Yellow Birch Burl Bowl-Studio Tour Demonstrations

 

 

Demonstrations by the artist are an important part of the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour and visitors enjoy the behind-the-scenes look at the process of making bowls and platters.

 

This year Brian turned a yellow birch burl on his lathe.  There were many questions about how Brian finds the burls, how he decides on the shape, and the steps that go into the turning, sanding and finishing of the bowl.

This yellow birch bowl is one of the 300 burls which Brian received in September that were saved from the scrapheap at a local sawmill.  This was described in a previous post 300 burls.  Brian is pleased with this bowl, which has distinctive figuring, colour variations and a live bark edge.  The art of woodturning takes a discarded and gnarled piece of wood and reveals its unexpected natural beauty.

 

Huntsville Art Society Exhibition

 

The Huntsville Art Society is showcasing the work of their artists at an exciting Member's Exhibition at the Canada Summit Centre from October 17, 2012 to January 14, 2013.  This collection of art demonstrates the talent of the diverse and dynamic group of Huntsville artists and highlights a variety of artwork in painting, glass, textile, pottery, and wood.

Bigleaf Maple Burl Bowl

Brian is proud to be included in this juried event with his submission of a bigleaf maple burl bowl. Bigleaf maple is found on the west coast of Canada in British Columbia and is prized for its detailed figuring and bark inclusions.  This unique bowl has a natural live bark edge and a lustrous food-safe finish.  For more information about the exhibit, go to

www.huntsvilleartsociety.ca

Studio Tour Success

 

A studio tour is our opportunity to open the doors and showcase all the work that Brian has produced this year.  The smiles and surprised looks on the faces of our visitors is our reward as they enter the workshop and react to the beauty of the display.  It was a family affair this year as our sons helped to welcome our guests and tell them the story of each bowl and platter.

 

The drive to the workshop along roads with colourful autumn colours sets the stage as people experience the beauty of the forest and Muskoka's scenery.  Brian was able to explain the process of turning bowls on the lathe and he demonstrated with a maple and yellow birch burl.  The chips were flying, bowls were revealed and the questions were answered.

It was our pleasure to be part of the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour and we loved seeing the delight of our customers as they left with their purchases. 

The studio will soon be turned back into a workshop and the bowls and platter will be safely packed away.  However, we are always open by appointment if you have a special occasion with a need for a wedding, birthday, retirement or holiday present.  Call us at 705-635-3190 and we will help you find the perfect gift.