Woodturning Life Into Something Beautiful: Jak. Natural Designs

Jackie Chapman of Jak. Natural Designs has made a full-time career out of the art of woodturning and woodworking in the small town of Blue River, British Columbia. This documentary is about her life, work, spirit, and home in the summer of 2022.
Step into the enchanting world of woodturning with Jackie Chapman, the mastermind behind Jak. Natural Designs. In this documentary, witness the mesmerizing artistry and skill of Jackie as she transforms raw pieces of wood into exquisite works of art.
From her humble workshop nestled in the countryside, Jackie's passion for woodworking shines through in every graceful movement of her hands. With a keen eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, she effortlessly shapes each piece of wood into stunning bowls, vases, and other decorative items, showcasing the innate beauty of nature in all its glory.
Join us as we delve into Jackie's creative process, from selecting the perfect piece of wood to the intricate techniques she employs to bring her visions to life. With a focus on sustainability and eco-consciousness, Jackie's work serves as a testament to the timeless allure of handmade craftsmanship and the enduring beauty of natural materials.
Whether you're an avid woodturning enthusiast or simply appreciate the art of handmade creations, this video offers a glimpse into the passion and dedication that drive Jackie Chapman and her acclaimed brand, Jak. Natural Designs. Prepare to be inspired and amazed as you witness the magic of woodturning unfold before your eyes.
Join us on this journey of discovery and appreciation for the art of woodturning with Jackie Chapman and Jak. Natural Designs.
Video by Justin Mabie
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[@CallMeMabie]

Comment here and tell Jackie how awesome she is 😎

[@AndrewSzeto]

you're awesome Jackie! way tooooo goooo!

[@HonestReflections3000]

The perfect life style for a wood turner. Being close to nature and using wood from nature to make beautiful things. That is true happiness.

[@kiwdwks]

Awesome when people have a passion and able to make it a living! Keep making Jackie...

[@billschmitzer9159]

Nice story. Woodworking is very therapeutic especially if you have a nice comfortable shop. Jak’s work is bringing smiles to her clients, what a beautiful attribute.

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

She is absolutely wonderful

[@JonathanBydendyk]

These documentaries deserve way more likes! hooked

[@CallMeMabie]

Thanks buddy! I appreciate the compliment!

[@ericb547]

Your turned/burnt vase is absolutely stunning!

[@rossgrantham446]

What a talented courageous and tenacious young woman. Thank you Jackie for sharing your story and Justin making it possible to meet her.

[@CallMeMabie]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@alyssamcguire4499]

Jak you are incredible!!! So talented. I cried watching this. Miss you x

[@jimmydiresta]

Beautiful

[@CallMeMabie]

Thanks for watching brotha 🤙🏻

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Justin, you’ve nailed it again! They just keep getting better, please continue your path and share with us! Jackie, I must say I haven’t heard of you before, but I do love your work and look forward to seeing more of your work. British Columbia has been on my bucket list and this video confirmed that it is a place I must see. Keep up the great work you do!

[@CallMeMabie]

Thank you so much for leaving such a nice comment! I appreciate it and I know Jackie will appreciate it too

[@lawsontreewoodart]

I’ve been following Jak on instagram for a while. It was nice to see behind the scenes. I adore the large carved and burnt vase.

[@DudeSawdust]

Every episode just gets better and better. I love the drone shots. You really showed some great talent mixing in her thoughts with the b-roll. Loved it!

[@CallMeMabie]

Thanks so much for the comment/compliment and the continued support 🤘🏻

[@joshuagrafton8781]

Wow. That was a beautiful story to go with a lovely landscape. So pretty there. Love the work you you are doing Jak. Keep it up 👍.

[@hickorygolddoc]

Wonderful Jackie! Jak…I should say as you definitely found your path! Beautiful work and a beautiful place to be in! Also a beautiful video! Love from the beautiful Willamette valley in Oregon

[@TotalBoat]

Jackie is amazing! Beautiful work, Justin!

[@AndrewSzeto]

what a lovely little feature! 3:22 already loving the vibe soo much!

[@bzwax21]

what beautiful work...I love how you show how the art comes from within...

[@ozzyeyre]

Absolutely stunning work - thanks, so much for sharing it with us!

[@richardmilliken9377]

Great documentary. It’s really nice to see a profile of a Canadian maker (and western Canadian is even better 😉). Great work capturing the gorgeous natural setting around Blue River too! 👏👏

[@CallMeMabie]

Woohoo! Thanks so much for watching 🇨🇦

[@jmwoodcraft7842]

Your style reminds me of the Last Alaskans, and I mean that as a compliment, I love the way they put that show together

[@firejaywin]

so zen

[@Ian_Kaos]

Great film. I loved that big vase.

