One of a kind turned bowls , lidded containers, hollow forms, trays, and weed pots are turned in my Nanoose Bay shop.
Some pieces are created by incorporating a naturally occurring flaw in the material.
Other pieces use the natural edges of the wood.
Local Arbutus, Garry Oak, Yew, Maple , Cherry and Fir are used for turning.

 

An Arbutus tree lives up to 500 years and grows to 100 feet tall. They are restricted to a narrow band along the south coast of  British Columbia, Canada, generally ocurring within 8 kilometers of the ocean.  Arbutus is a  deciduous tree that does not shed its leaves in winter.

New leaves grow and old leaves fall off in July. In summer the reddish brown bark sheds its skin and falls to the ground to reveal new green bark.