CJ's Workshop

CJ's Workshop Specializing in the art of Intarsia A form of wood inlay, or an inlaid mosaic of wood which probably was derived from the East Asian ivory and wood inlay.

This form found its richest expression during the renaissance in Italy (c.1400-1600AD). It was often used as panels over the backs of choir stalls and in the private studies and chapels of princes. Today Intarsia is created by selecting different types of wood, using its natural grain patterns and colors (rather than dyes and stains). Each piece of wood is then individually cut, shaped, and sanded

before fitting them together like a jig saw puzzle. Sometimes additional pieces of plywood are added to raise areas of the pattern to create more depth. Once together, a final layer of finish is applied and the project is complete. After a 36 year career in the gas transmission business, Cliff retired in 1996 and built a winter home in Mesa, Arizona. It was in Mesa that he first saw the art of Intarsia. In 1997 Cliff enrolled in a class of basic intarsia that was being offered in the park and built a ‘dolphin’. He was immediately hooked. Since that time Cliff has devoted countless hours in perfecting the art of Intarsia and has enjoyed the many challenges. Throughout the years he has created many wonderful pieces and continues to enjoy and learn more. His intarsia is displayed in Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Washington, Texas, Ontario, New Brunswick, all the way to Japan. Cliff and his wife Agnes sold their place in Arizona in 2002 and moved to Didsbury, Alberta in 2003 where they continue to enjoy their retirement around family and friends. Cliff built himself a wonderful workshop and continues his art of Intarsia.

12/01/2025

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Here is some of my latest work.
04/30/2020

Here is some of my latest work.

A few of my pieces for sale at Different Strokes located in downtown Olds, Alberta.
07/05/2019

A few of my pieces for sale at Different Strokes located in downtown Olds, Alberta.

DIDSBURY ART SHOW & SALE – APRIL 13 & 14, 2019Come check out my display this weekend at the Art, Travel & Trade Expo at ...
04/12/2019

DIDSBURY ART SHOW & SALE – APRIL 13 & 14, 2019

Come check out my display this weekend at the Art, Travel & Trade Expo at the Didsbury Memorial Complex Arena. CJ

I have been invited to the Sundre Winter Feast next weekend...I just finished this "Scenic Motorcycle" which will be one...
02/15/2018

I have been invited to the Sundre Winter Feast next weekend...I just finished this "Scenic Motorcycle" which will be one of the pieces I take... CJ

My latest project.....included a lot of fret sawing but I think it turned out okay.
01/12/2018

My latest project.....included a lot of fret sawing but I think it turned out okay.

A couple projects I completed this fall/winter.
12/20/2017

A couple projects I completed this fall/winter.

Here are my two latest projects.
02/13/2017

Here are my two latest projects.

Here is my display at the Olds Art Show & Sale this weekend. CJ
10/15/2016

Here is my display at the Olds Art Show & Sale this weekend. CJ

Old's Art Show & Sale - October 15th & 16th, 2016.
10/09/2016

Old's Art Show & Sale - October 15th & 16th, 2016.

31st ANNUAL DIDSBURY ART, TRAVEL & TRADE SHOW!APRIL 9 & 10, 2016DIDSBURY MEMORIAL COMPLEXCome check out some of my work ...
04/02/2016

31st ANNUAL DIDSBURY ART, TRAVEL & TRADE SHOW!
APRIL 9 & 10, 2016
DIDSBURY MEMORIAL COMPLEX

Come check out some of my work being displayed at this event!

Here is some more information about the weekend activities… Hope you all can make it. Thanks - CJ

The Didsbury Art, Travel & Trade Expo begins with a Pancake Breakfast from 8am till 10am, Saturday morning. The breakfast is FREE with your paid admission. Come in and fuel up before hitting the Expo floor to see the variety of vendors that are the heart and soul of the show. Visitors will find something for every part of their lives.

Saturday afternoon, on the Tanas Talent Stage, the radio station will be presenting a variety of musical stars culminating in the Country Star Search Finale.

The music continues on Sunday with the Fiddler’s Jamboree. Always popular with young and old alike.

All this happens in the “A Taste of Didsbury” food court, where you can grab a bite to eat while enjoying the entertainment.
As you make your way thru the building make sure you take in the “A Brush with Art” show and sale.

We encourage visitors to come early and get their ballots in for the door prizes that we give away hourly. Thanks to the generosity of the Didsbury business community we actually give away 1-3 prizes on hour. All ballots will go in for the Grand Prize draws Sunday afternoon.

We are not the only ones to give away prizes, many of the vendors themselves have in booth draws. We have announced in excess of 40 vendor sponsored prizes in the past.

Hosted by the Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce.

Address

Box 1877
Didsbury, AB
T0M0W0

Telephone

+14033353218

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