Bowl in Elm from the Zaanse Schans Blaauw Hout

It starts with reading the raw timber

To become a Draumr woodturner requires the profound material respect and technical precision
exemplified by Otto Koedijk and Blaauw Hout. The craft begins with "reading" the raw timber—often
salvaged from local urban forests—to understand how its grain, moisture, and natural "imperfections" will
behave under tension. This requires the turner to be a master of the lathe, possessing the physical
strength to navigate the resistance of green wood and the sensitivity to carve walls of delicate, uniform
thickness.

The circularity of the tree

The role demands a deep commitment to the "circularity of the tree, " where every knot or irregular growth is seen as a design opportunity rather than a flaw. A Draumr turner must manage the unpredictable drying process, where the wood warps and "moves" as it loses moisture, requiring a patient negotiation between the maker's intent and the material's inherent nature. This stewardship ensures that the final objectretains the organic energy of the forest while achieving a refined, functional elegance.

Ultimately, this is a vocation of "living craftsmanship" that bridges rugged natural history with contemporary form. It is about the "intelligence of the tool, " where the chisel becomes an extension of the maker’s hand to reveal the hidden beauty within the grain. To be a Draumr turner is to honor the life of the tree, ensuring every bowl or vessel carries a narrative of local heritage and sustainable artistry.

Meet our woodturners

  • Otto Koedijk

    As a maker you have to think about: What am I looking for? What do I think? What am I showing? And I continue to be amazed by the beauty of wood.

    Read Otto's story 

  • Rick Blauw

    From local trees I make products with stories. For example, a series of bowls made of wood from Amsterdam school gardens.

    Read Ricks story 
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See the collection made by our woodturners

  • Bowl in maple from the Boeschoten estate 2 Blaauw Hout

    See the bowls they make

    Draumr's wooden bowls are hand-turned from a single, solid piece of wood, making each bowl a unique masterpiece of nature and craftsmanship.

    See the bowls they make 

  • Other items they make

    The other handmade home accessories within Draumr form a unique collection of artisanal objects.

    See other woodturning items 

  • Show them on your Dining table

    A table is often the heart of a home – where people eat, work, laugh, and live.

    Complete your dining table