Xavier Fernandes

Xavier Fernandes, a Canadian artist based in Orillia, has been woodturning since 2018. Works range from candleholders, bottlestoppers, to live edge bowls and platters. Recently he has been working on Downtown Orillia Legacy Bowls. While shaping the bowl he enjoys allowing the wood to naturally create its own unique look, resulting in warped rims.

Xavier has been commissioned to make various pieces for customers, including bathboards, 18 inch salad bowls and various gift items. This year's ice storm had requests for bowls that can be passed down in the family. Much of Xavier's work is made with salvaged wood, and recently he has experimented with burnt finishes. His woodturned pieces bring out the natural wood grain and the shapes are sculptural in form.

Xavier has been creating art for over 30 years, in many different media. He was involved in the Wearable Art Shows in Orillia, and also the Call 83 Truth and Reconciliation art shows.

Xavier enjoys working with wood, and the challenge of finding that unique piece hidden inside. Contact him for a woodturned heirloom.