The Story of Ferris Studios
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Ferris Studios is the workshop of Ken Ferris II, where imagination and craftsmanship merge to create heirloom-quality carvings. Specializing in ornamental and architectural woodcarving, Ferris Studios has produced custom mantels, doors, furniture, and entire interiors that elevate functional objects into works of art. ​ Every project begins with collaboration: Ken provides hand-drawn sketches that bring a client’s ideas to life before the first cut is made. From there, each carving is executed with precision, shaped to reflect the client’s vision and the natural beauty of the wood itself. ​ Ferris Studios’ work can be found across the country — from rustic Adirondack lodges to elegant southern estates, from museum collections to presidential libraries. The studio’s reputation is built on more than artistry; it’s built on a commitment to creating pieces that endure, inspire, and tell stories for generations.
The Life of Ken Ferris II
Ken Ferris II is a master woodcarver whose career spans more than five decades of creating one-of-a-kind architectural and ornamental carvings. Based in Boonville, NY, his work is defined not by a single style but by his ability to interpret each client’s vision and translate it into enduring wood art.
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His artistry has taken many forms: a 17-foot mantel crafted for a ski lodge, dining tables with twelve uniquely carved chairs, chandeliers of over 750 hand-shaped birch pieces, and entertainment centers that double as wildlife scenes. From Adirondack camps to Florida Keys estates, Ken’s carvings bring homes, lodges, and public spaces to life.
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Ken’s clients include three U.S. presidents, governors, celebrities such as Dolly Parton and Lynda “Wonder Woman” Carter, and institutions like the Museum of American Folk Art and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Museum. His work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Country Living, Adirondack Living, and on both local and national television.
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Remarkably, his career began at age 14, when he designed advertising for a national chain. By 16, he was painting sideshow banners and carnival fronts, sharpening his ability to work on a large scale. He later illustrated cartoons for newspapers before finding his true calling in woodcarving. As the Utica Observer-Dispatch noted, Ken has “carved out a career” that is as exciting as it is unique.
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Today, Ken continues to take on commissions of every scale, each one blending functional craftsmanship with artistic storytelling.
In the Press
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