Les Secrets De Bois

Les secrets de bois is the woodworking studio of Robert Arbour, an artisan and creator whose practice began in 2016. Inspired by the natural character of branches, logs, and other pieces of wood, Arbour transforms raw materials into handcrafted objects. The studio’s products include wood-turned pens and pencils, pepper mills, coffee mills, and kitchen items. It also offers an Argentine barbecue grill and shares information about asado, the South American style of cooking over a grill.

Alongside its products, Les secrets de bois provides hands-on woodturning courses for beginners and more experienced learners. The three six-hour levels introduce safe use of workshop equipment, guide participants in making wooden pens and pencils, and progress to larger turned pieces such as a pepper mill with an antique-style mechanism. Advanced options include crafting a hybrid pepper mill for an additional fee. Participants are asked to bring safety glasses, hearing protection, and a mask. Through its courses, crafted goods, social media, and YouTube channel, the studio shares Robert Arbour’s woodworking expertise and creative approach.