From a back road in the redwoods, to a hidden valley in myrtlewood country, and out of our own workshop in an 80 acre forest reserve overlooking the Olympic mountains, we offer you the best figured wood grains and craftsmanship this region offers. Forest Gems would not be possible without the artists we work with who put in the time and energy to transform wood and ideas into things which delight and inspire most all who see them. We try to have a quality mix of function and art. For us the connection to both the artist and the finished work is how the artist treats the individual piece of wood they start with. Some of our artists are retired and some are making a living doing their work. Keep that in mind when you look at different artists work and pricing. From Redwood rockers to spinning tops, each piece has a story of a person drawn to making something beautiful for others to use and enjoy, perhaps for generations yet to come. Every item offered in the gallery was chosen for it's quality and the individual talent of the artist. Our artists vary from retired pilots to talented wood worker-business people to eccentric woodworking folks. Every few months we travel down the coast and visit many of the people we work with. We buy the best of what we see and often commission work for the gallery and our regular customers. We purchase our collection directly from the artists and do not consign, which keeps us very focused about what we bring into Forest Gems to offer our customers. Our close involvement with what we represent is extremely important. Our mix of local and West Coast artists along with our own figured woods give Forest Gems an unusual combination of materials and talent. Every item we carry is by its nature extremely limited in quantity, and are fine examples of regional woodcrafts.