Our Gallery

Explore the Matthews Studio gallery and discover a collection of handcrafted wooden bowls, platters, salad servers, charcuterie boards, burls, and unique custom pieces. Each creation celebrates the natural beauty and character of the wood, with every piece carefully turned, carved, and finished by hand. Browse our gallery below for inspiration and see the craftsmanship, creativity, and one-of-a-kind details that make every Matthews Studio piece truly unique.

hand carved wooden bowl by Matthews Studio

Matthews Studio showcasing hand carved wooden bowl

hand spun wooden bowl by Matthews Studio

square wooden bowl carved by Matthews Studio

hand carved wooden platter by Matthews Studio

wood salad bowl carved by Matthews Studio

hand carved wood platter by Matthews Studio

set of hand carved wood bowls by Matthews Studio

large salad bowl carved by Matthews Studio

large wood salad bowl carved by Matthews Studio

Wooden bowl with a natural bark rim and light interior

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19” Ambrosia maple with a natural edge with stunning contrast. #ambrosiamaple #largesaladbowl #redmaplebowl #madelocally

Grabbed a quick picture of this very colourful red maple bowl on route to its new home in Toronto. #foodanddrinkmagazine #torontolife #tableware. #ontariomadebowls

Thankyou everyone for the gracious words of gratitude. If you see the magazine please feel free to take a picture and tag me on a posting on Facebook and instagram. #lcbofoodanddrink # destinationontario #naturallylanda #tableware

Thankyou to the editor ,for the coverage in LCBO food and drink fall edition . #lcbofoodanddrink #madeinontario #destionationontario #landastudiotour

Grabbed a quick picture of this matching set of Red Maple salad servers and salad bowl. #redmaplesaladbowl #aniverserygift #weddinggıft #madeinontario

It’s a rainy day walk through the studio .And of course my dog thinks she should add some music . #tableware #weddinggifts #handcarvedbowls #Saladbowls

Some days it’s hard to find something unique #tableware #handcarvedwoodenbowls #woodsaladbowl #woodplatters

Last view before the the finished product.#woodturning #weddinggifts #corperategifts #largesaladbowl

We will be closed this Saturday August1 st for the long weekend.

Had to get some assistance mounting this 160 pound black walnut bowl blank. It should make a great serving bowl. #largesaladbowl #tableware #woodturning #corperategifts

A beautiful rainy day to turn some square edge red maple bowls #redmaplebowl #corperategifts #weddinggifts #aniverserygift

Grabbed a quick picture of some salad servers heading to a new client in the Bluewater district in Ontario . #muskokagallery #tourismontario #redmaplebowl #weddinggifts

If your looking for that special wedding gift or corporate gift . We have you covered with custom laser engravings. #corperategifts #weddinggifts #woodbowls #woodenbowls

Handcrafted black walnut salad servers and matching salad bowl . #tableware #handcarved #woodsaladbowls #handcarvedwood owls

It’s not very often in Ontario that you are able to get solid Cherry large enough to turn 19” salad bowls . This is a fine example of the natural beauty of locally sourced Cherry. #weddinggifts #largesaladbowls #coperategift #laserengravedgifts

If you were choosing your next salad bowl . Which one would it be? #handcarvedsaladbowl #corperategifts #madeinontariio #woodsaladbowl

Just putting the finishing touches on our latest corporate order with some custom laser engraving ,to make them the most personal corporate gift. #corporategiftideas #corporategift #handcarvedwoodbowls #weddinggifts

A quick trip through the studio#tableware #handcarved #homedecor #unspoiledlanda

It’s a rainy day . So let’s brighten it up with some news about our cherry bowls . We are happy to get some new logs that are allowing us to offer large cherry bowls from 19” down. These will be available online in near future. #ontariolocal #woodbowls #naturallylanda #tableware

Mondays pick for a photo before it heads off to a new home.#Burls #handcarvedwoodbowls #woodenplatters #woodsaladbowls

A couple different styles of maple Burl bowls blessed with the natural beauty of flowers. #burl #handcarvedwoodbowls #woodbowls #woodsaladbowls

Today’s pick ,for the perfect match to any home. #weddinggifts #homedecor #madeinontario #kitchendecor

Extra large wedding gift for the special occasion. Hand carved repurposed bark edge red maple . #weddinggift #aniverserygift #tableware #timelesshomedecor

#Oneofakindredmaplebowl

Rainy Sunday turnings. Big bottom 21” bowls and a big mess of shavings. #madeinontario #redmaplebowl #handcrafted #oneofakindbowls

