Our Artists: Creations by The River

Greg Vaughn, small woodworking/laser engraving

By: Sophia Mattice-Aldous

Outlets: The Miner

Published: January 14, 2026

Words: 353

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Name: Greg Vaughn
Age: 60
Town: Newport
Artistic medium: Small woodworking/ laser engraving

Question: Why do you make this type of art?

Answer: My interest in/enjoyment of woodworking was first ignited when I was 14 years old and a freshman at Newport High School. Don Goertzen was my instructor, and I fell in love with everything about it. As a retired teacher myself, technology has always intrigued me and with laser engraving coming online for …

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