Now available: A first-time book from Andrew Potocnik

Book title: Turned Boxes: 18 decorative and practical projects
Author: Andrew Potocnik
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsmen Publications (GMC)
First published: 2026
Softcover, colour 210 x 275 mm
144 pages

Andrew Potocnik is well known to long-time Australian Wood Review readers, having first appeared in issue 2 of the magazine in 1993. Since 1995 he has written well over a hundred articles for the magazine that range from projects to tool, machine and exhibition reviews.

There’s a desert island type review of Andrew here if you want to learn a little more about the person. Most of us know him best through his extraordinarily creative approach to making boxes, bowls, wall art and sculptural vessels.

In the realms of woodworking, there are no mistakes for Andrew who sees every deviation from an initial plan as an opportunity to take another tangent. Inspiration is everywhere for Andrew, and his extensive world travels have exposed him to a wealth of architectural forms and structures which have also sparked ideas for his wood art.

Publishing a book is new territory for this woodworker, teacher and author, but as of yesterday his book has been launched and is now available online from various retailers.

The title is of course a give-away as the 18 projects contained within present a range of unique solutions for woodturners to enjoy experimenting with. Andrew’s down-to-earth style and 40 years of experience mean his explanations will work for turners of all levels.

The chapters included also give a clue to the variety on offer:

• Choosing timber
• Branch box
• Natural-edged box
• Burl-lidded box
• Textured box
• Pierced lidded container
• Split-turned box
• Icicle-shaped box
• Macaron boxes
• Pumpkin box
• Halving box
• Fascinator-styled box
• Arched box
• Fountain box
• Drop-in textured lidded box
• Cylindrical box
• Finial box
• Lotus flower-shaped box
• Reflected box
• Gallery

Learn more about Andrew Potocnik at www.andrewpotocnik.com