Saskatchewan Woodworkers’ Guild’s 2014 Show
Cal Isaacson
Green Man
Materials: Basswood.
Inspiration: Inspired by an article on Norwich Cathedral’s Green
Man carved in stone by John Watlington and Brice the
Dutchman in 1415.
Duncan Birch
Absolutely Nothing
Materials: Pine ring mounted vertically.
Inspiration: Made for “A Show About Nothing”.
Joe Janzen
Saddle Seat Bar Stool
Materials: Maple and walnut with oil-based Varathane finish.
Mel Genge
Piquant Indigo
Materials: Figured
West Coast Maple, dye, wipe-on poly.
Kevin Brehon
Calling Occupants
Materials: Birch finished with Danish oil, wax and acrylic paint.
Bob Gander
Diamond-back Rattlesnake
Materials: Diamond willow with light wash of acrylic paint and oil.
Leo Fritz
Fresh Fruit Platter
Materials: West Coast Big Leaf Maple with inlay made from bloodwood.
Earl Eidem
Oriental Square Box
Materials: Figured Maple.
Ron Davidson
Nuthatch
Materials: Australian Red Cedar, Satin Lacquer.
Steve Boechler
Touching Down
Materials: Basswood (body and base), acrylic rod (horn), acrylic paint, granite inlay in base.
Inspiration: Inspired by the desire to capture beauty and grace in movement. This piece is 4' high.
Kevin Brehon
That Moment
Materials: Apple wood, Springs, Finished with mineral oil and wax.
Inspiration: I wanted to capture the moment when the bowl came apart on the lathe.
The springs were used to give it a dynamic feel.
Trent Watts
Just An Udder Bowl Series
Materials: Manitoba maple, turned, carved, acrylic paint.
Inspiration: Working with dairy cattle, as a veterinarian, for many years.
Cal Isaacson
Juvenile Porcupine
Materials: Porcupine carved from butternut, mounted on a Caragana branch.
Earl Eidem
Pepper Mill
Materials: Black Palm, CA glue, buffing finish.
Rob is a studio furniture maker and the editor at Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement. Instagram at @RobBrownTeaches