Gort Newstag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2010:/news//12010-08-28T17:00:21ZMovable Type Pro 4.34-encardboardtag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2010:/news//1.462010-08-28T16:30:44Z2010-08-28T17:00:21Z Here are a few more prototypes for the new body of work I'm creating that explores the use of temporary forms and materials. These low side tables are meant to look like cardboard boxes. The first is a bankers...Paul Gort
Here are a few more prototypes for the new body of work I'm creating that explores the use of temporary forms and materials. These low side tables are meant to look like cardboard boxes. The first is a bankers box and the second has a lid made to look like folded cardboard. Constructed using solid wood and traditional joinery they blend fine craft and industrial design - elevating forms that are typically used to contain more treasured items into enduring pieces that can stand on their own.]]>
urban dog sticktag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2010:/news//1.452010-07-21T05:08:25Z2010-07-21T05:16:42ZI'm fooling around with some different product designs - my latest prototype is the urban dog stick - sort of a slick accessory for the urban hipster dog owner. It's a commentary on the disconnectedness of people with nature and...Paul Gort
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canadian design resourcetag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2010:/news//1.442010-06-20T04:55:05Z2010-06-20T05:06:00ZI finally made it on to the Canadian Design Resource - the go to site for new and vintage design in Canada. My pallet table was posted in the furniture section on June 10th. http://www.canadiandesignresource.ca/officialgallery/category/furniture/...Paul Gort
My pallet table was posted in the furniture section on June 10th.
http://www.canadiandesignresource.ca/officialgallery/category/furniture/]]>
canadian plywoodtag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2010:/news//1.432010-06-13T06:19:52Z2010-06-20T05:06:42ZI was in Toronto in May and picked up some fine examples of vintage Canadian plywood down on Queen East. I'm happy to have them safely up here in our little house in the Yukon. A pair of chairs made...Paul Gort
And a pair of Dodd's stacking chairs made by Aero Marine Industries in Oakville, Ontario - Designed in 1952 by Hugh Dodds.
Both companies made wooden aircraft components during the war and transitioned to furniture after. Just as cool as anything those Eames characters came up with....]]>
tips for modern shop livingtag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2010:/news//1.422010-04-04T23:02:59Z2010-06-20T05:07:08Z I just came across Gord Peteran's top ten shop rules and they made me chuckle - Here they are (without permission hopefully that's ok) from his exhibition catalog Furniture Meets Its Maker: Always error on the side of ridiculous....Paul Gort
I just came across Gord Peteran's top ten shop rules and they made me chuckle - Here they are (without permission hopefully that's ok) from his exhibition catalog Furniture Meets Its Maker:
Always error on the side of ridiculous.
If something's not worth doing, it's worth not doing well.
If something's not worth doing well, it might be worth doing perfectly.
Charge a lot of money.
The source of creativity is a short attention span.
Procrastination is good, because panic, confusion, sweat, danger, lying to clients, not eating, not sleeping and riding on credit builds character.
Learn to shut up.
Burn all mistakes thoroughly.
Medically speaking, your head is connected to your ass.
Plan on going to hell.
Never hire someone capable of emotions.
What people say is quite often a clue to what they're thinking.
http://www.gordpeteran.com
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the dutch do it againtag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2010:/news//1.412010-02-15T01:54:27Z2010-06-20T05:07:36ZThese are probably the nicest outfits at the Winter Games - designed by Vancouver artist Alano Edzerza. Now if I could only find somewhere to buy them?...Paul Gort
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pecha kuchatag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2010:/news//1.402010-02-07T00:21:09Z2010-06-20T05:08:00ZThe inaugural Pecha Kucha night is happening today in Whitehorse - I'll be presenting a few of my thoughts on 'Canadian Furniture Design and Burls' should be interesting. Here's an example of my new favorite Canadian designer Russell Spanner.... And...Paul Gort
And a few links to learn more about Canadian design:
http://www.dx.org/http://www.canadiandesignresource.ca/officialgallery/]]>
art of crafttag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2010:/news//1.392010-01-10T23:11:59Z2010-06-20T05:08:19ZI just returned from the opening of Art of Craft at the Museum of Vancouver. Check it our if you're in Vancouver for the Olympics. Here are a few pictures... Thanks to the Yukon Government Touring Artist Fund for making...Paul Gort
Thanks to the Yukon Government Touring Artist Fund for making the trip possible.]]>
small parts divisiontag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2009:/news//1.382009-12-29T03:04:45Z2010-06-20T05:08:47ZGort Fine Woodworking is pleased to announce the addition of a Senior Manager in our 'Small Parts Division'. He was born on Christmas eve but is quickly getting up to speed. Stellan Mark Williams Gort Merry Christmas and Happy New...Paul Gort
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.]]>
bright lights big citytag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2009:/news//1.372009-11-13T05:57:08Z2010-06-20T05:09:03Z I just put my pallet table in a crate and sent it down to Vancouver. It was juried into the By Hand: BC and Yukon exhibition opening in January at the Museum of Vancouver. The show put on by...Paul Gort
I just put my pallet table in a crate and sent it down to Vancouver. It was juried into the By Hand: BC and Yukon exhibition opening in January at the Museum of Vancouver. The show put on by the BC Craft Council will run during the Olympics and feature fine craft in ceramics, glass, metal, fibre, wood and mixed media.
