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Always Learning & That’s a Good Thing!

Posted on January 6, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

As we’re coming up on our first full week here in Scottsdale I’m finding that I, a life long teacher; am now in the different role as the student!  I’ve taken classes through-out my life (much to the chagrin of … Continue reading →

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Change in Focus — Picture Frames, Carving, & Gilding

Posted on November 19, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Although making and selling boxes on my Etsy store is a rewarding way to fill my shop time between commissions I’ve decided to re-focus on doing picture frames.  Although most of my frames are designed for Diane’s work my goal … Continue reading →

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Frame Carving and Gilding

Posted on May 1, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

I’m often kidded by my neighbor who tells me that if retirement means being as busy as he sees me all of the time he’s not so sure he wants to retire!!  Well, first of all; Diane and I don’t like … Continue reading →

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Break from the Routine — Road Trip !!

Posted on November 13, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Diane and I took some time this weekend to do change up our usual routines.  Now that the bathroom remodel is complete we knew it was time to get out of town for a few days and do something different … Continue reading →

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