Rosanna in her workshop.
Rosanna Coyne is a multi-talented artist, designer, and woodworker based in Hampden, Massachusetts. Her exceptional passion and rare level of skill across the woodworking spectrum distinguish her as a leading talent in her craft. From woodturning and veneering to furniture making, woodcarving, and carpentry, Rosanna creates distinctive, handcrafted pieces that bring character and warmth to any space.
Her love for woodworking was sparked early on, growing up alongside her father as he built homes and worked in his shop. This upbringing instilled in her a deep belief that anything imagined can be built—an ethos that ultimately inspired her to design and construct her own home in Hampden.
Rosanna has honed her skills under the guidance of renowned masters, including European woodcarver Dimitrios Klitsas, acclaimed woodturner David Ellsworth, and Windsor chair maker Michael Dunbar. She has also attended numerous cabinet and furniture-making workshops at the prestigious North Bennet Street School in Boston.
One of Rosanna's most notable projects were intricate portals for a replica of the Borgund Stave Church built in the United States. This detailed hand-carved work showcases her exceptional skill and attention to detail.
Her deep knowledge, meticulous approach, and creative spirit make her not only a skilled craftsperson but also a joy to collaborate with and learn from.
“I often heard about her talents but did not realize how amazing her work was until I had her build some pieces for me for the Hampton Classic show. We collaborated to design a coffee table with carved horse bits on the surface. Rosanna is also extremely talented in her finishes. She took our table design and ebonized it. Ebonizing is an iron staining caused by a reaction between iron oxide and the natural tannins in wood to create an authentic-looking black that is actually created in the fibers of the wood rather than a stain sitting on top of the piece. It is so durable. It is integral, not superficial, and is also found to be very light-fast so it won’t fade over time. The table sold on the 2nd day of the Hampton Classic, and by the third we had people interested in ordering more. Including Rosanna’s work in the 2012 Junior League of Hartford, Inc. Showhouse was something I didn’t even need to think about.”
Press
Turned & Sculpted
May 2017, p.37
Architectural Digest
December 11, 2015