Calgary Woodturners Guild
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His love of woodworking is well known.As a Journeyman cabinet-maker and carpenter in the 1970's, Don owned and operated the Fourth Street Woodworks in Calgary.
Today he crafts custom doors, furniture and wood art pieces for clients and his own enjoyment.
His woodturnings are exhibited through the Calgary Woodturners Guild and the Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society.
Don studied Urban Planning at Queens University and Construction Management at the University of Calgary.
He has worked in every aspect of construction throughout Alberta and as far afield as Toyama, Japan.
Don is active in promoting the residential renovation industry in Calgary and education programs for Alberta youth interested in homebuilding careers.