My Story:  Living in a small village near Kitchener-Waterloo, I have been surrounded by German culture my whole life. Oktoberfest, Old Order Mennonites - and wood fretwork, which seems to have originated in Germany, in the 1500s.

But first, my story. I live and build clocks in the small, rural village of Crosshill in southern Ontario near Kitchener-Waterloo, surrounded and influenced by the German settlers and their legacy in this region. Part of that legacy is the German crafting of clocks, pyramids and other fine fretwork. This art is fairly rare now but you could still see wonderful examples of local craft shows and, until recently, at Kitchener's Christkindle market.  

I began using the scroll saw in the 1990's and enjoy the concentration it takes, the precision. Working at it in my home, with a wood stove warming me in the cold months and a breeze from the patio door cooling me in summer I can get lost for hours in this art.

I began working with wood and the scroll saw over 20 years ago. Being able to create fretwork art with my hands and my experience creates an exciting connection with the various woods, both common and exotic. That is part of my story.

What is your story? 

Drop me a line, using the Contact Heather button at the top,  if you are interested in a story teller clock, a modest simple clock or other items you see in the gallery. And yes, they can be customized!.  

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