Eli Avisera is an internationally renowned woodworking artist and a world-class expert in woodturning, carving, wood sculpture, and chair making. He is also a luthier (violin maker) and has an extensive background in classic carpentry, cabinet and furniture making.  Eli was born in 1960 and grew up in Jerusalem.  He attended “Kiryat Noar” school in Jerusalem, specializing in their artistic woodcraft study program and graduated in 1977.  After working in traditional carpentry, Eli founded the first professional woodworking school in Israel in 1988. These classes include his creative turning concepts, furniture construction, wood carving, sculpture and a comprehensive study of the fine art of violin crafting.  Eli has lectured, demonstrated his methodologies, and tutored students throughout the world.  His vast woodworking talents and artistry can be seen in museums and treasured personal collections around the world.  He has been invited to teach in countries such as Japan, UK, China, Australia, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, and New Zealand.  In the United States, Eli has taught and lectured in over 25 states, including prestigious organizations like the Marc Adams School of Woodworking and The American Association of Woodturners (AAW).  From his years of R&D, Eli has developed of a series of specialized and signed woodturning tools, which are manufactured by international companies such as Ashley Iles Ltd. (UK) and Glaser HiTec (USA).