At a young age Tom learned from his Father the skills needed for creating items from metal.

The tools he uses today were passed down to him from his father and are considered to be very valuable due to their age. Tom’s father purchased the tools from a retired metal worker in 1942. Tools of this kind are not being manufactured today.

Tom has continued to be interested in making by hand beautiful pieces from sheets of solid copper.

Tom in his workshop

 1 Quart and 2 Quart Pitchers

The workmanship is heirloom quality and Tom’s wish is that festival attendees will enjoy and care for his work as much as he enjoys creating his pieces.

30“ Star

Now that Tom is retired he and his wife, Sherry, are looking forward to creating and presenting his work together.  Traveling and meeting new people as they showcase Tom’s skills are some of the many benefits they hope to enjoy.

All of Tom’s one of a kind items are hand made and polished to perfection.  Any one of his creations will endure the test of time and will become an heirloom to be passed down through generations.

Wastebasket

Tom and Sherry Ward

West Lafayette, Indiana 47906