Check out the latest addition to our online portfolio section: Francis Lemieux.

Francis states: "The design and making of my work are completely integrated processes. While I am designing a new piece I am simultaneously building it in my mind. Many of my ideas and technical solutions come to me when I am in that semi-dream state between consciousness and sleep. I strive to produce work which is simply beautiful and enduring."

Check out the latest addition to our online portfolio section: Donald W. Fortin.

Don has brought his own style to the common wood box. By using various types of hardwoods that come from all over the globe, Don is able to take this wood and combine the different types and produce a contrast that stands out on its own. He will put in that extra effort to produce an eye- catching product that will bring out the curiosity in every one of us.

Check out the latest addition to our online portfolio section: Wes Giesbrecht.

Wes states: "My intention is to bring the warmth and beauty of natural wood into the living space with patterns that reveal a combination of random and intentional placement. I'm constantly surprised by the new ideas that I want to explore. Where do these ideas come from? I really don't know, but it often seems as tho they come from somewhere outside of myself. My job is to pay attention when they come knocking."

Thank you to all who showed interest and enthusiasm for our one-of-a-kind charity auction and wooden toy exhibition, 'Child Interactive'. Unfortunately, due to a variety of factors, we have postponed this event until the Spring of 2009. But rest assured, we are not abandoning this project; we are hoping to host it in the Spring, which is undoubtedly a more favourable time for everyone involved. This way we can give 'Child Interactive' the best chance for success! For anyone who is planning to submit a toy between now and the Spring, we will be happy to accept it and have it stored until the show is up and running once more. Whether you choose to donate a hand made wooden toy now or in the future, please remember that all of the proceeds from 'Child Interactive' will be directly donated to a variety of children's charities from across British Columbia. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing how your creativity will warm the hearts of kids of all ages!

Check out the latest addition to our portfolio section: Colin Delory.

Colin states: "What I like about wood turning is it gives me the opportunity to transform these local woods into unique works of art thereby recycled the wood and bringing new life to it. My segmented works open up even more opportunities to express myself by combining different woods to create interesting patterns to compliment my vessel shapes. Being a self taught woodturner I continue to explore new techniques to enhance and improve my work and have recently added metal spinning to my bag of tricks."

Check out the latest addition to our portfolio section: Douglas J. Fisher. Through the development of exclusive techniques and a distinctive approach in his use of wood as a contemporary medium, Douglas' work reflects his love for indigenous art: its simplicity and its power.

Also check back regularly for other artisan additions to woodco-op.com in the near future!

On January 30th, 2008 you might've had a chance to catch The Wood Co-op's own Laura Bertram with Breakfast Television's Tasha Chiu. Laura gave a tour of the Wood Co-op and talked extensively about the 2+1 show.

The press is starting to come in around the successful smash exhibit "2+1 furniture for small spaces" ! Look for upcoming articles in February 7th Metro newspaper and the current Feb/March Preview The Gallery Guide.

From Jan. 30th to Feb 18th, 2008 The Wood Co-op Gallery on Granville Island will host an exciting and original exhibition in cooperation with Emily Carr Institute and Van Gogh Designs. "2+1" features some of B.C.'s best up and coming designers; introducing small scale furnishings with a twist. Each piece must not only be multi-functional, but also fit for continued production and sustainably calculated through the use of formaldehyde free adhesives, latex foam and hypo-allergenic dyes. Industrial Design students will present upholstered furniture that is spatially efficient, transforms, and celebrates the worth, warmth and potential of wood. Drop in and visit us!