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Phone number

(613) 453-5865

Address

558 Miller Rd.

Tamworth, Ontario

K0K 3G0

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: Appointment Only
Sunday: Closed

Email

matthews_gary@hotmail.com

@MatthewsStudio

The first of many more to come . Black walnut charcuterie boards . . . @ontariotravel @matthewsstudio #charcuterieboards #tableware #servingboard #madeincanada🇨🇦

Are you attending the Cottage Life Spring Show? Visit Gary Matthews from Matthews Studio at booth #1535, isle 1500, Hall 2. For over thirty years, Gary Matthews has been creating wooden bowls, burls, platters and cutting boards in a variety of shapes and designs. 🪵 Stop by his booth for an EXCLUSIVE show special! @cottagelife @cottagelifeshows

Today’s view in the studio . #tableware #naturallylanda #handcarved #matthewsstudio #cottagelifeshow #greaternapanee #sustainability

Today’s pic of live edge maple from our new logs . . . . @ontariotravel @matthewsstudio #handcarved #naturallylanda #greaternappanee #tableware #kitchendecor #saladbowl #woodturning #woodturner #cottagelifeshow

Today’s favourite square edge bowl . @ontariotravel @matthewsstudio . . . #destinatonontario #handcarvedbowl #naturallylanda #tableware #kitchendecor #canadianmade #suportlocal

Adding a few live edge bowls to the studio for our next exhibition #tableware #matthewsstudio #handcarved #naturallylanda #homedecor #cottagelifeshow #ontariowood #kitchendecor #unspoiledlanda #platters #valentinesgift

#tableware #matthewsstudio #naturallylanda #handcarved #homedecor #cottagelifeshow #ontariowood #kitchendecor #woodturning #unspoiledlanda

Manage to get one of these finished for a special gift . #handcarved #handcrafted #tableware #kitchendecor #doughbowl #naturallylanda #unspoiledlanda #xmasgift #largesaladbowl #saladbowl

A little bit of woodturner sunshine #woodenbowlsalad #tabledecor #tableware #kitchendecor #platter #matthewsstudio #largesaladbowl#naturallylanda

Quick picture of this Victoria BC bound 22” black walnut. #handcarved #tableware #kitchendecor #naturallylanda #saladbowl #extralargbowl #homedecor #handcrafted #craftsmanship #ambrosiamaplebowl #ambrosiamaple#blackwalnut #blackwalnutbowl #largesaladbowl

A perfect square sided platter for serving your holiday treats . #platter #handcarved #tableware #servingboard #servingplatter #matthewsstudio #kitchendecor #giftware #unspoiledlanda #naturallylanda

Getting a few more selections on the shelf #matthewsstudio #tableware #naturallylanda #cottagelifeshow #homedecor #ontariowood #woodturning #unspoiledlanda

First reel with new shelving #unspoiledlanda #handcrafted #matthewsstudio #tableware

First four sided bowl in my new shop#matthewsstudio #handcarved #tableware #naturallylanda #cottagelifeshow #homedecor #ontariowood #woodturning #supportlocal

Todays pick from turning walnut all day #handcarved #matthewsstudio #tableware #homedecor #naturallylanda #cottagelifeshow #ontariowood #woodturning #supportlocal

Well it was awesome to get back at turning a large bowl . #handcarved #woodturning #craftsmanship #tableware #homedecor

First oversize black walnut on the me lathe #handcarved #tableware #suportlocal #walnutbowls #matthewsstudio

Getting ready for tomorrow’s maiden voyage of my new lathe and new shop. #matthewsstudio #naturallylanda #cottagelifeshow #handcarved #ontariowood #homedecor #tableware #doityourself #woodturnig #supportlocal

Well we are getting closer to having a shop to work in . #matthewsstudio #naturallylanda #rebuild #woodturnig #doityourself

It was great to see so many cyclists on the L and A gravel ride again this year. Hope everyone had a great day. @matthewsstudio #naturallylanda #cycling #cyclist #supportlocal #localbusiness #matthewsstudio

I haven’t posted anything since the fire that destroyed my home and work shop . The community support has been so overwhelming and gracious. I had some very gracious customers stop in today to pick from what stock I have left . Thankyou! #comunitysuport #gratitude #housefire #matthewsstudio

It’s day three at the Cottage life show with beautiful sunny skies outside. #ontariowood #countryliving #handcarved #woodenbowls woodenplatters #cottagelifeshow #homedecor #Canadian made #kitchendecor #matthewsstudio @mattthewstudio @cottagelifeshow @ontariowood

