Sculptural Woodturning with a Contemporary Edge.
Elise McLauchlan’s creative path began with imaginative window displays worldwide before she turned to furniture design at London’s Cass School of Art and Architecture. Discovering her passion for the lathe, Elise embraced woodturning, blending traditional techniques with a modern, sculptural sensibility.
Now based in Montreal, Elise’s studio creates refined, hand-turned bowls, vessels, and functional objects that balance artistry with craft mastery. Her work is known for its distinctive blend of creativity and precision, offering pieces that are both visually striking and practical.
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“I like to think I bring a little European simplistic design and a modern update to the ancient art of woodturning.”
“Each piece is handmade on the lathe – one of the most relaxing, meditative pieces of machinery with a uniquely hypnotic process that adds to the design behind the collection.”
“Often you’ll unearth something that you had no idea was in the wood: cracks, knots, insect marks, and even the spalting caused by a fungus is beautiful.” – In conversation with Scout Magazine.