Design in Ontario, Canada
Country: Canada
Last Activity: 07/02/2012
Description
Our home and business is connected. We own a small but dynamic design house in rural Eastern Ontario.
We are a design family with interests in the outdoors and preservation of our natural heritage. Our designs include elements of sustainability as it relates to caring for the earth and being resourceful. Hans is a restoration architect, Carolyn a designer using tires and other discarded materials and Jake is a student and outdoor enthusiast (canoe/kayaker).
Together we live in and around our studio/gallery.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their artistic interests to the work here.
We encourage it. You will have access to many types of materials and have the opportunity to learn many skills.
We are a design family with interests in the outdoors and preservation of our natural heritage. Our designs include elements of sustainability as it relates to caring for the earth and being resourceful. Hans is a restoration architect, Carolyn a designer using tires and other discarded materials and Jake is a student and outdoor enthusiast (canoe/kayaker).
Together we live in and around our studio/gallery.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their artistic interests to the work here.
We encourage it. You will have access to many types of materials and have the opportunity to learn many skills.
Area
Eastern Ontario
Type of work
Help with Computers / internet,Art project,
Help with Eco project,
Building
Work
Our work varies every day. We ask that a volunteer have workshop skills or are good with their hands. They could be needed to paint, sew, do woodwork,
computer design, and just about anything in the arts/crafts or design work.
When you contact us we will forward you our website which gives a thorough look into our work and design philosophy.
computer design, and just about anything in the arts/crafts or design work.
When you contact us we will forward you our website which gives a thorough look into our work and design philosophy.
Languages spoken
English and Hans speaks English and French
Accommodation
We have a spare bedroom inside our home. It has a double bed. No smoking in the house or studio.
What else ...
Transportation can be assisted with between our village and Kingston or Napanee, Ontario
Host ref number: 16615626384c
Feedback left about host
I had a very nice time in December 2011 (5 weeks) and it is definitely one of the best places I volonteered for. I always felt like a part of the family and community.
I worked with Carolyn and Hans in their Studio on art works, helped to renovate a kitchen, create a christmas float and renovated old furniture - which was a good experience. more
I worked with Carolyn and Hans in their Studio on art works, helped to renovate a kitchen, create a christmas float and renovated old furniture - which was a good experience. more
Kerstin was an ideal volunteer. She was self motivated and noticed when work needed to be done, especially domestic chores. She blended in nicely with the family and community and was always willing to get involved with whatever was happening that day. Her workshop skills went beyond my expectations and I would recommend her to anyone looking for more
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