jackstraw.studio

jackstraw studio

hand-carved wood items and fine fused/slumped glass art

John and Hellen have been creating fine works of art for over half a century and are pleased to share their work with you
wood glass

hand-carved wood

John translates the warmth and luxury of wood into the beauty of everyday objects

spoons

welsh wedding spoon - basswood

$35

corkscrew handle - maple

$35

carved face - basswood

$35

square spoon - basswood

$35

spalted handle - basswood

$35

curved handle - basswood

$35

spalted centre - basswood

$35

spatulas & spreaders

laminated handle spatula - basswood

$40

spreader - black walnut

$25

laminated handle spatula - basswood

$40

salad utensils & sets

angled tongs - basswood

$35

serrated grip tongs - basswood

$35

tongs - black walnut

$35

spoon & fork - basswood

$60

straight tongs - basswood

$35

laminated spoon & spatula - basswood

$60

glass bowl & inlaid basswood spoon

20 x 20 x 4 cm

$175

glass cheese plate & inlaid basswood spreader

30 x 20 x 3 cm

$175

glass daisy plate & inlaid basswood spoon set

29 x 29 x 3 cm

$185

lettuce leaf glass bowl & inlaid basswood spoon set

28 x 28 x 4 cm

$185

glass salad bowl & inlaid basswood spoon set

20 x 20 x 4 cm

$185

glass serving plate & inlaid basswood spoon

24 x 17 x 3 cm

$185

glass inlaid basswood spoon set

28 cm

$55

seasonal decorations

santa - basswood

$25 ea

penguin santa - painted basswood

$25 ea

santas

$25 ea

santa - basswood

$25 ea

santa - painted basswood

$25 ea

santa - basswood

$25 ea

santa - basswood

$25 ea

santa - painted basswood

$25 ea

santa - basswood

$25 ea

carved wooden sweaters

8 x 10 cm

$25 ea

previously sold

spoon collection

email for information on custom designs

dry goods & coffee scoops

email for information on custom designs

spoons & spreaders

email for information on custom designs
About the artist

john beamish

Born in Toronto and now located in Calgary, John has been involved in craft work for many years starting at St. Lawrence College in Kingston ON learning silver jewelry and eventually assisting in teaching various procedures. From there he went on to stained glass, learning the craft in Tucson AZ, and eventually assisting teaching there as well.

In 2019 he decided to change to a different medium: Hand carved wood pieces such as spoons, scoops, cheese knives spreaders, small carved figures and Christmas tree decorations.

John also has a continuing interest in ham radio (VE6HY), music (piano, trombone and banjo uke) and technical analysis of stocks on the TSE.

  • the process

    To create his pieces, John starts with a block of wood and with a variety of knives, chisels and gouges and works the wood to the desired configuration. It is then sanded using up to 6 different grits until a perfectly smooth finish is obtained. If the item is going to be used with food, several applications of a food safe finish are applied, usually mineral oil. Depending on the item, acrylic paint may also be used enhance the figures. Laminations of various kinds of wood are also used as well as other decorative processes such as inlaid turquoise and chip carving.

  • to purchase

    to purchase any of the above items, please email john at john@jackstraw.studio