Matt Kenney grew up making things like tree forts and skate ramps from wood. Now he’s a furniture maker who’s passion for the craft drives him to share his knowledge and experience with other woodworkers.

He’s written dozens of magazine articles on topics, which have been featured in instructional video. He is also the author of “52 Boxes in 52 Weeks,” which chronicles his effort to design and make 52 boxes during the course of a year.

Matt Kenney also teaches woodworking at schools around the United States and overseas. He’s co-host of a bi-weekly podcast, The Matt and Joe Woodworking Fun Hour, that documents co-host Joe Faraoni’s journey as Matt teaches him woodworking.

Over the last several years,Matt Kenney has taught himself the art of Kumiko, which he now uses to make decorative wall panels, and to add a touch of quiet beauty to his furniture and boxes. When he’s not woodworking, he’s drawing robots.

Check out what he’s up to in the shop and at the drawing table by following his Instagram accounts @mekwoodworks and @thebookofrobots