[@KOutOfMyYard]

I could watch your work and these folks all day. Love the maple leaf as well!!! Keep them coming

[@CallMeMabie]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@MakerGray]

Loved this one!

[@CallMeMabie]

u da best

[@JeffFontecchio]

Another great video of an amazing Maker!

[@alexschenck25]

Such great work!! Thanks for sharing your journey

[@davebauerart]

Good one Justin. Thanks for introducing me to Jackie’s work. I appreciate the connection of nature and storytelling and I love the idea of finding the beauty in overcoming challenges.

[@CallMeMabie]

I appreciate you, Dave! This is a very nice compliment to receive

[@DamianLappin]

Spectacular creations

[@hammerdick82]

Been a follower of hers for some time. She embodies the spirit of what humanity is desperately missing. She does beautiful work and her soul shines through everything she does. So glad shes in a spotlight

[@CallMeMabie]

I agree completely. Thanks so much for the watch!

[@AndrewSzeto]

WOO! way to go jackie! way to go justin! that was excellent! way to go total boat too! haha

[@steflivinlife]

It’s so nice seeing you thrive in your creative element! Beautiful designs by a beautiful person ❤️

[@sheilamilligan9271]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! This was well done and captured Jackie perfectly. So beautiful inside and out. Miss Blue River but miss Jak even more 💗

[@AndrewSzeto]

11:37 - love the evolution. was always wondering how you did that stuff! epic jackie!

[@pagdesigns]

Justin. Just Wow! What an astonishing documentary! This is definitely your best, and you are setting the bar high. Beautiful shots and great soundtrack. Listening to Jackie is so inspiring! Thanks for making us discover her, and her work. Now I have to go watch it again.

[@CallMeMabie]

Thank you for this really nice comment. I just read it out to Jackie right now and it made her very happy so thank you for sharing your thoughts with us 🖤

[@pagdesigns]

@@CallMeMabie Her personality, her philosophy, her work is very beautiful. Wishing her a long and beautiful career. Same to you. By the way, I really enjoyed discovering more about you on the Making our Way podcast the other day. Thanks for leaving a link to it.

[@mikecolo2158]

Beautifully done as always. Thanks for introducing another amazing craftperson.

[@CallMeMabie]

Thanks for watching, Mike!

[@AndrewSzeto]

14:00 - ride the bevel! saweeeet! i suck at turning bowls and this helps! ayee

[@AndrewSzeto]

14:49 - we gotta call about all these call me mabie threads. they are fiiiiiire!

[@fosteredwoodworks]

Beautifully edited, Justin. Jackie's work is absolutely incredible.

[@TheCraftyWeiner]

Absolutely Amazing Justin! Everything about this documentary is just wow. Thanks for putting it out there and introducing us to such a wonderful talent.

[@GibClark]

👍👍👍👍

[@heywazup99]

I love these videos so much!

[@CallMeMabie]

I appreciate it!

[@asteele2803]

Wow, brilliant video great and inspiring video about an inspirational that Jackie is. And such a stunning location to work in. Also liked the CMM product placement, are those rust coloured sweatshirts going to get another run?

[@donnacreager8428]

What an amazing artist. TWO amazing artists. This video is so well done and completely drew me in. Justin your videos just get my heart every time and this one is the best yet. Jackie I WILL own something of yours one day..such gorgeous work! ❤

[@CallMeMabie]

Thank you so much, Donna! These are some wonderful compliments to receive and I’m very happy that you’ve enjoyed it

[@irakopilow9223]

Nice video. Perhaps the best aspect of it os that I dpn't see a wide assortment of Easy Wood turning tools. Thankfully, I started turning before they came along. To me, every one of them are glorified scrapers. The old expression "when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail" holds true in turning. I am not totally against tools that make thinbgs a litt;e easier for youi, butit is far better to learn how to use a gauge versus a spindle gouge, versus a bowl gauge versus a scraper versus a negative rake scraper makes you a craftsperson and artist as opposed to a technician. Love your design sense.

[@jeremyspecce]

This one was just beautiful. Great scenery, great interview and a great look at someone I think a lot of us were not familiar with prior to this video. ❤

[@CallMeMabie]

Hell yeah. Thanks so much, Jeremy. You’re the man.

[@rawframeshandcrafted]

👏

[@davidweber8178]

I just found these videos. Good stuff. If you see Jackie again please suggest that she start to wear a face shield!

[@AndrewSzeto]

canadian call me mabie title.... FIRE!