The Wabanaki was a North American tribe that developed a highly evolved and perfectly adapted type of canoe. Historically, the Wabanaki people spent a lot of their time on the coast - the hulls of their canoes made very seaworthy for this reason. They also relied on their canoes as their main method of transportation, using the rivers and lakes to travel vast distances for purposes of trading and of building inter-tribal alliances.

At The Woodshop we set out to recreate a classic Wabanaki canoe inspired by the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that was typical in the construction of a canoe of this sort.

Follow us as we embark in this journey

Drawing plans for our Wabanaki Canoe

Building the strong back for a strong foundation




Finalising molds for our Forms

Forms go on strong back


All forms placed on the strong back, shaping up okay!




Taping the forms in preparation for the strips

Cutting the strips!

Loving this redwood strips!

Since bathroom vanities can often take up too much room in a small space, rustic bathroom vanities and sink consoles are often the focal point of your bathroom. Whether your space is big or small, widely used or only occasionally, you might want to put some thought into your bath vanity and pick one that complements your space and overall home style.

A rustic wood vanity with recycled elements, extra storage underneath for towels and other decor or accessories. The wood has been sanded down to a smooth touch and then finished with a hand rubbed wax that protects the wood. The top is finished with a non glossy coat.

We were contacted by a local Bethlehem resident looking for a custom made kitten step. This is what we came up with

Large made-to-fit open facing Wardrobe made at "The Woodshop"

This is a rustic wood wall-mounted spice rack/holder.

We have used repurposed timber in this design coated in linseed oil to keep the wood looking beautiful.

This corner seat was custom made to suit our client's specific functional and aesthetic needs; at "The Woodshop" we can do this.

Van fit outs are becoming more and more popular-

whether you’re looking for a authentic style camper, a work vehicle fit-out, any organised storage solutions or a custom layout to suit your requirements The Wood Shop can help.

All of our van fit outs are custom made, we can build whatever you need - whether its basic drawers through to built-in kitchens/storage/ surf board storage and bedding – we can work closely with you to come up with a solution that is functional and is within your budget.

Here is the work we have done on this Toyota Hiace - Camper.