Jean-François was born on a heap of wood shavings and learned woodturning from his father, a master craftsman. At the age of 16, he obtained his first degree in woodturning . In 1979, he set up his business with his cabinetmaker wife, Monique, near Puy St Martin, where he now lives and works.

The recession of the trade pushed him to look for new outlets and towards creativity. In 1987, he was one of the first craftsmen to open his workshop to teach woodturning to professionals and amateurs.

More than 2,000 people have spent an unforgettable time in his workshop both in learning and living a rich human experience. He has taught, helped, and inspired many professional woodturners.

On the creative side, he has developed a technique and 2 specific chucks for turning off-center. His work is a constant exploration of how to defy the laws of  balance on the theme of “balance in imbalance”.

In recent years, he has begun combining traditional woodcarving with turning. He also teaches, demonstrates, and exhibits worldwide.

Since 2012, Jean-François opened an international woodturning school in the south of France. Each year, about 200 students are coming to take a class 

“I started to turn in 1972, and woodturning has been my passion. I love all kind of techniques, but I am fascinated with eccentric turning, because I can explore this technique much more than anything else. I love to teach.”