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
2026 Events for Rotational Matters
The Christmas craft show schedule is starting to firm up. Some acceptances have been received, others are outstanding and some applications have yet to be made. If you have a favourite, let me know. In the meantime, if you wish to buy something you see here online, please contact me at turner@rotational-matters.ca
2026 Craft Shows
October 17 - Stairs Memorial United Church, 44 Hester St., Dartmouth
November 7 - Milton Community Hall Craft Show, 7A New Glasgow Rd., North Milton, PEI
November 13-15 - Dartmouth Handcrafters Christmas Craft Show, Zatzman's Sportsplex, Dartmouth
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:
Summer 2026
I am in the shop on regular basis building up inventory for the upcoming Christmas craft shows. This year I went back into my show notes and added up what I sold in each show to give an idea of how much inventory I needed. I was pleasantly surprised with how much I sold. I was unpleasantly surprised to find out that I did not have any additional inventory in my show supplies downstairs. I am interspersing dibbers, rolling pins, and biscuit cutters with some more creative work. I also mounted the green-turned mushroom (learned in the course in Western Australia) in some "natural" pieces of wood. I also turned a wizard's staff and 2 walking sticks.
