I am a weaver Maker of beautiful and useful things Weaving art, comfort, warmth and style Weaving the patterns of human history With wool and linen and cotton The warp of tradition And weft of creation Color and structure interlaced With ten thousand years of spinning the fiber And weaving the cloth That warms us protects us identifies us I am one small thread in a long lovely garment Carrying tradition with each pick Plying past and present to preserve our future I am a weaver.

Benjamin Cyr is a dedicated woodworker specializing in handcrafted hardwood walking canes that blend fine artistry with functional design. With a background in Fine Arts and a lifelong passion for arts and crafts, Benjamin brings both technical skill and creative vision to his work. After years away from hands-on creating, a job at a walking cane company reignited his passion. What began as a reconnection with craft has grown into a refined specialty. Benjamin now designs and builds his own canes using traditional tenon joinery and a variety of locally sourced hardwoods. Each cane features his signature handle design and a beveled top, ensuring the stopper sits flush and the overall form remains sleek and elegant. Having made thousands of canes, Benjamin has mastered the process—but now, working independently, he’s able to dedicate the time and care required to produce truly exceptional pieces. Every cane is a testament to his craftsmanship, shaped with intention and built to last.

I have been involved in instrument construction since the early 80s. I was privileged to meet Albert Hash and spent three years learning as much as I could concerning wood selection, body style, finishes, and some old time fiddle tunes. In 2005 I was invited to participate in the National Folk Festival in Richmond, VA demonstrating fiddle construction learned in Southwest VA. I have just completed my fourth luthier class for Wayne C. Henderson School of Appalachian Arts in Marion, Virginia. My students take part in an intense week of hands on instruction in fiddle construction.