Jason Fawkes
Born and raised in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, my appreciation for the outdoors began at a young age. I remember my family spent many weekends in his youth camping across Vancouver Island, and even up to Inuvik, Northwest Territories.
My grandfather Don, introduced me to woodworking at a young age. A talented furniture craftsman, Don built the bunkbeds I shared with my older brother.
As I grew older, my passion for the outdoors began crossover with his interest in woodworking. While out camping, I would often look at the fallen trees and imagine the potential they held inside.
At the start of 2020, I purchased an Alaskan Mill and began harvesting local trees that had come down naturally.
One of the places I started was the beach near my house. Known to collect large logs in the winter storms, it was the perfect place to hone my skills with the Mill. One of the first logs I milled (thought of as scrap wood) was transformed into the beautiful picnic table you see here.
With the help of some close friends, I converted my old wood shed into a kiln to properly dry the lumber he was harvesting. From there, the rest is history.
My passion for woodworking lies in telling the story of the tree, from the time it lay on the forest floor or beach front, until the time it entered the home of those who value cherish and showcase its story and beauty.
