by Stephen Parsons | Feb 20, 2017 | Turning, Woodworking, Work In Progress
Today’s post is written by Stephen Parsons. I have long been fascinated by the life and work of Leonardo Davinci. So, when my wife and I traveled to Italy in 2015, we sought out opportunities to explore historic sites that were connected to the maestro. This...
by Stephen Parsons | Feb 9, 2017 | Inspiration, Materials, Turning, Woodworking, Work In Progress
Today’s post was written by Stephen Parsons. Warren Ervine may not look like a legend, but thirty years ago, he did something extraordinary – something that only a few Canadians will ever do. Warren ran a leg of the Olympic Torch relay for the Winter...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Jan 5, 2017 | Design, Turning, Woodworking
Today’s post is written by Stephen Parsons. My most recent commission is for a portable chess set for the son of a colleague. I have been hoping for a chance to design and create chess sets for awhile and this contract presents the opportunity to explore what may...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Jan 1, 2016 | Repurposing, Turning, Woodworking
Happy New Year! As we begin 2016, we’re excited about some ideas that we have been developing. Stay tuned for more soon. The past couple of months have been busy with work away from Chez Craft so haven’t had nearly as much production time as we would have...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Oct 14, 2015 | Turning, Woodworking
Today’s post is written by Stephen Parsons. Getting back to woodworking after a long absence has resulted in a lot of satisfaction, many new challenges, and lots of learning. In fact I would say that the greatest satisfaction comes when I learn something new as...
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