The details should be posted soon:
Museum of VancouverCraft Council of BC
Maybe the Olympics aren't so bad after all....
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it's business timetag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2009:/news//1.362009-11-13T05:33:59Z2010-06-20T05:09:24ZI was recently featured in the August issue of Up Here Business magazine - the north's premiere business publication - well definitely in the top 5 anyway.... The article highlights six young northern entrepreneurs. Here is the cover - I'm...Paul Gort
Here is the link:Up Here Business - Whiz Kids]]>
two of the greatstag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2009:/news//1.352009-09-29T06:01:21Z2010-06-20T05:09:44Z I really like Maloof's cabinet work - clean lines, nice scale and thoughtful details. I also have an affinity for some of his earlier chairs which have nice classic lines, but his rockers I find less interesting - except...Paul Gort
I really like Maloof's cabinet work - clean lines, nice scale and thoughtful details. I also have an affinity for some of his earlier chairs which have nice classic lines, but his rockers I find less interesting - except for the joinery - like his slotted dado rabbet joint - genius!
I've read all of Krenov's books and have been inspired by his honest, uncompromising approach to the craft and his love of wood. Although I don't subscribe to all of the Krenov dogma I appreciate the methods and love using a wooden plane from time to time.
I wonder who will be the Maloof and Krenov of our generation.....
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what i did on my summer vacationtag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2009:/news//1.342009-09-25T05:21:39Z2010-06-20T05:10:04ZBuilt some bookcases... Finished my bathroom... Put up some shingles... Framed a cabin... With a few beams... Now i'm back in the shop for the fall - building a kitchen and trying to sneak in a few pieces of furniture....Paul Gort
Finished my bathroom...
Put up some shingles...
Framed a cabin...
With a few beams...
Now i'm back in the shop for the fall - building a kitchen and trying to sneak in a few pieces of furniture. I think this is the life of an emerging furniture maker - although there is a certain satisfaction in working for yourself and making a living with your hands - i'm still working toward my dream of designing and crafting studio furniture full time.
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five o clubstag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2009:/news//1.332009-05-16T04:30:11Z2010-06-20T05:10:23Z The Saskatchewan Craft Council invited me to participate in their playing card deck to promote wood, metal, ceramic and glass makers in Saskatchewan and I guess as far as the Yukon - I was lucky enough to land the...Paul Gort
The Saskatchewan Craft Council invited me to participate in their playing card deck to promote wood, metal, ceramic and glass makers in Saskatchewan and I guess as far as the Yukon - I was lucky enough to land the coveted 5 of clubs / wood.]]>
pallettag:www.gortfinewoodworking.com,2009:/news//1.322009-03-30T05:24:28Z2010-06-20T05:10:39ZI just finished this coffee table - made out of solid walnut. A reintroduction of the ubiquitous shipping pallet - In stark contrast to the current single use, throw it in the garbage i'll buy another one tomorrow attitude -...Paul Gort
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Here are a few more prototypes for the new body of work I'm creating that explores the use of temporary forms and materials. These low side tables are meant to look like cardboard boxes. The first is a bankers box and the second has a lid made to look like folded cardboard. Constructed using solid wood and traditional joinery they blend fine craft and industrial design - elevating forms that are typically used to contain more treasured items into enduring pieces that can stand on their own.]]>
My pallet table was posted in the furniture section on June 10th.
http://www.canadiandesignresource.ca/officialgallery/category/furniture/]]>
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And a few links to learn more about Canadian design:
http://www.dx.org/
http://www.canadiandesignresource.ca/officialgallery/]]>
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.]]>
Here is the link:
Up Here Business - Whiz Kids]]>
I really like Maloof's cabinet work - clean lines, nice scale and thoughtful details. I also have an affinity for some of his earlier chairs which have nice classic lines, but his rockers I find less interesting - except for the joinery - like his slotted dado rabbet joint - genius!
I've read all of Krenov's books and have been inspired by his honest, uncompromising approach to the craft and his love of wood. Although I don't subscribe to all of the Krenov dogma I appreciate the methods and love using a wooden plane from time to time.
I wonder who will be the Maloof and Krenov of our generation.....
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The Saskatchewan Craft Council invited me to participate in their playing card deck to promote wood, metal, ceramic and glass makers in Saskatchewan and I guess as far as the Yukon - I was lucky enough to land the coveted 5 of clubs / wood.]]>
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