Ron Cook is a California born and bred artisan luthier and craftsman.
He uses "green" methods and materials to create one-of-a-kind
"sound sculptures", as well as medieval and Early American
stringed instruments, carvings, and furnishings. He uses primarily
recycled, salvaged and urban forest woods. He is particularly
known for his detailed carvings and "tiled" methods
of construction.
Ron exhibits nationally at American Craft Council Shows, as well
as at the Sausalito Art Festival, Scottsdale Arts Festival, and
Bellevue ArtsFair. His pieces have been shown in galleries and
events as far away as Barcelona, Spain, and are in collections
throughout the world.
Ron Cook has appeared in, and written for, Renaissance Magazine,
and his works have appeared in American Woodworker, American Craft,
Early Music America, Dulcimer Players News, Crafts Report, Guitarmaker,
and Sunset, as well as on television: WABC in New York, KGO in
San Francisco, San Jose Community TV, and Community Television
of Santa Cruz.
Ron is a master member of the Baulines Craft Guild, a 30+ year
member of the Guild of American Luthiers, a member of the Santa
Cruz Art League, a member of the Santa Cruz Woodworkers, and a
Santa Cruz County Open Studios artist. He also belongs to and
supports the National Music Museum and the American Musical Instrument
Society.
