Don Moore's Bio

Born in Montreal, Don Moore graduated from the Montreal Graphic Arts Technical Foundation in 1979 and moved to Nova Scotia in the same year. Don lived in Upper Kennetcook, Hants County, Nova Scotia, for thirty years. He became a founding member of the Nova Woodturners Guild in 1994. He was elected Vice President in 1998 and became President in 2010.

In 2001, Don received the esteemed "Nova Scotia Woodlot Owner of the Year, Provincial Award” for sustainable woodlot management and responsible land stewardship. During his time in Upper Kennetcook, he chaired a committee for local economic development and created The Place Near and Far Art Gallery. He volunteered for six years as a juror in the Standards Committee of Craft Nova Scotia.

Don has always been a dedicated volunteer in promoting the art of woodturning. In 2011, he partnered with lathe manufacturer, General Canada (Montreal), to celebrate Nunavut's membership in the Canadian Craft Federation. They hosted the National Annual General Meeting in Iqaluit.

In 2013, Don graduated from Ecole Escoulen Tournage sur Bois in Aiguines, France. He then received further professional instruction from renowned artisan Alain Mailland at his studio in Chamborigaud, France.

Don was awarded the prestigious Master Artisan status by Craft Nova Scotia in 2019. His exceptional approach has propelled his stunning wood art sculptures into the art world, leading to their inclusion in collections around the globe, including Germany, Japan, England, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada.

Don continues to be inspired and works from his ocean-side studio and gallery in beautiful Riverport, Lunenburg County. He has always been known for his exceptional storytelling skills. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he took some time off from his wood art workshop and put his talent to work on his computer. As a result, he has written his first book - "Memories of a Kid from the Heights.” The book has been published and is now available for purchase from the publisher, Austin Macauley.