General Carpentry and Timber Framing
Heritage Carpentry, Algonquin College Graduate 2009, Perth Ontario. Carpentry Apprentice with my Dad since I was a teenager, and always learning.
Red Seal Carpenter since 2024
Timber frame projects with
TIMBER FRAMER’S GUILD - BAMFIELD, BC
Cordwood Studio, Brooke Valley, On
Hildebrand Timber Frames
Pye on Mayne Island, BC
Gibson Student Frames, Perth, ON
Mufferaw and Wild River Carpentry Collab, Maberly, On
Log Cabin Tiny Home Project, Haines Junction, YT
Pergolas and Gazebos:
Pergola with Beaver Chosen Timbers (Muffle-up!, Perth, ON)
Rocktagon in memory of Josh Leifso, Sharbot Lake, ON
Octagonal Reciprocal roof, Watson’s Corners, ON
New, Conventional Construction:
New construction with Old School Builders, SharBot Lake/Kingston, ON
Pole Barn collab with Wild River Carpentry, WestPort, ON
Custom trim & lakeside elevator decks with Sentwood Mercer Ltd, Perth, ON
Workshops:
Women and Powertools workshop series with Wildwood, Perth, ON.
Testimonials from clients:
“ Absolutely thrilled with the sauna and rest area that Willa built for us! Her craftsmanship is outstanding—the post-and-beam construction is both sturdy and beautiful, and the shou sugi ban finish gives it a stunning unique look. It’s clear that every detail was thoughtfully executed.
Working with Willa was a fantastic experience. She was clear, communicative, and professional throughout the process, making everything smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for stand out craftsperson with an artists eye, we can’t recommend Willa enough!”
-Andrew & Juliana
“I built a stack wall and glass bottle timber frame building. Willa was able to find solutions to any complications arising from the unusual construction from reciprocal frame roofing to post and beam octagonal framing. She has been a godsend. I would count anyone lucky to have her as lead hand on any complex construction.” --Tip Romain--
“I have known Willa for many years and have watched in awe as she has approached all of her creative endeavors with enthusiastic precision and a dedicated desire to make whatever she touches as close to perfect as possible. If she doesn't know what she needs to know to further her craft she will educate herself and extend her abilities. Her approach is practical and backed by an innate sense of the materials she is using. Willa excels at seeing what needs to be done, what are the best and most cost efficient materials for the job, executing her plans and getting the task finished.
Whether Willa was helping design an extension and stairs for my front porch or putting up my old timber frame and new base with loving care, Willa has impressed me so much with her solid construction skills and safe management technique that I will have her design and build my future home. From the ground up my choice for solid and safe construction will be Willa.”
Donna S
