I have always had a deep passion for the natural world. Watching how trees grow, learning their names and behavior, and then being able to honor them through working with their timber.
I have learned to read their story and shape my work around it.
I found woodworking before I found beekeeping. What started as a hobby then became a deep interest of mine that I continue to love exploring.
Timber, much like the natural world, is a complex, multilayered structure. Always moving, always living. Constantly expanding, contracting, and changing shape long after the tree has fallen. As a craftsperson, it is my goal to respect this characteristic and not force the timber into being something it doesn’t want to be.
I have been fortunate enough to shape my career around this material, and I continue to learn and delve deeper into this world every day.
As we settled here in the Northern Rivers last year, we have been slowly stockpiling our collection of recycled timber. From century-old eucalyptus rafters to long-lost piles of white cedar, we are always on the lookout. Now that it has reached the point of engulfing our home, we are beginning to bring this timber to life in the most special ways possible.
From candle holders to shelving and intricate furniture, we will be slowly introducing more timber products into our collection, and we are so very excited for what the future holds for DowerFina.
Yours,
Ethan Dower