Ray Young

Woodturning Artisan

Using a range of techniques, Ray’s creations enhance the natural beauty of exotic and native woods revealing their warmth, colour, and texture in amazing detail.

Born and raised in the east end of Toronto, Ray always enjoyed nature and the outdoors and always harboured a strong desire to live in the country. Once the family had matured, he and his wife Lois turned the desire into reality by relocating in 1998 to Little Britian, Ontario – approximately one hour northeast of Toronto.

Originally a wood carver, he started turning wood about 17 years ago and has never ceased to be challenged and fulfilled by the creativity that this art permits. He enjoys working with many different types of wood, but by far the most interesting are burls -- the large, twisting, curling growths found on larger, older trees.

He has exhibited his creations at various competitions across Ontario, and have been the proud recipient of many awards.