Helmick Handcrafts

Helmick Handcrafts Making bespoke pieces for commission

The beauty is in the imperfections
02/15/2026

The beauty is in the imperfections

11/08/2025

“Art is the only serious thing in the world. And the artist is the only person who is never serious.”
—Oscar Wilde

Debuting a new bench by Ches Helmick! A Brutalist-inspired piece, featuring Tiger Maple and a Walnut waterfall with a Tung Oil finish. Available now at Independence Gallery.

Featuring "D'Apres George Hetzel" by Robert Lazo (all proceeds go to the Galax Carroll Grayson Animal Shelter) and a Black Walnut Vase by Scott Jackson-Ricketts.

Our hours:
Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

My most recent piece is a benchinspired by a Brutalist architecture. After many years of waiting for this walnut board t...
10/30/2025

My most recent piece is a benchinspired by a Brutalist architecture. After many years of waiting for this walnut board to give me direction in my shop, the grain pattern directed me to attempt a "waterfall edge" for the first time. As I saw the grain cascading over the edge, I was reminded of another board in my shop looking as though ripples on a river. Tiger Maple is a lovely wood choice and was intentionally placed askew to demand the attention it deserves. While these design choices are bold and not for everyone, I'm excited to be in a place in my creativity and craft to explore different concepts.



This piece is for sale Independence Gallery

I was honored to be a featured artist at the silent auction this weekend at the Taubman Museum of Art. Representing thi...
12/10/2024

I was honored to be a featured artist at the silent auction this weekend at the Taubman Museum of Art. Representing this Oak Trestle Table and Sycamore Mirror we were able to raise money for Friends of the Blue Ridge

Excited to share my most recent piece. This mirror was constructed of QuarterSawn Sycamore. The stitching is copper wi...
12/08/2024

Excited to share my most recent piece. This mirror was constructed of QuarterSawn Sycamore. The stitching is copper wire.

After much deliberation, I have decided on a trestle base. The assembley is now complete. Now on to final sanding and f...
07/31/2024

After much deliberation, I have decided on a trestle base. The assembley is now complete. Now on to final sanding and finish. This oak dining room table measures 80"x36" and will seat 6. Send me a message if you are interested in purchasing.

While it has been frustrating to try and work out all the imperfections in this maleable surface. It allows the next family to cherish each ding and dent they will create with their friends and family for years to come.

Current Dining Room Table build. Debating on leg style choice. I'm leaning toward trestle style out of some matching woo...
07/11/2024

Current Dining Room Table build. Debating on leg style choice. I'm leaning toward trestle style out of some matching wood versus a black metal base. The top currently measures at 80"×36".

I see your epoxy table, and I raise you an ANTI-Epoxy river table. Thank you Josh Salsbury at for the base inspiration....
05/12/2024

I see your epoxy table, and I raise you an ANTI-Epoxy river table. Thank you Josh Salsbury at for the base inspiration.

This end table is made from quartersawn Sycamore and Sapele.

UPDATE: This item is SOLD.Been feeling more playful in the woodshop lately. Here is a whimsical end table mixing mediums...
04/13/2024

UPDATE: This item is SOLD.

Been feeling more playful in the woodshop lately. Here is a whimsical end table mixing mediums.

My most recent sofa table is complete. The wood used in the build is Cherry and Wenge. This table is available for sale...
04/12/2024

My most recent sofa table is complete. The wood used in the build is Cherry and Wenge. This table is available for sale.

Finishing up 2023 with a twist. This end table weighs 32lbs, and stands 22inches tall. Mahogany top. ...
12/16/2023

Finishing up 2023 with a twist. This end table weighs 32lbs, and stands 22inches tall. Mahogany top.

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