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Category: Wood Shop

Wood shop

Shop for Beautiful Gifts Made by Our Resident Woodworkers!

Our Holmstad Wood Shop has expertly crafted wooden toys, holiday décor, and various home and garden items. Click on the Artisans section to learn more about the featured woodworkers and needlecrafters who are selling what they’ve made this year for the Bazaar on September 21. 

 

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Entertaining & Gifts

Charcuterie Boards and Cutting Boards

Here are just two of the styles of boards for sale on September 21. They are made with various woods, and all are finished with food grade mineral oil. The cutting board by Joe Whatley is made of end grain cherry, walnut, and maple. See more about Joe in the Artisans section. 

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Mac’s Turned Wooden Bowls & Vase

Find out more about Mac’s woodworking in the Artisans section. 

 

Outside Dining

Tiny Bandsaw Boxes 

David Anderson created several shapes of Bandsaw Boxes — each tiny box has a drawer for treasures. Click on the Artisans section to learn more about Dave. 

 

Handcrafted Walking Sticks for the 2024 Bazaar

One of “Mac” MacFeely’s specialties is turning walking sticks. They range from 36″ to 40.” Mac will custom fit each stick to the buyer.  

This is more detail of one of the sticks above. Mac made this walking stick out of a pool cue and topped it with an eight-ball.

Wilbur Zirk’s Bud Vases

 

Each bud vase is equipped with a glass beaker for the flower and water. This is just one of the shapes that Wilbur has created. All are exquisite! See more about Wilber in the Artisans section. 

 

Wood-Framed Hot Plates


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Around Your Home

 

Bird Houses by David Anderson

 

 45.5″ Tall Solid Cherry Candle Stand

This 45.5” tall solid cherry candle stand is just right by a fireplace or an entry way. The cup at the top holds either artificial flowers (shown) or a battery-operated candle of up to 3” in diameter. There is only one for sale in the Wood Shop. To see more about resident Jack Franklin and what he has created for the Bazaar, visit the Artisans tab.

 

 

 

 

Holiday Decor: 4th of July, Halloween, & Christmas

 

4th of July Plaque

Halloween Lantern with Battery-operated Light

Christmas Ornaments with Battery Operated Tealights

Resident Jack Franklin hollows each wooden sphere before adding a hand-turned finial and inserting a battery-operated tea light. The light is on a timer with six hours on and 18 hours off. The battery is replaceable for many years of enjoyment. Find out more about Jack in the Artisans section. 

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Wooden Animals, Puzzles and Back Scratchers???

Shop for new toys and puzzles in the Wood Shop and in the Creative Arts Shop. The Book & Puzzle Shop and the Flea Market have pre-owned toys and puzzles. 

 

Wilbur Zirk’s 2024 Toy: Canada Goose  

This goose nods its head as it is pulled along.  Learn more about Wilbur in the Artisans section

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Anderson was not to be outdone by Wilbur — THIS is David’s Goose Back Scratcher.

Boy is it effective!

And this is David’s preschool toy beaver that flips its flat tail as the child pushes it.

Wooden Puzzles

These wooden puzzles are created by Ron Diller, son of a resident. Pieces range from 1” to 1/8” thick, 2” to 15” tall, by 2” to 20” long.  Most of them will stand up for ease of display.  Some are framed for travel or can be placed on a coffee table to entertain guests.  Learn more about Ron and his woodworking skills in the Artisans section.   

Wooden Toys

These sturdy vehicles were also crafted by Ron Diller. 

 

 

 

 

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