MEET PAULMaster Craftsman Paul Marcella
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Tabitha (she/her) mentored under Master Craftsman Paul Marcella extensively for 10 months, between the year 2017
through to 2018, learning the art and craft of making fine leather handbags and other accessories.
Paul's traditional methods and techniques were important to Tabitha (she/her). Immersing herself in Paul's lifestyle of slow living for 10 months at his home and working studio based out of Guysborough County, overlooking Chedabucto Bay, Nova Scotia. Paul was and still is a resource for Tabitha. His extensive knowledge and expertise has been invaluable to her in learning the craft.
Tabitha continues to refine her skills and uses best practices learned during her time with Paul. She is grateful for this opportunity to hone her skills as an artisan and carry on Paul's tradition of craftsmanship.
Did you know that before Paul started crafting leather bags and other accessories, he made clogs? Paul learned the art of Dutch clog making while residing in Coppenhagen for two years, before returning back to Canada, and settling Nova Scotia.
Paul was a juried member of Craft Nova Scotia for many years, his work and reputation as a skilled craftsman is still revered today. He now enjoys his peaceful retirement overlooking Chedabucto Bay!
through to 2018, learning the art and craft of making fine leather handbags and other accessories.
Paul's traditional methods and techniques were important to Tabitha (she/her). Immersing herself in Paul's lifestyle of slow living for 10 months at his home and working studio based out of Guysborough County, overlooking Chedabucto Bay, Nova Scotia. Paul was and still is a resource for Tabitha. His extensive knowledge and expertise has been invaluable to her in learning the craft.
Tabitha continues to refine her skills and uses best practices learned during her time with Paul. She is grateful for this opportunity to hone her skills as an artisan and carry on Paul's tradition of craftsmanship.
Did you know that before Paul started crafting leather bags and other accessories, he made clogs? Paul learned the art of Dutch clog making while residing in Coppenhagen for two years, before returning back to Canada, and settling Nova Scotia.
Paul was a juried member of Craft Nova Scotia for many years, his work and reputation as a skilled craftsman is still revered today. He now enjoys his peaceful retirement overlooking Chedabucto Bay!
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Photo(s) credit: Heather MacDonald Photography
