About

Hi, I'm Eric Ayers. I've lived in Atlanta my whole life, and I studied at Georgia Tech, where I learned design skills and how to make a living. I love figuring out how things work and how to make them work better. Z-Atelier is where I'm funneling my passions into crafting wood.

It started in my step-father's shop. He built beautiful boxes out of red oak for friends and family, and I spent a lot of time watching him work.

What I make

I make things you can use in your home like end-grain cutting boards, knife blocks, and wood art. They're things meant to be used every day and to look good doing it. .

My tagline, a practice of design, craft, and utility, is really a promise. I want to make useful, beautiful things for people who appreciate good design and fine craftsmanship in their homes.

The wood

Whenever I can, I use locally sourced wood, including reclaimed lumber. Giving a fallen tree or an old church pew a second life feels right to me, and every piece carries a little history of the place it came from.

Say hello

If you have a question, or an idea for something you'd like made, I'd love to hear from you. Write to me at info@z-atelier.com.