Wooden Gallery

06/16/2024

We are heartbroken to share that Michael Desforges, owner of The Wooden Gallery (and inventor of the Wooden Gallery process) suffered a sudden stroke and passed away June 1st, 2024, surrounded by family. It’s an understatement to say that he touched many lives; Wooden Gallery pictures have preserved the memories of thousands and thousands of people across the country (and world) over the last five decades. Mike was the definition of an innovator, an inventor, and a visionary — he loved to share with a smile that his granddaughter even called him a genius. He never met a stranger, and genuinely wanted to know the story behind every customer who walked through the doors of his gallery. Mike crafted the fabric of downtown Traverse City for forty years, always supporting his fellow small business owners. He leaves behind a legacy of not only his innovations, but his generosity of spirit.

Obituary linked below; immediate family will be gathering for a private memorial service this summer, but we invite and encourage you to share your memories and pictures in the comments below ❤️🙏

04/08/2020

We want to share an important update with our loyal customers. After nearly 40 years in the same location, on May 1st The Wooden Gallery will close its doors at 116 East Front Street. We plan to relocate to the Cleveland area - please continue to visit our website frequently for updates! Given the circumstances surrounding the current pandemic, we would love to give our customers multiple opportunities to shop safely from our selection "virtually" in the weeks ahead. Please 1) browse our website to place an order prior to April 15th (pending image availability) or 2) email or call to arrange a private virtual shopping session to browse the gallery inventory via FaceTime/Skype. If you have any custom work you'd like done before May 1st please contact us before April 20th to ensure we can complete the process and arrange pick up/drop off in time. Our website (www.woodengallery.com) and email ([email protected]) will remain the same so we look forward to staying in touch. We want to thank you for the decades of trust you've put in us to decorate your homes and offices, preserve your memories, and be part of your lives. Please call, email, or share/comment on this post to connect as we close these doors and open new ones -- and most importantly, wishing you and your families good health from all of us at the Wooden Gallery!

02/14/2020

Stop in the gallery or shop online for our 30% Off Presidents’ Day weekend sale! www.woodengallery.com

This weekend is the Presidents' Day Weekend Sale and Lookin' for Lincoln: A Presidents' Day Weekend Scavenger Hunt! Stop by and check out all of the honestly cool specials in Downtown TC!

Printable PDF: https://tinyurl.com/vprm3ek

01/02/2020

Happy New Year from The Wooden Gallery!

12/26/2019

Merry Christmas from The Wooden Gallery!
Use code HOLIDAY30 for 30% off all online stock through the end of the month at www.woodengallery.com 🎄

12/20/2019

Zoom in. This is a PUZZLE! Looking for a unique holiday gift idea? Grab a Wooden Gallery gift certificate for a special someone so they can have a custom piece of artwork, photo, (or yes — even a puzzle!!) preserved and presented with our process. We love making memories last a lifetime 🙌🏻

12/14/2019

This picture gets us ready for cozy winter nights ahead. In the meantime, visit the gallery this weekend for 30% off, or use code HOLIDAY30 to shop online. www.woodengallery.com 📸 cred: Arielle Sika

11/30/2019

Shop local! Stop in for 50% off on Small Business Saturday at The Wooden Gallery!

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday sale extended for Cyber Monday - 50% off at the Wooden Gallery! Stop by the gallery or shop online at www.woodengallery.com. (code:HOLIDAY50)

📸 cred: Michael Desforges

11/29/2019

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday sale extended for Cyber Monday - 50% off at the Wooden Gallery! Stop by the gallery or shop online at www.woodengallery.com. (code:HOLIDAY50)

📸 cred: Michael Desforges

11/26/2019

We are getting an early start on Black Friday shopping at The Wooden Gallery! Enjoy 40% off all week at www.woodengallery.com with code: NOV19.

📸 cred: Robert Jerstrom

11/02/2019

50% off in-store and online this weekend in honor of the Iceman Cometh Challenge! Stay warm!
Use code: ICEMAN at www.woodengallery.com

10/24/2019

Seeing this new picture hanging in the gallery gives us such cozy, fall feelings! 🍁🍂

📸 cred: John Tomyzack