Come check us out at the Toronto Cottage life show this weekend #cottagelifeshow #matthewsstudio #handcarvedbowls #handcarveddoughbowl #toronto #platters #woodenbowl #woodensaladbowl #eastergiftideas

This weekends finished stock . MatthewsStudio.ca are off to Toronto this week for the Cottage life show . #Handcaved #handcarved doughbowl #cottagelifeshow #ontariowood #eastergifts #tableware #saladbowl #woodturning #madeincanada #woodplatters #carvedplatters

First Bowl from the black walnut root. #walnutbowl #handcarved #handcarvedbowl #naturallylanda #ygk #eastergift #tableware #homedecor #shoplocal

Freshly finished Yellow Birch Burl platter #handcarvedplatter #carvedbowl #carvedplatter . #sculptedbowl #woodsculpture #sculptedburl #matthewsstudio #ygk #greaternapanee #naturallylanda

A little flower shot to brighten up the photo shoot. #tableware #naturallylanda #homedecor #handcarvedbowl. #carvedplatters #kitchendecor #salad owl #canadiaade #ygk #greaternapanee #shoplocal

Weekend studio stock for some early Easter shoppers . #matthewsstudio #handcarved #handcarvedbowl #tableware #eastergifts #kitchendecor #doughbowl #ontariowood

My wood cutting partner. #matthewsstudio #carvedbowls #cattledog #heelersofinstagram

A warm day in the shop carving dough bowls will it’s frigid outside. #matthewsstudio #handcarved #doughbowl #woodcarving #ontariowood #cottagelifeshow #homedecor #kitchendecor

Saturdays view @Matthewsstudio awaiting some afternoon shoppers #shoplocal #handcarved #platters #chacuterieboard #matthewsstudio #ygk #greaternapanee #tableware # kitchendecor #ontariowood @followers

Finished of a couple extra large serving bowl for some commercial client and another long dough bowl . #doughbowl #largesaladbowl #tableware #homedecor #matthewsstudio #handcarved #handcarvedbowl #interiordesign #steakhousebowls

My first extra long dough bowl roughed out . On to the second matching bowl for a serious dough maker #doughbowl #handcarved #woodsculptors #kitchendecor #tableware #bakers #matthewsstudio #ygk #cottagelife

Getting a few bowl on the shelf for the upcoming Valentine’s Day orders #handcarvedbowls #valentinesgift #ygk #greaternapanee #naturallylanda #tableware #kitchendecor #woodturning #giftideas #localwood #ambrosiamaplebowl #walnutbowl #saladbowl #naturalfinish

Managed to get few bowls on the shelf for some last minute shopping. #handcarved #shoplocal #naturallylanda #greaternapanee #xmasgifts #platters #bowls #tabledecor #kitchendecor

Finally finished my first flueted bowl . They are certainly a labour of love . #matthewstudio #ygk #tableware #handcarvedbowl #saladbowl #naturallylanda #ontariowood #woodturning #xmasgift

Quick pic of the day . A uniquely marked black walnut bowl #handcarved #woodturning #localwood #naturalfinish #naturallylanda #ontariowood. #saladbowl #tableware #kitchendecor #christmasgift #shoponline

A few bowls finally on the shelf after a bad start of the week #handcarverdbowl. #handcarvedbowls #naturallylanda #woodturning #ontariowood #ygk #greaternapanee #matthewsstudio #tableware #xmasgiftideas #kitchendecor #shoplocal

A quick picture before I ship this black ash bowl #handcarved #saladbowl #naturallylanda #woodturning #tableware #kitchendecor #xmasgift #giftideas #matthewsstudio

A quick picture of the black walnut dough bowl and matching charcuterie board . Someone is getting a great Christmas gift. #handcarvedbowls #doughbowl #naturallylanda #tableware #kitchendecor #woodturning #woodcarving #ygk #greaternapanee #matthewsstudio

Almost completed walnut Dough bowl . A few spots to trim . Then to the matching charcuterie board. Someone’s special Xmas gift. #handcarvedbowl #xmasgift #naturalfinish #doughbowl #ontariowood #naturallylanda #tableware #kitchendecor #woodturning #woodensaladbowl

Working on a black walnut dough bowl . #handcarved #doughbowl #tableware #kitchendecor #kitchendesign

Just nicely finished this custom sized black walnut bowl .A extra deep 13.5” ,for the additional guests. #woodturning #handcarved #tableware #xmasgift #kitchendecor #naturallylanda #custommade #naturalfinsh #saladbowl #walnutbowl #ontariowood

