Gerald Weckesser

Gerald Weckesser oversees the School of Art and Design’s Woodshop and ShapeLab (digital fabrication space) and has taught there since 2010. He became a faculty fellow in the Honors College in 2016. Gerald received his Bachelor of Fine Art from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI and his Master of Fine Art from the University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth in Dartmouth, MA. He has taught many workshops on various craft topics and is a recipient of the University Centennial Award for Excellence.

Prior to joining ECU, Gerald had established several businesses ranging from art and design practices to architectural metal fabrication. His work has been featured in several design magazines and shown in art galleries, as well as having commissioned works installed nationally.

In his free time, Gerald might be found spending time with friends and family, surfing west coast beaches, skiing in the Rockies, building boats, or riding his motorcycle.