My name is Chris Wong. I was born, raised, and still live in Port Moody, a suburb of Vancouver, BC. My father and my uncles helped get me started in woodworking at an early age.
About Flair Woodworks
After nine years of woodworking as a hobby, I opened Flair Woodworks in 2008 to produce original woodwork out of my shop in Port Moody, British Columbia.
The primary focus of Flair Woodworks is to design and produce sculptural woodwork, which includes furniture, boxes, and carvings.
About My Work
I do my best work when I am inspired and I draw a lot of inspiration from my environment, including the materials with which I work. Often, I find one piece of wood with extraordinary colour or figure and will use it as the focal point in the project. Adapting a design to work with the wood, rather than forcing the wood to conform to the design is, to me, what separates the hand-crafted from the mass-produced.
About My Blog
I update my blog regularly, often multiple times per week. Sometimes I share what I am working on in the shop or a piece that I find inspiring. Because I am constantly learning and trying to improve myself, my past posts may or may not reflect my current position.
I read every comment posted and will do my best to answer any questions you may have.
Read my blog. (You can also subscribe using the form at the bottom of every page.)
You can reach me at Chris@FlairWoodworks.com.
I put your site in my favorites. I will read your work in the weeks and months to come. So far I like the style. Thank you and have a great week.
Hi Owen,
Thank you for the kind words. If you don’t know, you can subscribe to my blog by entering your e-mail in the subscribe box in the right-hand column. Or you could just check back weekly.
Chris
Chris,
I’ve really enjoyed scrolling through your blog and I’ve listed it as one my favourites on my own blog site. Thanks for the good writing!
cool., and your just in Port Moody. Im just working on a Yellow cedar/Pac Yew & QS white oak…I was searching for Pacific Yew chests…for ideas & whatnot and came across your Yew chest.. i like the ironwork & wood together. All the best!
Thanks for the idea. I’d love to live in British Colombia. It’s beautiful. Of course new tools would be awesome, but I’ll settle just seeing what you make. Thanks for sharing!
Just finished reading your latest about carving. Have a look at this new chisel.
http://www.gizmag.com/freed-digital-handheld-milling-device/21458/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=9653baeb36-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email
Cheers,
Peter
That is very interesting, Peter. Technology is fascinating – thanks for sharing.
Chris
Very beautiful works of art. I love finding other wood workers to be envious of. You are truly a gifted craftsman.
just stumbled on your site; lovely to see such great work, artistic, pragmatic and elegant. keep up the great work, and keep sharing it.