Johns Woodenware

Johns Woodenware My name is Johnathan Wager and I hand carve functional items from wood that are made to use and last

The new “Canoe Perspectives” exhibit features canoe based art spanning back 200 years along with some other cool exhibi...
05/14/2026

The new “Canoe Perspectives” exhibit features canoe based art spanning back 200 years along with some other cool exhibits to help bring the art on the walls to life

The painting beside me in the first picture is why I was asked to make this waagikomaan, I believe the museum wanted to show visitors what tool the skilled craftsman in the painting was using as well as a nod to where the canoe comes from

It all starts with an axe and tree but a crooked knife/waagikomaan/mocotaugan is a crucial part of the process for indigenous craftspeople of the past and present for birch bark canoe building and other crafts

My waagikomaan is also sharing the space with a birch bark basket by the skilled as well as an old canoe by a personal hero of mine, César Newashish.

Thank you for believing in me! I’m very proud to be apart of your little museum family ❤️

📸 Thank you Rachelia from the Canoe Museum for the picture

It’s been a busy week for me! Taught baskets in Toronto for a couple days and then made my way up to north bay to show t...
04/18/2026

It’s been a busy week for me!

Taught baskets in Toronto for a couple days and then made my way up to north bay to show these lovely teachers how to make black ash baskets

Tomorrow I will be at the canoe museum to run another workshop then Manitoulin Island next week ☺️

I still have lots of dates open this summer if you’ve been thinking about hosting me for a workshop!

I have a small cup and chip carved spoon availableCup is made from birch, holds about 1/4 cup and is just under 2 inches...
04/08/2026

I have a small cup and chip carved spoon available

Cup is made from birch, holds about 1/4 cup and is just under 2 inches tall
$70 +shipping

Spoon is made from maple and is 6.5 inches long
$50 +shipping

Evening workshop for making birchbark basketsI’ve taught many workshops but it’s not often we actually get a group phot...
02/25/2026

Evening workshop for making birchbark baskets

I’ve taught many workshops but it’s not often we actually get a group photo at the end with everyone 🥰

Thanks for having me!

If you would like me to come run a workshop for you at your location please reach out!

10/27/2025

This black ash basket with dyed curls is available for $225 +shipping or local pickup

One of those moments I had to stop and admire the beauty of the material I work with 🥰I’m getting ready for a week of Bl...
10/13/2025

One of those moments I had to stop and admire the beauty of the material I work with 🥰

I’m getting ready for a week of Black Ash Tree workshops in Orangeville and when I cut the log shorter to fit in my Rav the growth rings became very apparent

When taking splints off the tree I’m going back in time, Year by year until it’s a small pole

At that point the pole can be split into material for basket rims and handles

Using the entire tree is a super cool feeling!

Black Walnut Gunstock War ClubChip Carved, Burnished, and finished with Bear Fat 😌These days War Clubs have a more innoc...
08/20/2025

Black Walnut Gunstock War Club

Chip Carved, Burnished, and finished with Bear Fat 😌

These days War Clubs have a more innocent use, Often used as part of a pow wow regalia

First time making one of these but I’ll likely make more, I really enjoyed all the real estate for decoration

This has already found its home with a friend, miigwech!

07/16/2025

Selling this Birds Eye maple crooked knife/mocotaugan handle I made a few years ago if anyone’s interested for $130

Chip carved Birdseye maple with eastern hemlock stain

Selling this Hand forged Japanese kitchen knife with a spalted birch handle I made for it.SOLDBlade is 8 inchesOverall l...
07/13/2025

Selling this Hand forged Japanese kitchen knife with a spalted birch handle I made for it.

SOLD

Blade is 8 inches
Overall length 14.5 inches

I have 2 black ash baskets for sale, $100 each or $180 for both.
07/02/2025

I have 2 black ash baskets for sale,
$100 each or $180 for both.

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3 Weequod Street South
Buckhorn, ON
K0L1R0

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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