Intarsia Woodworking by Kathy Wise

Take your Intarsia from Craft to Art

For the very finest Intarsia pieces, start with the very finest Intarsia patterns. Take your Intarsia to the next level with Kathy’s artistic designs. Kathy is known for her ability to instill personality and life into her designs. Her creative art background of sculpting animals results in patterns and intarsia pieces that display realistic, detailed subjects. KWD patterns surpass the norm in both execution and artistic composition. Kathy’s inspired Intarsia murals have outstanding details and a balance in design which produces superb Intarsia art pieces. Please take some time and explore the web pages of WiseIntarsia.com. You will be enthused and encouraged to start your own exceptional Intarsia wood art pieces!

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I recently attended on of Kathy's workshops. It was a wonderful learning experience. The biggest thing for me will be remembering everything that I learned. With her diligent guidance, I was able to produce my best piece to date. There were so many little tricks and nuances that she has learned through the years; that she willingly shared with us. Kathy is a very unique person, she is an artist and a teacher. That combination is a rarity. Her artwork is amazing. I had the good fortune of viewing two of her murals first hand. As awesome as they look on her website, it does not do them justice. I don't think anyone can bring wood back to life, but Kathy comes closer than anyone else. When you listen to her talk you gain an appreciation for her passion.
With her teaching, again I am impressed. Her largest virtue is her patience. I'm about as slow as Christmas and not once did Kathy lose her patience with me. There isn't one instance that stands out to me, but the entire class was about helping us become better at our craft. In case you haven't noticed I highly recommend this class. My only concern is that those people talk kinda funny up there.

Charlie H.

Recently I attended one of Kathy's 2 day workshops. It was a great experience. Kathy is a great and patient teacher, a wonderful artist and extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of Intarsia work. She showed me tricks and skills that I hope to develop to bring improvements to the quality of my projects. I would recommend taking a class with Kathy to anyone interested in improving their Intarsia skills for you will come away with a rekindled appreciation the the art of Intarsia. Again, thank you Kathy for these 2 days.

Wick H.

Strathroy, ON Canada

I worked with stained glass and wanted to find something similar to the glass technique that I could do with wood. I found information about segmentation and intarsia. After several months of doing segmentation, I decided to look for classes to learn intarsia. I was lucky
enough to be able to take a class with Kathy. Kathy sees immediately what your talent level is after viewing a few of your art pieces. Her workshop and studio is impressive. Kathy's teaching method is wonderful. Her depth of knowledge and unique ability to communicate and demonstrate the technique can be understood
by any level of student. I can't wait to start using the newly acquired
knowledge on my next piece. I highly recommend that if you really want to learn the art of Intarsia you take a class with Kathy Wise. Thanks again and
hopefully I will be coming back for another class.

Cindy

Thought I’d drop you a mail from sunny South Africa because your Leopard’s Lair struck me as being unquestionably the best rendering of INTARSIA I’ve come across in the fifteen odd years I’ve been at the craft. I’ve managed to (hopefully successfully) make some your patterns from past Creative Woodworks & Craft editions and is an ardent fan of your designs. Keep on with your remarkable talent.

Gunnie LR.

Cape Town, SA

Thanks Kathy, it was a great pattern (custom pattern) and the person I made it for was really pleased. Again, your patterns are the best.

C. W.

Regarding a Special Custom Pattern: You are the greatest! The pattern lived up to my last expectation. The pattern arrived this a.m. I'll start gathering wood this afternoon. You are appreciated. Thanks, again.

P.S.

Del Rio, TX

I just saw your "Jaguar Jungle" and I have to say that is the most AWESOME Intarsia project I have ever seen. I have been
making Intarsia for over 8 years now with 105 projects under my belt and I have
never seen anything like it. Recently, for some reason, I lost my desire to
make Intarsia. It's been several months now since I made anything, but your
"Jaguar Jungle" has re-inspired me and I really think I'm going to start again soon... You're the best Intarsian there is!!!

D. A.

Pasco, WA

THANKS so much for your classes and all the valuable information I collected in your class. (Fox Chapel Seminar) Also THANKS for having such WONDERFUL designs that you re - infected a woodworker with the
desire to woodwork again. .... Maybe between your designs and my involvement at the school we can get some kids infected too.

S.M.

I received the (custom) pattern. Wow!!! It is outstanding. I love it! You did a beautiful job. I am sooo very pleased with it. You are
truly an artist... Thank you for everything. You have been a pleasure to do business with.

M.VG.

Apple Valley, CA