Papa’s Workshop

06/11/2026

A few more items for Saturday’s sale. Pray For good weather in Gimli. Fingers crossed that the rain holds off.

The vases are 8.25 x 5.5 inches and 10 x 5 inches. The shorter one is made of Walnut and Baltic Birch Plywood, while the taller one is Sapele and Baltic Birch. The taller one is also a new design. What do you think of this one?

Both vases are for sale for $150.00 each + shipping. DM me if you want to purchase either, or both, of them.

06/09/2026

05/05/2026

HELP! I was asked yet again on the weekend if I had a website. I have been toying with the idea of setting one up for a while, but have no idea where to start, or if it is even worth doing.

Does anyone have suggestions about how to approach this issue. I am looking for help in the Winnipeg area.

Please DM me if you have any suggestions.

Ron

05/02/2026

All set up at the “Rise Above Spectacular Spring Market”. Come down to the St Norbert Community Centre and check out all the great vendors.

05/01/2026

In the final prep for tomorrow’s market. Really looking forward to the “Rise Above Spectacular Spring market. Come check out all the great vendors, and stop by Papa’s Workshop at stall 52 and say hello.

04/07/2026

Papa’s been busy in the workshop, preparing for the Rise Above Spectacular Spring Market, on 2 May. I have turned 6 French rolling pins(so far) and 7 tealight sets over the past few days. I still have 5 more rolling pins and 2 tealight sets to do. Then it’s on to a couple of my plywood and Sapele vases and bowls.

I am really looking forward to the Market. The market is in aid of Rise Above Bursaries, a charity that provides bursaries to single parents.

Come out to St Norbert to check out the market and stop by my booth.

03/31/2026

First glue up for 4 more French Rolling Pins. These should be ready to be turned by this weekend.

03/20/2026

Judging by all the comments, I think I might need to make some more of these. One is already sold and ready to be shipped out. If you are interested in one of the others, let me know. I have 2 available and am asking $70+shipping each.

03/19/2026

French rolling pins. Elm w/Sapele Celtic knot accents. 22 inches long x 2 inches in diameter. Finished with 2 coats(so far) of butcher block oil.
I am waiting for the finish to dry before I trim the ends.

03/13/2026

Today’s efforts. A bunch of glue ups, a small bird and a set of tealight holders.