Kenneth Riedel is a member of the "Bluewater Area Woodturners" chapter. He is also a member of the American Association of Woodturners, his art is displayed at the Saint Clair Art Gallery, Studio 1219 in Port Huron and in private collections. He has been perfecting his craft of woodworking for 30 years.
Kenneth now specializes in woodturning, making both utility items such as bowls large and small, and decorative and art pieces. Each piece formed by Mr. Riedel’s art of woodturning is a unique creation. The manner in which he fashions the finished design in harmony with the characteristics of the wood ensures that there will never be another piece exactly like it. Kenneth has received numerous honors and awards at community art shows for his outstanding creations.
Awards Received:
2007 Dearborn Art on the Avenue --- Best 3-Dimensional
2007 Marysville Art in the Park --- First Place
2006 City of Utica Old Mill Arts N Crafts Festival --- Best of Wood
2006 Marysville Art in the Park --- Third Place
2006 Romeo Peach Festival --- Third Place
2005 Marysville Art in the Park --- Third Place
2005 Pinckney Art Show --- Best in Show
2005 Saint Clair Art Fair --- Honorable Mention
2004 Lexington Fine Art Show --- First Place
2004 Marysville Art in the Park --- Honorable Mention
2004 Saint Clair Art Fair --- Honorable Mention

Artist’s Statement:
I have attended instructional symposiums where internationally acclaimed demonstrators taught methods to create both traditional and unique forms through woodturning. I have also received hands-on instruction from nationally known experts in the field of woodturning, in order to elevate my abilities to above average, such as those accepted as characteristic of a skilled artist.