WOODWORK

DOG LAKE WOODWORKS

John Shaw and his partner Wendy Libbey live on beautiful Dog Lake north of Kingston Ontario. John loves to make and sell unique wooden items in their workshop overlooking the lake. John is driven by his obsession of wood, to transform trees that have been taken down either by Mother Nature or for other reasons and transform them into beautiful wooden treasures for others to enjoy. Some of the wood comes from their own property, neighbours’ firewood piles, or locally supplied lumber mills.

John's introduction to woodworking began in his father’s workshop. It was small but they made many works of art over the years, especially at Christmas time. John learned much from his father and over the years has continued to teach himself the craft of woodworking.

John’s work includes turning bowls, salt & peppermills, coffee grinders, candleholders, wine stoppers and custom stair systems (newel posts, finials and balusters). Woodworking items include small toy chests, a variety of boards (chess/checkers, charcuterie, end-grain cutting boards), coat racks and beer caddies.

John thoroughly enjoys the entire process from harvesting fallen trees in the woods to eventually turning them into wonderful pieces of art for others to enjoy.

Doglakewoodworks@gmail.com