Brad began working with wood at the age of 5
when he received his first toolbox. “There hasn’t
been a time that I can remember, where wood has
not been a significant part of my life,” recalls Brad.

After graduating from college, Brad remained true
to his heart.  He realized that working with wood
was not enough.  He wanted to share his love for
wood through teaching; and it has rewarded him
with many enriching experiences.  Brad taught
Graphic Arts in Mukilteo, WA and   then moved to
Wyoming,  where he taught woodworking to
Arapaho and Shoshone Native American Children
(grades 3-8).  

Then in 1985, Brad moved to California.  There he
started a new job, and became a father of a newly
born daughter.  Sensing her husbands need to
find some avenue to work with wood, Brad’s wife
Silvia bought him a wood lathe. And from that point
on, Brad knew he had found his niche. Brad says,
“Of all the creative endeavors I have pursued,
wood turning has been the most rewarding, it is
the pursuit of my heart.”

By 2006 Brad was ready to get back home , the
Pacific Northwest , so Gig Harbor is now home and
let the chips fly !!
Brad Stave - Wood Turner
Email: BStave@intercim.com
Studio:  253-514-8562
Website: BStave.com
Bubinga with Purple Herat &
Ebony Lid
Maple Burl Cookie Jar
Birds eye Maple with
Ebony Finiale
With Ebony Lid