of a freshly sharpened tool working itself into the wood, the long shavings flying through the air – it all fascinates me. 

I consciously distance myself from modern technologies and instead choose traditional tools. I have very high standards regarding form, quality, and finish for each and every one of my pieces.

I always enjoyed carpentry, but I soon found joy in creating more delicate pieces. I seek to design useful and practical objects that are of simple and elegant design. It often does not take much to add character to an unassuming object – one small detail can make a world of difference. 

In 2020/2021 I completed advanced training as a designer in the skilled craft where I learned about every detail of the process of designing and creating a product. For my final project, I created a series of chess figures which I turned at the lathe.