Nick discovered the world of woodturning when he purchased a gift for Win: a bowl made by a professional woodturner. “I was amazed by the craftsmanship of that bowl,” says Nick. “The three-dimensional aspect of working with wood really appealed to me. Plus, I love the smell of a woodworking shop.” Nick bought a lathe and taught himself to turn wood by attending workshops, watching videos, asking questions, and a lot of trial and error. “The results aren’t always guaranteed,” he laughs. “I may think a piece of wood will be one thing, but it has other ideas. Even mistakes can turn into something beautiful and unique.” Nick particularly enjoys creating hollow and round forms such as bowls, vases, napkin rings, and wine stoppers, among other things. “The wood reveals the shape it wants to become as I work with it.” Whether it’s photography or woodturning, for Nick, the joy comes from transforming the lines and shapes he sees into objects of unique beauty that others can see too. To view more of Nick’s work or inquire about purchasing or commissioning a piece, email him at turn2cycle@gmail.com.
Film and Form: The Dual Crafts of Nick Braunsch
When Kilworth resident Nick Braunsch looks at the world, he sees things most others would take for granted. His mind locks onto the symmetry of shapes, lines, and colours, whether it’s the soft curve of a bowl, the straight trunks of trees mirrored in a lake, or the angles of a docked boat. For over 40 years, Nick has taken the aesthetic scenes he sees and transformed them into film photo - graphs and wood-turned wonders. Nick’s artistic journey began when he joined his high school yearbook team and learned film photography. “We took the sports and event pictures and devel- oped and printed the pictures our- selves,” explains Nick. The seed was planted and grew into a deep appreciation for film photography. After high school, Nick studied photography at Fanshawe, built his own darkroom, and found work in film labs. When he wasn’t developing other people’s pic - tures, Nick created his own stun - ning photography that captured the geometrical essence of what- ever caught his eye. Nick’s creative and curious mind eventually enticed him away
Nick in his woodshop
Nick and Millie, who often contributes pieces of wood to Nick’s supply
from photography to explore other interests. He learned to sail in Bayfield and crewed a yacht from Florida to the Bahamas. When he met Win, his wife of 42 years, Nick returned to Canada, and they married, eventually settling in Kilworth, where they still reside today.
Photographs and wood vessels created by Nick
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