Events / Classes
Pole Lathe Turning Demonstration at the Milan Spoon Gathering
Derek will demonstrate turning a ladle on a pole lathe based on Londinium ladle fragments that date back to 60-120AD that currently reside in the Museum of London collections.
Painting: “The Spoon Peddler” Franz Allbert Richter: 1969 (oil on wood)
The Big Gay PRIDE Market
June 15 & 16, 2024
Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin
Celebrate Pride Month with all of us at The Big Gay Market this June. I’ll be selling my wares along side 200 other fantastic vendors. Event admission is FREE. There will be a fee for parking, so CARPOOL! :)
DuMA Craft Invitational 2024
June 29 - October 13, 2024
Dubuque Museum of Art
Dubuque, Iowa
I’m grateful to be a part of the 4th biannual Craft Invitational at the Dubuque Museum of Art. My work will be exhibited alongside the work of other regional artists who practice in ceramic, glass, metal, paper, textile, and wood.
2 day spoon carving class
July 13 & 14, 2024
Folklore Village
Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Spend a weekend carving spoons from green wood! This class covers carving fundamentals as well as tool maintenance, and the fine details of spoon design. Beginners and experienced spoon carvers welcome.
Pole Lathe Turning Intensive With Jarrod Dahl and Derek Brabender
Join me and Jarrod Dahl in Ashland, WI for three days of pole lathe turning. This class is open to all skill levels and instruction will be tailored to each participants skill level and goals. For more info, hit the link below to check out the class listing on the Woodspirit School of Traditional Craft
August 9-11, 2024
Woodspirit School of Traditional Craft
Ashland, Wisconsin