Summer 2020 without a studio tour

This huge and challenging Yellow Birch Burl was delivered by a local logger.

This summer in Muskoka is unlike any we have experienced and we are maintaining a safe distance from others, wearing masks and learning to live with Covid restrictions. We thank all the medical personnel, first responders, caregivers and essential workers who are helping us through these challenging times. We hope that you and your family are well. Some stores and businesses are open but there have been many cancellations.

Sadly, the Artists of the Limberlost Studio Tour was cancelled this year. Art and creativity are so important in our lives but we cannot safely host a tour where visitors are welcomed into our studios. My quiet spring gave me the opportunity to make many new burl pieces and I have been contacted by local loggers who have large burls for sale. It is exciting to look at the large raw burls, cut them carefully and find the art within them.

I have many beautiful bowls, platters and tables. Although I am not open for a studio tour, I am able to see people by appointment. If you have a special occasion, wedding, retirement, birthday or would like to see my art, contact me and we can find a time for you to visit my workshop  I am able to offer a safe visit following the needs for masks, distance and disinfectant gel. My email is info@limberlostwoodturning.com or call me at 705-635-3190.

Keep well, find time in nature and I hope to see you at our 2021 Artists of the Limberlost Studio Tour on August 14-15, or earlier by appointment.

This large yellow birch burl was an easy one to cut.

I have many burls ready to turn. I will cover the cut edges with wax and allow them to dry.

A box elder charcuterie board and bowl with natural red spalting.

A maple burl bowl with distinctive figuring and a live edge.

A eucalyptus burl bowl with deep red colouring and graceful lines.

A cedar burl bowl with interesting variations of colour and figuring.