Crozet, Virginia
Meet the Maker: The Dustworks grew out of my years cooking and running small neighborhood restaurants—places built around pleasure, celebration, and community. I found joy in cooking for people, in creating moments that made their day a little brighter. That same impulse drives my work now: building tools that invite people to slow down and elevate everyday meals into small acts of ceremony. In the studio, I apply the same values that guided my kitchens—discipline, precision, and respect for materials. Using forging, grinding, and finishing techniques, I handcraft knives, utensils, and culinary tools that balance performance with simplicity. The process is physical and iterative, guided as much by touch and intuition as by design. Each piece is designed to feel good in the hand, function beautifully, and age gracefully with use. The Dustworks is built on the belief that crafting everyday objects deserves the same care and attention as fine art. I make in small batches, keeping production personal and process-driven, with an emphasis on material integrity and longevity. The aesthetic is minimal and grounded—clean lines, subtle details, and forms that reflect the honesty of their making. I think of my work as a continuation of the kitchen, just expressed through metal instead of ingredients. It’s still about connection, intention, and care—values that translate seamlessly from food to craft. As a member of 1% for the Planet, Dustworks also supports environmental initiatives that align with these values, reinforcing a commitment to sustainable growth and responsible making. Each piece is made to be used, shared, and lived with—a quiet companion in daily rituals of cooking and gathering. In that way, the work carries forward the same purpose that first drew me to food: putting a bit of shine on someone’s day through thoughtful, honest craft.
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Crozet, Virginia
Meet the Maker: The Dustworks grew out of my years cooking and running small neighborhood restaurants—places built around pleasure, celebration, and community. I found joy in cooking for people, in creating moments that made their day a little brighter. That same impulse drives my work now: building tools that invite people to slow down and elevate everyday meals into small acts of ceremony. In the studio, I apply the same values that guided my kitchens—discipline, precision, and respect for materials. Using forging, grinding, and finishing techniques, I handcraft knives, utensils, and culinary tools that balance performance with simplicity. The process is physical and iterative, guided as much by touch and intuition as by design. Each piece is designed to feel good in the hand, function beautifully, and age gracefully with use. The Dustworks is built on the belief that crafting everyday objects deserves the same care and attention as fine art. I make in small batches, keeping production personal and process-driven, with an emphasis on material integrity and longevity. The aesthetic is minimal and grounded—clean lines, subtle details, and forms that reflect the honesty of their making. I think of my work as a continuation of the kitchen, just expressed through metal instead of ingredients. It’s still about connection, intention, and care—values that translate seamlessly from food to craft. As a member of 1% for the Planet, Dustworks also supports environmental initiatives that align with these values, reinforcing a commitment to sustainable growth and responsible making. Each piece is made to be used, shared, and lived with—a quiet companion in daily rituals of cooking and gathering. In that way, the work carries forward the same purpose that first drew me to food: putting a bit of shine on someone’s day through thoughtful, honest craft.
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