Kai's Bio
Natural wood with all its irregularities gets a beautiful symmetrical shape through the work on the lathe. I like exploring that symmetry. I enjoy the crafting with wood combining its possibilities with ideas for practical and useful or just interesting designs. Much of my art is a result of iterations of planning and trials based on a science and engineering background combined with learning's from international woodturning artists like Mike Hosaluk, Alain Mailland and Graeme Priddle. Other training included classes in design and woodworking at the University of Calgary. My designs are often inspired by having lived and worked in very different places in the world, from Asia to South America to Europe and North America.
Sharing ideas has been important to me since the beginning of my wood turning career back in 2008. I am equally drawn to help new turners succeed with the craft as well as experienced turners who are interested in exploring new ideas.
Based in Calgary, Alberta I enjoy collaborating with artists of other crafts producing unique pieces of art.
Kai Muenzer
Demonstration and Teaching Engagements
IRD – Interactive remote demonstrations
Sakramento Woodturners, CA, Jan 23
De Val Woodturning, Philadelphia NJ, Nov 21, April 22, Feb 23
Nova Woodturners Guild, Halifax, NS, April 22, April 23
Comox Valley Woodturners, Comox BC, April 22, March 23
Ottawa Valley WT, Ottawa, ON, June 21
Richmond WT, Richmond, VA, May 21
Seattle WT, Seattle, WA, March 21
Cascade WT, Portland, OR, Feb 21
GCWA, Houston, TX, Jan 21, Mar 23
Chinook WT, Lethbridge, AB, Sep 20, Sept 21
CWG, Calgary, AB, Sept 20, July 21
Featured Artist at annual Alberta Trapper's Event, Pincher Creek, AB, 2023
Woodturning teaching engagement at Lee Valley, Calgary, 14 classes per year, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
Demonstration / classes at Island Woodturners Guild, Victoria, BC, 2021.
Demonstration / classes at Edmonton Woodturners Guild, Alberta, 2020.
Feature Presenter at NE BC Symposium, Quesnel, BC 2019.
Demonstration / classes at Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild, Cincinnati, OH, 2019.
Demonstration / classes at Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild, Vancouver, BC, 2019.
Demonstration / classes at Toronto Woodturners Guild, Toronto, Ontario, 2019.
Demonstration / classes at Golden Horseshoe Woodturners Guild, Burlington, Ontario, 2019.
Demonstration at Woodturners Guild of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, 2019.
Demonstration / classes at Bruce Grey Woodturners Guild, Pt.Elgin, Ontario, 2019.
Demonstration at Waterloo-Wellington Woodturners Guild, Kitchener Waterloo, Ontario, 2019.
Demonstration/Classes at Chinook Woodturners, Lethbridge, Alberta, 2017, 2018, 2019
Demonstrated at the annual AAW symposium, Portland, 2018.
Demonstrated at Central Alberta Woodturners Guild, Red Deer, Alberta, 2018.
Demonstrated at Great Falls Woodturners, Montana, 2017, 2018
Participated in Calgary Connect Street Project 2017 with Mike and Laura Hosaluk
Video by Daniel J Kirk, Blank Page.
Demonstrated at GCWA, Houston Texas, 2015, 2018
Demonstrated at Southwest Association of Turners in Waco, Texas, 2016
Demonstrated at the Calgary Wooturners Guild, 2016
Demonstrated at Christmas opening event at Calgary’s historic Lougheed House, 2018, 2019
Participated in SAWS exhibition, 2017.
Demonstrated at Woodworking Show, Conroe, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018
Current collaborations
Chris Grainger - blacksmith
Hana Mogensen - glass mosaic artist
Glasshouse Xperience - glass blowing