We are stop #17 on the @lastudiotour ! Mark your calendars: Sept. 9 & 10, 2023 our studio will be open from 10am – 5pm. Admission is FREE! Visit our studio at: 558 Miller Road, Tamworth, Ontario. If you attend the L&A Studio Tour you can meet the artists in their studios and homes, learn about their artistic process, see demos in various mediums, and purchase a new artwork for your collection! Discover the richness of the talented artists creating one-of-a-kind art throughout all 4 townships of L&A County! #Napanee #NapaneeOntario #TamworthOntario #StoneMills #StoneMillsTownship #MatthewsStudio #LennoxandAddington #LennoxandAddingtonCounty

Had a couple Cool artists stop in to the studio this afternoon. Wishing them all the best with their concert on Kashwakamak lake this weekend #mountainhead #concertonkash #musicartist #matthewsstudio #woodturning #suportlocal #naturallylanda

Well it’s been a week of large salad bowl sales . One to Newfoundland and one to British Columbia. #largesaladbowl #handcarved #handcarvedbowls #woodplatters #naturallylanda #woodturning #walnutbowl #walnutsaladbowl

Finish a few more large salad bowls for a client to pick from. #largesaladbowls #naturalfinish #handcarvedbowls #woodturning #kitchendecor #naturallylanda #landastudiotour #ygk #greaternapanee #handcrafted #woodbowls #woodenbowls #saladbowl

Happy customer in Sudbury sent us this great photo . #matthewsstudio #happycustomer #handcarved #saladbowl #woodbowl woodensaladbowl #woodturning #ygk #greaternapanee #toronto #vancouver #calgary

A few walnut logs Curtis and I picked up today. @matthewsstudio #walnut #walnutbowl #ontariowood #salvagedwood #largesaladbowls #homedecor #shoplocal

One last photo before I box it up and ship it to its new owner. @matthewsstudio.ca #custommade #specialorder #handmade #largestsaladbowl #woodturner #matthewsstudio #naturalfinish #tableware #kitchendecor

First application of natural bowl finish on one of the large ambrosia maple salad bowls I turned awhile back Www.Matthewsstudio.ca #handcarvedbowl #handcarvedwood #handcarvedbowls #matthewsstudio #ygl #naturallylanda #homedecor #largesaladbowl #kitchendecor #woodturning #woodartist #wooddesign #ontariowedding #canadianliving #largesaladbowl

A few of today’s selections for my Saturday Christmas shoppers #matthewsstudio #handcrafted. #christmasgifts #kitchendecor #naturallylanda #landastudiotour #greaternapanee #bonechoprovincialpark. #handcarvedbowl #handcarvedbowls

Finished out the afternoon turning this 22” ambrosia maple bowl #handcrafted #landastudiotour #woodturning #homemadelathe #ontariowood #largesaladbowl

Finish off a family’s commission from their dooryard Walnut tree . Theirs numerous defects but the heart felt memorable is still perfect. #handcarvedbowls #handcrafted #woodturning #ontariowood #walnutbowls #matthewsstudio #tagus

Some of my favourite pieces this summer. Www.Matthewsstudio.ca #handcarvedbowl #handcarvedbowl #naturallylanda #woodenbowl #woodenbowls #landastudiotour #ygk #greaternapanee #woodartist

Fresh batch of walnut charcuterie and bread boards finished with a plant based oil and beeswax. For those who want it all natural. @mattthewsstudio #chacuterieboard #handcrafted #naturalfinish #handcarvedbowls #tableware #kitchendecor #ygk #greaternapanee #ourontariowood

Grabbed a pic of this 16” with servers before I box it up.@Matthewsstudio.ca #carvedwoodenbowls #woodworking #woodworkinginontario #handcarvedwood #handcarvedbowlsforsale #woodenplaters #woodenbowlsalad #tableware #kitchendecor #ygk #greaternapanee #landastudiotour

Finished a few bread boards with salt pockets. The finished boards will be complete with the hebrew bread prayer. #landastudiotour #breadboard #handcarved #carvedbowl #woodturning #matthewsstudio #carvedwoodbowl #woodbowl #woodenbowl

Grabbed a picture of the cherry bowl set before we shipped them down to a lucky newlywed couple . #handcarvedbowls #handcarvedwoodbowls #handcarvedbowlsforsale #woodworkinginontario #woodplatters #handcarvedwood #tableware

