Pat Matranga

Wood Artist & Designer

As the founder of “Matranga Wood Designs”, Pat Matranga has been a member of the Tennessee Association of Woodturners since 1992. Pat currently specializes in one of a kind “sculptural awards” for businesses and organizations. She has been commissioned by many organizations including The United Nations Foundation. She currently has the honor of designing and creating their annual awards since 2015.

Pat’s work has been presented to various dignitaries around the world, including, President Obama, French President Jacques Chirac, and Gloria Steinem. She has appeared on numerous television programs, such as HGTV do it yourself programs, as well as being featured in the American Association of Woodturners journal, Southern Living magazine, and other publications. She has extensive experience in teaching woodturning. She has taught at numerous art schools, AAW national symposia, local woodturning clubs, and countless individuals in her own shop.

“We need to keep teaching woodturning skills so we don’t lose the important contributions of woodturners in our communities. Some of my most satisfying orders are when someone comes to me with a small broken part in their hand wondering if I can duplicate it to fix their treasure at home.”