Brian Smith (Woodworking)
BRIAN SMITH
Artist Statement
Brian’s woven wood charcuterie boards are versatile, durable, and incredibly beautiful. His distinctive canoe and kayak paddles are crafted by hand from Canadian soft and hard woods and available in a variety of lengths and designs. These affordable and high-quality paddles are suitable for canoeing enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Artist Bio
Brian has been woodworking and building paddles for over 50 years. He has repaired and refurbished cedar strip canoes, canvas canoes, all-wood boats, and sailing dinghies. Smith Paddle and Canoe began formally in August 2013 in response to the overwhelming number of requests for custom built paddles from voyageur canoe enthusiasts. Recently, Brian has been using hardwoods like oak, maple, walnut, bloodwood, yellow heartwood, padauk and wenge to create a variety of functional pieces.
Smith Paddle and Canoe
43 Toni Avenue, Boutiliers Point
Phone: (902) 527-8195
w: smithpaddleandcanoe.com
fb: briansmith.artisan
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Artist Statement
Brian’s woven wood charcuterie boards are versatile, durable, and incredibly beautiful. His distinctive canoe and kayak paddles are crafted by hand from Canadian soft and hard woods and available in a variety of lengths and designs. These affordable and high-quality paddles are suitable for canoeing enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Artist Bio
Brian has been woodworking and building paddles for over 50 years. He has repaired and refurbished cedar strip canoes, canvas canoes, all-wood boats, and sailing dinghies. Smith Paddle and Canoe began formally in August 2013 in response to the overwhelming number of requests for custom built paddles from voyageur canoe enthusiasts. Recently, Brian has been using hardwoods like oak, maple, walnut, bloodwood, yellow heartwood, padauk and wenge to create a variety of functional pieces.
Smith Paddle and Canoe
43 Toni Avenue, Boutiliers Point
Phone: (902) 527-8195
w: smithpaddleandcanoe.com
fb: briansmith.artisan
Contact:
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