Turned not Burned

Turned not Burned A few years ago I inherited a wood lathe. This page is my way of sharing what I have learned.

Having never turned or seen turning before, I took some lessons at the Artisans Centre Peterborough and quickly became hooked on the craft.

With Fibre Arts Festival over, now it's on to the Artisans Centre Peterborough Artisanity Show and Sale.  Our very talen...
04/19/2026

With Fibre Arts Festival over, now it's on to the Artisans Centre Peterborough Artisanity Show and Sale. Our very talented members always show up with such beautiful items. See you there.

03/30/2026
This is coming up quickly.  Watch for my new items in the following posts.
03/30/2026

This is coming up quickly. Watch for my new items in the following posts.

Look for me at the Artisans Centre Peterborough Christmas Pop-up Sales and First Friday Art Crawl (Friday, Dec 5) in Pet...
12/01/2025

Look for me at the Artisans Centre Peterborough Christmas Pop-up Sales and First Friday Art Crawl (Friday, Dec 5) in Peterborough Square. Santa is also in the Square from 10:00 - 4:00 Saturdays.

Watch for me at this wonderful sale.
10/19/2025

Watch for me at this wonderful sale.

Watch for these new items and more at the Fibre Arts Festival on April 12 at the Wellness Centre in Peterborough.Scottis...
03/25/2025

Watch for these new items and more at the Fibre Arts Festival on April 12 at the Wellness Centre in Peterborough.

Scottish Spinner; Bubinga Buttons; Mayan Spinner; Drop Spindles (Tob and Bottom Whorl); Knitting Bowl with space for Scissors and Pencil; Travel Sewing Kits (key rings) and Needle cases.

All items made by me, right here in Canada.

Watch for me at the Apsley Holiday Extravaganza this Saturday, Nov 18.  New this year - 10" Circular Frames; Jewellery (...
11/15/2023

Watch for me at the Apsley Holiday Extravaganza this Saturday, Nov 18. New this year - 10" Circular Frames; Jewellery (matching Pendant and Earrings). Hope to see you there!

Look at these awesome works of art! Some with a Celtic touch! 🍀Leslie Gifford-Cook works with a variety of wood species to create gorgeous, functional art. Visit Leslie's booth at the Apsley Holiday Extravaganza on Sat. Nov. 18 at the North Kawartha Community Centre

I was focusing on "Fibre-related" items earlier this spring, but I also have the standard items available - Garden Dibbe...
06/29/2023

I was focusing on "Fibre-related" items earlier this spring, but I also have the standard items available - Garden Dibbers, Bowls, Lidded Boxes..... See you Saturday, July 1 at the Chandos Lake Art Festival.

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