Natural beauty!Special sized bowl with some of Heather’s beautiful flowers. #weddinggifts #giftideas #ontariogifts #tableware

Every year it gets harder to find a patch of trillium’s to take a picture with on our property. #woodenbowl #ontaiowood #weddinggift #torontogift

Mother’s Day gift, that will become a family heirloom . #familyheirloom #mothersdaygift #madeinontario

Local maple burls turned into a one-of-a-kind Ontario wedding gift. #madeinontario #weddinggifts #uniquegiftideas

This sculpture base has been awhile getting to the finish. One more coat of finish and it off to its new home . #sculpture #handcarved #homedecor #canadianart

Black walnut custom turned, designed with extra large bottoms for enhanced stability. #custumwoodturning #woodturning #naturallylanda

Fridays caving project. Triple crotch black walnut. Just rough sanded till ist completely dry . #woodsculpture #homedecor #walnutplatter #handcraftedsculpture

Today’s gallery view . #tableware #naturallylanda #canadianwoodturning #largesaladbowl

Beautiful maple burl individual serving pieces. #mapleburlbowls #handcrafted #canadianmaplebowls #woodenbowlset

Sunday morning view of some super dark black walnut bowls , from a local arborist . #repurposedwood #canadianmadebowls #largesaladbowl #walnutbowl

First post for 2026 . Matching servers and 17” ambrosia maple salad bowl . #canadianmade #largesaladbowl #handcrafted #handcarved #suportlocal

Heathers fully loaded Charcuterie Board #homebaker #pasterychef #canadianchef

Finishing off a few super durable black walnut charcuterie boards for some last minute shoppers. #chacuterieboard #platters #handcrafted #xmasgiftidea #shoplocal

Last picture for the last minute shopper Happy Holidays!#tableware #handcarved #kitchendecor #woodturning #homedecor

Grabbed quick picture of this spalted ambrosia maple before it is shipped to British Colombia . #largesaladbowl #canadianmadebowl #localwoodturner #saladbowl #tableware #woodturning #canadian #giftideas

#tableware #naturallylanda #handcarved #woodturning #kitchendecor #unspoiledlanda #ontariowood #platters #canadianwoodturner #canadiansaladbowl

#tableware #naturallylanda #handcarved #matthewsstudio #kitchendecor #woodturning #homedecor #ontariowood #destninationontario

A visitor I had while relaxing in the forest #whitetaildeer #ontario_adventures #canadian #wildlifephotography

A little caving today on a special project for a special person. #woodcarving #handmade #handcarved #sculpture #naturallylanda #madeincanada #canadianart

Happy Friday pick. What style do you prefer? #canadianmade #handcarved #canadianmadegifts #custommade #tableware #largesaladbowl #weddinggift #platters #interiordesign

We’re ready for this weekends L&A Studio Tour @matthewsstudio #tableware #handcarved #naturallylanda #woodturning #unspoiledlanda #ontariowood #landastiudiotour #largesakadbowl #saladbowl #custummade

Grabbed a quick pic of this 19” diameter Red Maple salad bowl and servers before I ship them off . #handmadeoncanada #handcarved #largessladbowl #ambrosíamaplebowl #woodenbowl #custommade #tableware #interiordesign #locallymade #locallymadebowl #naturallylanda #weddinggift

Some lucky couples,freshly finished wedding gift. #weddinggift #handcraftedbowl #handcrafted #woodenbowl #canadianmadebowl #naturallylanda #handcarved #woodturning #largesaladbowl #handmadecanada

A family of maple Burl bowls ,and a heeler #tableware #handcarved #matthewsstudio #kitchendecor #protectontario #protectcanada #destinationontario #carvedburlbowl #woodturning #ontariowood #canadianmade #weddinggift #giftideas

Final finish with 100% plant based finish on this black ash charcuterie board. #tableware #handcarved #kitchendecor #homedecor #charcuterieboard #handcrafted #weddinggift #canadianmade #custummade

Long weekend preview of the studio #tableware #naturallylanda #handcarved #kitchendecor #woodturning #custommade #interiordesign #canadian #canadianmadebowls #shopcanadian #suportlocal

Simply Cherry ,for natural elegance. #handcrafted #custommade #tableware #weddinggift #tableware #interiordesign #woodturning #naturallylanda #ygk #vancouver #torontogiftideas

Custom ordered Black Walnut cutting board ,with dripping trench and pocket .Finished with a 100% plant based finish for this premium wood serving board. #woodcuttingboard #kitchendecor #cuttingboard #trencherboard #troughboard #handcrafted #craftsmanship #custommade

