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March 13, 2013   ·   0 Comments

It’s quite possible that the charming vases that George Burt fashions from old fence rails might embody some history; fence rails last many decades and  who knows what they may have witnessed in their lifetime. George, a talented local artisan, uses such rails, stumps from the soil of the Holland Marsh and other local wood to fashion vases, bowls and platters that are unique in colour, shape and design. He was the featured speaker at the February meeting of the Tecumseth & W. Gwillimbury Historical Society, and a generous one, as he gave each of his audience a delightful vase to take home.

George’s videos demonstrated the techniques he uses to handcraft his items on a lathe.  He explained how wood becomes coloured from soil, disease and injury. By exploiting each of these marks, he produces bowls and platters uniquely stained red or black or patterned. The natural shape and texture of each piece of wood may also determine the finished product. All his items are works of art, some of which have found homes around the world, valued for their creativity and uniqueness. I certainly value his gift of a vase that reflects our heritage and his skill as well as his generosity.

Thank you George for a delightful evening.

March 18 at 7:30 p.m. we welcome Ken Purvis, an interpreter at Montgomery’s Inn. Ken’s programme is based on Military Music During the War of 1812  complete with a demonstration of several musical instruments. Please join us at the Tec We Gwill Hall in Newton Robinson for this exciting programme and the following social hour.

For more information please call 905 775-7144 or 905 936-4086.

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