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The work of our Members reflects a high degree of competence, professional standards, and artistry in their medium and category. Eligibility is determined by a jury review process which takes place twice each year.
Sammy Long
Sammy Long
Brandon, MS
Wood
Turned
Guild member since 2007
Sammy Long is a native of Greenville, Mississippi. He has been turning for 20 years. Initially, Sammy was trained to use a metal lathe and worked in the ship building industry. He now uses these skills to create hand turned works from native and imported woods. Sammy has studied under Clay Foster, Todd Hoyer, Al Stirt, Grameme Priddle, John Jordan, and Lyle Jamieson. He is a member of the American Association of Woodturners, Magnolia Woodturners, and the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi. His pieces include decorative and functional bows and hollow vessels. Many are embellished with piercing and carving. Sammy enjoys creating one-of-a-kind pieces by special order.