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Community, from Canadian Woodworking, showcases woodworking events and exhibits from across Canada.
When a huge bigleaf maple tree in the Cowichan Valley had to be taken down, it was sawn up into lumber and distributed between 46 artisans. From November 2015 to January 2016, the completed pieces were on display at the Robert Bateman Centre in Victoria, BC. Here are some of the pieces in the exhibit.
Every two years, members of the Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society put their best pieces forward for an exhibition. Here are some highlights from this past September’s show.
Canadians Building Together: Hand Tools
Here are images of some of the hand tools that were built during our recent “Canadians Building Together: Hand Tools” event during the month of August, 2015. For more details about the event, and information on how these and many other tools were built, visit the “Woodworking” sub-forum on our website.
Students’ Work From Coast to Coast
Every school year many projects are completed by high school students. Here are some of the pieces from the 2014.
Sheridan College’s Graduating Class: 2015
“1/16”, a January 2015 exhibition of work from Sheridan’s graduating class, showcases work from 16 students, as they prepare themselves for life as furniture designer/makers outside of a school situation.
Boxes are fun to make and can be very functional. Here is a small collection of Canadian-made boxes to whet your appetite.
Saskatchewan Woodworkers’ Guild’s 2014 Show
Since 1978, the Saskatchewan Woodworkers’ Guild has organized an annual show to bring its members’ work to the public. A wide array of wooden objects were on display this past June. Here’s a sample of what the group created this year.
What’s the Most Important Lesson Your Father Taught You?
With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’re taking a look at the role fathers play in our lives, as well as the woodworking influence they had on us. Some of our regular magazine contributors and a number of forum members add their thoughts on the important role their dad had in their lives.
The West Coast’s 10′ Wide Wood Eagle
Wes Seeley from Comox, BC builds life-size wood eagles in his spare time. His latest masterpiece, a 10' wide eagle ready to catch its prey, is going to be hung in the new Sea-to-Sky gondola in Squamish, BC this March
Huron Heights Secondary School
I recently spoke with Karl Ludwig, a Technologies teacher at Huron Heights Secondary School, about introducing the next generation of furniture makers to the trade.
The Southern Alberta Woodworking Society recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with its largest exhibition to date. Here are some highlights from the show.
Some very memorable chairs have been a part of Canada’s heritage over the years. Pull one up and enjoy a quick tour of some of our historic places to sit.
A selection of some of Canada’s best chairs, from some of our best chair makers.
Fenelon Falls: On-Site Learning
14 students get “real life” experience. One Canadian woodworker gets a shop.
Introduce Your Kids to Woodworking
Whether it turns into a hobby or a career (or neither), many parents would love to see their kids try their hand at working wood. Here are some thoughts on introducing kids to the craft.
