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far from ordinary objects

In the early 1980s, Don Stinson made a living turning and making furniture. He expressed his creativity by hand crafting wooden bowls and burls in a hundred year old horse stable. Little did he know then that his handiwork would become the cornerstone for a business that has lasted almost 40 years!

That’s because the bowls and burls have taken centre stage, and the business has grown in size and gained international recognition. What was once a one-man show has evolved into a two-generation family business. As a team, Stinson Studios has found an ideal symmetry of business vs. creation, of showcasing an unparalleled artistic eye, yet highlighting the natural beauty of wood.

Their success lies in striving for continual balance, a balance mirrored in the different aesthetics and skill sets that each individual contributes to the workshop. It shows in their work, which has won international acclaim.

Even with the growing popularity and demand for their product, the family still feels the most important aspect of their art is capturing the natural world they live and work in; the world that they truly love. They strive with every piece they create to bring a part of this world to the people who receive their work, no matter if they live in bustling cities half way around the globe, or in the little house next door.