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Swinging Bench
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I have wanted to build a swinging bench for many years,  having always loved the feeling of the gentle movement.  I had even already contemplated many different designs for a…

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Four Bedside Tables
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Two pairs of bedside tables- each one uniquely made from reclaimed hand split red cedar.  These little tables are all 18″ deep by 28″ tall, with the small ones 12″…

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Ascension Sign
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Ascension sign- Here is a sign I recently carved for a new business, Ascension Room, a space providing Holistic Health and Wellness for community members and visitors on Pender Island, BC.…

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Georgia Wynd Address sign
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  This address sign turned out very nicely with the curves leading into each other from the posts through the cap.  It is made from all reclaimed old growth red…

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K&N Bench
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This hand split cedar bench was designed to be a little more reclining for the relaxing enjoyment of the owners while they look out over the ocean view.  They also…

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Greenhouse pad with drystack stone steps/walls
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Recently, I was asked to help prepare for a greenhouse that is going to be added to this garden where I have done other stone work and building projects over…

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Drystack Garden Wall
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Revisiting a garden in which I have worked over the years is always rewarding.  Stone steps are gradually welcomed by creeping plants and the fronds of nearby bushes.  Crevices in…

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Collaborative Art Project with lace artist Lenka
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Lenka Suchanek is a self-taught lacemaker and lace designer.  She works in the centuries old European techniques of handmade bobbin lace and needle lace, bringing them to life in pictures,…

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New Cedar Sculptures
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Colin has been busy making new cedar sculptures for Art Off the Fence, an annual art show on Pender Island July 18 & 19~  All sculptures are made from reclaimed…

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Whiskey Point sign
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This address sign was custom made for some clients on Vancouver Island.  The Whiskey Point sign is made from all reclaimed old growth red cedar that I have salvaged from…

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Fleming Fence Project
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Over the winter this year I built a nice custom fence for my neighbours parents here on Pender Island.  The Fleming fence project consists of a 100 foot long custom…

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Cedar Stool
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This cedar stool was a fun project for a local couple here on Pender custom red cedar stool by thujawoodart Island.  They had approached me wanting a cedar stool to…

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Privacy screen / cedar gates project
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I was lucky to be asked to contribute a privacy screen/ cedar gates to this new bed and breakfast project.  The Salmonberry Inn is located on South Pender Island and…

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Stainless Steel Latches
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I have been working with metalsmith Callum McKay on Pender Island to design and build these new sprung latches for my projects.  These new designs are essentially the same design…

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Small redcedar table with recycled glass top
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This was a combined project with my friends Kees Schaddelee and Des Carpenter, owners of a Victoria business ‘Vittrium’.  Vittrium make and install countertops made from 80% recycled glass called…

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