Matt Day is passionate about trees — and the way they weave themselves into so many of the joyful moments of our lives. Swinging from a branch, building a stick fort, forming the homes that shelter us — trees are an integral and deeply personal part of the human experience. In his work, Matt reclaims local logs and gives them a second life as functional art. It is his way of honoring the material, the memory, and the quiet beauty that lives inside every piece of wood.
Matt has been working in wood for over 15 years, building his expertise through a rich combination of self-study, periods of formal instruction, and meaningful conversations with mentors and peers. He began sharing his knowledge by teaching carving in private and small-group settings and has since guided over 200 students through the craft. In the classroom, Matt brings the same warmth and wonder he finds in the wood itself.