Rotational Matters
Wood Turning
Welcome to Rotational Matters Woodturning
I create useful works of art from wood through woodturning. Using the lathe means my creations are a variation on a cylinder shape from bowls (boxes in woodturner's lingo), and coasters, to spindle based objects like dibbers (planting sticks) and muddlers (to mix your drinks). My workshop in located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I usually work with local Maritime Canadian wood.
Mark Hazen
2025 Events for Rotational Matters
I expect to be at the following craft shows for the 2025 Christmas season.
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Stairs United Church Craft Fair, 44 Hester St., Dartmouth, NS (Oct. 4, 10am-2pm)
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Miltonvale Hall Christmas Craft Fair, Rte 7 PEI (Nov. 8-9)
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Dartmouth Handcrafters Guild show at the Zatzman Sportsplex, Dartmouth, NS (Nov. 14-16)
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St Lukes United Christmas Craft show, St Margarets Bay NS (Nov. 21)
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and I am hoping to be at the Dartmouth Makers Winter Show (Nov 28-29)
If you wish to buy something you see here online, please contact me at turner@rotational-matters.ca
Many people are curious about the process of woodturning. I have made two videos of me making a beech bowl and a biscuit cutter so you can see some of the process. These are not meant to be instructional videos.
News from the Shop:
August 2025
It seems like I am finally back in the shop after a period of home renovations and vacation time. I did experimenting with some new products like darning mushrooms and drop spindles. With a number of craft shows coming up, I am focused on building up inventory. Step one of that was to deal with getting many pieces of raw wood that had been building up prepared for the next stage. I expect to spend September in the shop to make headway before curling season starts!
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