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I started making furniture in 2002. It was a fluke that I ended up as a cabinet maker with Dwight Taaffe (pronounced "taf") Designs where I learned pretty much everything I needed to go out on my own. However, it took me a long time to realize that this was the path that I wanted.

In 2010 I told Dwight that I was moving on to enroll in a carpenter apprenticeship program that the Canadian government had set up to start licensing carpenters and other trades. Something to set a standard across the board. This was a difficult time because I view Dwight as a mentor and friend and leaving his company was akin to moving away from loved ones permanently.

I started out with Local Union 27 where I enrolled in the basic intake (one of four academic portions to the apprenticeship) after which I took on some union work for a number of months where I quickly learned I was not cut out for a union life.

I managed to get work with a couple of general contractors where I also learned that I was not cut out for disorganized operations seemingly inherent with this industry.

Truth be told, I missed making furniture. I missed making solid wood tables and desks, I missed making cabinets with beautiful wood veneers and especially missed finishing.

So, the last two years I spent trying to break into the world of contracting has led me in full circle to starting my own workshop where I will explore my interests in woodworking, cabinet making, and finishing.

With all that said I am now scheduling projects for the new year. I'm interested in solid wood furniture (that means everything from tables to desks including traditional joinery techniques), custom cabinetry (as in, kitchens, bathrooms or any storage need) and finally finishing of all types.

And that was my idea. Read Less