John’s Gallery

Artisan John Welles’ custom, fine woodworking radiates craftsmanship and creative expression, where each piece is joyfully crafted with attention to detail and quality. Blending traditional techniques with southwestern appeal, John transforms wood into beautiful, unique home décor that fulfills practical needs and uplifts the beauty of any space. Whether it’s a hand-crafted, storage bench carved from mahogany or a Welsh love spoon, Broken Arrow Woodworking wonderfully brings visions to life.

Hand-Crafted Rez Vehicles by Artisan John Welles

  • Welles' Rez Trucks
    Artisan John Welles with Rez Trucks.
  • Welles' Rez Trucks
    Back Massage Vehicle with Wooden, Massaging Tires.
  • Welles' Rez Trucks
    Assortment of Hand-Crafted Rez Cars, Jeeps, and Trucks.

Wooden Plates Hand-Carved from Bass Wood

  • Hand-Carved Plates
    Hand carved plate: Mimbres Fish
  • Hand carved plate: Lightning Bolt
    Hand carved plate: Lightning Bolt
  • Hand-Carved Plates
    Hand carved plate: Bug Whorl

Hand-Crafted and Carved Furniture and Doors

  • Hand Carved Mahogany Bench with Storage: Zuni Concept
    Hand Carved Mahogany Bench with Storage: Zuni Concept
  • Shaker Sewing Table with Dovetailing
    Shaker Sewing Table with Dovetailing
  • Custom Screen Door with Pet Door Cut-Out
    Custom Screen Door with Pet Door Cut-Out

Kitchen Decor & More: Gecko Oven-Rack Sliders, Turned Honey Dippers, Spoons, Baby Rattles, and Ornamentation.

  • Gecko Oven-Rack Sliders/Hot Lid Holders
    Gecko Oven-Rack Sliders/Hot Lid Holders
  • Tablespoon Scoop and Turned Honey Dipper
    Tablespoon Scoop and Turned Honey Dipper
  • Hand-Carved Welsh Love Spoon
    Hand-Carved Welsh Love Spoon
  • Baby rattles made from a single piece of wood.
    Baby Rattles Made from a Single Piece of Wood.
  • Turning of a Baby Rattle.
    Turning of a Baby Rattle.
  • Carved Christmas Ornaments.
    Carved Christmas Ornaments.
  • Roadrunner and Rosette Chip Carvings.
    Roadrunner and Rosette Chip Carvings.
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Bulto Carving in Nicho
    Our Lady of Guadalupe Bulto Carving in Nicho
  • Wooden Phone Amplifier - Piano Motif
    Wooden Phone Amplifier – Piano Motif

Blanket Racks, Birdhouses, and Benches

  • Blanket Racks/Shelves in Three Designs
    Blanket Racks/Shelves with Bread Springs (top), Pendleton (middle), and Rainbird (bottom) Designs
  • Artisan John Welles with Blanket/Rug Racks in Three Designs
    Artisan John Welles with Blanket/Rug Racks in Three Designs
  • Rug Rack and Shelf with Pendleton Blanket
    Rug Rack and Shelf with Pendleton Blanket
  • Hand-Crafted and Carved Bird Houses
    Hand-Crafted and Carved Bird Houses
  • Hand-Crafted Bird House with Curio Door & Drawer
    Hand-Crafted Bird House with Curio Door & Drawer
  • Welles' Reclaimed Bleacher-Wood, Fir Benches
    Welles’ Reclaimed Bleacher-Wood, Fir Benches
  • Benches from reclaimed, NM-school bleachers in three sizes.
    Benches from reclaimed, NM-school bleachers in three sizes.
Sandia Mountains in New Mexico by Miamiphoto

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