Many of my sentiments regarding this amazing post have already been lauded by others with their heartfelt reactions, stories and acknowledgment of your artistry and kind inspirational ways. Thank you for planting the seed of gratitude in the realm of those you reach and touch, and may your humble ways continue to be blessed with endless bounty of health, happiness, love and peace.
Awesome Ashley - thanks for sharing - very moving story and i love that concept that the family has used with this tradition. truly inspirational and what is nice there is now a piece of you entwined in that story. As always a superb bit of turning - keep up the good work.
I’ve just been lucky enough to get a piece of oak from a beam that was in an old barn dating back to 1450… managed to get five cereal dish sized bowls out of it, the wood is beautiful..
An acorn knows have the information, and know how to build a oak tree, all the profesors in the world dont🤗 Glory to God and must Jesus blees you all. Love from Norway 🇳🇴
What a fantastic project and tribute. The finish on the bowl is soooo smooth. As I was watching you turn, you can tell you're a true craftsman, seasoned turner and professional. Your eyes aren't looking at where the gouge or sandpaper was working, it was on the opposite side watching the profile.
I always love giving bowls and such away when the wood has some sort of story. I hate saying "I got it off ebay." I much rather say "I made this bowl from the big oak that fell in your yard last winter in the storm." Touching story, Ashley. Nice job.
Absolutley great you've done this duringCovid and highly imoressive that you've gone public while this is still current. Uolifting and inspiring for me downunder in New Zealand where i;ve taken up woodturnung this year as part of my recovery and rehab from a stroke. Kia kaha Ashley and Geoff. My gratitude to you both
A few years ago, I visited Dachau concentration camp in Germany. It was a sobering tour, but towards the end, there was a huge oak tree that had obviously been there when the camp was in operation. There was a small sign that told that the ashes of exterminated Jews had been dumped in the spot where this oak tree grew. As I looked upon the ground, I saw thousands of acorns which had been produced from the nutrients of the bodies of these people who had lost their lives in this horrible way. But as I thought upon it, I realized that these small acorns were bundles of hope, that new life came from death. I pocketed a few of these small treasures and planted them, and now we have children and grandchildren of this original tree. We all are part of this circle of life, with new life being born from death. This can bring us hope, joy, love and peace if we hold on to the treasures of appreciation of those who have gone on before us. Just another example of ashes to acorns...
Great idea! I just lost my 100 year old aunt and am thinking I will make four bowles with the same intent. I will need to figure what to make for the acorns. It will be a great Christmas present for my three boys and their families. Of course the leftover will be for my table.
Very nice touching story the bowl was fantastic looking. He will have a wonderful family heirloom to pass along hopefully for many generations . God bless you
What a remarkable and beautiful story. I loved the bowl as well. GOD Bless you. I’m 65 years old and that put a lump in my throat. What a wonderful person you are. The world needs a lot more of people like you.
Well what a beautiful bowl Ashley. The reason & story behind it was very moving & as you watch the video you can see just HOW MUCH of Ashley Harwood went into it. Beautifully done with a great atmosphere that you set up in your deep approach. Thank you so much for sharing this with us & to Geoff for his input. Cheers, Don from South Aust.
The projects you create from the most delicate Finial to grandest Barolo Table always contain the essence of Ashley Harwood making them precious one of a kind pieces, the world is a better place because you took to heart your dad’s wise advice about creativity. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Thanks Ashley for sharing this beautiful video. The purpose was heart warming and the finished product was just as special. Thanks for sharing your talents with the rest of the world.
@@AshleyHarwood working on the same thing with a worldwide community It is called One World Craftsman hope to launch it after new years love your work.
Such a lovely story and tradition. And the bowl is a beautiful contribution to that. Geoff seems like an interesting person to hang out with, and such a great supporter of local art and artists. Really enjoyed this one. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful bowl, and a beautiful story. I think I may start a tradition with my family with a gratitude bowl. One of these days I hope to visit my uncle in Charleston and take a class with you, also!
Love this idea, I think this Christmas would be a good time to try it. My wife and I have a Memory Jar that sits in our lounge all year slowly filling with memory’s scribbled on small bits of paper that have made us smile that day (there are a lot of the things the grandchildren do in there). Then on New Year’s Eve we read them to start the new year with good memories.
What a touching moment. We all need that teaspoon of honey (called love) to get us through the times we are in. So heartwarming to hear Geoff say, "finding the positive in loss".
What a beautiful story and the bowl as well. It is amazing how you can take something and turn it into such a piece of art! And this one is made even better because of where the wood came from and how it will get to "live on". I have thought of doing something similar to this and your video gives me the inspiration to not give up on that idea. Thank you!
Wow! Just wow! The story is incredibly inspiring, and the work… well, I'd say it speaks for itself! This project has really provided me with some much needed inspiration in more ways than one. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing with us Ashley. I have an elm bowl I roughed out and is now dry and ready to finish up. You gave me some ideas and I appreciate that!
very heart warming. is it just me, or are your creations, a part of your emotions, as are mine. love your work, love your videos. keep making and creating. Jimmy.
