Kevin Leon Felderhoff
Master Woodturner and Artisan of Handcrafted Wood Creations

Kevin Felderhoff’s woodworking journey began in high school shop class in Muenster, Texas, where an inspiring teacher introduced him to the art of woodturning. His ambitious senior project—building two roll-top desks—ignited what would become a lifelong passion for creating handcrafted wood products and custom wood art.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with a focus on Construction Management from Texas State University in San Marcos, Kevin combined technical skill with creativity, crafting heirloom-quality furniture from reclaimed barnwood and mesquite. His use of sustainable wood reflects his Texas heritage and commitment to eco-friendly practices.

Now based in Brevard, North Carolina, Kevin draws inspiration from the surrounding Appalachian forests, where he transforms fallen and salvaged wood into unique wooden creations. His signature pieces include handcrafted wooden cowboy hats, custom segmented hardwood footballs, and mesquite wood art with turquoise inlays — each a one-of-a-kind blend of American craftsmanship, tradition, and artistic vision.

Kevin is officially licensed by The Ohio State University and Texas A&M University to create custom wooden footballs featuring their logos. Each football is meticulously assembled from 239 pieces of premium hardwood, combining fine woodworking and school pride in a collector-worthy piece.

As a member of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW), Kevin regularly contributes to the AAW Journal, sharing his expertise through articles like “A Commemorative Urn – For a Special Friend,” “A Bark-Edged Flying-Wing Vase,” and “Threading Acorns Made Easy.”

Kevin also teaches woodturning classes at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina. He enjoys inspiring students to discover the joy of handcrafted wood art, passing down techniques, and helping others connect with the tradition of American woodturning.

Instructor:
John C Campbell 2025 - Foundations in Woodturning-June
John C Campbell 2025 - Turning Holiday Magic-November
John C Campbell 2024 - Foundations in Woodturning
John C Campbell 2023 - Foundations in Woodturning
CMW 2023 - Wood Stem Wine Glass / Threading Acorns

John C Campbell 2022 - Foundations in Woodturning
John C Campbell 2022 - Wood Turning "Log to Bowl" Assistant
Arrowmont School of Arts 2024 - Carolina Mountain Woodturners Retreat
Arrowmont School of Arts 2023 - Carolina Mountain Woodturners Retreat

Arrowmont School of Arts 2022 - Carolina Mountain Woodturners Retreat
Arrowmont School of Arts 2019 - Carolina Mountain Woodturners Retreat
Arrowmont School of Arts 2018 - Carolina Mountain Woodturners Retreat

Wood Stem Wine Glass – 2017 Carolina Mountain Woodturners
Wood Stem Wine Glass – 2016 Alabama Woodturners
Woodturning a Mini and Full Hat –2010, Brevard, North Carolina
Basics of Woodturning – 2010, Brevard, North Carolina

Articles:
Annual CMW Retreat Builds Community February 2024
THREADED ACORNS MADE EASY AAW Woodturning Fundamentals August 2022
A Commemorative Urn For a Special Friend -  AAW Journal December 2018

A BARK-EDGED FLYING-WING VASE - AAW Journal August 2017

Press:
Learn the Fundamentals of Woodturning This Summer with Kevin Felderhoff

Kevin Felderhoff Exhibits at Blue Moon Gallery The Laurel of Ashville - Jan 2021
The Second Rodeo  Bold Life - Feb 2021
North Texas Farm & Ranch – May/June 2013

Galleries:
Davis and Blevins Gallery – Saint Jo, Texas

YouTube Channel
Woodturning Video of Cowboy Hat with over 1,600,000 hits
Woodturning a Mesquite Crotch Into a Flying Winged Vase 
Wood Cowboy Hats - Snapshot of the process
Turning Miniature Wood Hats - Golden Triangle Woodturners
Woodturning by Light

Demonstrations:

2025
Waxhaw Woodturners - Threading Acorns Made Easy-March
North Carolina Woodturners - October

2024
John C Campbell- Natural Edge Bowl

2023
John C Campbell- Wood turned a Mini Cowboy Hat
Brasstown Woodturners Guild- Wood turned a Mini Cowboy Hat

2022
Piedmont Triad Woodturners - Threading Acorns Made Easy
Golden Triangle Woodturners - Threading Acorns Made Easy (IRD)

2021
Golden Triangle Woodturners - Hollowing a Vase with a Camera (IRD)

2020
Carolina Mountain Woodturners - Hollowing  a Vase with a Camera (IRD)

2019
North Carolina Woodturners - Mesquite Crotch Into a Flying Winged Vase

2018
Carolina Mountain Woodturners - Mesquite Winged Vase & Wood Stem Wine Glass

2016
Woodcraft of Greenville, SC - Open House woodturning a Mini Cowboy Hat

Alabama Woodturners- Mesquite Crotch Into a Flying Winged Vase
Woodturners of North Texas - Woodturning Mini Cowboy Hat

2015
SWAT-  Woodturning a Mesquite Crotch Into a Flying Winged Vase
Golden Triangle Woodturners - Mesquite Crotch Into a Flying Winged Vase
Dallas Area Woodturners - Woodturning Mini Cowboy Hat

2014
Golden Triangle Woodturners - Woodturning Mini Cowboy Hat

Memberships:

CurrentCarolina Mountain WoodturnersAmerican Association of WoodturnersGolden Triangle Woodturners Association
and Transylvania North Carolina Community Arts Council
Past: Alabama Woodturners Association

Leadership:
Carolina Mountain Woodturners – Past Board & Camera & Film production

Alabama Woodturners Association – Past President 2009
Arrowmont School of Arts 2018 – Retreat Instructor
Number 7 Arts – Media Support