Sholto Design Studio

DEPTOFWOOD. University of Leicester About a 100years ago my grandfather took night courses in woodworking at the There he used this dovetail guide for cabinetmaking. He made beautiful furniture for the rest of his life and shared what he learned with his children. My uncle David and my father were both keen woodworkers as a result but my uncle was more meticulous. He taught me to cut dovetails decades ago and is now teaching my son with this same dovetail tool.
Goes to show that personal learning can have positive impacts far beyond ourselves. I expect my life would be very different had my grandpa Bert hadn’t enrolled in night classes a century ago. Thanks grandpa Bert!

While we are excited about the new products we’re working on, it’s nice to take a moment of reflection and appreciation for those that have helped us grow and perfect our craft.

This little buddy has found homes locally and seen the world with the help of Global Affairs Canada, traveling to embassies around the globe including Tokyo, Barcelona and Morocco. We like to include a special engraving on the underside which speaks to the culture of the country, written in the local language. For example, the black and gold Tokyo tables are engraved with a haiku on cooperation.

The hexagonal wood top boasts 6 mm center-balanced, book-matched veneer over a solid core of hardwood in the same species of American black walnut, white ash or blacked red oak. The legs come in polished brass and stainless steel with a satin, black oxide, or a 304 brushed finish. Custom finishes are also available for both the legs and tops.

Specify this table on your next project and elevate any space while taking pride in supporting sustainable, locally crafted products made in Vancouver, Canada.

Look out for new indoor/outdoor versions of the Emerald side table for special spaces coming later this year!

I was delighted to see the cauldron my studio designed for the Canada Games lit for the first time officially this past Sunday by the Canadian skier . The warmth of PEI is palpable - despite the temperature. I was able to spend some time speaking with the Lieutenant Governor of PEI and proud Acadian, the honourable Antoinette Perry, who epitomizes the spirit of this rich province with her commitment to community and the people within it. Perhaps the warmth I felt was due to the and the excitement it brings to l communities, but I suspect it is because of islanders like her who are generous, kind and open year-round. A big thank you to the people of Charlottetown, PEI, and the Canada Games Council for this unforgettable experience. Thank you as well to all of the incredible athletes who inspire us all to work hard to achieve our goals and support our friends, family and those around us in the process. I love PEI, and miss you already.

The circular twisting form of the Canada Games cauldron symbolizes the perpetual inspiration athletes generate for their peers and future champions.

The surface texture hopes to connect the viewer with the day-to-day experiences of Canadians—experiences uniquely personal yet shared in a common understanding. Important is that each individual can see themselves reflected in the design of the cauldron, and to do that we looked for the connections that we share with and across communities, and the connections we share with the land.
The most obvious symbol associated with Canada is that of the maple leaf, but we wanted to take a more nuanced approach. With the help and guidance of , we researched flora from across the country that play important roles culturally, ecologically, symbolically or otherwise. We found an outstanding diversity of significant plants, which reflect the diversity (and diverse experiences) of Canadians. We settled on four species which together span the country: black spruce, silver birch, sweetgrass and red cedar. We hope that every Canadian can recognize one of these flora, in sight if not by name, and through that connection see themselves as an important and recognized contributor to the fabric of Canada.
Do you see a plant species here that is familiar to you, what memory do you associate with silver birch, red cedar, black spruce, and or sweet grass.