Hayward turns wood into Christmas ornaments, wine stoppers, bowls, lidded boxes, vases, spin tops, and platters. He says, "I enjoyed wood turning in school (a few years ago) and when I retired I joined the Kawartha Woodturners Guild. Seeing the beauty of the many creations that other turners had done, I decided to try my hand at it. I was hooked and the rest is history."
Hayward has the most fun creating Christmas tree ornaments made from discarded Christmas trees. When asked what themes he pursues in his creations, he says, "Whatever the piece of wood gives me."
Working in his workshop, Hayward says he doesn't listen to music or do anything else. "My mind is on the piece that I am creating. It requires full concentration."
Hayward gets his inspiration from the wood.
The most memorable response Hayward has had to his work has been "Two ladies purchasing ornaments to be displayed on a government tree in Ottawa."
When not creating, Hayward does household chores, walks the dog and collects wood. More of his exquisite work can be seen on Facebook at M & H Designs.
Come meet Hayward on December 9th at the Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Rd in Peterborough) between 10 am and 2 pm!
When not creating, Hayward does household chores, walks the dog and collects wood. More of his exquisite work can be seen on Facebook at M & H Designs.
Come meet Hayward on December 9th at the Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Rd in Peterborough) between 10 am and 2 pm!
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