One of the nicest live edge maple bowls Curtis has ever turned and finished. @matthewsstudio #woodworking #handcarvedbowlsforsale #handcarvedwood #handcarvedbowls #matthewsstudio

This weeks walnut pick . www.Matthewsstudio.ca #walnut . . #matthewsstudio #woodworker #landastudiotour #woodenbowl #tableware #weddinggift

From small to super sized and square we have something for everyone. @matthewsstudio #landastudiotour #greaternapanee #carvedwood #woodbowl #woodenplatter #woodenbowl #saladbowl #ontariowood

Finally getting back to sanding some of the square edge bowls. @matthewsstudio #woodbowl #woodenbowl #woodbowlsforsale #handcarvedbowls #handcarvedbowlsforsale #woodenplatters #woodworkinginontario #handcarvedwood

A grand dinner smoked ribs. @matthewsstudio #familydinner #mountainhead

Finished a couple black walnut crotch bowls this afternoon. Always nice to see the grain come to life when finished. @matthewsstudio #landastudiotour #walnutbowl #handcrafted #carvedwood #ygk #greaternapanee #tableware #giftideas #kitchendecor #woodenbowl #woodenbowlsalad #corperategifts

A busy morning at the log pile with Heather’s fabulous baked treats , ice cream with Honey on top and live music for the @naturallylanda gravel ride @matthewsstudio #naturallylanda #ontariocycling #bakedgoods #tamworthontario #woodenbowls #woodturning

A day of turning square edge bowls . @matthewsstudio #woodcarving #woodturning #woodenbowl #tableware #fathersdaygifts #saladbowl #matthewsstudio

Madi’s first icecream serving in our walnut bowl and spoon. @matthewsstudio #carvedwoodspoon #woodturning #woodcarving #servingbowl #naturallylanda #ygk. #greaternapanee #tableware #

A quick pic of a couple of 16” ambrosia maple a client had to choose which colour pattern she liked most . Which one would you choose? @matthewsstudio #naturallylanda #woodworkinginontario #woodworking #handcarvedbowlsforsale #woodenplatters

Live edge ambrosia maple set of four individual bowls and matching sixteen inch bowl with salad servers. Ready for the trip to some lucky newlyweds. #weddinggifts #matthewsstudio #handcrafted #woodenbowls #tableware #gift #tableware

Grabbed a quick picture of my first 24” Black Walnut bowl and a 14” more traditional sized before their journey to Curve Lake . @matthewsstudio #firstnations #natural #woodenbowls #handcrafted #naturallylanda #tableware #homedecor

We’ve got your Mother’s Day gifts covered @matthewsstudio #mothersday #mothersdaygift #natural #naturallylanda #ygk #greaternapanee #woodenbowls #woodartist #kitchendecor #ontariomade

Make sure you sign up for the L and A Gravel ride in Stonemills twp #naturallylanda #stonemillstownship #matthewsstudio #natural #handcrafted #landastudiotour #greaternapanee #ygk #ontario

This mornings breaking in the new Husqvarna xp390 . @husqvarnaca @matthewsstudio #matthewsstudio #canadian #ontariowood #woodenbowls #natural #woodturning #naturalylanda

Grabbed a quick pic of a couple of the sixteen inch black walnut bowls that Curtis finished today . @matthewsstudio #blackwalnut #tabledecor #mothersdaygifts #woodenbowl #handcrafted #matthewsstudio

Saturday was a day of turning black walnut squares. @matthewsstudio #woodturnig #naturallylanda #woodenbowls #saladbowls #tableware #ygk #landastudiotour #weddinggift #mothersdaygift

An afternoon of turning black walnut bowls. @matthewsstudio #tableware #homedecor #interiordesign. #weddinggifts #ygk #greaternapanee #landastudiotour #homedecor #woodturning #woodenbowls #handcrafted #matthewsstudio

A few bowls in the making @matthewsstudio #matthewsstudio #tableware #weddinggift #homedecor #ygk #naturallylanda

Curt’s pick of the week ,that he turned. Black walnut with some mineral reaction from 50 year old hardware near the heart of the tree . @matthewsstudio #landastudiotour #naturallylanda #ygk #suportlocal #greaternapanee #wooddesign #kitchendecor

Finished a dual colour black walnut with a little bit of live edge . www.Matthewsstudio.ca @matthewsstudio #ygk #naturallylanda #shoplocal #matthewsstudio #woodenbowl