#tableware #naturallylanda #woodturning #homedecor #kitchendecor #weddinggift #madeincanada #craftsmanship #woodplatter #Canadiangift

Putting the final sanding on one of my favourite Burl bowls.#tableware #naturallylanda #matthewsstudio #handcarved #kitchendecor #woodturning #unspoiledlanda #carvedburl #burlbowls #ygk #toronto #vancouver #canadianwoodturner

#matthewsstudio #tableware #naturallylanda #kitchendecor #woodturning #unspoiledlanda #madeincanada #handcarved #largesaladbowl #weddinggiftideas

#tableware #naturallylanda #handcarved #kitchendecor #homedecor #woodturning #unspoiledlanda #landastudiotour

#tableware #naturallylanda #matthewsstudio #handcarved #kitchendecor #homedecor #woodturning #unspoiledlanda #yhk #weddinggifts

A few maple Burl bowls in the studio #tableware #naturallylanda #matthewsstudio #handcarved #burlbowls #kitchendecor #woodturning #unspoiledlanda #ygk

This week’s pick for live edge ambrosia maple . . . . @matthewsstudio . . #giftideas #tableware #ygk #greaternapanee #yyz #vancouver #toronto #naturallylanda #weddinggift #interiordesignmuskoka

Finally getting some salad servers that match the vibrant contrast of our ambrosia maple bowls . . . .@Matthewsstudio .#ambrosiamaple #saladservers #saladbowl #weddinggıft #kitchendecor #interiordesign #ygk #greaternapanee #woodturner

A few of my favourites in all the sizes from 9” to 21” diameter to fit all occasions and gift ideas. . . . . @matthewsstudio #repurposed #sustainable #giftideas #weddinggifts #naturallylanda #ygk #supportlocal #woodturning #interiordesign #tableware

Indee’s pick of the day . A perfect example of nature’s hidden beauty. Crafted to display and to serve your guests. @matthewsstudio . . . #sustainable #naturalbeauty #repurposed #tableware #giftideas #shoplocal #suportlocal #wedinggiftideas #aniverserygift #interiordesign

Today’s view of the studio. #matthewsstudio #GiftIdeas #greatertorontoarea #greatervancouver #largebowl #tableware #supportlocal @MatthewsStudio

Mother’s Day gift ideas. #tableware #naturallylanda #matthewsstudio #handcarved #cottagelifeshow #homedecor #kitchendecor #ontariowood #unspoiledlanda #madeincanada

Indee’s pick for Monday. Canadian made wooden salad bowls. . . . #canadianmade #ontariotravel #tourismontario #tableware #saladbowl #ambrosiamaplebowl #mothersdaygift #tamworthwoodturner

The first of many more to come . Black walnut charcuterie boards . . . @ontariotravel @matthewsstudio #charcuterieboards #tableware #servingboard #madeincanada🇨🇦

Are you attending the Cottage Life Spring Show? Visit Gary Matthews from Matthews Studio at booth #1535, isle 1500, Hall 2. For over thirty years, Gary Matthews has been creating wooden bowls, burls, platters and cutting boards in a variety of shapes and designs. 🪵 Stop by his booth for an EXCLUSIVE show special! @cottagelife @cottagelifeshows

Today’s view in the studio . #tableware #naturallylanda #handcarved #matthewsstudio #cottagelifeshow #greaternapanee #sustainability

Today’s pic of live edge maple from our new logs . . . . @ontariotravel @matthewsstudio #handcarved #naturallylanda #greaternappanee #tableware #kitchendecor #saladbowl #woodturning #woodturner #cottagelifeshow

Today’s favourite square edge bowl . @ontariotravel @matthewsstudio . . . #destinatonontario #handcarvedbowl #naturallylanda #tableware #kitchendecor #canadianmade #suportlocal

Adding a few live edge bowls to the studio for our next exhibition #tableware #matthewsstudio #handcarved #naturallylanda #homedecor #cottagelifeshow #ontariowood #kitchendecor #unspoiledlanda #platters #valentinesgift

#tableware #matthewsstudio #naturallylanda #handcarved #homedecor #cottagelifeshow #ontariowood #kitchendecor #woodturning #unspoiledlanda

Manage to get one of these finished for a special gift . #handcarved #handcrafted #tableware #kitchendecor #doughbowl #naturallylanda #unspoiledlanda #xmasgift #largesaladbowl #saladbowl

A little bit of woodturner sunshine #woodenbowlsalad #tabledecor #tableware #kitchendecor #platter #matthewsstudio #largesaladbowl#naturallylanda

