Maverick has worked in almost every trade that works with wood – from form work to finish. He teaches privately from his workshop at his home just outside Tallahassee. He has taught and demonstrated all over the U.S., including for the San Diego Woodturners, McDaniel College’s Common Ground On the Hill, and the South Cottage French Country Flea Market. Maverick thrives on adventure and has a real passion for woodworking. He moved from Florida to Alaska in 1978 and lived there for 30 years. While in Alaska, he became a purchasing agent for the largest lumber company in Alaska and developed a love for woodworking. Maverick returned to Tallahassee in 2009. In his free time, he enjoys creating unique projects – both practical and whimsical. He’s made a name for himself around town–friends and strangers frequently donate scrap materials for Maverick’s projects! From Maverick: I rarely purchase wood to use for carving. Finding the wood to carve is part of the fun of power carving. It’s like a little hunting trip… I have found wood in the yard, in piles destined for the burn pile or dump. Getting to know the owners and operators of sawmills is a great way to get the best wood, and can be fun and interesting. I often get great information and a history lesson as well! I keep an eye out for interesting logs or burls no matter where I go. People often bring me logs or limbs from trees that their father or grandfather planted that had to be removed or succumbed to nature. Creating a piece from the wood of such a tree preserves the memories of the tree – and creates an heirloom and functional art object to be cherished for many years.   Some of Maverick’s carved pieces using found...

Saturday, November 17, 2018 – “Arts in Archery” Maverick will be participating in and demonstrating his wood carving at “Arts in Archery.” This annual event takes place at the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site – and celebrates the art of making cane syrup. Enjoy the days of the 1930s on the Boyhood Farm of President Jimmy Carter. TIME: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. LOCATION: Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, Plains, Georgia; Directions   Classes at KATools – Last Class for 2018! Saturday, December 1, 2018 – WOODEN SCOOP CLASS If you’ve never picked up a power tool – OR if you’ve got some experience and want MORE – these classes are for you! You’ll be introduced to and be working with KATool’s Specialty Power Carving Tools – you’ll be hooked! Power Carve with Master Carver Maverick Jaillet. Start with a humble log and sculpt it into a functional, one-of-a-kind work of art. Maverick will teach you shop safety, wood selection and power carving techniques, as well as sanding and food safe finishing. Be ready to make lots of sawdust as you create a beautiful piece you’ll be proud to show off.  All wood, power tools and personal safety gear (ear and eye protection, gloves, dust masks) will be provided. Wear shoes that cover your toes. We’ll take a lunch break, so bring a lunch (there are several places to pick up food within a short driving distance if you prefer). TIME: 9 am-3 pm (plan to arrive a little early to complete basic paperwork) LOCATION: Camelot’s Woodworking Studio, King Arthur’s Tools, 3645 Hartsfield Rd, Tallahassee, FL PRICE: $125 REGISTER or ASK QUESTIONS BY EMAILING maverickjaillet@gmail.com   Looking for a Great Holiday Gift? Get Personal Attention with a One-On-One, Six-Hour Private Class in Maverick’s Shop! Email Maverick at maverickjaillet@gmail.com – for details and to schedule.     What people are saying about wood carving classes with Maverick… Maverick Jaillet received some pretty good recommendations as I was looking for a power tool carver...

The philosopher Alexandre Kojeve writes: “The man who works, recognizes his own product in the world, that has actually been transformed by his work: He recognizes himself in it, he sees his own human reality. In it, he discovers and reveals to others the objective reality of his humanity, of the originally abstract and purely subjective idea he has of...