{"title":"arbutus arts","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased on Cortes Island, BC, Ron Bazar creates unique handcrafted pieces from salvaged Arbutus wood. His work blends artistic design with everyday function, showcasing the wood's rich colors, rare grain patterns, and natural elegance while honoring sustainable forestry. Each creation reflects exceptional craftsmanship, celebrating British Columbia's natural beauty and enduring artistic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"deluxe-arbutus-knife","title":"Deluxe Arbutus Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eapprox. \u003cspan\u003e15 x 3 cm (small) \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e19 x 3 cm (medium)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003earbutus wood\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Lato',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautifully crafted wooden knives are handmade, which means each piece is unique in its colour and texture. Great for butter, soft cheeses, and more! All the utensils have a natural, food-safe wood finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions: wash and dry after each use. Apply walnut or mineral oil often. To restore, sand with extra fine sandpaper, then add oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note that each knife will have variation in shape \u0026amp; colour, but all are finely crafted out of arbutus wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #e33b45;\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/ron-bazar\/\" title=\"ccbc member ron bazar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRon Bazar\u003c\/a\u003e was born in Montreal. He first came to Cortes Island in 1984 and moved there full-time in 1998. Ron has had a varied career as an entrepreneur, business consultant, writer, and publisher. He has been a hobby wood turner on and off since he was 12, making bowls, lamps, and incense holders. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt was while gathering arbutus wood for a turning project that the idea for the Arbutus Kitchen Collection was born. Ron discovered that the rough pieces of wood were so gorgeous that instead of using the wood as kindling, he made his first letter opener as a gift for his mother. Since then, Ron has been selling his works in many galleries in Vancouver, Victoria, and Banff. Ron uses only arbutus wood for his kitchen collection because of its spectacular array of grain colours. Ron selects wood based on the colour and texture. Each piece is finished with food-safe walnut oil, which enriches the grain.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/Ron_Bazar_headshot_crop_240x240.jpg?v=1747766226\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arbutus Arts","offers":[{"title":"small","offer_id":40860498952240,"sku":"1BAZR064","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"medium","offer_id":40860498919472,"sku":"1BAZR065","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1BAZR064_01.jpg?v=1719876692"},{"product_id":"deluxe-arbutus-server","title":"Deluxe Arbutus Server","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"22 x 5cm\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15295,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":14281427},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":2,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Calibri, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"22 x 5.5 cm\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15295,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":14281427},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":2,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Calibri, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}'\u003eSingle server\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"22 x 5cm\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15295,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":14281427},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":2,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Calibri, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"22 x 5.5 cm\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15295,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":14281427},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":2},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":2,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Calibri, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}'\u003eapprox. \u003c\/span\u003e22 x 5cm (small) to 31 x 7 cm (large)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003earbutus wood\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Lato',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautifully crafted wooden servers are handmade, which means each piece is unique in its colour and texture. Great for serving all kinds of delicious food! All the utensils have a natural, food-safe wood finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions: wash and dry after each use. Apply walnut or mineral oil often. To restore, sand with extra fine sandpaper, then add oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note that each server will have variations in shape \u0026amp; colour, but all are finely crafted out of arbutus wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ccbc member ron bazar\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/ron-bazar\/\" style=\"color: #e33b45;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRon Bazar\u003c\/a\u003e was born in Montreal. He first came to Cortes Island in 1984 and moved there full-time in 1998. Ron has had a varied career as an entrepreneur, business consultant, writer, and publisher. He has been a hobby wood turner on and off since he was 12, making bowls, lamps, and incense holders. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt was while gathering arbutus wood for a turning project that the idea for the Arbutus Kitchen Collection was born. Ron discovered that the rough pieces of wood were so gorgeous that instead of using the wood as kindling, he made his first letter opener as a gift for his mother. Since then, Ron has been selling his works in many galleries in Vancouver, Victoria, and Banff. Ron uses only arbutus wood for his kitchen collection because of its spectacular array of grain colours. Ron selects wood based on the colour and texture. Each piece is finished with food-safe walnut oil, which enriches the grain.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/Ron_Bazar_headshot_crop_240x240.jpg?v=1747766226\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arbutus Arts","offers":[{"title":"small","offer_id":40860502032432,"sku":"1BAZR067","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"medium","offer_id":40860500361264,"sku":"1BAZR068","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"large","offer_id":40860500328496,"sku":"1BAZR069","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"extra large","offer_id":40860502163504,"sku":"1BAZR070","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2805\/2272\/files\/1BAZR067_01.jpg?v=1719877221"},{"product_id":"server-set-small-deluxe","title":"Deluxe Arbutus Server Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of 2 pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emeasurements vary by size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003earbutus wood\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Lato',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautifully crafted wooden server sets are handmade, which means each piece is unique in its colour and texture. Great for serving up salads and more! All the utensils have a natural, food-safe wood finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions: wash and dry after each use. Apply walnut or mineral oil often. To restore, sand with extra fine sandpaper, then add oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note that each set will have variation in shape \u0026amp; colour, but all are finely crafted out of arbutus wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #e33b45;\" href=\"https:\/\/craftcouncilbc.ca\/member\/ron-bazar\/\" title=\"ccbc member ron bazar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRon Bazar\u003c\/a\u003e was born in Montreal. He first came to Cortes Island in 1984 and moved there full-time in 1998. Ron has had a varied career as an entrepreneur, business consultant, writer, and publisher. 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