Quick picture of this Victoria BC bound 22” black walnut. #handcarved #tableware #kitchendecor #naturallylanda #saladbowl #extralargbowl #homedecor #handcrafted #craftsmanship #ambrosiamaplebowl #ambrosiamaple#blackwalnut #blackwalnutbowl #largesaladbowl

A perfect square sided platter for serving your holiday treats . #platter #handcarved #tableware #servingboard #servingplatter #matthewsstudio #kitchendecor #giftware #unspoiledlanda #naturallylanda

Getting a few more selections on the shelf #matthewsstudio #tableware #naturallylanda #cottagelifeshow #homedecor #ontariowood #woodturning #unspoiledlanda

First reel with new shelving #unspoiledlanda #handcrafted #matthewsstudio #tableware

First four sided bowl in my new shop#matthewsstudio #handcarved #tableware #naturallylanda #cottagelifeshow #homedecor #ontariowood #woodturning #supportlocal

Todays pick from turning walnut all day #handcarved #matthewsstudio #tableware #homedecor #naturallylanda #cottagelifeshow #ontariowood #woodturning #supportlocal

Well it was awesome to get back at turning a large bowl . #handcarved #woodturning #craftsmanship #tableware #homedecor

First oversize black walnut on the me lathe #handcarved #tableware #suportlocal #walnutbowls #matthewsstudio

Getting ready for tomorrow’s maiden voyage of my new lathe and new shop. #matthewsstudio #naturallylanda #cottagelifeshow #handcarved #ontariowood #homedecor #tableware #doityourself #woodturnig #supportlocal

Well we are getting closer to having a shop to work in . #matthewsstudio #naturallylanda #rebuild #woodturnig #doityourself

It was great to see so many cyclists on the L and A gravel ride again this year. Hope everyone had a great day. @matthewsstudio #naturallylanda #cycling #cyclist #supportlocal #localbusiness #matthewsstudio

I haven’t posted anything since the fire that destroyed my home and work shop . The community support has been so overwhelming and gracious. I had some very gracious customers stop in today to pick from what stock I have left . Thankyou! #comunitysuport #gratitude #housefire #matthewsstudio

It’s day three at the Cottage life show with beautiful sunny skies outside. #ontariowood #countryliving #handcarved #woodenbowls woodenplatters #cottagelifeshow #homedecor #Canadian made #kitchendecor #matthewsstudio @mattthewstudio @cottagelifeshow @ontariowood

Come check us out at the Toronto Cottage life show this weekend #cottagelifeshow #matthewsstudio #handcarvedbowls #handcarveddoughbowl #toronto #platters #woodenbowl #woodensaladbowl #eastergiftideas

This weekends finished stock . MatthewsStudio.ca are off to Toronto this week for the Cottage life show . #Handcaved #handcarved doughbowl #cottagelifeshow #ontariowood #eastergifts #tableware #saladbowl #woodturning #madeincanada #woodplatters #carvedplatters

First Bowl from the black walnut root. #walnutbowl #handcarved #handcarvedbowl #naturallylanda #ygk #eastergift #tableware #homedecor #shoplocal

Freshly finished Yellow Birch Burl platter #handcarvedplatter #carvedbowl #carvedplatter . #sculptedbowl #woodsculpture #sculptedburl #matthewsstudio #ygk #greaternapanee #naturallylanda

A little flower shot to brighten up the photo shoot. #tableware #naturallylanda #homedecor #handcarvedbowl. #carvedplatters #kitchendecor #salad owl #canadiaade #ygk #greaternapanee #shoplocal

Weekend studio stock for some early Easter shoppers . #matthewsstudio #handcarved #handcarvedbowl #tableware #eastergifts #kitchendecor #doughbowl #ontariowood

My wood cutting partner. #matthewsstudio #carvedbowls #cattledog #heelersofinstagram

A warm day in the shop carving dough bowls will it’s frigid outside. #matthewsstudio #handcarved #doughbowl #woodcarving #ontariowood #cottagelifeshow #homedecor #kitchendecor

Saturdays view @Matthewsstudio awaiting some afternoon shoppers #shoplocal #handcarved #platters #chacuterieboard #matthewsstudio #ygk #greaternapanee #tableware # kitchendecor #ontariowood @followers

Finished of a couple extra large serving bowl for some commercial client and another long dough bowl . #doughbowl #largesaladbowl #tableware #homedecor #matthewsstudio #handcarved #handcarvedbowl #interiordesign #steakhousebowls

My first extra long dough bowl roughed out . On to the second matching bowl for a serious dough maker #doughbowl #handcarved #woodsculptors #kitchendecor #tableware #bakers #matthewsstudio #ygk #cottagelife

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