I’m Dawson Moore, and for the past decade, I’ve been immersed in craft—not just in making objects, but in practicing skills, exploring techniques, and teaching others. What began as a personal pursuit has grown into something deeper: a way of understanding materials, place, and the connections that form through hands-on work.

My path has taken me across the country—learning from skilled craftspeople, experimenting with tools and materials, and refining my approach. I’ve built my practice on slow, intentional learning—letting materials reveal their own logic, allowing skills to take shape through repetition, and embracing the kind of knowledge that comes only through doing. Teaching has become an extension of this, a way to share what I’ve learned while continuing to grow myself.

I’m especially drawn to working with natural materials—wood, bark, fibers, and other elements gathered from the landscape. There’s a rhythm to working with what’s at hand, a conversation between maker and material that feels both ancient and deeply relevant today. Craft isn’t just about producing things; it’s about process, problem-solving, and the relationships we build—with our tools, our environment, and each other.

For me, craft is a lifelong pursuit. I’ll always be learning, always refining, always discovering new ways to engage with materials—and always finding ways to share that knowledge with others.