Marks wood turning interest was sparked by a lathe that was spontaneously gifted by a co-worker. From there, Mark used the lathe to turn a bowl for his father-in-law using a generations old tree from his family's homestead. He was captivated and set his path, learning and honing his skills. Wood turning is now a passion that is his favourite activity. Each item begins with a piece of locally sourced or reclaimed wood, an idea, and the fun really begins when the wood reveals what is hidden inside. That hidden feature could be a beautiful grain pattern that accentuates the design or a blemish in the wood that requires a full design change. With precision, focus and patience each piece becomes a work of art and a source of great pride and joy.