An artist from a young age, Andrew first began woodworking as a high school student, building a prayer kneeler in a shop class. Germinating as a simple hobby, Andrew’s craft burgeoned upon the discovery of hand tools. After years of researching hand-carving and honing his own skills, he began to accept commissions from family and friends. Interest grew, and, in January 2021, Coleman’s Handcrafted was realized.
Major projects to-date have included a large reliquary for a first-class relic of St. Mark, a carved ambo frontal of Our Lady Help of Christians, a Celtic-style cross for a first-class relic of St. Patrick, an intricate cross depicting the Seven Sorrows of Mary, and several kneelers and other liturgical furnishings. Coleman’s Handcrafted is currently contracted to design and build the sanctuary furniture for Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Russellville, AL, a project which includes principal altar, high altar, baptismal font, pew frontals, ambo, and altar rails.
There is, in our day and age, a decline in Christian faith and morals in both sacred and secular spheres. A metanoia, a great conversion, is necessary, not only within our hearts but throughout the whole world. In the parable of the talents (Mt 25:14-30), Our Lord challenges us to use the gifts He has given us for His greater glory. Coleman’s Handcrafted is our response.
