ReFoundry is the brainchild of Jennifer Corson, self-confessed “chronic start-aholic”. True to her reputation as a creative dynamo who just can’t stand to see something old and beautiful not be re-purposed, Jen took one look at the Lunenburg Foundry’s incredible collection of patterns and mused, “Hmmm … I have an idea!”
Her timing couldn’t have been better. As one of the town’s oldest continually running businesses changes with the times, having a warehouse full of now-obsolete wooden patterns just doesn’t make much sense. However, they are delighted to see these hand-crafted, unique artifacts be not only preserved, but reimagined as art!
Meet The Makers
ERIN PHILP • Maker
Known to build wooden dories and hang them in trees. A passionate woodworker and sailor with an affinity for flying ships. Her work spans from the concretely functional to certifiably fantastical.
Trait: a hopeless romantic with an incurable case of dreamers disease.
SAM BATTAGLIA • Maker
Lunenburg artist residency candidate south shore settler.
Ecological designer by day, maker and painter by night.
Known to collage everything!
Trait: an architects daughter forever drawn to sleek drafting lines, hard edges and modernism.
CHARLIE NEWTON • Maker
Charlie is a carpenter living on the LaHave.
At this point in her life she's built all kinds of things.
Some of her favourite projects have been:
a short pop-up story book,
a watchtower for her dog,
and this Refoundry project.
Trait: inspired by coffee, water and wood.
ELI BROOKS • Pattern Cleaner & Prep
Eli’s combined interests of art and woodworking and
being outdoors makes him a perfect member
of our ReFoundry team.
You can often find Eli sporting his waterproof gear with power washer in hand.
Trait: Runs fast and can see the diamonds in the rough.
Meet the Support Team
-
Jennifer Corson
CREATIVE LEAD and CHRONIC START-A-HOLIC
No stranger to business creation. Green architect (Solterre Design), founder of Nova Scotia’s architectural salvage company (Renovator’s Resource Inc), Local Jo Café, mother, maker and supporter of those who are compelled to do the same.
Trait: Italian/Scot – a wicked mix for a creative problem solver on a budget.
-
John Kinley
GRAPHIC LEAD and FOUNDRY HOST
A lover of all things interesting and a guy who manages a bunch of properties (Heritage Harbour Developments Ltd). Loves his community and its history. Tries to spend as much time in the woods as he can but also enjoys chillin’ and thrillin’ with his wife and kids.
Trait: Fencer/knot-tyer: unique ability to foil his way through intertwined challenges
-
Wendy Ross Eidson
MARKETING/SALES LEAD and FOUND PATTERN RESTORER
A wearer of many hats (but rarely actual hats!) Lover of wood, history, organizing, marketing, and design and very excited to collaborate with this creative team. Lives in LaHave with her partner and sheepadoodle Ollie in a cozy Solterre-designed home.
Trait: Lifelong learner who avoids manuals and learns best while doing
-
Izzie Collier
JEN’S COLLEAGUE IN CRAZY
Intern Architect Izzie arrives to work each day ready for any challenge, whether it is creating, counselling clients or continuously be asked odd questions by Jen. Izzie’s love for all animals has her currently balancing her own home Reno and building a chicken coop out of recycled materials.
Trait: Fiddles one mean jig
Photos courtesy Acorn Photography