Vickie Woodcock

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Gender	Female
Occupation	Worker in Wood
Location	Twin Cities, Minnesota, United States
Introduction	My woodworking story began many years ago. I had an uncle who was a self-taught shipwright who designed and constructed many handmade wooden sailing and fishing vessels. I always loved going to visit him and hang around his shop as a kid. No one in our family wanted to learn wood working except for me and I spent several years off and on learning woodworking and finishing with him. Through the years I have built a lot of furniture for myself and my family and I always enjoyed it. The years went by and between having a family and working, I had little time for woodworking so I eventually gave it up. When the recession hit I found myself unemployed and searching for something to keep myself busy. I remembered how much I enjoyed working with my hands and a small part-time job enabled me to get some funds together to purchase some wood and some tools. The result is Selkie Wood Works. I am passionate about folk and traditional craft and I enjoy carving spoons.
Interests	Woodworking, design, industrial items that have been applied in unusual ways to furniture and interior design, architecture, folk art, traditional carving, green wood working, spoon carving
Favorite Movies	David Lean movies...the scenery, the music...oh the music...
Favorite Music	Pre-Beatles rock and roll. I love the Ronnettes. And I wish doo wop would come back.