Born in 1980, Benoît Averly grew up in Burgundy (France). He graduated from high school in 1999, then worked in different fields and traveled in several countries in Europe and North America. He begins working wood with woodturning in 2002 with Gilbert Buffard and made it his profession in 2003. In spring 2004 has the chance to work with well known turner Richard Raffan (Australia) from whom he learnt a lot about design and production. He maintains contact with Richard Raffan who has been an inspirational mentor for him. He has been Raffan's workshop assistant in both France and the United States. His work will then extend to carving.
In 2005 Benoît is invited to Provo woodturning symposium (US) where he exhibits and demonstrates. He learns a lot during this trip and meets woodturners from all over the world. This will lead to him being invited abroad again for demonstrations and exhibitions. In spring 2006 Benoît won the national contest for young craft artists " Concours Jeunes Createurs" organized by Ateliers d'Art de France and late 2006 he won the "Prix Départemental de la SEMA"
His work is now part of the collection of the museum "Musée des Pays
de l’Ain. " Benoît sells his creations on shows, exhibitions, to shops, galleries and to interior decorators.
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