🚨 Matthews Studio is located at booth #1528 in hall #2 at the #SpringCottageLifeShow! Come see us and our wooden products. 🌲 @cottagelife 🛍️ @icpresents 🪵 @ontariowood #OntarioWood #MississaugaLife #MississaugaMoms #SaugaCity #CottageLife #SpringCottageLife #SpringCottageLifeShow2023 #Wood #WoodenBowl #MississaugaLife #MississaugaRealEstate #MississaugaEvents #IcPresents #MississaugaOntario

We’re at the Spring Cottage Life show. In hall 2 booth1528 . @icpresents @cottagelife @cottagelifeshows #mississauga #mississaugaevents #springcottagelife #matthewsstudio #woodturning #woodenbowls

Already for another busy day at the Toronto International centre Cottage Life Show www.Matthewsstudio.ca #cottagelife #torontogifts #cottagestyle #ontariowood #woodturnig #handcrafted #woodbowls #matthewsstudio

Come visit booth #1528 in hall #2 to see us at the #SpringCottageLifeShow in #Mississauga! We are proud to be here alongside several @ontariowood partners. 🌲 @cottagelife 🛍️ @icpresents #OntarioWood #MississaugaLife #MississaugaMoms #SaugaCity #CottageLife #SpringCottageLife #SpringCottageLifeShow2023 #Wood #WoodenBowl #MississaugaLife #MississaugaRealEstate #MississaugaEvents #IcPresents #MississaugaOntario

Back to finishing the largest ash bowl I’ve turned.just for large gatherings. www.Matthewsstudio.ca. #woodturning #wooddesign #woodartist #tabledecor #kitchendecor #naturallyla #ygk #greaternapanee #matthewsstudio

A day of finishing black ash bowls www.Matthewsstudio.ca. #matthewsstudio #ontariomade #canadianliving #style #luxury #ontariocanada #kitchendecor #woodbowl #woodartist

A day of finishing some black ash bowls. www.Matthewsstudio.ca. #ygk #naturallylanda #explorecanada. #exploreontario #homedesign #decoration #tableware #kitchendesign

Best part of finishing your bowl ,is applying the bowl conditioner to reveal the highlights of the wood. www.Matthewsstudio.ca #handcrafted #wooddesign #woodartist #wooddecor #kitchendecor

Best part of finishing the your bowl is applying the bowl conditioner to reveal the highlights of the wood www.Matthewsstudio.ca #handcrafted #orginal #naturalproduct #interiordesign #tableware #ygk #greaternapanee

One of the best parts of finishing a bowl is putting the bowl conditioner on and revealing the highlights in it . www.Matthewsstudio.ca #naturallylanda #walnutbowls #wooddesign #ygk. #ontariomade. #ontariowood. #greaternapanee #matthewsstudio #homedesign

First full load of black walnut to make many bowls www.Matthewsstudio.ca #matthewsstudio #blackwalnut #woodturning # tableware #homedecor #handcrafted #interiordesign #kitchendecor #ygk #vancouver #alberta #montreal

First full load of black walnut logs to make many bowl. www.Matthewsstudio.ca. #matthewsstudio. #naturallylanda #corporategifts #walnutbowls #woodturning #ontariowood #wooddesign #woodartist

Fresh batch of logs for this years turning . WWW.Matthewsstudio.ca. #handcrafted. #naturallylanda #corporategifts #ygk #homedecor #tableware #ontariomade

Finally getting back to finishing the super sized live edge bowl www.Matthewsstudio.ca #wooddesign #woodturning #ygk #homedecor #naturallylanda

A day of sanding for Curtis

Fresh turned super sized live edge for a client with a big family. www.Matthewsstudio.ca #handcrafted #liveedgebowl #tableware #kitchendeco #ygk #canadaslargest #homedecor #naturallylanda #homedesign #matthewsstudio

Where back at it again . My client from the last post picked the narrower based bowl . Now it an undecided client,for the species of wood that best suits their home . Which one would you pick ? #1 is ambrosia maple, #2 white ash, #3 is cherry and #4 black walnut . Check out out February special @www.Matthewsstudio.ca #matthewsstudio #handcrafted #woodturning #valentinesgift #ygk #naturallylanda #ontariowood #tableware #homedecor

Finishing a few cherry bowls for a client to pick from. Which style of bottom do you prefer?Broad based or more evolved narrow bottom . www.Matthewsstudio.ca #cherrysaladbowl #handcrafted #kitchendecor #woodartist #woodturning #ygk #canadianliving #ontario #luxury #naturallylanda #matthewsstudio