woodturning

Maker’s Market – Hosted by BirchBarn Designs

In celebration of Small Business Saturday, BirchBarn Designs will host it’s annual Workshop Party & Maker’s Market from 10am-3pm. ⁠ The workshop will be packed with 8 talented artisans from across the South Shore, selling locally made gifts for the holidays. It’s the perfect time to knock out your holiday shopping. BirchBarn Designs will have … Read more

The Write Stuff

A local pen craftsman’s story By Matt Tormey Photography By Jack Foley Weymouth’s Al LaFrance is undeniably a skilled craftsman and artist. In 1998, with years of craftsmanship under his (tool)belt, LaFrance came across a catalog for wood pen crafting kits and quickly became enamored. These kits were based on woodturning, a distinct set of … Read more