The Flute
The Native American Style Flute
What was once a hobby is now a passion. Living in Wyoming has been a blessing. I have found no better place to be inspired than to sit at the base of the Teton’s and let the wind speak and guide me.
So many influences to guide my art. Working in mediums such as wood, stone, leather, silver, digital photography and even clay, I get excited for every piece of art I start.
My passion for creating these wonderful wind instruments has blossomed into opportunity for art enthusiasts to own one of my fully functional flutes. Each flute is completely crafted by hand. Woods are hand selected and are generally Native to the United States or Canada with very few exceptions. Many, many hours go into each one of our wind instruments. No two flutes are the same! Every flute we make is truly worthy of the title “Functional Art”.
Gallery Quality
Each of our handcrafted flutes are Gallery Quality. Attention to detail is the rule of the day and each flute is individually scrutinized during the entire crafting process as to render the best possible product when finished. Again, it is important to note that these are not production flutes. No two flutes are the same. The aesthetic style of my flutes is fairly unique in its overall design. Most feature a longer aesthetic, especially in the larger bore flutes.
Until recently we worked hard to find galleries in the Rocky Mountain West to place our work in. Now we have our own shop where you can see my work. Our new shop is located in the town of Afton, Wyoming inside the Kodiak Mountain Resort. Located right on US HWY 89, Buckin Bees Boutique and Gallery is an easy stop on your way to or from Jackson Hole and the Yellowstone Basin.
Commissions Available
If you are seeking a new piece of Function Art and you love the history of a wind instrument such as the Native American Style flute and you want something special for your own needs consider a commissioned flute by Tim. Generally the production time for a new flute starts at about 6 weeks. Depending on complexity, wood and other material selections it can take longer. No two flutes are ever the same. Tim does ask for a certain amount of Artistic Freedom when crafting a commissioned piece. These are truly one-of-a-kind fully functional flutes. If you would like to explore further the possibility of having your own custom flute made start by send us an email at “sales@jacksonholetim.com“.