No-Tech Toys
We recently added a collection of no-tech toys to our online store. Simple turned wooden toys have always been popular but maybe more so now, when finding the right cord, charger, or fresh set of batteries can be a daily challenge. We set out a display of no-tech toys at two recent holiday craft fairs. Almost […]
Spotlight on Ted Heuer
Recently Ted was interviewed by Alaska Home Magazine for an artist profile that appears in the 2018/19 winter issue. The article is available online and in print. Please check out the article here and, as always, check out our recent postings on our Facebook page. From our family to yours, have a Happy New Year.
Kitchen and Gift Items
Whether preparing a quick meal for one or a banquet for dozens, we appreciate the right implements for the job. Here at Ted’s Woodshop we specialize in functional, handcrafted kitchen and gift items that can be used and enjoyed every day. Take a peek at some of our durable kitchenware and serving implements that will bring […]
Segmented Stave Pepper Mills
Segmented stave pepper mills put the “fun” in functional artwork. They also provide woodturner Ted Heuer with an opportunity to showcase his precision cutting, laminating, and turning talents. Over the summer Ted created a series of segmented stave pepper mills ranging in height from just over 7 inches to 12 inches and utilizing some of his “go-to” […]
Practical Holiday Gifts
Ted’s Woodshop specializes in functional and practical holiday gifts that can be used and enjoyed every day. If you are looking for a gift for someone special, our online store has a wide variety of practical and artistic gifts. They are practical because who couldn’t use a nice coffee scoop, ice cream scoop, pizza cutter, […]
Remembering Toby Tyler
Every once in a while, if you’re lucky, you meet someone extraordinary. Our friend, the late R.W. “Toby” Tyler, fit that category. A prolific artist, he may not have been well known in New York or Boston but here in Homer, Alaska, everybody knew his name. More than a few people have stories to tell, as […]
2017 Spring Gift Ideas
Ah, spring! Easter and Mother’s Day are just around the corner. We’ll bet someone will be sending you an invitation during the upcoming wedding season. There are always birthdays, anniversaries, and retirement celebrations, too. Selecting a great gift doesn’t need to be difficult. Ted’s Woodshop offers an extensive line of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind functional items that would […]
Ted’s Woodshop at Ptarmigan Arts Gallery in Homer, Alaska
Someone stopped us in the grocery store this morning to ask where Ted’s Woodshop is located. We don’t operate a retail storefront, but we do have a presence in Ptarmigan Arts Gallery in Homer, Alaska. It was no surprise to learn that Homer has been listed by Expedia’s Viewfinder blog as one of the most artistic […]
Holiday Ornaments For You and Yours
It’s the season to dig out the holiday ornaments. Your favorites may have been gifts, ornaments handmade with love by a child, or treasures you made when you were a child and kept all these years. Perhaps you display ornaments year round to bring a little joy and sparkle to those dark winter months. Here […]
Ted’s Woodshop 2016 Gift Guide
With Halloween behind us, the elves at Ted’s Woodshop are getting ready for the holiday shopping season. Chief Elf Ted has been spending long hours in the shop turning out beautiful and functional creations, with Junior Elf Beth busily applying finish, tagging, pricing, labeling, and packaging. Looking for a special gift for a friend or […]