Featured Artists

Lawrence Kristan has always worked in wood, but wood turning came only in his retirement. He can be seen walking through Caledon East, many times with a branch in hand, ready for the lathe. Nearly all the wood Lawrence uses comes from locally fallen trees. He enjoys the entire process of bringing the wood from forest floor to the finished bowl. Lawrence prefers to allow the character of the wood to showcase the design. Part of the process is studying the piece, reviewing and respecting the unique nuances and features of the wood.  It is at this point that artistic talent transcends the Craft of Turning and a creation is born. Lawrence Kristan is a member of King St. Gallery and a multi-award-winning member of the Toronto Woodturners Guild