Local West Hartford resident, John Chasse, has spent over six decades using his hands to bring his ideas to life. A sheet metal worker by trade, John is a born artist by nature. His inspiration comes from his everyday surroundings, and he enjoys working with various mediums, including wood, copper, and sheet metal. John believes in repurposing instead of replacing, and much prefers handmade or salvaged items to anything store-bought. He has built much of his family’s furniture, and when his children were small, most of their playthings were handmade. When taking a break from building and creating, John's hobbies include working on cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and spending time with his pets. Fifteen years ago, John built a series of lighthouses and birdfeeders, and entered the 20th annual Celebrate! West Hartford to showcase his work. Since then, pieces of his 2006 collection have been purchased by family, friends, and neighbors, but John has never felt comfortable returning to mass market selling. Now, with Celebrate! West Hartford going virtual for 2021, John has chosen to resume sales from the comforts of his home. There are 9 pieces left of John’s 2006 collection. Each piece is unique and boasts different features which are highlighted in the product descriptions. Please note that while all the items have been well-preserved in John’s workshop, there are a few pieces which show slight wear for being fifteen years of age. Any wear has been noted and shown via photograph in the listings. If you have any questions for John, please message him through this platform and we will get back to you as soon as possible. He is not otherwise active on the internet, so contacting through Eventeny is the best way to reach out. Thank you for stopping by John’s page!