Gary & Curtis Matthews

For over 35 years, Gary Matthews has been turning handcrafted wooden bowls in Canada, including beautiful wooden salad bowls and burls, on a handmade lathe in his workshop near the village of Tamworth, Ontario. His business partner and son, Curtis Matthews, joined the craft in 2012.


Matthew's hand carved wood bowls are both functional and decorative. They create a collection of hand carved wood bowls, wooden platters, and burls in a variety of shapes and designs. Their handcrafted wooden bowls are displayed and available in galleries and shops throughout Canada, offering timeless pieces that showcase the beauty of natural wood.

As Seen in LCBO Food & Drink

Fall 2026

We’re very proud to see Matthews Studio featured in the Fall 2026 issue of LCBO Food & Drink! This feature is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the thoughtful design, creativity, and attention to detail that goes into our work. From concept to completion, we’re passionate about creating pieces that are both beautifully considered and uniquely suited to the people who experience them. We’re honoured to have our work recognized in such a celebrated Ontario publication.

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Pick Your Bowl

Looking for a stunning, statement piece? We have a lot of options.

Are you looking for wholesale pricing? We have a wholesale price list available upon request.

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Bowl Care

Minimum Care

Your bowls will require only minimal care to retain their natural beauty and functionality.

Cleaning Your Carved Wooden Bowl

Our wooden platters and bowls can be cleaned by washing in soap and water and towel or air dried, however do not allow the it to soak extensively in water.

Safe Use

It is not recommended using your bowl in the dishwasher or microwave.

Our Studio

558 Miller Rd.

Tamworth, Ontario 

K0K 3G0

(613) 453-5865

matthews_gary@hotmail.com




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