Welcome to Arborsmith Studios

Where tree trunks are shaped into living furniture, gazebos, bridges, tree houses and many other shapes.

Arborsculptor, Richard Reames has written 2 books on the subject, teaches the art and lectures worldwide.

LEED -Platinum

(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

Peace and Love in Apple
Peace and Love with Apple trees


These Hybrid Poplar trees were cut level at 15 feet.	A sheet of plywood was bolted to the top.	The frame was added to guide the new growth.	Bird watching ?

"Environmentally beneficial, very affordable, not to mention unique, arborsculpture could indeed become practical alternatives for producing smart, eco-positive furniture, landscaping, and shelter." James Nestor- Dwell Magazine, February, 2007

Birch growing
You too can grow trees into the shapes of your desires and support the growth of this art by purchasing Richard's book. Arborsculpture- Solutions for a Small Planet Reviews The book includes the history of the art, how to do it yourself and interviews with nine tree trunk artist from six different countries.

"You, like I may dream of having unique furniture or artwork in your garden. You may want a distintive fence to screen a private yard. If so, then you'll find arborsculpture not only fits your needs, but is a great way to grow closer to your land while developing a new skill" Patti Cassidy- Hobby Farm Home- January/February 2009

boat-peace-water
"Let's unlock the full
potential of the living tree."

Introduction to arborsculpture- The Movie

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Announcements

ISA western Chapter 76th Annual Conference
I will lecture on Arborsculpture in Tucson Arizona, at the Doubletree- Reid Park, April 30th 1:15PM Friday

Open House- Tour my trees, March 20, all day, sponsored by Atlas Obscura

Week long class in North Carolina, at a really cool school J.C. Campbell School of Folk Art
November 2010

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